Vintage Gucci Restoration

[@SEFenno]

Beautiful restoration of a classic vintage Gucci tote! I know some people may think that spending approximately $1,000 to repair and restore a handbag is ridiculous and the customer could have just bought a new bag, but I disagree. New leather Gucci totes are $2,000.00+ dollars and they are not currently making this classic style with iconic bamboo handles. Additionally newer designer bags seem to be using lower quality components compared to the beautiful leathers and detailing of older bags. The owner has obviously used the bag for many years and knows that it functions well for their life and style. There might even be a sentimental attachment to memories associated with the bag. It is wonderful to watch you bring back to life something that could have been tossed out in the trash. Thanks for sharing the process with us and reminding me to go condition the leather of my favorite handbags, belts and shoes.🥰

[@CallieMasters5000]

Do those bamboo handles hold up? I worry they wouldn't be as strong as the leather.

[@SEFenno]

Callie Masters, yes Gucci bamboo handles hold up really well. Much better than leather handles that can show dirt and can thin out over time. Wood handles are less common and not for everyone, but I personally love them.

[@eliduttman315]

That's the CRITICAL point; the client got better quality than can currently be sourced and spent less too boot. It's very hard to argue with a win/win situation. If your bank balance can stand the "hit", give Steve your work. "You get what you pay for."

[@trcs3079]

@@SEFenno gucci had bamboo handle bags in their 2014 - 2015 season if I'm correct, since I worked as security in one of their stores. Not sure if it was of the same quality as the vintage version though.

[@ricktalbott9611]

Good to know !

[@gav2759]

My family seem quite concerned for me. "Your switching off the TV to watch a guy repair a handbag?"...No I say, I'm switching off TV to watch "the" guy repair a handbag.

[@OriginalgEd]

I have to keep switching over to porn whenever my wife comes in and catches me watching YT

[@beatrice5772]

@@OriginalgEd Ha!

[@davidchristensen6908]

I tell my wife yes I have gone around the bend. But you know I will say I would rather watch an hour of this man repairing shoes or a hand bag then watch “any” sitcom or tv show on abc, nbc, pbs or fox network. The shows are so dumbed down I can’t even watch.

[@a97b18b]

If the dye sits on top of the leather wouldn’t you want to condition it first? Great video by the way!

[@lauralangham9657]

yes, his work is amazing !

[@Pandora_369]

I never understood the thumbs down on these videos. The craftsmanship and knowledge is just incredible. I've always been fascinated with watching and learning as someone practices their craft. Beautiful work as always.

[@lala100300]

I come to understand thete are internet trolls everywhere!!!

[@MonicaMLBH]

It’s called, “I’m a hater” and I’m not happy with myself. Period.

[@m0nsterzd]

I am a software developer and know nothing about shoes ... and yet I love watching your channel coz you sir are a master of your craft. I love your attention to detail. Boss Ross of leatherwork ! ....

[@lotsabirds]

This just never gets boring. Just imagine if you had the chance to watch Michelangelo at work....that's what this is like. Thank You !

[@FlourescentPotato]

please show more of you stitching with the sewing machine in future, even if it seems boring to you, it's interesting to me as someone interested in sewing. Thank you, great video as always! :)

[@tomalcolm]

The liner is gorgeous. Man, you’re such a gent. I wasn’t sure when you showed the fabric! Ms. Chicago should be happy.

[@EasyStreetStyle]

Incredible! The woman that owns that bag will love you forever!

[@bevakathedementedraccoon]

yey. one of the few channels on youtube where i can hit like before i watch it, knowing full well i won't be disappointed.

[@RowdyLowdy]

SOOOO true.

[@shamrockgirl6595]

I do the same.

[@Brian-Burke]

"Whenever I look at a project, I see it done already." This is great advice and I need to do that more often with my own projects. I too often focus on the problems, not how good it's going to end up.

[@evelynemarcil]

Yes more bag videos please! I love all your videos but the bag ones are my favourite! You are such a master of your craft Steve 🙂

[@cattycorner8]

Since you are practically re-making the bag, the price is MOST REASONABLE! Excellent job!

[@cozmicblade4410]

thanks for making the videos longer, now i dont have to keep autoplay on to peacefully fall asleep to your wonderful work. stay safe

[@victoriahanke5086]

Why wouldn’t these companies have used a more durable liner? Is it because new fabrics have recently come along as as to back then. For the price I would think they would have done much better. Beautiful bag, out of my league. You absolutely are such a talented man, and I love the calm way you show us your skill set. Thank you for many hours of entertaining me! I love watching!♥️🙋‍♀️😉☕️

[@Reality_TV]

Watching this guy is SO incredibly soothing! This guy seems like such a standup guy! Great video!

[@alice-claysullivan2308]

You made this lady beautiful again to be enjoyed for many years. Lovely work!

[@4lb280]

OMG you are only an hour or so away. I will be calling to dye a leather bag. What amazing workmanship!

[@jeffreycordova9082]

I sit home all day working on computers and stuff, and I find it very relaxing to listen to a dedicated craftsman work on a job - even if it's in a completely different area of expertise.

[@johngrober6244]

Nice too see a bag again Steve ,thx for the time and the vlog 👍🏻👍🏻❤️we love it .see you next time 👍🏻👍🏻

[@novembermiss]

Loved seeing you restore this bag--it truly is gorgeous, and I'm sure the customer was pleased. I know you work on a lot of Vuitton bags--I'm not a fan of Vuitton bags (I know I'm in the minority there), but I still enjoy watching your Vuitton videos. I'd watch a video of you restoring a pair of sneakers at this point. Love your work!

[@SofiaPapakalousi]

Walking down the streets of the ancient Agora in Athens some time before the lockdown I saw a small shop where a Craftsman was creating a leather bag. I immediately thought of Mr. Bedo and what a delight it would have been owning a bag he would have created...

[@daveogarf]

Cutting into bags is like breaking the eggs that you need to make an omelette: Yeah, it looks nasty at first, but the end results are more than worth the effort. My best friend's dad was an upholsterer, and I saw him disassemble what to me were beautiful pieces of furniture. When he'd finished, the results were much better than what he'd started with. Just gotta' grit your teeth and bite down on the bullet. EXCELLENT JOB, Steve!

[@CallieMasters5000]

Nobody wants to see the sausage being made, they just want a good meal. 😁

[@Nancyjarnecke]

You said “you’re doing the best you can....” Steve, You’re wonderful! Stay safe! My best to your family🌸

[@christineingram55]

You have given the bag many years good use.The bag looks almost new now and because of the style it’s ageless and no matter how many years go by it’s still fashionable .You do such a sympathetic repair it does not change the bag..Great job once more 😀

[@bikingthetrails2589]

The entire job was masterfully done!! The new liner was unbelievable. Gucci needs to call you when they design a bag.

[@carlizeoberholzer]

Watching these relaxes the heck out of me. The skill and quality of completed tasks are so rare these days of mass consumption.

[@frankbiz]

You did an amazing job on that bag. The patience you have is incredible. Enjoy watching you bring life back into peoples treasures. 👍🏻

[@barbaralewis5951]

even "high end" bags, such as Gucci and Fendi get the sticky interiors from age a humidity where the coating peels from the fabric lining. so good to see an expert job to give the bag a new life.

[@sheswede]

I love watching your restorations. You reminded me that I have a beautiful vintage Valentino bag that needs the strap holder repaired. I always wondered who to send it to. Now I know!

[@Faby07aleixo]

You are so skilled, and I bet it worth every dollar to have the bag restored. and you're very skilled. But, Im going to be honest, If I pay to have a vintage Gucci bag I would prefer to have it in leather.

[@mariefink3024]

To me the fabric coating resembles an acrylic paint which I find surprising on such an expensive handbag. I am so impressed by your restorations. Just amazing work.

[@oh_k8]

Was that a vinyl interior in the Gucci bag ?😮

[@3rdoldhen]

I'd love to see a bag that Steve designed & created... It would be gorgeous & worth it's weight in gold ....

[@garetkonigsfeld2]

The problem is he would go broke because you would never need to buy a new one lol. But the quality would be untouchable.

[@waterboy8999]

Penny Kettlewell . Yeah! And it would be work of art.

[@dawnmason9558]

Me too well worth buying for genuine OOAK Steve bag.

[@dawnmason9558]

Who needs Gucci when we could have a Bedo Bag!!!

[@HandbagDiva]

He should make a bag then raffle it off, get his money out of it then donate the rest. I bet a lot of us would buy tickets for that

[@stefflores]

That new lining material is beautiful. Great job! 👏👏👏

[@markmilan01]

Another one!!! That bag may live longer than the owner! Great job Steve!

[@deniselovan1375]

Your work is a pleasure to watch, your skills are evident as is your love of your work!

[@SweetLoveTarot]

The only other person I have seen online that shows the kind of care you do when doing a job is Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration. Another master at work! You also share a humble streak. He ends every video with "I think it looks pretty good."

[@eliduttman315]

@Higher Awareness33 I agree with the thinking that Steve and Tom are "cut from very similar pieces of cloth". Quality workmanship will never be out of fashion. How long would a wood and leather chair they collaborated in building last? Centuries is my estimate.

[@DetroitCoko]

After watching your videos, I now know I can purchase pre loved bags I've had my eye on and have them repaired/redurbished. This also lets me know that some bags may not be fakes or replicas, they also may have been repaired. Very informative. Thank you.

[@justine1816]

There’s not much better than watching a highly skilled artisan at work.

[@JoseMartinez-og2hy]

Nice job. Sympathetically restored, not overdone.👍 Captain Steve strikes out again.

[@nicolek222]

That new lining fabric is beautiful! Great job!

[@kiaduffin8781]

Perfect. I love to see how you bring back to life the vintage beat up purses. You have excellent skills.

[@bartdavidson655]

Just a pleasure to watch. Never get tired of it... Thanks Steve! Outstanding work.

[@tennysoneffie6943]

I believe that must be up there with your best restoration...Lovely to watch a Master Craftsman at work.

[@Trouble83]

You want quality work it comes with a price.. mr bedo is definitely a master at his craft. Thanks for sharing.

[@SENIORSTYLE]

Love a vintage Gucci bamboo tote bags so nice excellent service and work

[@skylarmoon6381]

Such beautiful craftsmanship. Your work is superb. Such a delight to watch your videos, especially on Louis Vuitton

[@robertlassiter5808]

Thank you Steve for a very satisfying 35:25 bit of your beautiful work. I’m always happy when a new video of yours pops up. Yours truly, Robert.

[@starz0120]

Great job, Steve! I'm excited to watch when you restore luxury handbags. I like luxury handbags and I started my own collections 3 years ago. I like to watch it when the handbag is in bad shape and you make it beautiful, after restoring it. I didn't know that as bad as how those handbags look, they're still worth restoring.

[@nkoliveira68]

Absolutely stunning work! I have a Gucci bag that I got from my grandpa when I was 12 years old (1980). The inside is doing the same thing. I probably haven’t stored it properly. I’d love your expertise and a quote perhaps on fixing it. It holds a special spot in my heart.

[@charlesmiller5078]

Everyday I get back to a project, and just stare..what was I doing here. Fixed my 2nd pair of shoes today... My Niece had a almost new Nike's whos top and bottom came apart from each other, making it a kinda weird looking flip flop. But I was there with my shoe glue, glued and pressed them overnight. Now happy Niece. That bag was total class act, worth the repair. Seems like if you knew enough about leather and sewing, you could just make one, sure it would be a Knock Off. But you would only make one, and give it to the women you love. Probably cost alot just for the nice leather. Beyond me.

[@kylieryan3523]

Great to watch a master craftsman at work. Would like to see more of the work at the sewing machine 👍

[@tonygloster8829]

Steve once again a great restoration of a lovely high end bag your skill set is incredible 👍one of these designer hand bag companies must have you on board with them as an advisor to make there goods even better

[@LeeWilliams-rg8kl]

Steve, I love watching you work its very gratifying, and strangely calming (if that makes any sense..lol). Because of you I look at handbags differently now. I appreciate the hard work and craftsmanship so much more now. I used to be one of those women who loved well crafted handbags, but could not justify spending so much money. Truly, I understand now. Thank you, Steve. Tell me what is your all time favorite handbag 👜??? My daughter's love Coach bags. They have given me two of them. I love them, but the GUCCI bag you just finished blew me away. Off I go hunting a bag that says...ME!!! Wish me luck😘

[@tonygloster8829]

Stunning work again Steve the owner will be very happy with the replacement of the inside and restoration of this bag keep up the great work Steve stay safe 👍

[@johnearhart8811]

May be my favorite bag video. Awesome looking bag. Price certainly seems reasonable for the vintage bag it is. Got to ask you about your Watch? Very nice.

[@Rouge_Wings]

Gorgeous! Impeccable work, as always, Steve! Let's continue! ♡

[@UnderBaseBeatz]

I'm one of those people that freak out watching you tear those bags apart! But I enjoy your videos and the education that comes along with it. Thanks :-)

[@emmalee162]

The work you do is amazing! It’s kind of satisfying to watch these bags come back to life

[@kneedeepinstatic380]

I think this might be your best bag repair I've seen. To be honest, in one of the previous ones my OCD felt like you might have rushed the stitching a bit but this one turned out awesome!

[@adamgreene831]

Very impressive. There is just something so wholesome about watching leather getting redone.

[@humbladybug70]

I love how you say "Let's Continue." It's just so inviting, and I know the next thing I see will be progress and something cool.

[@CarlJones14]

Great job and that bag is a timeless design. It just hasn't dated at all.👍

[@urockitony2]

Nice to see an old item that has been well cared for, compared to some of the other things you get to start with. That new lining looks awesome against both the leather and the gold fittings. Nice work as always, Steve!

[@GS-st9ns]

I love that bag. The handles are Priceless looking. I've learned enough to try to line one of my own since its not leather, extremely soft and flexible . but I do love it. " You're a good man Charlie Brown"..

[@samanthab1923]

Sugar Free The handles make the bag. Good eye 😊

[@crystalsheffler3251]

Dude, its pretty dang awesome watching you take a blade to these bags, take them down to the bare bones and make them brand new.

[@steviemichelle7271]

I clicked subscribe at the intro because I knew it would be good! You can say what you want about how tacky coach became in the early 2000’s, but they never made their bags interior cheap like this in the 80s and 90s 😊😊

[@Saveniadesigns]

Amazing job! I just want to make comment that people have to walk barefoot each day on the grass or beach (grounding) it takes away inflammation and as a result the shakuliness in the hands. You have such a talent and skill please take care of your self!

[@Susanatapias]

You are an artist! Your videos are amazing and your voice is so relaxing haha 💚

[@maritesota595]

Amazing ,what a skills,clever,thank you for sharing your good trick and idea.continued making good ideas ramedy it's so inspiring,we almost give up what we have bit it can make a magic remedy ...keep going your beautiful business.....make me sense...and learn.....god blessed...you.. kuya...

[@sueiverson258]

Love your attention to detail and quality work. Bag and wallet restoration is something I am often asked to do as a seamstress but I find those asking are unwilling to pay for a true quality job in my area. Too I am often asked to fix fake designer stuff which is NOT made of real leather or those dang coach things that are only leather trimmed. I find some of the things asked of me are not just prohibitively expensive but nearly impossible.

[@auntkaz815]

Do you also work on those dang Louis Vuitton things that are only trimmed in leather too? 😂

[@Nicole-xs4si]

Steve is the goat! Love your work I stay up and just binge watch your videos! One day I wanna do something like this for a living.

[@carolmccorry3053]

Zlove your work Steve awesome how much better the bag looked

[@andix3944]

Steve you are such a talented craftsman. I am fascinated by your videos 👌

[@susannegalligan8600]

Elegant bag and lining! Beautiful job as always Steve.

[@PokerMatthewOberlin]

Another fabulous restoration Steve.

[@billtopka2584]

Another beautiful job. I’m sure your client will be ecstatic with your work and well worth the money.

[@christinechandler4261]

Would love to be able to afford to own such a lovely bag. I do have a couple of good quality leather bags but not in this league. Ladies get very attached to their bags and purses, I think it's because we hold them close and they tend to contain our treasured belongings. I enjoy watching Steve, a real craftsman.

[@auntkaz815]

Agreed. I also like when I have found a bag that “fits” my needs as far as size, configuration and style. I get comfortable with that and have no desire to hunt for something else to meet those parameters.

[@ginnysimpson5232]

I am sure the bag is even better than new because it has quality materials now.

[@CallieMasters5000]

Can you talk about your materials in a future video? Where do you get your leathers and fabrics from, what do they look like when you get them, what colors are available, what's the most expensive/best deal, what kinds of leathers & fabrics do you recommend or try to avoid for bags, etc. Most people never buy the raw materials, just the finished bags, so it would be interesting to know all about material sourcing.

[@ducamealy5652]

Job well done. The finished product is very satisfying.

[@lauralangham9657]

another amazing restoration - i know the customer will be so happy ! you have mad skills

[@closertothetruth9209]

amazes me actually with the workload you have that you don't have a fulltime 2nd in charge. that watch is robust kinda Spartacus but in a good way. the apron is nice.

[@amydbwinters]

That's a nice bag. I must say it held up great except for the lining. You made it quite lovely again, Steve. :)

[@texassugarandvice8006]

Beautiful work and a beautiful bag. My first "good" bag was a beautiful but a bit too small Gucci canvas shoulder bag trimmed in leather the color of that bag. It was sort of baguette style with rounded corners on the bottom. I clearly remember when I bought it in the summer of 1986 at the Fifth Avenue Gucci Store in NYC. I paid $165 for it--lol. I should have stocked up--lol. It looked new for years with lots of use. I have wondered what it would be "worth" now but I have never seen another one like it.

[@erikzorger3311]

is there a reason to use cardboard for the interior pocket lining instead of a more resistant material like 4-5oz leather(or a stiffened 2-3oz). the work you did was great.

[@BedosLeatherworksLLC]

It would have to be very rigid leather plus it can’t be to thick

[@alifan44]

Nice work, Steve! I hope you and yours are all well. Stay safe, keep a safe distance from others, and let's continue...

[@snudder.s.m.l.5026]

Great video 🤗 🌹 Such a beautiful restorations, I love the color of the inner fabric, you have a great esthetic. 😀 🌹 Be safe, big hugs from stine, from Denmark 🇩🇰 🌹 🌺 🥰

[@MamaStyles]

Saturday, coffee and a vintage handbag, Thanks Steve

[@homerantonov7453]

Your videos appear at midnight in this part of the world. I give up sleeping.

[@VincentGroenewold]

Ohhh 2 video's within days, sooo relaxing. Thanks. :)

[@mickyjb2003]

Another first class job, affording more long enjoyable years for the bag.Thanks great video.

[@krenwregget7667]

fabulous work as always, Steve. Your skill never fails to impress.

[@chefkdowg]

Let's get this man up to 100k subs. He needs a silver plaque.

[@mkivy]

Sorry man I’m behind on views. Hope u are well and staying safe. bless u and ur family. Love ur channel. Baa-bam...u are worth it man!

[@dmack1827]

You make it all look so easy! Another masterpiece.

[@slythdreams]

Gorgeous, Steve. Enjoyed the baby Hammer-time. 👍🏻💟

[@thriftytupelonanny4124]

Great restoration, absolutely beautiful.

[@avoice3390]

I'm so glad I stumbled across this video! I absolutely love watching process videos. Thank you for sharing! I have a small Luis Vuitton bucket back with the same interior problem that I'd like to get repaired. I was nervous about having it repaired but now after seeing your video I'm hopeful!!

[@christopherdwyer7570]

You sir are an artist ! Thanks for another great video.

[@vjohnson2400]

Another brilliant restoration, bravo Steve.