How A Cut Up Louis Vuitton Belt Bag Is Restored | Refurbished | Insider

[@soxnation1000]

Amazing that they use the original stitch holes when stitching it back together. Really excellent work!

[@robertferreiro3466]

Looks great..I hope the young lady has use of the refurbished bag for many years with joy.Bless the talented persons who do the great work....

[@annie4horses]

I hope the owner of the bag is doing well and that she is safe.

[@piewhackit2me]

Hope she wasn’t wearing it when he cut it.SCARY

[@jv-ep2tc]

@@piewhackit2me Hope he's in jail after paying restitution.

[@teruphoto]

To everyone saying how much easier/cheaper it would be to buy a new one: LV products are discontinued after a set time/volume. She even says this in the intro. BTW: It doesn't matter if you're a man or a woman; slashing up someone's belongings out of spite says volumes about you. Be better.

[@volle_kanne_420]

Nah, these bags have lost value over the last 10 years. These bags are no longer an investment for further days.

[@teruphoto]

@@volle_kanne_420 They never were. Hermes is the better investment if resale is the intent.

[@I_WANT_MY_SLAW]

@@teruphoto stop worrying about what other people are saying.

[@lemondrop7305]

@@I_WANT_MY_SLAW they can if they want lol

[@MrZadnikbg]

Slashing someones belongings is not that terrible. You don't know what she has done so she might have deserved it.

[@PattoGrutzmacher]

Love HIDUPZ the way you show it! You really focus on showing off the bag. I don't think any other KZbinr can show off bags in as much detail as you.

[@IKEMENOsakaman]

Taleen has that special skill were he is working quickly but never looks like he is rushing. His accuracy and speed is maintained without sacrificing either. A true master of his craft.

[@kiyoponnn]

taleen isn't the guy doing the work, it's the woman who is speaking

[@cuegert9895]

@@kiyoponnn she says the person repairing is their senior technician. Not sure if the name is taleen cause I'm not bothered to check but it also isn't the woman talking in the video

[@kiyoponnn]

@@cuegert9895 Maybe rewatch the video and reread my comment before replying with drivel

[@Encrypt-]

@@cuegert9895 From the description "Taleen Akopyan is a cofounder of Purse Rehab, a designer handbag restoration company in Malibu, California. She walks us through how her team restores a $2,000 Louis Vuitton belt bag that has been slashed."

[@danieldevito6380]

"We've fixed your $2,000 Louis Vuitton bag like new, that'll be $3,000 please."

[@CloudNey]

since it's a discontinued item, there's a high chance of that number be the real figure, yes.

[@tanmaysingh267]

Some items have emotional value (I still wear my 5 year old $10 watch even though i can afford a premium one)

[@danieldevito6380]

@@tanmaysingh267 Proving that the word "premium" is relative.

[@CloudNey]

@@danieldevito6380 isn't _everything_ relative?

[@christopherfeatherley]

Luxury repair for this item, from my knowledge depending on the damage and what is requested to be changed (or fixed), probably was around $600. The value of the bag definitely isn't worth as what it originally costed, but you must consider the sentimental value the person went to get it fixed; you have to remember this is important to her, and her ex saw that, hence why he slashed it. I think the repair was well worth it. In a way, it's her way of saying she's moved on from him and is fine--better--without him

[@XerxesSings]

Well I’m glad he sliced the bag and not her! Great job on restoring that bag for her.

[@cyankirkpatrick5194]

Also L V also destroy any unsold items because that way to keep them in business, my cousin mentioned this to me she screen shot an memo that a former employee sent another one.

[@kiyoponnn]

just like apple tries to stop people from repairing their devices, all of these major corporations are greedy and evil

[@classicredwine]

I’ve heard that before. These designer companies don’t want their extra products to to end up on the secondary (cheaper) market (i.e stores like TJ Maxx ) so they’d rather burn their excess inventory to keep their brands exclusive (expensive)

[@cyankirkpatrick5194]

@@classicredwine Thanks for that and your correct about that.

[@dominikfranzen8247]

Großartig, mein von Herzen kommendes Kompliment ❤

[@ThihueYaramis]

I have one HIDUPZ bag I got in 2019, it's the LV white catogram speedy. It's counter quality and it has a nice honey patina now, so the leather is real. I think whatever makes you happy go for it. I've seen LV with plastic leather and blood red glaze...

[@seventiesandbeyond]

Staples have been used to secure the bag while stitching since I was a child in the 60’s. My grandfather fixed Hermes and Louis V bags the same way 45 years ago.

[@moonbeam8487]

Wow what a nice save in this bag. It's a nice bag as well to. Perfect for just you're money and cards and glasses.

[@forgottenalex]

I'd never pay that much for a bag. but the restoration itself was worth every penny

[@tamiz8895]

I would’ve sued in small claims for that damage. What an 🤬

[@edusszfx]

Fantastic job!

[@ErinLastNameRedacted]

That ex-boyfriend seems toxic.

[@laneatkinson6441]

Seems? SEEMS? I've been there, he is for sure an abuser. They learn what's important to you and use that information against you.

[@teruphoto]

Dunno why they broke up but the slashing says volumes about the type of man he was.

[@mandyb5167]

Hopefully in this case she wasn't cheating on him and he had bought the bag for her because...I would have probably done the same thing. However if he just did that out of spite in the heat of an argument, he's crazy af!

[@ChinaPower1811]

Know the true story before you make a comment.

[@mrhaths]

Interesting! Question -- where do you get the authentic recycled material?

[@sd-ch2cq]

I think LV bags are crazy overpriced, but i do admire the craftmanship of this repair. I wonder were they got the repair material? They seem to cut up some big pieces when it would seem more logical to me that they'd be using the smallest possible piece of fabric (and save the big pieces for when they have to repair a bigger bag)

[@jackwalker6239]

The LV logos are centered so they have to put the template where the LV logo will be centered again that why they have to use a peice big enough to match the original patten exactly and as LV won't sell spare material it has to come from recycled bags thats why it looks quite wasteful but thats the only way to get an excact match.

[@doughnut_panda]

1000000$ masterful job for a bag I wouldn't give 10$.

[@terrra_2024]

You probably don't even have $10.

[@doughnut_panda]

@@terrra_2024 yeah, maybe I don't.

[@anzarm.a8547]

Come on man,this the new era,a brand name over a garbage bag will make it totally worth millions

[@114db]

They didn't show the face of the technician because it was the boyfriend 😂 lol

[@mahsiseua]

is restoring process a damaged lv will be cheaper than buying a new one? wonder if need pay more for high skilled tailor

[@colt5895]

She stated in the beginning that the bag is discontinued. So it's the owner's only option if she wants this exact bag, unless she wants to try any buy one from another person with the same bag. But, I assume it'd be harder to find one from someone else selling that exact bag from 2003 in good condition.

[@jmanok]

Awesome work

[@phylis3917]

Like you tell g how was damaged. Some people do that so we start anew. Good video. Found Gucci wallet at thrift store. Think may give it a go from tips online. Because am milliner think will try some restoration tips. Thank you much.

[@stevenroche9874]

Amazing what is possible in designer bag repair !

[@triciamays3166]

Looks great! So glad to have found you. How do I get in touch with you? Thanks so much!

[@19Bmiller]

Very impressive

[@entropyachieved750]

So the ' genuine donated material' came from bags people couldnt afford to repair

[@classicredwine]

And maybe also previously removed damaged canvas like how they removed the ripped portion of her bag

[@ericcarabetta1161]

Final repair cost for a $2000 bag: $1775.48.

[@LucasJMiller]

“Belt bag” it’s called a Fanny pack and you know it

[@spottydog4477]

or 'Bum Bag"

[@agitosblades]

Fanny pack and belt bag are two different things. Belt bag would be considered as a “waist bag”, as it normally goes over the shoulder and hangs crossbody. Fanny packs sit on the waist and would be more considered as a “belt” bag

[@marcusantoniusAfterDark]

2000$ okay. Bought some in the 90s and later and imho i never paid prices like that high. Ok for „small“ products. Same with MCM and Mulberry and even Hermes. Belts or purses… Looks good like it.

[@DJ_Dutchess]

I know the premise of this video is leather restoration but damaging personal items is a red flag for domestic violence. This is usually one of the earlier phases and the violence can escalate. 💜

[@myanimalsounds834]

Me: put tape Also me: good as new 🙃🙃🙃

[@crazedmonk8u]

The Restoration was excellent. But wow, the leather for a LV bag is very thin and not much there, basically several pieces of thin leather , probably the cheap leather too, and GLUE on a 2k+ bag? Much cheaper bags with basically the same amount of leather, in terms of thickness and quality leather. i would argue some bags probably have more craftsmanship in them then LV. This video just confirms again to me why some luxury items really are just for the brand name flex

[@Theeraaaa]

Not saying that these brand are better than you would have thought but things you said are just wrong

[@justbb1415]

Pretty sure most bags are first glued before stitching. Its to hold the bag together n prevent it from moving while they do the actual stitching. Also those glues r strong, can even glued together metals.

[@Thebreakdownshow1]

If I can buy a Louis Vuitton anything I think I will just buy a new one.

[@MTLeoLil]

Probably has a great significance to her that’s why she wants to restore her purse instead of buying a new one.

[@Celebritylivesandgossip]

Sometimes the bags or discounted

[@elanbentley]

She said that this bag was discontinued so it would be hard to find another one.

[@Thebreakdownshow1]

@@elanbentley yes but the whole business is based on repairs. I am sure they don’t just operate for these bags alone.

[@terrra_2024]

It's discontinued.

[@mjzone9633]

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[@zainabmohammed9044]

The way people talk about forex & crypto trading is profitable, please can someone help me on the right path

[@finallygvsmall5215]

You're right, how many millionaires do you know who got rich from a savings account? This is why I am investing more crypto currency and it has paid off.

[@OkairaEgCuluk]

spambots! assemble!

[@doney1996]

My stupid little brother cut up my Gucci bag and coach bags. I hate him for that, he destroyed the family bond I had with him.

[@doney1996]

☀️🌙🛡️🗡️🕊️🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍✨ Please help me I have to repair my Gucci bag!

[@mon6745]

Wow- wasn't prepared for the DV... glad he slashed the bag... jeez, he deserved to be charged

[@bojake1343]

Who tf the camera guy, why the video is sideways ?

[@MelonPython]

b,ut what if the edges doesn't fit? LV has alot of symbols on their bag. When you are putting a new layer. That layer might not match with the bag.

[@OldManPaxusYT]

WHY AM I WATCHING A HANDBAG REPAIR VIDEO?! 😲

[@daniellealeksieva9910]

You don't have to go to college when you have KZbin

[@emmanuelgoodluck9013]

Asmr 🥺😩❤️

[@BORIS21610]

Didnt know that this lv is rare my Wife has 3-4 of them ocassionally Im using the one That got biten by dog I took the challange to refurbish it during pardemics and hapily using it Greetings from Moscow

[@heraglus]

This material is Eco leather obe od the cheapest materials not even leather.... Not worth more then 30€... Sad

[@zloungeact]

Overpriced status symbol.

[@danielmonheit]

Idk why, but that recycled Louis-Vuitton piece looked kinda yummy.

[@georgehenry76]

Canvas, glue and stitching. Not even leather… Must be a profitable scam, selling luxury purses..

[@JohnHausser]

So many people are wearing fake LV stuffs these days that I feel the brand will have to do something otherwise it will become like Michael Kors Cheers from San Diego California

[@shelleyzoe8254]

Ridiculous just let go and go buy yourself something new and forget about it. And believe me I have plenty of LV but it does not hold a $2000 price tag at this age of the item!! no way! What was the charge for the repair???

[@PankajKaushik]

It's look like $3 bag.

[@canoaslan1011]

When she loves the bag more than him :) Like all vilians they will hurt whats most important to you. she should of said she hates that bag, LOL

[@fisharefriends598]

2000 for that. What a waste of money, it’s literally a few bits of material. 2000 for a badge

[@Superfastjellyfish669]

If someone wants to spend who cares?

[@justtryitsimple4142]

I think they doing something good without this color n logo, or do something new, or little bit different, like creation, but no.

[@San-sue]

Who watch this on mute ? 😂

[@barbaracodner2504]

I'm sure that the ex paid for the bag, so he spitefully slashed the bag. SMDH!!!

[@tom.1]

Best way to get over her ex-boyfriend.

[@EMC_CO86_0_Z]

My girlfriend Elsa has a carry bag of this 😋💚

[@jennglow4647]

Cool 😃

[@abhinavrai8970]

It's not even leather 😑

[@AndorranStairway]

It’s amazing to me how that ugly bag has value simply because of its brand. There is quite literally nothing special about that bag whatsoever

[@boboman67]

A cut up louis Vuitton bag !, is it one of the Russian influenzer bags (Russian influenzers where cutting up their european expensive bags, due to their ban of Russia, maybe the boyfriend issue was just an excuse 🤣🤣)

[@juangalton999]

Well if companies are going to be racist or nationalist, I don't blame them for cutting up their bags.

[@safaa9654]

LV bags are trash, they're not even made of real leather yet they cost thousands of dollars

[@aknight7252]

1. Why was this video taken vertically? 2. WHY DIDN'T THE EDITOR JUST KEEP THE VIDEOS IN ONE ORIENTATION Seriously gave me vertigo. Poor quality

[@terrra_2024]

If a video gives you vertigo then that's a you problem.

[@HercadosP]

And why was the camera so tilted lmao?

[@me-35]

Cool

[@dhrubajyotimandal]

Feels good when you see a hardly a $20 bag costs around $2000 in the name of LV but that doesn't stop it from being slashed. BTW come to India and I'll manage you same quality bag with same quality craftsmanship within $10

[@lemondrop7305]

Lol the cost of the flight she we need to take to India and her stay wouldn’t be worth it

[@keselekbakiak]

People actually pay 2000$

[@andrewandretti7379]

Refurbish never will be original.

[@houseplant1016]

I also daily cut my bags to show the peasants how rich I am.

[@BRN497]

👛

[@droolalot5795]

$2k for that crap?....... What a waste. Although I bought my mom a big LV purse when I was in Paris in 1988. She still had it and had it rehabbed y LV a few years ago. Looks brand new

[@scrappydoo7887]

Any chance of getting back to things that are actually interesting?

[@MohammedKhaled-ju7gy]

Material of the bag looks cheap. I don’t get these overhyped luxury brands

[@sukatidi]

thank god he's an ex-boyfriend... hope she's okay

[@Goldieslaxx9]

I see how it’s so easy to make bootleg Louis Vuitton bags. They look cheap and easy to recreate.

[@PhilipPetrunak]

Imagine all these resources, the time, money, and skill wasted to repair something so ugly. Tax the rich FFS.

[@abdifatahibrahim201]

Ridiculous and overpriced

[@barbieperez4230]

The video is making me dizzy😓

[@mayurr8502]

It's a stupid bag

[@cantthinkofausername8698]

2000 dollars. People are idiots.

[@meltz87]

The owner must have done some dirt to warrant a purse slashing lol

[@PETJE59721]

.... dude it's not even high quality leather.... people that wear these things only confirm to the world that they are cash cattle.

[@michaeldikeocha5042]

love how they purposely cut up that purse to then make video on restoring it lol

[@terrra_2024]

Er, what!??

[@bankerdave888]

Sloppy

[@dpooly614]

It's a god damn fanny pack and you know it!!

[@MrGray-dx8sw]

So in other words don't cut it burn it.

[@aidahoe2946]

Shes back with the ex boyfriend😊

[@blueoak5262]

My common sense would urge me to invest my money in something else.

[@PakaBubi]

2 grand on a cavas bag? Nonsense

[@JamesSmith-rf8wo]

Imagine what she did to his car 😂

[@27jerry27]

Damn. Another restoration another sweatshop slave gets disowned and starve to death .

[@bayusetiawan3418]

first

[@lausymaus9856]

Actually a very ugly bag. Before and after.

[@romanlembersky5303]

I'm not that b******* This little bag doesn't cost $2000. The restoration ISO k, it's nice work.

[@Nuke66]

@Kai Cenat