Learn the BIG secret of big luxury leather brands to save BIG on leather shopping!

Are you one of those people who love to buy leather goods from luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton? We're sorry to tell you but you're wasting a large amount of money on their mediocre leather goods. Yes, you read that right. They're fooling you to think that what they offer is high-quality leather goods when in reality, they're standardizing leather and stripping off the authenticness of leather which makes their products mediocre.
Believe me when I say that the products offered by small craftsmen actually have better quality than those offered by luxury brands. In this video, I'll show you how large luxury brands scammed you. I'll be comparing small craftsmen's leather goods with luxury brands' leather goods in terms of price and quality of leather used. Hopefully, this helps you to save money by buying the best quality leather goods available in the market.
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SHOP LINKS & HELPFUL LEATHER BLOGS AND WEBSITES
Purchase link for Sherry (the wallet shown in the video; available in three colors): www.pegai.com/collections/new.... You may also buy it on Etsy: www.etsy.com/listing/12760645...
Buy good-quality leather hides, machines, and leatherworking tools at www.tannerstein.com/. You may also buy them on Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/PEGAI.
Buy our good-quality finished leather goods at: www.pegai.com/. You may also buy them on Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/PEGAI
Learn more about leather at Tanner's Club: www.pegai.com/blogs/tanners-club.
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HELPFUL KZbin PLAYLISTS
Leather Analogies (Comparing leather with other things so you can understand it better): • Leather Analogies
20/20 of Leather Savviness (Learn more about the four phases you should consider before buying leather goods): • 20/20 of Leather Savvi...
Leather Reviews (Watch Tanner's review of the different leather hides and leather goods): • Leather Lab | Leather ...
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[@WolfgangOSS]

As a small leather craftsmen myself, I thank you for your work in exposing these big companies while still showing reasonable prices for the quality products we make.

[@Rose-qr4xn]

How does a person find “a small leather craftsman”. We shop the big brands because we don’t know how or where to find a leather craftsman

[@JMB0312]

@@Rose-qr4xn Etsy or subreddits are good places to find them. Some of the makers you find on subreddits may sell on IG. Another good way is to Google images of an item you have in mind and search through those.

[@charlenewoods1408]

He is about expose alot of brands. It will take people awhile to catch on but give it time.

[@ellabella8589]

Yup!! Agreed

[@komatsusakura]

Dr Drey of leather

[@komatsusakura]

@@zenrazor659 best is whatever he said .Just do your own research will do may people have different opinion on certain stuff

[@croswellianprincess3590]

@@zenrazor659 why would I go to an artesian and want a copy of some designer brand?

[@minxili3317]

@@zenrazor659 Wouldn't those big brands choose to sue him if he did this? Especially as his channel gets bigger, those huge brands will try to find a way to make him fall. Him replicating their bags would be a perfect way to do so. Like sure maybe he can make something similar but not an exact replica.

[@Sarah-rr5uo]

The transparency and realness of your discussions about your business and price points is absolutely admirable and respectable and not at all common of most businesses either. Talking about your materials and products you use shows your passion for what you do also. Your statements (in other words of course) about what you do and why and how, are important and also respectable bc it tells people that you are not trying to milk them for every dollar you can possibly squeeze out of them so you can live 136 bedroom mansions and drive 14 different lambos from your profits. Instead you are simply doing something you love and have a lot of knowledge of, to provide high quality, authentic and skillfully made products to customers, in exchange for a well earned and comfortable living for yourself and your family, and pay your team enough to do the same for their families as well. This is exactly how every business should be ran. Good for you.

[@violettajakuszyk6707]

I have stopped buying big brands luxury goods. The hassle dealing with them when item is defective was a headache. I rather support small business and like you said a good quality leather.

[@mellinsomnia1]

I lived in China for 5 years and at one point I decided to get a fake bag. It's wasn't like one of the really expensive brands, but one of the more affordable ones. I had the original and wanted to have a fake. 3 years down the road, the fake bag was drowned by a wave 2 times, had some black ink spill all over the lining, spilled juice inside, carried eggs and fruits (I didn't want to carry extra bag), overpacked it on each and every trip, etc. After all that mess, it looked the same as on the day I bought it. After the waves, I just cleaned it with a cloth, for the ink, I used liquid for the floors, the stain vanished in 10 minutes, dried fast, no damage to the lining nor did it show on the outside (it was a light color). Perfect bag. After 3 years of tough usage, the metal parts looked brand new. Not a single spot of rust or even wear and tear. However, the original one was used sparingly, never went through any of the aforementioned tortures and still the metal parts started rusting, the stitching came undone, the leather started cracking. For the record, the original was bought in the US. I don't even consider buying any original bags any more. Ever.

[@lisavaden1118]

What was the brand of the purse?

[@os2386]

Seriously, what was the brand of the aforementioned bag?

[@adrianmark613]

Did you wear the original bag often? Probably cracked due to not maintain??

[@Annie-ez4ol]

I did exactly the same except it was a North Face jacket. It’s 8 years old and still in excellent condition. It cost me £15.

[@reynaissance1000]

I strongly agreed that the best experience are provided by those small businesses. The dedication is there which make the piece more special and an art.

[@julial1295]

Totally agreed with you. If anyone is pursuing status and admiration from others, then choose those big brands, which will make you FEEL good. If you're a real leather lover, it's a totally different thing. I'll definitely buy real good stuff from the stores you suggested!

[@4lb280]

Why does everyone assume that those that buy the "big brands" do it for status? It makes them sound a wee bit jealous. I buy it because I love it and because I can. My bags make my heart sing and if I want to spend 10K on one, that is my business.

[@savleensur8670]

No one assumed anything…

[@bumblebee4024]

@@4lb280 Jealous? Hardly! 😅 If you like playing their silly games by getting on wait lists & being “invited” to give them your money (i.e. LV & Hermes) on what they “offer” you in those private rooms then YES, it's for status & not the product.

[@anfrex3342]

At least I have never given a woman a compliment for her handbag or any leather accessory, especially if they carry the logo of any brand. I always associate "logo" on leather with something cheap for some reason. It's like giving a compliment to a friend because his/her laptop is an HP or MAC, when we all know they are awful products.

[@AnythingBtOrdinary91]

What are some small shop brands he recommends? I'm on the hunt for a full Grain/pebble textured small leather backpack with minimum of two pockets and no extra frills.

[@annaveleva4844]

Answering a watcher’s comment who said: “a lot of thought is going into the design of luxury brands”. My answer is: “for the most part Medium Lux brands have crucial missing functionality features, that we as customers would want to have. They make a product that isn’t fully satisfying for its category and this way they motivate you to buy more, keeping you with the hope that the next product they come up with will be better. Most of Luxury bag designs have already been done in the past. Most of the time Medium and Luxury brands copy from each other by making little tweaks here and there presenting it as their great “new design”.

[@rachelkoiks]

The way that nice leather feels and smells is so satisfying. And what I’ve always tried to tell my mom and my friends is that leather doesn’t fall apart like pu leather. Depending on the quality, it either will hold up as is for *years* or actually *gets better* through the years. But I think that’s more for hardcore leather lovers like myself. But I’m trying to get them to embrace this amazing material. Gah I have something ordered and I can’t wait to smell it when it arrives. I also can’t wait to see one of its final forms in a decades time.

[@myranasim572]

Customer suggestion: please make crossbody wallets as well. Wallets with a leather strap. They are very practical for daily use.

[@rhondaweber5638]

I hope you become a huge success! Thanks for spelling it out for us.

[@my.last.reincarnation]

I really appreciate your authenticity and honest input.

[@wuddadid]

I sincerely love this channel and the passion and honesty that this man shows

[@dinashems7488]

Thank you Tanner for inspiring and sharing your knowledge with us!

[@mkj0116]

In one video can you recommend all the small brand companies that you recommend? I love your information and I agree that luxury brands are for people who care about status

[@Hmarthack]

I couldn't agree more with you! Your content is very educational and authentic! Thank you so much for doing what you are doing!

[@dee8491]

Yes! Thank you for the honesty!!

[@gagejim]

Thanks so much Tanner, thumbs up 👍 for sharing so generously. I’ve become a fan of yours instantly

[@rm3222]

This is so good to know! Thanks for your great work!

[@josieblanco4587]

Hi Mr. Tanner your channel is so amazing we learned a lot about the luxury leather bag thank you for educate us as a subscriber and like your channel.

[@lianadibiase6841]

Thank you you for being real and truthful. Big brands just are about the $$$$

[@ChrisCanomi]

Younger I dreamt of these brands but now Im getting good knowledge about quality on products of leather n jewelry. Now I will go to smaller craftsmen

[@Xyltharra]

This is one of the reason why I don't buy those expensive bags.. and after watching your videos I have made the right decision not to buy them.. thank you for sharing these videos❤️❤️

[@christinalopez6610]

I love this! I’ve been following your KZbin channel for a while now. The quality of these most loved brands has fallen off drastically. I’m happy to give a small craftsman business.

[@hello.somebody]

Most branded stuff spent alot on marketing and renting shop on expensive place/mall. But they put less effort on their products quality

[@wilsjane]

That is certainly true and a lot of these companies use people working from home to produce the items at a low cost.

[@jpchannel-xq7zp]

Hi Tanner! Thank you for awakening us! I know I am awaken! I am getting ready to order the Helen crossbody bag in Togo leather from you. I love to support small skillful craftsmen like you and cut down the middle men and overhead costs.

[@createsinme3672]

"Soul taken out of leather" - love it!

[@billwheelerman1359]

An educated consumer is your best customer. Quality and passion trumps marketing.

[@ourmanflint7751]

Excellent video. Some years ago I began investigating, and subsequently investing, into higher quality leather shoes; I've slowly moved on to other quality leather goods and your videos have aided me along the way.

[@anituzman]

Can you recommend some small scale leather craftspeople who make bags for woman?

[@lucyc2594]

Love this. Thank you for what you do 🤍

[@petitestylesbygem3058]

Excellent excellent video! Thank you for creating these educational video about leathers and leather goods! More please! Expose those brands!

[@Blanketbook]

I bought my now defunct MBMJ crossbody calf leather. And 15 years later, it’s still soft, supple, sure aged, but still looks good. Sure I only paid $600 for it, but to me, worth every cent.

[@Blanketbook]

So not all luxury brands

[@Corwinwill]

Not the same market as 15 years ago

[@fernandoorihuela1608]

I’m an artisan And use leathers from Hermes which is about +$20 sq ft Please also clarify leather prices can vary as I see you always come across very cheap leather

[@sonjam-blue]

I love your channel because you explain to people otherwise simple things that they don't know. But if they had thought a little better, they might have come to similar conclusions. I don't buy super famous fashion brands because I don't want to be their billboard and because I just don't want to spend money to overpay for something many times over. I'm self-confident, so it's not difficult for me. Wherever I go, I tend to look at the leather products of local artisans and also buy their products if I like them (not only quality is important, but also design is). I also like to buy leather goods for gifts. The last time I bought leather goods was in Iran before the protests started (2022). I am very satisfied with the quality of the leather and the workmanship. The price? A little higher than if I bought cheap plastic products here at home. And even if the prices were comparable to domestic ones, I would decide to buy the product.

[@masivfamily]

Thank you for the knowledge 🙏🏼 Really appreciate it. Im about to buy leather bag and this video help me to decide which to buy🥳

[@user-mx9fy5nt6n]

Thank you for doing such a nice job to tell people that there is a better way to spend their money and encourage people to support those companies selling good products with reasonable prices. Your video is so helpful , especially when there is a subtitle, because that can make me understand better. Hope there will be more people to join your team to help you discover more truth.

[@Sara-lk2yr]

Thanks a lot for sharing this content to us. 🙏🏻

[@cherrytoledo1902]

Wow thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@tamiz8895]

Yup it’s the name. Smoke and mirrors. Even the imitation ones are getting so good and quality that it’s getting harder to tell the difference at a fraction of the price.

[@AugustusRoss421]

Okay, I’ve always scratched my head about the obsession around the *yutulux* book totes and their practicality, but this one is adorable!! Congratulations ❤

[@lanaava]

Keep doing what you do… As always TFS❤

[@mylesmcay9012]

we'll support your business....sending good vibes from canada!

[@koekjevannougats2860]

Love it,,,,well explained,,,,

[@Ksnamaste]

I love this wallet and I love the message.

[@siamsttr]

While I agree with you about the quality of leather big brands provide and the inflated price of them, we also have to consider the designs. I buy from both very small and big brands, but most times I've found that the big brands spend a lot more thought on designing their bags/clothes/accessories than the smaller brands do, along with their finishing, and that design and finishing is something that also draws a lot of us to them.

[@SL-lz9jr]

Exactly my sentiment. What I have learned to do is shop from high quality mid-range brands that give me that high end designer look but at an affordable (for me) price point. I will always shop from indie or small businesses in addition to bigger companies/designers, but the two different styles cannot be compared. Sometimes I want the pared down look of a handcrafted item. Other times I love the high end look, all the detailing and finishes.

[@Unfinished_sentenc]

@@SL-lz9jr I wish he had a link to his store. I can’t even imagine the value that we’d get. Love real leather that isn’t coated in plastic to hyde it’s flaws lol.

[@isobel64]

@@Unfinished_sentenc its literally in the description

[@CRs304dp]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING 😘

[@arleneportsmouth1263]

I one hundred percent whole-heartedly agree with your advice.

[@ericdekeersmaeker5780]

❤

[@amandapearce2755]

I appreciate you. I love leather, it’s my favorite sensory experience. I have found amazing sensory experiences with my leather bags without spending a fortune. My favorite leather bag is the Violet by Kurt Geiger. It was $265. I have a few higher end designer pieces and the sensory experience I get from some of my more expensive pieces is nowhere near as enjoyable as my beautiful Kurt Geiger bag. Thank you for being honest in your reviews and sharing you love of leather and where leather lovers can experience good quality pieces. ❤

[@SalimBreno]

Thank You very much for this video and to share to me your shop. I was huting a good store to buy a good wallet for a couple of days, thank you!

[@agenj522]

Ok. You just got a new customer! Tired of getting garbage for so much money! And I agree, I hate those bullshit saffiano, etc leather. Being a daughter of an Argentinean, I always value real leather!

[@thevioletgirl17]

Só true! I love your channel!

[@cheesim]

Love what you are making! Could we please get more colors for Leather Journal? 😊

[@queencupcake]

Didn’t know you had a store! The wallet is gorgeous.

[@krakatoabrown8811]

Yes, we should support small businesses!

[@8mitsu_biteki]

As a craftsman and couture seamstress, I agree with him up until he mentioned YKK being a “good” brand of accessories. It definitely helps to have someone appraise the value of products being bought, but people start to discredit that the premium included in some luxury brands come from artisan crafters themselves.

[@nelicquele111]

Ykk excella is a premium zipper line for leather craftman. Of course it’s a good brand, the quality depends which line you are using.

[@METRIKVX]

YKK are good but Lampo, riri and G2 are way better. They will make everything look more expensive.

[@Rainherself]

Your Viola Clutch crossbody bag is on my wishlist! Hope I can buy it within the year!

[@DamarysSavchenko]

I really love your taste and style always so chic. My faves would be the HIDUPZ leather backpack and the Swarovski pave diamond ring so gorg. Thank you for your recommendations.

[@MeetMeOnTheMoon]

Great video. Thank you.

[@yaakovhassoun8965]

the only thing you're forgetting in your calculation is the cost of design, a designer fashion company spends a tonne on having designers try out different ideas, doing market research into latest and upcoming trends, using focus groups to see what people enjoy, paying italian workers instead of chinese workers etc... it still might be a massive markup but you can't discount the fact that a team of 30 people were needed to design this little wallet

[@pretty_things_styling]

Even worse, the brands that sell CANVAS pieces - not even leather!!! - at luxury prices. (But what can I do? The Louis Vuitton monogram is something ingrained in my psyche, something I wanted since I was young and I finally own a couple of bags). Of course, now I really want to buy one of your wallets.

[@Mommy10417]

Great videos! I’ve gone on to your website. You need more products.

[@royaldainties7]

Thank you for this info

[@CherylB1]

Dude, I’d love it if you make some quilted 6 card holders with a middle slot for a cash stash. Slim, minimalist type for those of us that only carry the bare minimum.

[@bohemiansusan2897]

I ran into your channel a few days ago. Learning more about leather. I'm not surprised by what you reveal. I figured it was like that a few decades ago. I do some work as a seamstress. I often get people who want a bespoke suit that costs $5,000 for a Walmart prices. Or they want me to make something cheaper than a flimsy fast fashion brand. I keep telling people that they don't need to to spend a fortune on high quality clothes. Luxury fashion has been failing for a long time now. Often it isn't much better than fast fashion. When I was growing up, if one simply spent more money then they got higher quality. I can make a nicer button up shirt that will be wearable for 7-15 years with weekly wear and laundering for less than $60. This is using supima cotton, buttons made from natural items, higher quality thread and done in single needle tailoring. Most often I have the luck to find wonderful stuff at a total clearance.

[@thomasellis1814]

I thought that red wallet was channel lol, I love it

[@DerekGillies-fo8rc]

I really love your taste and style always so chic. My faves would be the *yutulux* leather backpack and the Swarovski pave diamond ring so gorg. Thank you for your recommendations.

[@zeynepyurter9831]

You have expressed exactly what I thought . Love from Turkey

[@tari2203]

I will buy from your store and star checking it. thank you for the great info. That is why I never buy want to buy LV.

[@goldenrayofcentralsun1111]

True. U can feel and see good leather. My Italian handbags that I purchased decades ago, which I have taken good care of year after year, r still relevant styles n in very good shape.

[@kate_fairchild_237]

I think it's the same with cosmetics. I will only use counter foundation and skincare, but buy them at discounted prices.

[@blackbird7842]

This is so true, we should support the talented craftsmen out there who live by their products and stop giving money to people like Arnault and Pinault who got so rich ripping money. I had a leather jacket custom made from Buenos Aires, it was beautiful! Too bad it's too small for me now.

[@427skies]

I'm about to purchase one your wallets for my fiance. They look great!

[@COCOConvert]

Thank you so much Tanner! Really informative video! May a new subscriber ask for a review of Mulberry, Bayswater, please? 🤩

[@4gma59]

Sensible information, as usual!

[@lului1456]

what do you MEAN the labor is TWENTY DOLLARS???? how many hours did you spend on that wallet? you deserve at least 25-30 an hour for your experience and craftsmanship!!!

[@directorrepublik3575]

that were my first thoughts too

[@hannaboba7965]

The problem with small leather houses is the designs they produce aren’t as nice.. I’ve tried to make the switch but the designs never appeal to me.

[@Viviano_Magami]

Agree, they have quality but they lack in design.. that why most small brand looks plain and boring

[@b.a.5985]

Would love to see a burberry bag and SGL review!

[@rockymtnstyle]

I don't think anyone has ever bought a LV or Hermes because they thought it was high enough quality to justify the price... That isn't the point.

[@lorenaramirez172]

Well said and I agree. Many people don't get it but now with the cost of living and high interest rates for credit and homes and it keeps getting higher, it's not even worth it to waste money. A lot of people struggle to make ends meet, and there are higher priorities, than appearing to be wealthy when you're not, and can't even afford the lifestyle you are faking.

[@alphazunitee]

Thank you❤ I'm from Poland and we have very good leather crafts men/women here

[@masquerade4888]

Really appreciate your videos!!! Please could you comment on the Hermes Birkin leather quality….they appear to be very good but the hype puts me off completely

[@carolsuestuart]

I found your youtube page and I purchased a passport holder for my best friend. It arrived and it was gorgeous!! I was stunned by the quality. You've got a fan for life.

[@sammanning6178]

Good video!

[@mademoiselle-valery]

It would be far better to support hard working artisans and craftsmen than wasting money on overly commercialized luxury design brands.

[@peanutgallery2634]

Thank you for the video

[@brigittabastek2896]

Just bought a Pegai padfolio. Absolutely gorgeous and so well made. Love the quality of the leather!

[@romysa.74656]

You’re so right. My favourite leather designer is Franziska Klee. Her leather are just sooo good. I own some designer bags they just don’t feel as nice.

[@kelleychannell7566]

How do I find her bags? no luck when I tried to search with Google.

[@janetownsley865]

Thank you for this perspective. I have had a hard time believing that these luxury bags actually have enough quality behind them to justify the price. You have answered that question. People who spend thousands on a bag seem like vapid fools. Emperor's new clothes? When I watch those "unboxings" or see a celebrity slinging a bag that costs thousands of dollars I remember to ask myself who is getting paid to promote and who is getting rich.

[@wqsnsr8]

Good video.....what are your thoughts on Berluti?

[@mimim9265]

Awesome 👏 😊

[@ThaliaDewispelaere]

From the packaging to the details of the bags, I think theeastlisa shop has made reproduction an art form.

[@ZeromuS_]

This is why I only buy end of season good shoes from a brand here in Canada. Calf skin, $500 new well crafted shoes, sale price for $350 every so often. Worth every penny for well made, handcrafted shoes that can be resoled and restored for years. Or even factory seconds, when a shoe has a minor defect, those discounts for the quality are great trade off for the astute person. Many folks don't invest in well priced full grain leather products and if they do they don't even care for them properly. I'm sure the luxury brand buyers especially don't fully understand leathercare, not that the high end brands make that care easy either.

[@CloudslnMyCoffee]

How do you care for leather?

[@tiffanyross4266]

I disagree with the cost of labor. The interior has a lot of small parts. They have a lot of pattern pieces, cutting, bonding, facings, stitching, quilting, which takes more than an hour to complete. The median income for a seamstress is $35k USD. Which is about $17 dollars roughly an hour. In order for that $10 price point to be fair, from cutting to completion you would have to make two wallets in less than an hour and a half. I'm not seeing this as a possibility.

[@NemieVlog]

Nice job 👍🏿👏

[@elyonute]

Totally agree! I have a couple of craft leather bags and they have truly stood the test of time. As with all your reviews, I am curious, though - how come you can only make 2 wallets out of that big goatskin? Does it require cutting out very irregular shapes or doubling up in places?

[@thehealingpathway]

Good question..thought about that and realised that the lining will also take some of the leather ..and especially when the item has compartments too.

[@malonehn3224]

TYSM

[@novizivot3631]

Thank you

[@kishisetasama]

This is why i also want to go to that Spanish town where "luxury" brands gatekeep people. You can get the same exact items without the logo for only 20-40% of the price.

[@mashenka6189]

Amazing work..yes it’s all marketing and advertising…

[@808spicysushi]

We already know that designer brand names are what we pay for. We also pay for the store decor and lease, electricity, staff, etcetera, and of course... customer service. So what is his point?