How To Restore A Vintage Coach Bag

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[@RachelStrickland]

I hope you guys never pass another trashed Vintage COACH bag again!

[@BOLOBuddies]

You should link your video in the comments and pin it! I know a lot of people look at comments and not description. Just a little tip I have picked up along my KZbin journey. 🙌💜

[@karenhorsekeeper1309]

Where can u find some good trashed Coach bags ?

[@dianaarcher6361]

I know I watched this 10 months ago. You were missing a strap for the black bag. Try looking on e bay coach and accessories.. I have no idea if you kept this bag but there are several straps that are the correct strap. Many other to match other coach bags. Hope you get this. I have this bag. I believe this was called the stewardess bag. Also came in brown and navy.

[@fireworks4543]

you don't need to carry a new bag while grocery shopping or weekend trips

[@RachelStrickland]

You never need to carry a new bag....

[@CH-nn6ob]

I’ve used leather dye after cleaning on areas with scuff marks. Leather dye is NOT a shoe polish. First I would clean the leather with Coach leather cleaner. Then I would apply the leather dye on all scuffed or worn areas. Before it was completely dry, I would use a microfiber cloth to blend it in with the surrounding leather. When the leather was completely dry, I’d apply the Coach moisturizer. A stiff toothbrush was all I needed for the inside. However, My purses were NEVER this bad. I would definitely clean and reshape them as shown in this video. Coach bags used to be much better than today. There was never a lining because it would wear out long before the bag ever did. Not true for the bags they make today!

[@HelloWorldBeHappy]

Help! If I have a brown bag with stains, how can I polish them out? Where can I get a leather dye? Will it cover up stains if I go darker?

[@babycakes8434]

What brand dyes do you use. I need to blend worn out dark brown color that has white patches on preloved bag😅 HELP @CH-nn6ob

[@merrilew]

This is remarkable and I thank you for posting it! I’m a flight attendant and had a coach bag that I bought sometime in the late 80s early 90s. I know I bought it from Nordstrom so it is authentic but it has definitely seen better days. I almost sold it on Poshmark fora few bucks but now I’m going to clean it up and keep it. Thank you so much again. This is brilliant!

[@merrilew]

OK second time I’m listening, and I have mine soaking in the tub downstairs in the basement and it has some funky smell. I traveled around the world with it and it was only me, but I had no idea it could maintain such a stink. 😝

[@Esther-kq7nv]

@@merrilew How’d it turn out in the end??? 🤠

[@ARuralSquirrel]

Who doesn't love a good vintage leather coach?!! Great video Rachel! 💖

[@RachelStrickland]

This is the year old video I was talking about

[@missprofe]

👜😁👍 A beautiful restoration for a beautiful bag. I have the exact same bag, by the way. It is a gift from my mom, who is now deceased. 🙏

[@RachelStrickland]

Oh and that gift will last nearly forever!

[@RPBSpeaks]

I thrifted one of these from the Goodwill bins! I snatched it so fast and rehabbed it just like this. It looks fantastic 🤩

[@RachelStrickland]

Yes! You saved it! 👏 👏 👏

[@DonnaSmith-tq4dp]

Oh my God you have just opened up a new world for me , so glad i stumbled onto you channel ,i have to go back and watch all your videos on these bags. I will never pass up a trashed Coach bag ever I Promise.

[@RachelStrickland]

I love this! I am so stoked your gonna save the coach!

[@barbbottlesinthebarn3606]

I love finding vintage Coach bags, they are so nice. I just picked one up at a rummage sale and it was in great shape , I think a few people thought it was just an old lady bag. Got it for .50 and sold for $108. 🤑👜👝👛

[@RachelStrickland]

Wow that's awesome

[@juliepizzino6852]

Love your video. My son purchased a used Coach 👜 and refurbished it for me. I enjoy it so much that he's doing a second one for me. I had no idea they could be purchased so reasonably and brought back to life.

[@RachelStrickland]

Yes! Save all the vintage

[@kimberlywoodbury1739]

Thank you so much! I know this is old, but I was looking for which shoe polish to use on my vintage Beekman briefcase. You saved my bag from destruction!

[@RachelStrickland]

Yay! Im so happy to hear that! Thanks for watching

[@l.g.4451]

I also rehab vintage bags and i have gone online for a recipe to make diy leather care. Beeswax and other oils mixed together is one i use and make. Bees wax can be purchased at Walmart in the black hair products section for a little over a dollar. I also buff with a natural hair shoe brush. I think the lighter colored bag may have benefitted from some darker dye and that may have covered the darker spots before adding conditioner. In a pinch, even hand lotion has enough moisturizers in it to condition most leather. Saddle soap is another fairly inexpensive product to use. Great job and fantastic price on the black Coach bag.

[@RachelStrickland]

Great job on the moisturizer!

[@dianehayden2872]

I purchased a coach bag from 2006 that needed restoration. I followed your guide and it is beautiful now !! Thank you !

[@Paulsofsteel]

remarkable! thank you so much. I am inspired to restore the leather bags of my own. Wow

[@GDSTX]

So happy I found this video - I have a vintage Coach Soaking right now 🎉 same black with brass hardware- but a hobo sack style Purse 👜

[@jimjohnson1747]

I restore these bags also, very high quality leather. You would love the bags I found today. I found (1) a open top briefcase and a note pad binder inside it, all vintage coach and a messenger bag with strap and a handle, they are beautiful and only paid $10 for them all. I did leave behind another one but I’ll probably go back tomorrow and get it. Awesome video too thank you

[@RachelStrickland]

Wow Jim you scored! Go get the other one! These bags are so valuable right now!

[@GenosFinds]

Very nice job of explaining how to clean purses. Stay Safe my friend. YES I watched to the end. LOL

[@RachelStrickland]

Thanks Geno! See ya in the front seat!

[@JackieHagge]

Just bought a vintage Coach 9145 and a vintage Fossil Preston…the leather is AMAZING!! Can’t wait to start. My inspiration came from your video so thank you!

[@RachelStrickland]

Oh my goodness I hope it turns out spectacular

[@debbr2304]

Omgoddess! I've had a vintage Coach bag for 6-7 years! It's green with a handle on top and 3 compartments its missing the shoulder strap. My daughter sent me an amazon link for a guitar strap. I had no clue, just knew I love it. After watching your video i lookef in my office. I usually cary 2-3 bags at a time. My small bags fiy in my Coach Diaper bag. I originally boght that bag as a computer case / purse. Now its a carry-all. A friend gave it to me. I found the creed inside. Thanks for your tutorial

[@bagit90]

Nice work! I love vintage coach.👛👜👝🛍

[@JanetJenkins]

I have bags in my closet that need help. They are mostly misshapen due to poor storage practices. I'm excited to watch!

[@caroljohnson5879]

I have a black bag similar to the one you have that looked just as bad that had mold on the outside. I actually put it in my washer on the gentle/hand wash cycle, conditioned it with mink oil and it came out beautifully!

[@RachelStrickland]

Woooooow

[@debbr2304]

I put a bag in the washing machine too. I just can't get a good patina on it. I will try the armor all maybe. I used bagbalm but still dry.😊

[@caroler4297]

Love the leather on the vintage bags, it is much better quality than current bags . Vintage styling also tended to be more classic.

[@RachelStrickland]

You're right about that

[@gibbysgirls]

I’m absolutely stunned that you can soak leather like that! What a great video.

[@RachelStrickland]

Right?!

[@kimmispe]

Amazing video & beautiful bags. So thrilled to see them brought back to life! 👛👜👛

[@RachelStrickland]

Thank you so much!

[@kathycardiff7719]

Awesome job, Rachel! Love these vintage Coach bags - I have one in an orangey colour

[@RachelStrickland]

Beautiful

[@belindarivera1512]

Great video!! I LOVE COACH vintage that is. I bought 2 bags on ebay years ago intending to restore them but never did not knowing how. Now I will. Thanks!!❤

[@RachelStrickland]

Glad it was helpful!

[@teresalee4691]

👜 Vintage is best...especially when it looks its best! Thank you, Rachel!

[@RachelStrickland]

Yes!

[@RubyRudi]

Thank you so very much for your detailed and informative videos about purses and authenticity of them. You have really helped me to understand how coAch does their branding and what to look for. I think about all of the old coAch bags I’ve passed up and I am just sick, but I was able to go through my own collection of 7 purses and yippie, they are all real. I won’t pass up any old beat down leather bags again. 👛

[@RachelStrickland]

Oh yay! We can totally save the vintage bags!

[@3DoodlesKitchen]

This is so cool! I wish I would’ve known about this along time ago when I came across a bag with smoke. It makes total sense leather is skin!

[@RachelStrickland]

I hope you're able to use this next time you find a bag that needs some tlc. Thanks for watching!

[@kathleenyoder5186]

Thank you! I’m a reseller and found my first ‘in the wild’ coach purse from 1995. I was SO excited but dreaded cleaning it up. Your tutorial was so simple any easy to follow. My beautiful brown Coach Willis in mahogany is in the drying process and looks absolutely fabulous! I haven’t even used a leather product on it yet but know it will look even better. I was sad that it didn’t have the long strap but it looks like they sell on eBay without it. I hope to have it up on eBay in a week or so! ~Thanks again Kaths keepsakes.

[@ButterflyHustles]

Yessss a beautiful colorful guitar strap would look absolutely fabulous on that handbag 👜 😍 Great Video

[@RachelStrickland]

I'll keep my eye out!

[@beverlyknight9741]

I’ve watched a couple of Coach bag cleaning videos. Yours was my favorite! Thanks!

[@RachelStrickland]

Wow, thank you!

[@verateressa5041]

I just bought a vintage backpack coach, and it's quite distressed. I'll try to restore that bag just like you show to us. Thank you so much for making this video 😍😍

[@RachelStrickland]

Oh that's my dream piece!

[@grandmaruth3644]

Thank you so much for this. Wish I could have seen this a month ago. Passed on one because of the condition. 👜

[@RachelStrickland]

Oh dang. Next time!

[@THEATLFLIPPERS]

Great job Rachel, loved the restoration. 👛!!!!

[@RachelStrickland]

Thank yall!

[@AmericaWomannn]

Soooo funny I have the same brown bag. It was my mothers and I’m trying to restore it myself and found you! Yay! Absolutely perfect! Hahha your the first video I watched! It’s like meant to be hahhahhahha! ❤

[@Barboler]

They turned out beautiful.I don't know where I would find a personality but trust and believe I did watch till the variant

[@sharonmacnz6068]

Hi from NZ 👋🏻 LOVE these kind of videos TFS, have you done a Coach bag collection video? If not, would love to see one!🇳🇿💛

[@abeybey86]

I’m a new subscriber but I am binging ALL of your videos!! I love your personality and encouragement given in them all. Please continue the great work 👜

[@RachelStrickland]

Wow what an awesome compliment. Thank you so much

[@abeybey86]

@@RachelStrickland you’re welcome!! I love supporting women in any way I can but you make it easier by putting out great videos. Thanks for the awesome content 😁 Btw- any suggestions for female flippers to watch would be appreciated!

[@RachelStrickland]

I love to follow: chosen goods reseller the nurse flipper, hairy tornado (his wife hayley is now reselling) BOLO buddies,

[@abeybey86]

@@RachelStrickland awesome!! I already follow Hairy Tornado but I’m going to check out the other channels as well. Thank you!!!! Btw- your interactiveness with your followers makes us want to keep coming back. Great job ma’am 👏🏽

[@sherrymamet8226]

Thanks! I have a brief case in terrible shape-but beautiful!!

[@LadyPicker]

Thanks so much for this video! I pass these up a lot! I will not do that again! Yes! A guitar strap would be so cool!

[@RachelStrickland]

Never again! 😁

[@user-yu1ti1pc6k]

I have that same taupe handbag. I cleaned and polished and looks brand new.

[@RachelStrickland]

Yay!

[@itsjustjoan]

I have one can't wait!

[@lisakay1009]

👜 Great video. Thanks for the cleaning tips✌❤😄

[@RachelStrickland]

Thanks Lisa!

[@donnacostner1542]

👛 👜 loved your video. The comparisons were great.

[@twinmommygenise]

I have a vintage black coach bag my mom gave me. I was going to take it somewhere but now I think I will restore it myself. Excited.

[@RachelStrickland]

Oh my gosh you got this!

[@twinmommygenise]

I just looked at it and the hardware is silver with some green on it now and a couple of the corners the leather is worn off. Any advice? Otherwise the purse just needs some reshaping and leather conditioning.

[@RachelStrickland]

@@twinmommygenise you can actually remove the turnlock. Brasso will clean the hardware. If the corners are rubbed raw there little you can do other than leather dye to make them darker perhaps

[@twinmommygenise]

Thank you 🙏🏽😬

[@chacallachaise]

New, lined Coach is made overseas. Glove tanned leather was made in NYC.

[@jewel-monetlux.8405]

Wow that looks good 😮

[@ale7564]

Hey now, careful. To people of a certain age, vintage Coach does scream Coach and the newer fabric purses with all the “C’s” are less classic. I agree with your admiration for vintage and look forward to viewing more of your videos. Thanks for the great info and for saying it’s okay to alter a highly damaged purse. 👜

[@1lbjohn]

Great video! love vintage Coach Bag

[@RachelStrickland]

Thank you!

[@JackieHagge]

THANK YOU for talking!! I don’t get the other KZbinrs with the silence

[@RachelStrickland]

Thank you! I mostly get in trouble for talking too much!

[@JackieHagge]

@@RachelStrickland ignore those people….they might not have anyone to fuss at so you’re it

[@dylfinds]

👜 looked so good!!!

[@RachelStrickland]

Thank you!

[@jamie4697]

👜 I’ve never had a vintage coach bag, but they sure are pretty!

[@RachelStrickland]

Poshmark and ebay are great options and now you know you can buy a ratchet looking one and fix it!

[@jamie4697]

@@RachelStrickland yes!! Might have to find one. Thanks for the tips on how to restore them!

[@vicstasi]

❤i watched till the end! Wonderful video. Thanks!!!

[@snnysnflwrgrl3835]

thank you for this awesome video I never knew how to clean a restore old vintage bags. I always see really cute old leather bags that I love but I just don't know how to clean them

[@RachelStrickland]

I love bringing life back into these bags!

[@Truth1561]

I would always vacuum the bags out and use a sticky roller before dunking. It helps prevent anything that's left in there bleeding dye onto a lighter bag or releasing odours once wet. Bick 4 is my favourite leather cleaner/moisturiser- I really don't recommend the current cleaner and conditioner coach sells ATM as the cleaner doesn't work and the conditioner has too much silicone in it.

[@javelinaflips-annie5000]

There are two kinds of bag owners: 1) those who care for them and 2) those who don’t deserve them. Fun to watch! 👜

[@RachelStrickland]

Man. I've really rescued some doozies.

[@MyLooneyBin]

Turned out great!

[@RachelStrickland]

Thank you so much

[@showstogo1]

Great bag👜

[@annhans3535]

OMG I have the dark brown to the cream bag. I used that bag so much when my kids were young. Unfortunately, the strap failed. I lovingly packed it away, now that I have seen this, I am going to get and have it take care of. I loved that bag that is why I never gave it away because of all the memories associated with my kids.

[@kabbystevens5167]

Purse….yes, I could see a guitar strap working nicely on that. Great job.

[@RachelStrickland]

Thanks Girl!

[@TheMerchants]

I love the vintage look so much better than new! You did a great job restoring them! A lot of people are afraid of getting leather wet but it truly is the best way to get them clean and reshaped. Also helps with leather shoes and boots that don’t fit your feet. My dad would tell me to wear them wet for a day and they’ll always fit perfectly 😆. A guitar strap, tooled leather belt or chain strap would be super cool!

[@RachelStrickland]

Oh tooled leather would be fun! I like your style!

[@tornadoalleycollectibles]

When I was a young soldier, that was how I broke in new leather boots.

[@TheMerchants]

@@tornadoalleycollectibles thank you for your service 🙏🏻

[@RachelStrickland]

@@tornadoalleycollectibles Thank you, with my whole heart, for your service

[@babycakes8434]

How about suede? Can you wash it in water too???

[@nikkilovesnax8808]

Awesome information here!

[@RachelStrickland]

Thanks Nikki!

[@dari0rose]

Your videos are very informative! Thank you for the demonstrations. Can newer, lined leather Coach bags be washed and otherwise treated in the same way?

[@RachelStrickland]

Thanks for watching! I HAVE done this to clean a satin lined coach bag and it worked beautifully. Beware, it is not advised by many folks though. Hand wash with gentle soap and air dry.

[@marciprater5485]

great job, Rach

[@RachelStrickland]

Thank you!

[@BOLOBuddies]

Wow! Great job!

[@RachelStrickland]

Thank you

[@Floann27]

👜Thank you for this instruction! My husband gave me a Prada bag for my birthday. After two years it's loosing its shape. I hesitated to try this without expert advice. Now I feel confident in caring for this beauty! 💗

[@RachelStrickland]

I hope this technique helps. Use caution on any bag that isn't unlined leather like this, I've heard the lining on bags can shrink. I have used this with my own lined bags with success though. Good luck to you and your Prada!

[@user-zh2he5ed5r]

👛Can't wait to work on my purse!

[@deborahdavison6044]

👜Great video!!

[@RachelStrickland]

Thank you

[@SeanOHanlon]

The one and only thing I would recommend is using Saphir leather conditioner and colored leather cream on these bags. As good as they turned out they would look almost new if you use Saphir because it is simply the best.

[@RachelStrickland]

Thanks for the tip! I will absolutely look this up.

[@SeanOHanlon]

@@RachelStrickland You will not be disappointed with the results.

[@DixonsPickins]

If I ever need a bag restored im just gonna have to give it to you!

[@RachelStrickland]

I actually enjoy restoring these

[@yvonnemayoryk5481]

Great information 👜

[@RachelStrickland]

Thanks!

[@mauveletteburchell606]

👛👜 Great information on where to find vintage handbags at trift shop cost.

[@brensgems9128]

REALLY NICE

[@RachelStrickland]

Thank you!

[@MadaMbrrr]

👛👜 Nice! Thanks for sharing

[@nekaul8197]

👛 great work

[@sarahkutter745]

Hi, loved your how to video, I never would of thought, and I am ashamed to say I have just thrown some purses away because I thought their time was up. I even now wish I had tried this with a favorite pair of boots I had. On to my question though...I have a pink Coach that is both leather and fabric. I loved that purse, called it my "Divorce Purse," lol. It became looking a worse for wear, although no damage to it, no tears or deep scratches. Has definitely lost its shape. How would you advise cleaning it? Thanks in advance.

[@Sonshinereseller]

Hi, great and helpful content. Thank you. I mentioned the Coach bag I picked up at a yard sale last June. It is a light colored snake skin I believe. Would you use this same process to clean and condition it?

[@RachelStrickland]

Can you send me a pic of it on instagram? ResellerRachelStrickland over there

[@SuzieKovach]

Valuable advice. Thank you. Have you established an ongoing search for the original strap for that bag? I'll bet it's out there.

[@RachelStrickland]

I have not. I honestly kind of want to jazz it up with something fun. What do you think?

[@SuzieKovach]

Though typically a purist, I admire creative endeavor, so I can be persuaded.

[@RachelStrickland]

I endevour to deliver a product that would be persuasive! Haha

[@lynny6754]

Hi Rachel, new subscriber here. I found your site via your Live with Nurse Flipper.

[@RachelStrickland]

Awesome! Thanks so much for being here!

[@veronicahipolito9537]

Thank you for all the work you put into this video and all your videos. I appreciate you a lot. May God bless you and your family and prosper you in everything you do. :)

[@RachelStrickland]

Wow thank you so much

[@helenel1611]

Hi... I love this tutorial ! I have a Prada tote bag ... I could probably do the same process? The inside is like the inside of these coach bags

[@RachelStrickland]

I mean, be careful. I don't want to suggest anything to ruin your bag But I've tried this with loads of different bags and styles

[@helenel1611]

@@RachelStrickland the woman I got the bag from did not treat the bag with care.. I have to stain/paint it a darker brown to conceal the spots. I’ll try this

[@elmoretingle]

Terrific video, Rachel. Thank you. Do you ever use shoe polish to restore the colour on very worn bags? I was thinking of a coat of leather cream, then a final coat of polish, or, maybe polish first, then cream.

[@RachelStrickland]

I've never done that but it could be a great option! Or even a leather dye.

[@nataliebutler]

Please don't use show polish. It will ruin and degrade the bag over time. Leather dye is a much better option. If you have used polish try removing it with alcohol or acetone.

[@getagripproductions411moni6]

Awesome til the end!

[@RachelStrickland]

Why didn't you like the end?

[@abbydavis157]

I found 3 of these bags and I have been able to authenticate two but one is throwing me for a loop! I need your expertise ❤

[@RachelStrickland]

Dm me on instagram "ResellerRachelStrickland " I'll do my best

[@janandrobhageman1254]

👍👍👍🥰 loved your video !

[@RachelStrickland]

Thank you!

[@annerohrbacker6097]

Just now watching this so👜👜👜

[@RachelStrickland]

You're a rockstar

[@Sonshinereseller]

👜👛👝😖😂the pursed face showed up in the list too.

[@RachelStrickland]

Hahaha I love it

[@louisebethay6203]

Thanks Racheal great information. Nice job. I do have a question. I gave a goodwill coach backpack (after watching you clean that black bag. I could clean the handles.... any suggestions. Unable to attach photos

[@RachelStrickland]

What material is the backpack and the straps

[@louisebethay6203]

@@RachelStrickland it's vintage leather No9994. Can't get the handle cleaned. Thanks for your reply..

[@yolandarouser1413]

You said hot water and I got scared. I've only seen anyone do a french dunk with lukewarm water. They turned out beautifully 😍

[@RachelStrickland]

I guess it was warmish. Not hot enough to burn. French dunk! Thank you! Is that the term here?

[@yolandarouser1413]

@@RachelStrickland I think so...I could be wrong. I asked for advice about cleaning one of those fabric coach bags that had leather straps and sparked a debate between two ladies 😁 that term was brought up and I watched a few videos on it after that.

[@RachelStrickland]

Oh nice. Did you discover a good way to clean the strap?

[@yolandarouser1413]

@@RachelStrickland no lol. I just threw it in the machine on delicate. All is well.

[@RachelStrickland]

Awesome!

[@victoriavieira4895]

I'm inspired 👜

[@dianehayden2872]

Can you tell us the softest coach material or a few styles tgat gave buttery soft leather?

[@rhayes7005]

Those bags deserve something fancier than a guitar strap. How about a lovely silk scarf, used as a handle? Or a gorgeous heavy silk grosgrain ribbon strap? Or if you have other Coach bags in the same colors, you might be able to share handles. I noticed that, before the soaking, the darker bag had some green tarnish on the brass zipper pull. Did the soaking remove that, as well, or did you have to use Brass cleaner on that? Thank You so much for a great video on the two restorations. I love to see the actual step by step detailed processes.

[@RachelStrickland]

I so love the juxtaposition of two things that dont go together. Have you ever seen the coach bags of Debbie the Restorer? She does some incredible things. I love a good silk scarf on a bag so I'll throw around some fancy ideas as well. And thank you for watching and commenting. I'll try to remember to do an update in a future coach video. 🤩

[@anngemoll6088]

Contact Coach, to see if replacement straps are available...

[@raqueloliveira5707]

Hi Rachel! I love your videos 😊 Do you think it is possible to restore the leather on the inside of the bag? When the leather is peeling…

[@RachelStrickland]

I would use a suede cleaner on the inside. Leather shouldn't peel though. Have you authenticated the bag?

[@raqueloliveira5707]

@@RachelStrickland Thanks for responding. Sometimes I see bags that are in good condition on the outside, but the leather is peeling inside. Do you think it could be fake? Do you think you should authenticate before cleaning? Another question… do you find it easy to remove mold from a suede bag?

[@TexasMomsCloset]

Shoutout to this female reseller that uses the kitchen sink to clean shoes. LOL. In my defense - I don't have a laundry sink in this house! I have two Coach bags I need to clean and identify! Does this method work for patent leather? Thanks for the tips 👛

[@RachelStrickland]

I would not do this with patent leather. Send me pics if you need help.identifying them!

[@jeansiegel4128]

I’ve gotten great deals on COACH vintage bags at estate sales. Are you going to add a black COACH strap to the retired black bag?

[@RachelStrickland]

I am considering something colorful.

[@timothymartin5793]

Great video! I thought, there’s no way those scratches are going to come out. I thought you would have to get some 1000 grit sandpaper. Great job!! Isn’t there any replacement straps that you can find on eBay? 👜

[@RachelStrickland]

Maybe. But I really think something different could be fun

[@timothymartin5793]

@@RachelStrickland Yeah, I can see your idea. It would be cool.

[@JackieHagge]

Rachel - I just acquired a classic 70s Bonnie Cashin Coach tote (kisslock on the side) I need to get its shape back and clean it. It’s got a slight smell as well. Would you clean it like in your video? Total submersion in water? The leather feels different than other vintage Coach - much more soft and buttery…

[@RachelStrickland]

Oh my gosh a vintage Bonnie cashin!? I'm drooling. I bet you may have Striped satinninside that side kisslock. If so, it's vintage Satin and the danger would be in it shrinking possibly upon full submersion. Stuff the back with newspaper and see if that helps get the smell out. Leave it outside. For a few days if you can. I wish I could see the bag.

[@JackieHagge]

@@RachelStrickland well I’m worried now because the pocket with the kisslock isn’t lined at all. It’s leather. Not that rough leather but the same as the outside of the bag. Do you think it’s a fake? The hardware is brass, the zipper is Talon. The interior is like a super soft suede. The bag is brown. The seller said it’s mid 60s pre serial number. Bonnie Cashin Skinny Kisslock Tote. Stamped Coach Leatherware - made in New York City, USA. The creed is all in cap letters with the right amount of spacing. This sentence in the creed looks odd - It is made out of a completely natural glove tanned cowhide. I thought the “of a” part was odd. I can get my money back so your expert opinion is VERY MUCH appreciated!!

[@RachelStrickland]

@JackieHagge can you send me pictures on instagram? I'm rachelstricklandofficial over there

[@michellegorcz6144]

I have a black vintage bag similar to the one you used on the video. The edges of mine are faded. Will the conditioning help bring back the color ? Also, I was afraid the washing would take more color out and make the whole purse look more faded. The after of your restoration looks so dark- dies it retain that color over time?

[@RachelStrickland]

I'm always impressed with how much soaking brings out a better color. Just moisturizing is going to help.qith a lot of that fade. The bags stay this way, yes! These are completely dry

[@mckenziebaker3544]

I am glad this works for you but I can never imagine dumping my bag in a tub of water like that. Not how I was taught to treat leather and it scares me to death to do that. Brave woman.

[@RachelStrickland]

You totally don't have to be scared if it's this type of unlined leather. I promise it's nearly indestructible. I was nervous the first time I did this too but I do it to ever new to me vintage coach I collect now. I would dunk my leather Gucci like this. Haha.

[@nancyhaftl2879]

I have that same vintage black bag...love it!!