We Made a Louis Vuitton Wallet for $35!

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We Made a Louis Vuitton Wallet for $35!
One of the beautiful parts of leather craft is the ability to make yourself beautiful pieces to carry day in and day out. We've always had a love for the iconic Louis Vuitton bifold design, with it's diagonal pockets and Epi leather. However it's very expensive! So we sourced some of the same leather and made our own pattern, alluding to the design language of the Louis Vuitton wallet while all together being our own new design.
One of the big changes we made was to add three separate card slots to one side of the wallet. We also adjusted the measurements a bit and used a hand stitch instead of machine stitch, to make this wallet easily repairable should anything happen in the future.
As always, it's important to note this is NOT a Louis Vuitton wallet :)

[@ABDZD]

Responding to LV with another LV video. Bold move.

[@JoshUa-sm1sb]

bdrnho r/madlads

[@xPorsum]

I love it.

[@BestArtist]

It's a great way to lose subscribers. Tired of this clickbait garbage, and it's even worse that he then cries about it as if he did nothing wrong.

[@fonezaz1]

Lucas Farrar go cry in a corner

[@alejandroreyes9975]

@@BestArtist I don't think he'll miss a single subscriber

[@zafkhan4796]

The fact that LV sees you as a treat. ...you're definitely doing something right. Keep up the great work

[@nicholasjaworski9368]

Zaf Khan it’s not that he’s seen as a threat, it’s him putting their name in his videos. Also copyright and trademark law here in the US requires them companies to adamantly, and sometimes foolishly, defend their IP because if you don’t then you risk losing your CR or TM

[@BestArtist]

@@nicholasjaworski9368 Yup.

[@someonewithsomename]

Yeah, it's just stupid US laws that require them to sue everyone.

[@VictorInChains]

@@nicholasjaworski9368 Not only in the US, in Europe as well. Not protecting your trademark may result in losing it and many companies lost it over time.

[@solosteppincito]

Threat*

[@tufayelmiah7969]

Did they think you had a secret LV factory hiding in your house 🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️

[@Corter]

they did! They were ready to seize any counterfeit materials...imagine their face when they showed up and it was just a dude in a 500 sq. ft. cottage with a couple hairless cats haha

[@jeffinkoppel1]

Please dont stop the videos! Repurpose of the leather is your prerogative. You are not putting them out as authentic LV. They should be happy they are getting exposure.

[@tariqkamil7853]

Corter Leather lol seriously?

[@o1ecypher]

@@Corter lol

[@htjmartin]

@@Corter I definitely think that you should feature another video of that. And tell them next time to go visit China.

[@chromexcelcrafter4545]

Looks like LV got a little jealous because you’re using real leather and not pvc plastic like they use for theirs, lol.

[@krazzysu]

BURRRRN. Heard that LV? Maybe you want to add this to your notes: Make LUXURY wallet with LUXURY materials NOT plastic that deteriorates over time.

[@Lucky-fd3wd]

They use real leather, it's not plastic. Louis Vuitton uses a canvas material that is layered over the leather. The canvas is there to protect and to keep the leather in shape for a longer period of use.

[@Lucky-fd3wd]

@@krazzysu Reason why Louis Vuitton products last through floods, tsunami's and water damage is because of their use in canvas. They layer canvas over high-quality leather. It does not deteriorate at all and if it does you might have an unauthentic Louis Vuitton product.

[@chromexcelcrafter4545]

Keita Ueno most of their items are made with PVC coated canvas over fabric. The only leather being used is for the handles and straps. Very few of their wallets are made with real leather. Anything LV you see made with their monogram or damier print, is plastic. Trust me, I’ve repurposed many LV products.

[@omarg6022]

chromexcel crafter not all of it and they don’t advertise it as real leather they say it’s canvas

[@williammattingly9957]

I’m thinking of buying some tools and giving this a go my wife always says I’m good with my hands.

[@Ohmie]

My wife says you’re good with your hands too. 😞 Seriously though, do it. It’s therapeutic as hell. Just be prepared to get addicted and drop a ton of dough on tools, so don’t spend a lot on your first set of tools.

[@franciscorogel2099]

Don’t do it. You’ll find yourself making a million things, spend a lot of money on tools, and laugh at the idea of buying anything made out of leather. Not speaking from experience or anything haha

[@williammattingly9957]

Ohmie pissing myself 🤣🤣🤣

[@williammattingly9957]

Francisco Rogel lol 😂

[@rugger8787]

it’s really fun you should try it

[@anupleo]

Corter to LV : leave me alone Chinese counterfeiters : first time..?

[@14bqdonk]

Well, Corter using real leather, while China is not. lol, thats different

[@chancleo6429]

@@14bqdonk LV is not using real leather also. that's canvas

[@riannap973]

@@chancleo6429 Epi leather is a genuine leather. Their Monogram skin is the canvas. They have bags with genuine leather too.

[@chancleo6429]

@@riannap973 i know i just don't like his saying with China

[@shyamkumar1120]

Tried making a wallet at home after seeing your videos with divider, hammer and a nail. Mostly ended up good. But stitching were off and wasn't able to find waxed thread easily in my country 😅.. But thank you for inspiring me❤️

[@hallobre]

You can wax it yourself with a stick of beeswax. Just make sure it’s not a nylon thread

[@user-uf3wc7hy4l]

I have one of your earlier cordovan wallets from like 10+ years ago, still looks great.

[@Corter]

you should send in a picture, that's awesome! Shell ages so well

[@iaido01]

i have one from box calf. every two times i cream polish it and it looks like new. quality always lasts a long time

[@MarcoNoPolo]

That reminds me. I need to take that Apple sticker off my Windows laptop.

[@icebrg.]

Nah, leave it on bruh. Makes it look better

[@icebrg.]

DropBear I know I was joking lol

[@breakaway7017]

DropBear can’t take a joke can you

[@xPorsum]

They just don't want the secret getting out that their wallets are like way overpriced lol

[@rollipollirock]

xPorsum the wallet is but the name is not, that’s the whole point. You’re not paying for a wallet. You’re paying into a lifestyle. That being said I have a 20 dollar Levi’s wallet.

[@robertoarmstrong7317]

Lol that’s no secret

[@yuri_lhr]

They're not overpriced, just think about it, he has to pay all his local shops all over the world, and workers, even his website, what? You want that wallet for 40? Come on mate, be real.

[@yodag2859]

Uriel OR not really.., it’s the name, how do you justify an equal wallet with very similar materials for $80 compared to this going for over $300

[@IronKing79]

well the secret is called french craftsmanship. do you know how expensive is to make a living in france??

[@Corter]

Hey Everyone! We're GIVING AWAY THE CROC WALLET from the Hermes video! All you have to do to enter is donate $14 or more to any DIRECT ACTION organization in Australia and send a screen shot of your receipt to [e-mail]. We're picking a winner next week! Full instagram post with details: instagram.com/p/B68uYbkn78s/

[@iracer4]

"Just makin fun vids love ya." haha. What you just made is 10x the quality of a Louis.

[@perasperaadastra7712]

I do not want to humiliate Corter, but there are many masters with MUCH higher skill than his

[@krazzysu]

Per aspera ad astra this observation isn’t related to the subject above and it was plain rude.

[@The.Dormanator]

Per aspera ad astra Dude stfu nobody cares what you think.

[@editname8536]

@@perasperaadastra7712 a master is a master, stop comparing, there is no such thing.

[@bjornsworkshop9288]

@@perasperaadastra7712 It's not a competition, and it shouldn't ever be one. Leatherworking is an incredibly vast craft that has been around for thousands of years. It is impossible to learn it all in one lifetime, let alone master all it. Of course there are going to be people better out there, but it's not about being the best. It's about being wherever you are in your creative journey and making steps as often as you can to improve your skill set and knowledge base so that the next thing you make is (hopefully) better than the last thing you made. It is silly to think that anything you (or anyone else) says could humiliate someone who has worked hard to learn a bad-ass skill, and then share that skill with the world in a way very few people can and do.

[@shlokgala1627]

You know the leather quality is GOOD when it doesn’t catches fire 🔥

[@shannonaguiar9687]

I love that you give people the tools to make high-quality products while showing the cost of the materials. It really shows that there are skilled craftsmen who can make beautiful custom pieces without the logo markup.

[@DanielH]

You forgot to put the LV logo on the wallet

[@Toredenore]

I'm going to try this. Cutting up an old lv bag.

[@Girtthquake]

If you're willing to sell some of the leather when you cut it up, hit me up 👀

[@movingnaturefilms]

Nah, you made a Corter.

[@ritatumale2220]

I just love to watch how you working on the projects..it just reminds me of my childhood days the noise of punching, sewing, pounding are just a music to my ears. I grew up when my mother has her business in bag making she had at least 20 employees that working day and night when school bags productions is at season, until the cheap Chinese bags gets in the market double lower than our price so the industries juell fell apart. and luckily my sister pursue the business and up to this day she still making the productions . My mother who is now 90 years old bless her heart, just love watching all your videos. Thank you and keep posting more videos ... I had a small project in mind and I got inspired by your great works!!!!

[@thecomplexion7524]

Definatly makes me appreciate hand made goods and every stitch in them

[@brownginder]

They just hating. Keep the content coming

[@kathleen1685]

Love your channel! So sorry people are hassling you. I find watching you work relaxing. It is very peaceful. It's nice to see someone make beautiful things from scratch.

[@diegogp5020]

Next video title: I have been hired by Louis Vuitton

[@jeffreybos8271]

they can hire like 102838 chinese kids for the price of this man , so no.

[@Maggiemae33]

So beautiful to watch. Thank you for sharing your talent!

[@coltonbriddell]

even the letter looked bougie haha

[@Corter]

I'm not saying we framed it...but we didn't not frame it lol

[@HeathyRoidz]

Corter Leather hahahaha

[@jamie-leeeijkenboom8921]

This is perfect. I've been thinking about replacing my card holder and how that could be a good project to begin with. This is exactly what I'm looking for. And the video is a delight to watch

[@acynnonyx]

This is so relaxing it makes me want to try it

[@aeiouvowels7305]

Try it

[@supreeyapromthong4809]

I need one in blue .... beautiful handcraft!!!

[@roravenclaw]

Your hand stitching is beautiful and you did it so quickly! Fantastic skill.

[@xxXDrAwesomeXxx]

You're Soo much more efficient with the expensive leather

[@Corter]

gotta be :)

[@fengsports2063]

I think LV are pissed you revealed how much they are ripping people off. This is why I never like to buy brand names if at all possible. I would rather buy off people like yourself

[@-MaryPoppins-]

Shawn Etsy is my favorite for finding small actually owned businesses. Secure, easy, and you get to choose where the shop is located, ect.

[@campkira]

people who buy cheaply made wallet had issue with that... well i had lv wallet with limited edition calf leahter...

[@Amatersuful]

etsy is a best spot tbh. my wallet is from local business call leatherology

[@muralibhat8776]

Made for $35 and sold for $35 are totally different. I do not know how much time it took Corter to make the wallet, but one of the other comments says ~6 hours. So the selling price would depend upon how much the guy thinks his time is worth. If it's minimum wage(some $15), then it easily goes to $120. Also, LV going legal is because companies like theirs face a lot of counterfeiters and also for TM purposes

[@14bqdonk]

@@campkira Do you believe their calf 'leahter'¿

[@janiedavis6233]

Awesome craftsmanship, as always! Thanks for another educational video.

[@ragazzi25]

lovely work..both these pieces will look great in 20 years!

[@egl9sun]

I really like how you are exploring these other materials. Thanks

[@lexyw8735]

Imagine being a large corporation and thinking that wallets are only patented to them. Lordy!

[@peaceten9]

But... the Epi leather look is a signature of theirs, they have every right to sue if they are known for it.

[@lexyw8735]

@@peaceten9 and? The wallet design is not the exact same. Therefore, they’re covered. If it was the same producer of leather and the exact blueprints from LV, sure they can sue. But, technically, they’re not. Far reach honey

[@peaceten9]

@@lexyw8735 ok, you completely missed my point. end of discussion

[@lexyw8735]

@@peaceten9 how ridiculous. Nobody has the right to sue ‘just because they’re known for it’. If LVMH fashion house’s own copyright and blueprints that were patented only for a specific design, literally down to the last panel, was copied they would have the right to sue. Secondly, they creator is not selling the wallet. It’s not illegal to make the wallet for artist purposes. Also, the LVMH brand makes Billions in multiple industries. If you were pressed about LV losing out in some form of socio-economic way because someone liked their product and replicated a similar product out of appreciation for materials and craftmenship, fear not. Also, writing ‘end of discussion’ at the end doesn’t make you look civilised or end the conversation in your favour. Please go and act like a Karen elsewhere ❤️

[@peaceten9]

@@lexyw8735 says the Karen who thinks she’s doing something important. I’m bored of you.

[@MHKeonwoo]

I think if you sell the crocodile leather wallet it will blow up

[@wvlfboyy]

I'd buy it.

[@DANBOOO]

same

[@JoshUa-sm1sb]

I’d wanna buy even a regular leather wallet from him

[@DANBOOO]

@@JoshUa-sm1sb you can....

[@JoshUa-sm1sb]

D A N B O the one I want is sold out ..

[@Vidgitel]

Lol I love the fact that they sent you that it just says a lot about what is creatives can do without the crazy factory behind us and just our two hands. Congratulations to you man you should frame it I definitely framed mine

[@Emma-eh5lx]

Amazing as always! What thickness leather did you use?

[@ignited141]

Mate, first one i've watched after seeing a couple in my youtube reccomended and god damn, you pointing fun at LV. LOVE YA WORK!

[@MikailStoner]

Really Love your Channel. Keep up the fantastic work! You inspire so many people!

[@sentralorigin]

i'm actually a little upset they tried to come after you

[@14bqdonk]

Really? I can't find the article

[@WhenDoesTheVideoActuallyStart]

Just brands being brands.

[@fengsports2063]

My favourite bit - when he burns the thread

[@NDTLM]

Hi Corter Leather! I'm really enjoying these videos, and thank you for devoting your time, energy, and passion into their creation! After watching so many, a part of me really wants to try out this craft. Out of curiosity, do you have a sense of how long it took you to reach this level of craftsmanship? Is "following along" with the patterns/videos that you put out sufficient to replicate your quality? Hope you're well! -NDTLM

[@jrkastl]

Your videos is why I now have a love interest in leatherwork. Also, I've had the same LV wallet for the past 10 years. After this C&D, I'll never buy another.

[@kasualchat]

i am just amazed by your skills. keep it up.

[@hater8640]

the LV wallet is in my pocket as i watch this. Same material. WOW!!!!

[@ALPACABOWLCOMPANY]

It's a Louie Votton. Different, completely. Appreciate the quality craftsmanship.

[@pahanin2480]

I would like to buy that exact Corter leather product

[@TimmyTheToolman]

When will this be available on your website?

[@meebathederpmeister6357]

@Corter leather, your work is excellent.

[@beau_de_jour]

Damn man I love this kind of things, could be a good skill to develop, moreover, I love leather and all the goods done with that, I’m quite good with handworkings, do you advice me to buy some tools and start? Or its a crazy idea?

[@kyleaaron8796]

Beautiful!

[@quintonwalk]

Love your vids...they are always awesome man!!

[@Lalitaditya100]

That wallet is precisely what a cow would happily die for, excellent craftsmanship!

[@sandrachatelain3224]

You do beautiful work!

[@katcankan7129]

Late today but l have my needle lets do this! 😃👍🏼

[@deirdreh1892]

Beautiful incredible job

[@roaringlionleather01]

😂🤣😂🤣😅 I almost pisst my pants! That intro was epic. As always, great video 😁👍

[@siiNke]

very nice. wish i could make myself one like you did!

[@mjh1]

Epi leather ~ $5.50 French calfskin ~ $27.50 Thread ~ $0.5 Wax ~ free The fact that I'll spend double the time and the result won't even be half as good as yours ~ priceless.

[@lordnelsonmc.billionberg9166]

I will be first try 99% same quality.

[@jayquentin2256]

This looks really cool. How long does it typically take you to make a wallet?

[@Tora_74]

I didn't wanna watch this, but the way you work is soo relaxing. Plus I wish I had learnt leathercraft as a profession. 😊

[@ti4674]

Never too late

[@Tora_74]

@@ti4674 Yes that is right

[@voodoogcarlos4393]

You told that investigator to go Pound Sand right... Keep up the good work

[@jessiesherr4963]

How do you get your stitching holes to always perfectly line up with the corners?

[@Corter]

We usually punch the inside first so the holes land where we want on the pockets, then punch the exterior with the interior next to it and just make sure they roughly line up. It's not perfect but it usually works pretty nicely!

[@simplysilent2980]

Very nice!

[@CantrellLeatherGoods]

Beautiful job yall. You know damn good and well they never made anything this awesome! 😉 I’m a little jealous actually... Naw, not really, but I am proud of you guys.

[@arbenrashiti68]

So satisfying to watch

[@mustafaaniladanir]

*Corter:* ”We made this Louis Vuitton wallet for just $35!” *Louis Vuitton:* ”Lmao yeah, so did we :D”

[@RaMoonArt]

Wow perfect making ❤❤❤❤

[@Teyla91]

Nice video! :). I'm curious though: why do you punch stitching holes before glueing the pieces together?

[@BestArtist]

Because he is a counterfeiter. They do this to make it look like the real thing even though it's a garbage knock off.

[@isaacemmanueljohnfisidore7364]

I ran into issues with my stitching chisels getting stuck once the glued leather pieces start getting thick. Maybe that's why they punch holes before glueing?

[@shaunlyu473]

this is so great, i wanna learn

[@makkollier5891]

we need skilled people like this and need to tirn our eyes to local shops

[@lesserpoo]

This is better than a Louie Vuitton! Louie’s are all made in factories by machine now. Don’t let them kid you!! Great work!

[@MrBuckaroo2014]

That was so satisfying to watch.

[@Stanleydragonjr]

Beautiful

[@chantillylace6889]

This was recommended by YT, glad I watched it! I would buy it in a heart beat! Keeping what you're doing, and uploading your videos. I have LV's, don't use them.

[@Gallucci271159]

linda! Perfeita!

[@michaelluke2264]

$35 and a whole load of skill and craftsmanship!

[@mylenegabriel435]

Gorgeous

[@iamt3ss4]

Beautiful.

[@safaa9654]

Fighting Louis with more Louis. You go girl!!

[@jimcole2648]

Why is it so hard to get a wallet. These are amazing.

[@dannifl6329]

Awesome work.

[@matfry2310]

I think Google takes things way to serious, I've seen this happen to numerous ppl for many different "infringements" it's all just a load of crap. You keep doing you, your work is amazing and you deserve praise for it. Any way thanks for sharing!

[@jonathannguyen2087]

Where did you get the epi leather?

[@KWALITY801]

fire work!!!!!!!

[@jnthnwllmn6499]

I would love to see a Leather maker on KZbin make (or at least attempt) a Leather Fire Helmet. It would be something new and cool to see

[@wilfred660]

You're an amazing craftsman

[@kevinlamine6902]

What type of leather or canvas was used for the interior lining (card slot...)?

[@ChanelGirl]

Hi, Do you know How to coat fabric textile to last for years? And How to make glazing that doesnt crack or peel with usage?

[@jadebethj4807]

this is so pretty

[@adonian]

I'm gonna try to make one like this in pumpkin orange, using your "no fancy tools" video where you use a fork etc.

[@ryanwk93]

Would love to see you do some Hermes stuff too!!

[@tombroot7794]

How long did this took your time for making this beautyfull wallet?

[@TheMario1026]

hello i was wondering where you purchased the leather you used for the inside

[@scottyrup]

What weight leather are you using? I just tried to make a bi-fold with 5oz for the outside and 3oz for the inside and the thing feels thick and hefty.

[@anonymouslyanonymous6931]

So when are these going to be available?

[@5ozofpain]

Hey where can I find that french calfskin with that texture? I couldn't find it in the provided link. Thanks!

[@MITANA1976]

Good evening. Do you make any RFID protected wallets? Do you sell your products? No LV of course :)

[@meximike1419]

@corter leather where do u buy this type of leather?

[@bamb00seven]

the link doesn't show the epi leather.. where do I purchase the material?