BEFORE & AFTER HANDBAG REHAB Vintage COACH Messenger 9100 Purse Restoration

What a beauty! This rare, vintage COACH Messenger 9100 is one of the nicest ones I have. The inside creed says it was handcrafted in Italy from the finest French calfskin. It took some elbow grease, but it cleaned up very well. Watch how I restored this gorgeous purse using tried-and-true leather restoration techniques.

[@PamD-yn4yp]

Honestly being in a society where every 5 seconds we are buying a new item, it’s good to see that someone has used and loved one bag so much. Although I loved its antique look the way it was. Great work though. Thank you for sharing❤❤❤

[@Radoslav99]

At first glance it looks like good work but in reality she just painted a bag with shoe polish. This is not a restoration, as the leather would actually have to be re-dyed to guarantee long-lasting quality. Shoe polish doesn't last long and rubs off on clothes. It's kind of sad that someone seriously thinks this is how to restore a leather bag 😆

[@JanetJenkins]

Supplies used: 100% horsehair brush, Avel Savon Cuir Lisse Leather Soap, Saphir Creme in 05 Dark Brown, and Brasso.

[@savethealcoholic]

I will start buying pre-loved bags from here on. I just realized how I like the time I spend conditioning and treating used leather, it's so calming.

[@cherylmillard2067]

You could have gotten the white spots off the back using a proper cleaner or remover that would work on whatever it was. It appeared that no attempt was made. Even going down to bare leather would have helped. Using a sanding block will refurbish and remove stains from suede interiors, also adding a liquid dye to water will help restore color allowing you to use less Saphir product.

[@guillermocesarsaladino2470]

I love your work, I work in a second hand shop in geneva switzerland, and usually I took some things to restore instead of dump them. I do it just because I like it, and then we sell it, I just do it to give things a second life. I took many ideas from this channel , Thanks Lyssa...

[@FrancisBalgos]

New color but the leather is still dry.

[@glorianelson9538]

I was surprised when you didn't fully submerge it before restoring. It looked like the poor bag had been put through the grinder. I still think that nothing compares to vintage Coach handcrafting, they don't make them like this anymore. The snap closes beautifully. Good job Lisa. Enjoy!

[@karenhorsekeeper1309]

I just got one for $25 in decent shape

[@jensicampos180]

Hi :) amazing work!! I have watched a few videos where you soak the bag and some you use saddle soap. How do you know which process is best?

[@jeanenepetrone5804]

These videos are self explanatory. Thanks for not talking! Excellent clear closeups.

[@leetianxue]

Another awesome restoration! Thank you for sharing with us Lyssa!

[@sharonmacnz6068]

Love these rehab videos! And love Coach & Fossil bags. Keep them coming please 👍🏻💛🇳🇿

[@amymeyeraan8113]

Beautiful job! I wish I would have kept a bag that was looking even worse than that one. I had no idea where to even begin. I considered dyeing it but I have never dyed leather before. Now I know exactly what to do. Thank you so much.

[@CF-rl8mz]

This turned out beautiful!

[@christinebusby8940]

Stunning! You did a beautiful job.

[@ale7564]

I am glad you shared this technique of leather restoration. Thx!

[@fivewoolyfive5280]

So satisfying! Beautiful restoration.😍

[@jaks_bag_attack]

I super enjoy this, I have a vintage bag where I need to touch up the leather where it had cracked been real nervous about it. You make it look so simple.

[@libertywest5835]

so glad to see new videos 💕