GUCCI Leather Wallet has ALMOST NO LEATHER?!

[@jujubee463]

Many of the high fashion leather and fashion houses in Italy import Chinese laborers for the work, and pay very little. So now you're not even paying for the craftsmanship, you're paying for the name.

[@UnicornsPoopRainbows]

Yep, they make 90%+ of the product in China, finish up a tiny bit in Italy, mark it "made in Italy"

[@wooferjr169]

Also I heard north Korea exports some of their workers to Europe and China.

[@keirambelli6394]

I agree. That’s why I hate buying from big companies like these. They’re over charging you.

[@scumm1075]

this is only really a problem with huge non couture houses like gucci, lv, more popular balenciaga items, and to a much lesser extent prada and dior.

[@bazlur-Vancouver]

@@wooferjr169 But in Korea and Japan, the real handmade leather stuff are the finest then you buy made in Paris and Milano. Torino, macaroni, Fettucini, Lamborghini, etc.

[@austinwinston684]

It's a plastic wallet with leather accents.

[@campkira]

yeah people who used this wallet had no money...

[@Maxx995]

@@campkira what ?

[@Maxx995]

Andres El Guero no but you see him 400 dollar bespoke t shirts lol

[@austinwinston684]

@Andres El Guero I wish. Swagged up Bill Gates in Boosts and rollies.

[@SaneInsaneSanity]

@@campkira you mean no braincels?

[@ihatecops.]

It's so crazy that they charge $300+ just for that gucci print fabric on the outside, i always thought they were full leather until now

[@iacobetisergiu-catalin3403]

prone nothing it’s crazy , crazy it’s peoples they pay this price it’s not crazy they asking you 500€ crazy it’s if you pay this price it’s like this in the business world

[@kinstar]

its crazy people pay 300+ for fabric

[@zhangqian516]

@@kinstar
Unfortunately there are many such people in this crazy world!

[@jackknife1796]

If they were full leather it would be too thick for the same strength most likly. Wouldnt look as gd

[@ilikealotofthings731]

Majority of luxury fashion houses do the same. Did you really think the LV monogram was printed on leather..??

[@Sigma_Freud18]

About ten years ago, I bought a Gucci shoulder bag for a little over USD3,000. Similarly, the exposed edges began to fail. Since I've learned a lot from you and other YT'ers, I decided to rebuild it instead of chucking it. I dismantled the old one to find it had VERY LITTLE leather. What leather did exist was very thin and backed up with nylon and some paper-like material. I used the old panels for my pattern as well as used the existing hardware, zippers, and the Gucci logo patch. I used the highest quality veg-tan leather, dyed it the original black along with a much stronger matching strap. What I have now is an identical bag with all of the original niceties, made to the highest of standards. It should now last me a lifetime. I have gotten many compliments on it thanks to folks like you.

[@bobabola1386]

thats pretty fuckin sick, i rate it cus we need more of this, recycle the material 💯💯

[@DavidGoliath1]

it's ridiculous for 500 dollars you can already buy a good high leather quality bag but of course you don't have the monogram

[@Acore-ly9qx]

why would u waste so much money

[@Najmille]

I would love to see a before and after

[@craftyasmr3227]

That's so awesome!

[@rtb1487]

My wife bought me a leatherworking tool set right before all of this coronavirus stuff and I've made a wallet almost every day since and bought a bunch of Corter's patterns. They are really great for beginners because there's a video where they pretty much show you how to do every step. Leatherworking has kept me sane while I've been stuck at home for over a month.

[@dawgyv72]

Where are you guys getting your leather from? I'm having a super hard time getting anything delivered in a reasonable timeframe

[@rtb1487]

@@dawgyv72 Weaver leather. Took about 3 days

[@rtb1487]

@@dawgyv72 also Michael's craft stores sells small sheets of veg tan

[@dawgyv72]

@@rtb1487 Omg, thanks so much for both comments!!

[@Staren01]

@@dawgyv72 Springfield Leather Co. is also still shipping. Between Weaver and Springfield you'll get everything you need.

[@veracityhiphop]

I recently disassembled my wife’s old Louis Vuitton purse to salvage and confirmed that hard truth as well. Printed canvas, foam, cardboard, I think the only leather was the straps. Considering what they charge I find most of these brands lean more to price gouging over their name. People are willing to pay for it however, so it is what it is I guess.

[@emmanuel739]

veracityhiphop Obviously its canvas bags and if u want a Lv leather bag buy a epi leather or empreinte there expensive or even a 5000$ capuciness full Leather but pricey

[@mathew3293]

LV doesn't hide the fact that its canvas, literally mentioned in the product name when purchased.

[@alphonsusho8962]

We live in a consumeristic society where status is above anything else. Actual craftmanship isn't respected as much as the name of a company. I could have a bag made of full leather or the best material, and still have a high price tag, but names like Supreme, Gucci, can make a bag with plastic and regular material, but put their name on it and the bag could last only 1 year of wear and tear and people would think that person is richer.

[@Alexander_l322]

Are you sure it was a real actual LV purse?

[@dmack1827]

When I started making leather products, I started taking worn-out wallets and purses apart to see how things were assembled. If someone has an aversion to the heft of an all-leather wallet, I offer to make it with nylon card pockets. It does reduce the overall thickness significantly and that is sometimes important if people carry a lot of cards. The disassembly is fun though. Nice video, as always.

[@lobitome]

The heft of a solid leather wallet is what has me interested in making my own from real leather.

[@dmack1827]

@@lobitome I prefer it as well. Nothing compares to a well made all leather wallet.

[@raksh9]

I was given an Armani leather wallet that I thought was amazing. The leather was so soft. Imagine my horror when this soft leather began to splinter and peel at the corners and edges, and I learned it was bonded leather, not even 'real' leather. It lasted less than a year.

[@leonrobinson8180]

That's why you should buy from smaller, artisan companies. They have more to prove.

[@raksh9]

@@leonrobinson8180 After the bonded leather Armani debacle, my current wallet is a repurposed nylon Filofax Flex. It's been going strong for five years and still looks great.

[@MontagueCristo]

Damn, i bet they send you a cease and desist letter like Louis Vuitton

[@jujubee463]

Why did they send him a C&D?

[@MontagueCristo]

@@jujubee463 because i guess they thought he was making counterfeit products

[@lobitome]

Just to be idjits. I bet they don't like someone showing what a sham their products are.

[@t1mema]

@@MontagueCristo that's ridiculous. It's not illegal to reuse fabric from bags or wallets or reuse/repurpose anything from something that has been paid for. What a waste of time on their part issuing a cease and desist that isn't even legally enforceable.

[@lemonminus1589]

@@t1mema it isnt illegal to reuse fabric, it is illegal to sell it as a Louis Vuitton wallet if you made it

[@cocobretu]

I’m sorry to hear you were bullied by LV. Why they would go to such lengths (eg private investigator) is ridiculous considering you repurposed a completely fallen apart LV bag. I’m no lawyer, but the law must be on your side for this. You are clearly not selling counterfeit products. Also, as a consumer, I really appreciate your informative videos. Thank you!!

[@bob123294]

For these brands, if anyone but one of their artisans fix something- it becomes a "fake." It is the same for luxury watch brands. If you send your Rolex to get fixed, but you got an aftermarket part or polishing, they will reject it and in some cases even keep it. Additionally, the monogram fabric is probably copyrighted, so using it is an infringement on their copyright. Maybe? I don't agree with LV, but I can see why they did what they did.

[@mrfuriouser]

@@bob123294 If Rolex ever pulled a stunt like that (keeping a piece sent in) they are the ones in true legal jeopardy. The example is not a legal confiscation; it is theft.

[@deth3021]

Apple do the same thing. So long as it has their logo/trademark, they call it counterfeit. Even if it's original, even getting customs to confiscate them.

[@campkira]

normal....

[@crazy808ish]

This is no different than what happens with Apple with their macs/iphones, and Teslas do on their cars. They don't allow for repairs except for certain few authorized places, otherwise they consider it not their product anymore. Same tactics, nothing's changed in decades.

[@falakr2547]

Bro this is the first time I've heard your voice.

[@Corter]

check the last month of videos - we've been narrating lately :)

[@Lady_dromeda]

Haven’t watched in a while so same. Your voice is really calming though 😅

[@wesleyhedanek1604]

@@Lady_dromeda The Bob Ross of leather-crafting 😂😂

[@14bqdonk]

lolololol yeah

[@wendimooreart]

I have a B.S. in fashion design, and briefly worked in the fashion industry after college. It's always disgusted me the way big name designers have brainwashed so many people into believing they're paying more for quality. It's all a scam! While in college, I worked in a fabric store where we sold Madras plaid fabric for about $1/yard. It's not a great quality fabric. I went shopping with a guy friend who was looking at designer (Ralph Lauren, I think) shirts from the exact same kind of fabric and was considering paying $50 for a shirt I could've made for about $5.00. Even after I explained it to him, he still seemed to think the quality would be worth it because of the designer name. I just shook my head.

[@joshuakennedy5891]

"it seems as though there's some sort of glue bond... I don't know. I'm not an expert - I just hand sew leather wallets." 😂😂😂😂

[@xxXDrAwesomeXxx]

For those wondering, this wallet was probably in the $350-$380 range. Couldn't find the exact one but, similar Gucci wallets are in that price range.

[@dimitriymirovsky]

Expensive considering its not mostly leather but generic cheap material

[@ThePhantazmya]

That's $300 too much.

[@michelperez4100]

It’s an old wallet from Fredia Era- Fredia was known for the “sweat shop” incident and known for using materials that were not the greatest from 2002-2015. Again he’s reviewing a clearly used an old used wallet. Primary function of a wallet is to protect your belongings and last longer over time and wear. Also note companies now provide a very transparent production line so many of the brands have discontinued sweat shop production as late as 2008-2013 so claims of sweatshop production has now become a false statement.

[@TheAkashicTraveller]

And it's built in the exact same way as the £20 - £50 "leather" wallets you can buy just about anywhere.

[@amandeepkang4422]

I just took apart my $40 wallet and it's built exactly like this wallet! Great video! Full leather wallets are truly great for the quality and look.

[@matthoffman6962]

Amandeep Kang same thing will happen. The wallet will crack at the fold and around the wallet the glazing/piping will start to open up and come apart. It does not matter if the wallet is full grain leather, canvas, genuine leather. Doesn’t matter all wallets will have the same fate

[@amandeepkang4422]

@@matthoffman6962 Sure, the wallets may wear the same. However I'd expect a higher quality leather to be used for the price of the wallet. It's like ordering a Rolls Royce and it having a plastic and cloth interior like a Kia rather than leather and wood grain.

[@TheAkashicTraveller]

@@matthoffman6962 The full leather will last an order of magnitude longer and that's without caring for them by useing leather conditioner etc. occasionallly.

[@IonutzIstetzu]

I can’t get out of my head the voice of a celebrity talking about the reason of high prices of Gucci in particular, that you are not paying for the name, it’s the jurney of their designers and engineers to find thr finest and best quality materials from allover the world 😂😂😂😂

[@imaginaryworld2154]

🤣🤣🤣True.

[@_DeepGroove_]

Besides adding structure and reducing costs, using nylon makes it easy to remove cards from the wallet. Leather tends to "stick" to plastic.

[@Raaa1111..]

I like how hes humble saying im not an expert we hand stitch our wallets!..lol

[@KhoaNguyen-rk9dz]

the pros work with plastic along with other cheap materials I guess

[@SecretAgentMan00]

personally, I'd rather pay more for material than labor.

[@JoeMenjivar]

that sucks. people have value.

[@domnoya4130]

Labor is always what you are paying for in these products. It is hard to make a wallet and I’m happy to pay for labor when it’s well made because I love craftsmanship. Why get a high quality material and then have it badly made in China.

[@campkira]

made it yourselve... but it won't be brand... never understand peole with no money sense..

[@derekli8757]

Dom Noya and are you saying that labour from China is worth less in your eyes than labour from other countries?

[@eveappleby2211]

@@derekli8757 yes, because when you outsource to China you are outsourcing for cheaper labour and people are not as well trained or incentivised to make higher quality product.

[@hokeypokeypo]

CORRECTION: "The money in something like this is not going to labor, its going toward GLOBAL MARKETING COSTS" there i fixed it for you. Be well.

[@skuzzyj]

Marketing is also labor for the people that are doing that job

[@hokeypokeypo]

@@skuzzyj of course it is, that was not in dispute. The point is when a brand spends 10million on GLOBAL digital, print, social media, conventional, celebrity influencer comps, the product no matter what it is is going to cost a multiple much higher that a "regular" brands markup. That is all. The quality is usually, not always but usually reduced in an effort to reduce manufacturing costs and to in turn further drive up per unit profit margins. "Real" luxury brands are often never heard of outside their native countries...especially Italy and Spain.

[@Gabbyrosstheboss]

Are u from Bulgaria?

[@nccyr1]

Great video. Thank you for documenting how it was made.
The wallet was engineered/designed to be 'thin' which is a feature that many people like and one that is difficult to get with handmade full leather wallet.

[@betsyavallone4314]

When the Gucci family were running the company, they were true artisans. Now that the company is owned by a big conglomerate. The quality is just not there.

[@stjamm]

Would love to see a video on how you incorporate the Gucci fabric into a new leather wallet! Or just a glimpse at the final product.

[@Corter]

full video coming next week!

[@stjamm]

@@Corter Can't wait!

[@makedanzo]

You are speaking?!?!? Whaaaat!!??!

[@Corter]

been talking through the last few videos :)

[@MVandemore]

@@Corter I can't believe it took you so long to start speaking on these videos. Your videos have always been well done, but the narration makes them even better.

[@dimitriymirovsky]

@@MVandemore yes agreed. Better video with narration. We listen to his point of view which is valuable

[@abelhernandez2591]

I used to work in manufacturing. I used to assemble parts for racing cars that came from China. We made a few adjustments and changes and guess what? Placed them in a box that read Made in the USA. The company sold them for 3X more than what they are worth

[@hardrockrelics2157]

What company?

[@liamj3163]

Very informative! Thankful to the quality and craftsmanship that went into my full leather wallet.

[@kreator-ys1yz]

Irony is you pay $300+ for the right to brag about how much you paid for it.

[@Fabianwew]

I use a card holder my bank gave me when I opened my account, cash goes in money clips. It's nearing in on a decade and will probably outlive me.

[@thepartyostrich]

Nylons a much more durable product that’s why Prada gained so much popularity when they debuted their early nylon collections. Over the years Prada’s managed to stay family owned and operated. Gucci, LV, YSL are all owned by larger textile companies now. Not saying Prada is a better company but I do think nylon in the high end fashion industry was a game changer and brands like Gucci that were prideful of their leather craft had to re-shape their brand image to adapt.

[@dimitriymirovsky]

Well u just busted "luxury label brand" fashion scamming scheme. They "luxury" expensive stuff actually overpriced and less value.
This video need to be viral.

[@adoboFosho]

Not overpriced the buyer determines if the Name is worth the price by buying

[@Hashdollars]

Keep telling yourself that buddy.This is a cheap ass bottom of the barrel coated canvas Gucci wallet, it’s not a wallet Gucci sells as luxury and it’s not a luxury designer brand leather wallet either.

[@roaringlionleather01]

Dude! If I could give you guys 1,000 thumbs up I would. This video explains why handmade leather wallets are worth the price. Thank you for making this video and explaining things so well.

[@bliustitel]

I am sitting here, drinking my drink, at 1:03 in the morning and I`m wondering ... I`m not a fashion enthusiast; I don`t know how to work leather; I don`t care who GUCCI is... and still: I find myself watching this video! gj google. GJ!

[@Acore-ly9qx]

when you don't have apostrphe you're supposed to use this ' not this ` lmao

[@user-ne2bb5nh7t]

"You're paying for the labor" Not when these things are mass manufactured by people making pennies. You can find the same quality at a much lower price point, just without the name. If I'm paying $100+ for a wallet, it better be full leather. Right now a similar wallet is selling for $400 on their site. You are 100% paying for the name with these "luxury" brand companies.

[@DavidGoliath1]

People keep their methods alive by buying bad quality products conceived to break after relatively short time over and over. They destroy tons of products just to keep their non existent demand illusion for customers with no idea of reasonable spending habits and to not drop the way too high prices. Most of these maisons are related to nazis anyway so if you keep buying industriel overprized products instead of helping local craftmanship with better quality products that are more sustainable and cheaper, you surely won't appreciate or value the time i invested to make you understand to not buy their garbage.

[@SkvalaGaming]

I was just going to say that. I live in Europe and you can buy a better quality full leather wallet for like 30-60 Euro

[@jdokdl3518]

agreed. I'm a craftsman from Hong Kong who makes small leather goods like wallets or other stuff. I made with full leather material and my decent technique. Unfortunately, people would pay for one to two thousand HKD for buying a Gucci wallet rather than buy a handmade wallet. I hope that people can know more about the value of handmade leather :)

[@MM-oj2uq]

Louis Vuitton started using coated canvas for travelers due to its durability and water proofing, Gucci started using coated canvas during WW2 due to shortages in leather. The canvas became, and remained incredibly popular, and is still used today by Gucci, LV, and many other brands due to its strength, water resistance, and lack of care needed to maintain it. Wallets tend to age more than purses due to how heavily they are used and how they are kept in pants- being subjected to bending and mashing. This wallet is most is easily 5-10+ years old, so of course taking it apart it looks bad. It's been heavily used and still holding together. These brands do not hid the fact that it is canvas, they literally call it coated canvas with leather trim, I suggest before making a big purchase researching the product and deciding the pros and cons of all leather vs coated canvas. This video is mostly an ad for this Corter Leather channel to sell their own goods. So is mostly based to their own goods, and ignoring the quality and history of other brands. Of course, when buying luxury, you are buying into a name that has been well established for years, such as LV since the 1800's. This is just my opinion, but I feel like this video is just an attempt at selling their own goods while knocking other brands to do so.

[@katcankan7129]

☝️😁 Big fasion house doesnt equal quality...l enjoyed this video, most interesting

[@mmaryuv5777]

Nothing is better than good authentic materials and skilled craftsmen. Brands and names are mostly for supeficial people and social climbers.

[@howdepressing2495]

Ive noticed this in shoes,clothing, and now wallets. People who work on handcrafted products that deserve more attention have more quality products than those famous companies that mass produce.

[@andrewoldham4462]

My personal favourite wallet is a mark's & spenser AUTOGRAPH wallet

[@fnjesusfreak]

So the other day I googled "Vachetta", because I was wondering about a type of leather that R. L. Allan and Cambridge University Press used for their Bibles, after I bought one from Allan. Almost everything that came up was talking about Louis Vuitton handbags. If this is par for the course, I almost suspect that my Allan Bible has more actual leather in it than anything Vuitton sells.

[@Corter]

It almost certainly does, but LV makes some SUPER high end work with full leather construction. Generally speaking the fewer LV logos it has, the higher quality an LV piece is these days haha

[@gabrielle1626]

After few big fashion houses wallet . The only one I still use is Hermes medium zip around wallet . They re full leather lined . Yet still very thin like 1.5mm making it so light .and the hand stiching is very impressive as well . Designer brand like McQueen has full leather wallet too . Can't wait to see what u gonna do with Gucci canvas

[@jasoncopsey]

One thing that technique does do - which I appreciate in a billfold - is to provide the absolute thinnest possible wallet. What it doesn’t do is provide an heirloom quality piece. I find with my own handmade wallets I tend to have to remove them when sitting otherwise it’s uncomfortable.

[@samuricexful]

Same thing with their shirts, I bought a shirt and all it was was a sleeve.

[@scumm1075]

im glad you really make sure to get the point across that this is still a good quality wallet (sans rolled edges) many hand sewing leather guys ive talked to have the mindset of oh its not hand sewn vegtan leather so its not worth my time, when in reality that just isn't the case

[@wustinailson269]

Do y'all have a video on maintaining your wallet?

[@sandeepgrewal9254]

This video is been very helpful
and is been properly explained as I work of a leather brand
Thanks

[@hagfish_]

Even though people are pooing on the Gucci wallet, I still think it's a really attractive wallet, even if you ignore the 'prestige' label name. Part of what makes it so attractive is the slimness, and the tiny tiny seams. That gives it a very 'expensive' look which is attractive, even if its machine sewn. It gives you the satisfaction of looking at and touching leather on the inside, and the treated canvas on the outside is also nice to touch.
And that leather color (I think it's called 'tango pink') is gorgeous, like a strawberry ice cream milkshake, and looks great against that faded green of the canvas. I would love to buy this (whether I can afford it is another question), given everything I said.
I don't really care that its lined with nylon; in fact I think its a plus because its a very slippery fabric, so it's very easy to slide cards in out between two bits of nylon. So it would feel very satisfying to takes things out and put things in. This is the same reason why the linings and insides of sleeves of suits aren't the same as the outside. So its easy to slip your arms in and out, without friction to get in the way.
I guess the rolled hem is a weak point, but I don't know if that's a mistake or just an accepted weakness in exchange for that 'slimness' which is quite attractive. Maybe there was a better option for getting that look and making it last longer. I don't know.
But I do think I would really enjoy that wallet, even if it doesn't last 100+ years.

[@ihatehandles3]

This is why its always good to test "leather" products with your good trusted zippo

[@jaroslavb.korinek7285]

"I can't even use sewing machine, we make everything by hand so it's not like I'm an expert..."
Mate, Gucci couldn't afford you with the quality you're providing. You can TEACH their "experts."

[@lgall35]

"I don't even know if it's leather, but it might be" Jesus Christ. I would never buy a "leather" wallet like that anymore. I rather prefer to do my own

[@Amatersuful]

etsy is really good place or some local leather shop. Dats where i buy my wallet

[@LtLost15]

Please don't take the Lord's name in vain🙏🏻

[@Benji_UFC]

@@LtLost15 karen

[@andrewholdaway813]

You are paying for that piece of canvas(?) On the outside, pure and simple.

[@Ruyagozlemi]

I have recently started making wallets, and always though, how will i catch up to the quality of the big ones!! theres no leather in it !

[@DisneyMarkUK]

I’m a Louise Vuitton collector and even I wonder why there’s so little leather in their products, leather that expensive is it?

[@DavidGoliath1]

yes if you want to make a few millions more per year it surely is. People like you keep their methods alive by buying bad quality products conceived to break after relatively short time over and over. They destroy tons of products just to keep their non existent demand illusion for customers with no idea of reasonable spending habits and to not drop the way too high prices. Most of these maisons are related to nazis anyway so if you keep buying industriel overprized prodicts instead of helping local craftmanship with better quality products that are more sustainable and cheaper, you surely won't appreciate or value the time i invested to make you understand to not buy their garbage.

[@Lorddanielrushton371]

$390 dollars for that wallet, its say "leather accents". So what your paying for is 25% labor, 15% materials and 60% brand name. So I can buy 3 of your wallets that I know are excellent quality to 1 of thier cheaply constructed brand names. 🤔🤔 always buy American, and New England. 👍

[@TheAkashicTraveller]

25% labour? Hah no good joke. That wallet is made in the exact same way as the $20, or sometimes even less, "leather" wallets.

[@ShweMyaukMyauk]

I owned one of these and used it for more than 10 years and still working fine. Think about that

[@Acore-ly9qx]

yeah...it's a waste of money, i have a wallet that was $50 which had actual leather and has lasted me about 11 years now

[@petheato3291]

@AK Milli The red gucci wallet? that thing is hideous

[@HansboyEDC]

Enjoyed the video! Been loving my Gucci wallet and I found it interesting to see how it was built up! Annoying people gotta have such strong opinions about designer labels and the people who buy from them tho. If you don’t like it then don’t buy it. No one is forcing you to. How I spend my own money does not affect you. Y’all need to relax. Lol

[@Poemwriter_Angelo]

i really started getting a huge interest in your video's lately.

[@EduardooGee]

This is exactly why I have turned to independent leather workers for all my leather goods, especially wallets and bags. You could purchase a large high quality leather bag- perhaps even two- for the price of this wallet...

[@artSFCA]

I have a Yohji Yamamoto wallet that needs repairing. Can you provide a contact?

[@albreezie7731]

I have this wallet. I feel gypped now

[@michaelrocks1529]

If you did, then you’d know how the exterior is made from the Gucci GG Canvas ™️ and only the interior visible portions are made from the said leather. The rest of the nylon can be checked by quite literally looking inside the wallet and giving a closer inspection. Did the Gucci staff not inform you about this when purchasing the wallet.

[@jackeddemon]

Great analysis.. I used to be a designer junkie until i decided to pick up the leathercraft trade

[@bryonraper3506]

I used to repair high dollar bags and luggage from time to time but after seeing what they are made of, I refuse to do it any longer. But a quality item for less money and know the crafts persons that made it is a good policy.

[@byGaryVaughn]

Thank you for sharing! Very interesting and informative video!

[@AoiAesuithiel]

I appreciate how you broke down the wallet and the information without being overly negative, your analysis seemed curious and fair. Great job! I’m excited to see what you make out of it!

[@TheAkashicTraveller]

His analysis would have been fair if the wallet was $50 not $400. If I could trust that the money would actually go to the people making them maybe $100.

[@iamkeithaustria]

It is actually a Gucci Canvas Bi-fold wallet. If you check on their websites, it is specified on the product.
There are many reasons why top grain/corrected leather instead of full grain:
1. Top grain leather don't work well in embossing/stamping. They don't give visible details of the branding.
2. Top grain is ideal to be used in the inside part since it will not experience any potential scuffing or scratches that may damage the leather.
3. Top grain leather trim and nylon linings are used to create a thinner wallet so it won't bulge in your pocket. It's uncomfortable to carry a bulky wallet.
4. Full grain leather produces more waste product since it shows imperfections.
Gucci is made in Italy which gives higher labor cost with a high quality craftsmanship.
The finishing in these classic brands are actually refined than the minimalist finish.
Overall aside from what is mentioned above, you are buying a timeless piece that is well presented, marketed with good customer service. Having is a designer item is already attainment.

[@bakubob89]

The riches: I want a high quality leather wallet that don't bulge in my trousers' back pocket, i don't mind the cost..
Gucci: well.. it will cost you the leather

[@TheAkashicTraveller]

Also it'll be made in the exact same way as all the other "leather" wallets on the market but cost you 2 to 10 times as much to have our name on it.

[@hsvb44]

Way more cost efficient to produce a wallet with fabric lining in the card slots. Also helps a ton to reduce the added bulk once assembled,much more appealing to use.

[@hydrus77]

This is the classiest bash on gucci ive ever seen

[@ashleymistletoe]

i saw plastic bags when i see LVs or GUCCIs, but the whole world tells me they are high-end fashion must-have pieces. in the end i see high-end fashion must-have pieces. hello matrix.

[@LuBre]

I would say that 90% of the customers aren't looking for "quality" in terms of manufacture and materials. People pay for the brand. This specific example is very good to showcase the enormous difference between a mediocre product made from a big name vs. something that looks 100 times better but doesn't benefit from the brand. When you put your product close to the Gucci wallet it was heartbreaking. Because the Gucci wallet looked like a cheap Chinese knock-off or (even worse) some kind of plastic toy. I'm from Italy and we all know very well what's behind a Gucci or LV wallet/purse/etc. But still, women and men fight for these brands and pay absurd money to use and wear them. It's a status symbol, you want to be part of the "high" society and walk around the city feeling "amazing".

[@eggheadegghead]

I think 80% of the people know they are paying for the name, not the value. However, they still pay a lot of money for these brands because they are simply after the brand names. It is just how the society functions nowadays.

[@LuisDKtheOne]

I can buy a 100% leather handcrafted wallet here in México in a local maket for 10 bucks

[@dreamcatcher2960]

The quality has declined over the years, but the prices have gone up. That's how many "luxury" brands make so much money. Cheap materials sold at a crazy price, just because there's a logo on it. It's not about quality anymore, it's about branding and "status". And the worst part is, many designers like Vuitton & Gucci have their factories in China where people are overworked and underpaid. I'd rather support smaller designer brands who pay their workers and care about craftsmanship. When your vuitton bag strap breaks after one month, you know that you paid for a brand, not for quality.

[@volvacations2186]

woah so a Louis Vuitton bag isn't even leather? Holy Moly what a rip off

[@CONNNE]

It looks exactly like ZARA or P&B $10 wallet

[@Thesacredsword2]

looks like denim canvas with print on it

[@DisabledComics1995]

Same with men’s clothing sometimes you’re just paying for the name, don’t go there buy quality gentlemen not a trend. That is exactly what a lot of these brands are now, trends it’s sad really.

[@beaver_squeezer4226]

Perfect video! I have been waiting for a video like this. Thank you for answering all my questions about name brand wallets in this whole video!

[@courtneywilliams6047]

I have a Louis Vuitton Slender wallet. It seems like it is built exactly the same as this. It has rolled seams and the card slots are mostly nylon.

[@felixf4378]

This is why it annoys me so much when people come bragging to me about their LV shoes or LV bags. It my mind I just think, "this is the reason why Bernard Arnault is so rich". He gives you $200 of value wrapped in a fancy logo and you give him back $1000.

[@missy1607]

I really enjoyed your video! I would really like to see more designer wallet such as the following: Chloe, Chanel, Celine, Louis Vuitton, YSL, etc. Thank you again for such an informative video ☺️☺️

[@danielirvine7468]

This was interesting man thanks for showing us

[@M.V.P.]

It's like going to a luxury italian restaurant and getting a frozen pizza with soy sauce and sriracha.
Thats why I always just go to artisans instead of luxury brands. Have a tailor here in Berlin that makes you a pair of jeans for 140€ (90€ for every pair of jeans with the same cut).

[@mrandmrscorona8658]

Thanks to you,
I checked my Coach, Gucci and Louis Vuitton Card holders and made a video

[@artistek]

very informative video. thank you. quick question. More leather = Quality? of course less leather(expensive material?) on it means saving money on manufacturing perspective, but I'm wondering if it's also a design choice to make the wallet thin?... I often find many hand crafted leather goods feel way too thick in my taste as I like very minimal slick designs. I have a Ettinger card case that I use as a wallet. As I am watching your video, I checked it & of course it seems to be the same construction as the Gucci wallet you are taking apart. LOL

[@dibrentley7915]

My daughter and I were just discussing this today. I would prefer a handmade artisian piece over a designer brand. Designer brands are over priced and mass produced When we compare my hand made bag, made by a leather maker in thailand to her designer LV, my bag looks way better, is more functional and has held up better. Hers cost 2k mine from memory cost around 120. Not only that but there are so many fakes around why pay 2k for a bag everyone pretty much has got or can get quite cheaply? Better to look for something that is well made, uses quality materials and has a fair price.

[@Yared-ou7wy]

i have never watched unbagging but this was very interesting and informative. i miss these kind of videos on yt

[@officialdislikebutton9712]

Here in PH. Branded stuff isnt made in specific brand factories. A single factory can make clothes, bags, wallets etc. For many brand names. They make the stuff almost complete except for brand tags. After manufacturing. The item is shipped to those name brand and thats when they would put their brand tags etc...

[@aardvark2401]

it keeps the wallet slim which is great

[@rareslucian2812]

In my country you have to work so mutch for a Gucci wallet, on a regular salary, i oance had a wallet ehat i could slap everything with it, diden't toutch it for 12 years or more and the letter was as smooth as a new one . And moust of my brand wallets after one or two years collaps.

[@DanMaker]

Thanks, this was very informative.

[@RTGROY]

I bought a belt about 8 years ago. I bought it for my waist size online. Unfortunately It turned out to be way too short for me, tightening on the first or second hole. I never sent it back because it is made of plastic fake leather and I needed to use it right away even if it was too short. I could close it, so I wore it, and I've worn it almost every day for roughly 8 years and walked literally thousands of miles and done hundreds of hours of work wearing it. The coating on the metal has long ago worn off. The belt, the plastic leather itself, barely has a wrinkle. Only now is it starting to show wear along the edge at the front. There is a dent where it is most often buttoned and the only wrinkled spot is at the very center of the back of it, where the middle loop goes and gets dragged down by heavy pockets. It cost me something like 30 euros with postage and looks exactly like leather.
Skin cured leather is way out of date. It is defunct since forever, but even if you have money, you are rarely going to see that.

[@roshanthomas9805]

Let's face it. These designer brand goods aren't worth even 10% of their asking price

[@hardrockrelics2157]

Gucci and all brands for that matter are capable (and do) make leather goods of EVERY quality level. I used to work for them, yes this is a less expensive piece but they make GORGEOUS all croc belly leather wallets and bags. Yes they cost a lot but that’s because the customer isn’t buying quality, they are buying into a fashion house and status symbol.

[@majeedabdullah7384]

Educate buying force 👍👍

[@l1zrdking]

Interesting video, I enjoyed the break down. Im not one for fashion, but I do enjoy the gucci fabric. Very interested in seeing what you do with it for your buddy. Im still using the first real leather wallet I was gifted at high school graduation in 96. The edges are failing in the middle, Im going to be bitter if I have to replace it.

[@stonewoodgoods3385]

Woah this video is so similar to Rose Anvil’s channel! He’s been taking apart products like this for months! Is that where you got the inspiration?

[@agnesrambling]

Love this tear down video. As a hobbyist leathercraft, I totally can relate. Can I share this video to my customers and friends? I want them to understand what is in the wallet bought in department store.

[@jeninegrasc8414]

I love individually made leather items from independent artists. Gucci doesn’t need my money. They have long ceased to be craftsmen.

[@willcambridge8629]

Great informative video! I love how you've started commentating it adds another defth of learning!

[@_Iam777_]

nicely done, It will be great if you create a series of taking apart designer merchandise. Definitely, we learn a lot, Thanks

[@The_Marquis_Of_Death]

Received a Eisinger Smith wallet as a gift. Love it more than my old overly priced Gucci wallet.

[@newton8353]

nowadays it's like your only paying for the brand name. Quality is definitely going down now that products are being massed produced, if you're paying more money for something you would expect for better quality..