I will never look at a Birkin the same after this...
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I love designer things but it’s so important to have a reality check now and again and remember we’re all over paying for the brand. When I buy designer stuff I try to imagine it without the logo or that it’s on the shelf in an outlet and think if I really like it for what it is and not just the branding and hype.
good advice indeed! 💕
And I guess the people who really enjoy it are the people who get a vip experience because that's what you're actually paying for. Makes sense then that chanel doesn't want to sell online.
I used to work as a seamstress- it’s a very eye opening industry into how clothing and bags are made. Specifically I used to sew bags. Most bags, even leather ones, will have a headliner style foam layer and a a Cotten layer over that which will have adhesive on one side (the side against the foam layer). This is so as to insert hardware, like purse feet or twist locks, and then have the interior side of the hardware not rub against the leather lining side and show dents and imprints. But it will absolutely disintegrate like that if left in super hot and dry, or super humid and hot conditions (ie a garage or attic). We call it dry rot where I live. Generally, your bags in your room or inside your home will not disintegrate like that for several decades, or longer if they are well taken care of.
thanks so much for sharing your expertise Anita!!! I feel a little more rest assured! 💕
Good to know for some restoration I'm doing on some Chanel totes. I am going to use felt and some material that has body, it should do the trick. They come from Japan and that is an extreme environment.
I’ve been watching this guy repair items for five years or more. He is great.
And this is why I use my Birkin as a work bag. For me, It's a bag. A beautiful bag, but a bag nonetheless. Their very purpose is to carry our things. Especially the Birkin, as the conceptualisation was for Jane Birkin to be able to fit everything in a bag.
Love them and use them. ❤️
indeed!! what size is your work birkin?
@Jessiestyle it's a 35. I had a 30 but couldn't fit A4 documents in so obviously (😬) I needed a 35 as well.
Why pay such a premium for a Birkin then, when the raw materials and labour cost a tiny fraction of the price?
@@acidicascetic There is no leather or hardware on earth worth that money.
Nothing made by man is worthy of our worship.
Humidity and moisture can destroy a house in a short amount of time much less a Birkin. You have to take care of things. There is no such thing as an indestructible bag if it isn’t properly stored…I check all of my bags inside and out every couple of months and they are all stored painstakingly. My first round of designer bags I didn’t do that (this is years ago) and I destroyed some gorgeous bags without much effort 😬
do you have any tips?
Mold and damp will do that to the inside of the bag. I was shocked to hear how the customer stored it. Love Steve, I’ve watched him for years.
I personally think it’s perfectly fine to have things you don’t use but bring you joy. If you want to use your Birkins that’s great! If you want to keep it on your shelf that’s fine because when you see them it brings you joy. Thank you for introducing me to Bedo! I had not heard of him. You looked lovely ❤
I agree! They bring me joy, and I don’t collect homes or cars or planes, my passions are music and bags! So I feel I am entitled to do what I love for joy….however I feel that I have a couple bags that are just too large for daily use, and I am conflicted as to whether to keep for travel or sell. Aagh!!! Decisions decisions!
@@stephaniekeyes2928 you can keep for travel then revisit after a few trips! There is no pressure to sell. Enjoy the bags as you see fit!🥰
Such an eye opener Jess. Thank you for this... a piece of leather is definitely not worth even 5k let alone 25k... this just reinforces my disenchantment with the whole marketing lie they've sold us to make billions and have us worship these objects that are not THaT special.
TRUTH
Leather usually gets conditioned via body oil. That is why you are suppose to use it. Over time, and lack of conditioning will dry out and crack leather.
These bags are made of natural materials so its not surprising they would get damaged if not used
The universe tends towards disorder. Things degrade as do people and animals. It’s no surprise that bags are at their best when they’re new. All you can do is to take the best care of everything and everyone to minimize the tendency towards disorder.
I've watched Steve for years and years. One of the best ever leather restoration channels!
I love @BedosLeatherworksLLC! His videos are always a treat. This one was especially interesting! Having the chance to see a Birkin from the inside was so prescious. Steve did a great job bringing this one back to life.
To everybody, who will now say, that now Hermes won´t ever accept the bag to spa again, I´d like to say, that I´m sure they would have refused to resurrect it in the first place. Steve rescued it!
yes I have a feeling Hermes would have said it is beyond repair! especially due to the smell
Omg... i never knew a birkin could look like this! Same like you, i need to start using my bags more too!
I’ve been watching Bebo’s for years. I saw that same video and I’ve seen every single handbag repair he’s ever done. Steve is incredible. He makes these handbags 10 x better 😊❤
I feel the same. I wish he would make some bags to sell himself. I would Love any bag he made or re made. Steve is a talentless artisan. ❤️
@@laurelldockall2399 me too. Maybe we should email him 🤗😁
I love him, I actually have a bag with him right now being repaired, his videos are so awesome! Watching him stitch bags is so cool! 😍 I have always been shocked at what's between the the leather and lining, his shoe restores are fascinating
I’ve been a long time fan of his also! ❤
omg so awesome Jak!!! his channel is super fascinating!
I think you might have come to a turning point Jess. You have seen that for all the hype and expense, an Hermes bag is just a bag. Seeing it laid out like that shows it in a different light.
Great video excellent points. Knowing that a bag is not forever, has definitely changed my collecting habits
thanks Leslie!!
I personally think it’s authentic. My guess (which is not based on any facts at all 😂), I think it got wet or was in really high humidity maybe it got like soggy then it when it dried it crumbled. It looks like when old sneakers start to crumble.
But I loved seeing the inside of the Birkin. So interesting.
yes!! It probably got super hot in the garage and maybe the condensation deteriorated the inside!! it's nice Bedo could save the Birkin best he could! Thanks Kate!!
When you buy vintage bags, you never know what’s going on inside the bag because you can’t see it. Very interesting topic for a video! 😊
Jessie, thank you for turning me to Bedo's channel! It is absolutely riveting. So fun to watch someone who is a master of his craft. Just incredible. I just watched him restore/remake! several Vuitton bags and the process was just incredible. It's amazing to watch how a bag was made by watching someone take it apart piece by piece! I understand your love for handbags. I am kind of obsessed, too. Just love having them, playing with them--they really ARE like grownup toys. ha. I think vintage is a great way to go! I don't buy new, and never have--I have used Ebay (due diligence is always important, but I have found some wonderful sellers I count on and who always come thru) and love the treasure hunt. Figure if these bags have lasted as long as they have by the time I find them, and they're still in great shape then, it's worth it. There are so many great places to get vintage. Wish we had a store where i live....i've considered opening one. ha!!
Jessie, you have good taste and unique collection, use your hot pink Birkin and amazing vintage Kellies everyday like you use others. Bags are made to be used and enjoyed. And don’t buy Birkin 25 if you don’t even use your current ones 😂
Your such a sweetie Jess hundred percent agree with you. Your so awesome for evaluating things. You have beautiful bags and I love your down to earthiness ❤
I love Bedo, he does amazing work and his videos are so entertaining.
Yes, same thing with straps and belts,I always keep all my straps rolled up. If not, they will start bending. Yes, I know that they use cardboard stays inside of the bags. These materials are never going to last forever. That’s why when you see a Birkin that is slouching really badly it’s disintegrated inside!
The winner of truly “indestructible” quality is Louis Vuitton hands down
Your Collection Is Beautiful !! Keep It !!
bedo is amazing!!!
Great topic Jess loved it 😍
love his channel - watched loads in lockdown! great for sharing his videos, so interesting
same!!!!
Use the bags ❤
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When you said Bedo’s I was like WHATTT that’s in my neighborhood!!! That’s my shoe guy! He’s literally the best in our area! He has to shut his store for a week or two to get work done! He’s that good!
omg thats so cooollll!!! ahhahhaha i wish he was in my neighbourhood!
❤ him he is the best
Wow, food for thought Jesse 🥰
thanks Viv!!
Wow 😳 that birkin tho!!!! That birkin was in storage for wayyyyyy too long. And must be left in humidity. I love watching that guys channel too. So satisfying to see the bags restore and come to life.
Hope you’re well Jess ❤
you to Melissa!! have a beautiful day!! 😚
Shook! 😅🤣😂😆 But this is why I will always maintain that bags are NOT investments, they have a lifespan. You can take care of them, but they will only last so long.
I store my bags with desiccant patches to stop any humidity or condensation build up & use leather wipes to keep the leather looking good on the outside. Great vlog Jessie TVM. 💜💐😘
Same here, but I hate when my husband throws my bags around.
thanks for the tips Min! 😍
Yes I did see that video too before I watched you. ❤you’re so cute I love your voice!!!
Wow fascinating!
I do change my bags out during the day, so sometimes can wear 2-3 bags per day. Sometimes I bring them I my car so that I can switch out😂 but it's out of necessity. There are only a couple of bags I'm willing to take to a playground but they are usually too small for any other tasks/ activities.
Yes I do question why I have so many bags and yet I want more 😅 I'm trying to remind myself not to buy anymore luxury bags cos I don't use them enough. I'm ok to buy dupes and contemporary bags that I use freely till they are trashed...❤
hehe yes!!! we are bag addicts!! have a great day Dani!! 🌟
He used leather as the stiffner, and the final stage of putting the black finisher on the edge, it ended up way too thick.
But the point is taken that it's mostly illusion that we're in love with.
It's the image of glamour and the imaginary lifestyle we think will descend on us by owning them.
It's just material stuff.
The humidity caused structural breakdown of the bag. Eventually we all break down including houses.
But your bags won't be breaking down at that rate.
Wear your Birkin or Kelly to lunch at the Botanical. Make occasions for them. Enjoy them!
ooo you are right!! I should do more fancy things to take my fancy bags! hahah
@@Jessiestyle I'm just suggesting that venue because women have their bags on casual display there. It's safe and the food is good. Any of the quieter venues like the cafe at Ripponlea. Just away from passing crowds who can do a snatch and grab. Shopping centres are not safe. I had some Italian sunglasses stolen from my bag in the city the other day. I'm so mad with myself for breaking my own rules on keeping everything zipped up and not having the bag at my back. Never again! but I have had them for at least 20 years so a good innings...lol!
Really enjoyed watching his restoration - thanks so much for sharing the link with us. Excellent point about what could be going on "underneath" our vintage purchases 🤨🤔🧐 that otherwise appear okay externally. (Off topic - this could be a metaphor for us as well; externally we appear great, but inside, we're a mess.). Anyhoo, his USD estimate was probably based on a Google search of inflated resale prices, which for a pristine, store-fresh Birkin 25 in a desirable color & leather sometimes go for $30k USD. It's hard for most people to find out current Hermes retail pricing. Overall, I think the fact that he was able to restore the bag is a testament to Hermes leather quality.
A good reminder to take care of the bags you do have! And that luxury items require a lot of maintenance to remain luxurious. $5000 to fix a bag 🤯
haha yes!!! to be honest the price makes since he had to completely remake the bag and be exposed to a gross smell!
Nothing lasts forever and things break down
Togo is soo bag for doing this!
I love this reality check! 🎉
Poor lamb
Honestly- I started my collection in 2006 and the bag I got that year (17 years ago!) is still in perfect condition and the vachetta still smells like new. Same for an LV Vernis that I got in 2007- they are in amazing condition. I honestly would recommend to keep them in the dustbag inside their boxes. The leather hasn’t cracked, the canvas hasn’t cracked or warped. I think (my hypothesis) stopping them being exposed to oxygen and light prevents their deterioration. I’ll caveat that by saying that I live in a high altitude city - with minimal humidity in the air….
Omg. Steve from Bedo’s Leather is the best of the best. I consider what he did as an improvement over the original imo. He has the magic touch and can remake any bag better than it was originally. I have watched him for years.
I live in Sydney which can be very humid sometimes, so my bags are kept in my climate and humidity controlled dressing room. I love them too much (and also they cost so much) to let them disintigrate. I'm just about to watch that video, thanks for recommending it Jess 😎
Great tip!💗
Jess, this is an addiction. You have 20 bags? Can I be the voice of reason for you? Keep 2 bags and sell the rest. Use the money for a deposit on a house. You can thank me later.
Fascinating and shocking! I always wonder what’s going on inside older bags, at least since I learned about the Chanel deflating quilting. 🤔
I actually saw this yesterday, and yeah, it’s pretty stunning. I LOL’d when he said Ellen Birkin instead of Jane Birkin. I think he meant Ellen Barkin. It was just a funny moment. Thanks for the video!
I've watched the BedosLeatherworksLLC channel in the past and have had similar thoughts. These are JUST BAGS (aka material things that will ultimately disintegrate with time). While not all bags are created equal in terms of quality materials and craftmanship, they're just bags and many are made in a very similar way that includes glue, cardboard, etc. A good reality check when one things about how to best spend one's money. I guess the question is more what's the best value for the money spent.
Hi Jess, yes I have seen those videos. I am in agreement with you. I sold off a half a dozen bags so that I would have a manageable collection that I actually use. I also focused on keeping the classics from Chanel and not the seasonal bags. In the classic colors. I find that those are the bags I gravitate towards daily. I loved my orange Kelly 32, sold it off, too! I just wasn’t using her. Good luck on your handbag journey. It’s a fun ride!!
Thank you Jess🙏💕. I agree you should definitely enjoy wearing your bags. I wouldn’t necessarily compare your handbags to the one in the video. A garage is usually not climate controlled, so there were probably extreme temperatures and humidity issues, Maybe even critters in the garage. The way we all perceive beauty in all things can determine it’s desirability and value or worth. Even paintings by Rembrandt are only oil and pigment on canvas and it’s priceless. It’s the soul put into the item that gives it value. Don’t be discouraged Jess. 🌺
You are totally right!! haha I think I just felt sorry for the Birkin and I tend to overthink things! Love your comment in comparison to art work! 💗💗💗
knowing something, and seeing something are two different experiences!
You go girl,please keep posting different videos/topics for us. Im kinda bored with luxury youtubers post videos with same topic everytime over and over.
More to come!💗
Thanks for doing this video! I’ll have to check out the video and Bedo’s chanel but the process looks very interesting. It’s funny because for the last several months I was thinking if is it worth it to buy any more luxury designer bags, I have a small collection, and there are a few more bags I would like to add but I am in no rush. It’s a scary thing to see how things can break down over the years. Even though this is a severe case of neglect with this bag it is still a reminder that material things do not stay the same forever and we should take care of our things. Thanks for bringing this up!
This is like when the builders of the titanic claimed it would never sink! They didn’t trade care of the shop the way they should have. Don’t expect for an item to last 30+ years if you are treating your bag like crap or warehousing it in horrible conditions. Nothing is indestructible.
You are going to drive yourself crazy overanalyzing why you love to collect bags. You love collecting bags and that is ok and whether you use them or not that is fine as well.
I feel like you could probably purchase an entire house with your handbag collection🤣🥰
The quality of the brand should speak for itself with or without a logo. That being said nobody should be paying an arm and a leg or treat it like a newborn child. That being said learning HOW to store your bag PROPERLY so it can last for a long time is still important. Jane Birkin wasn't obnoxious with her bags but she didn't "baby" them either.
Bedo's is the best at restoration!
Climate control of leather goods is very important. Moisture will destroy many things.
For example, one of my client's mother had her expensive top-of-the-line computer sewing machine stored in an outdoor shed with no climate control for a couple of years. It was rusted and moldy inside.
very intersting!!!! yes his channel is so under rated!!!
@@Jessiestyle I also noticed when Steve was restoring the bag the feet that were on the bag were screw-on studs. I believe a real authentic Birkin uses feet rivets. It would make me question whether the bag is genuine.
Also I’m a little unsure on the authenticity of the bag. Does Hermes use material like that in between the leather? I thought not because the leather slouches over time.
The channel Tanner Leatherstein takes apart many items and evaluates the quality. Steve at Bedo's recommends it.
I just watched and I seriously question if the bag was authentic because the lining was smooth and I’m pretty sure Hermes uses chèvre for the interior of all Birkins which has a texture to it. I could be mistaken but just my thoughts.
The stitching and hardware and sangles are iffy. The shape and color of the hardware beside the stamp on the inside of the sangles as well. If it was stored poorly, that part would be more discolored and the shape of those from the of those 4 little metal dots are odd.
Girl, use those beautiful bags! I sure would! I do understand it with the safety issue though. I could carry a Kelly or Birkin where I live because nobody would know what it was (I live in rural North Carolina), but if I went to one of the bigger cities of my state/country then I probably wouldn’t feel safe.
But Jessie! Look at how much work went in to making that bag, still handmade! Yes use all the bags, i just got an app that rosemina is using to start getting a real picture about how many I have, I have used 2 bags a day my record has been 3!
yes!!! it does look very complicated to make!!!
Hi Jessie, this is what i would do: keep 1 bag, kelly or birkin and sell the rest. Wear the chosen one to death and only after you have worn it multiple times, consider adding another one to your collection.
Steve is amazing! He take forever to finish but he is really good! I live near by his shop! I’m not sure if the bag is real (the handle make me question, but it may be the storage conditions that deteriorated the handle maybe)… but I believe if you left any bag is a bad weather it will get ruin! I’m actually amazed that that leather was not beyond repair! We need to be realistic with our bag. It’s just leather!… with some cartoon inside! 😂😂
I have decided to have a few " useless" bags i consider "art" or i just love due to the colour, these are now 3 and then ca 2 chill every day designer bag and one business designer bag. I would use bagcharm and twilly to fresh up the design and make it work in the different seasons. Then i would hopefully have more money to be social, go to spa and feel less stress about aging...
I don't think it should matter if it's real or not. It's still leather and have sentimental value. Isn't it more sustainable to keep reusing rather than trash it?
well...i mean $5000 to repair a fake bag seems a little crazy IMO
@@Jessiestyle cheaper than buying new/used. 😄
The Birkin shown in the video was not properly stored leading to its disintegration, I was very shocked too at how badly it’s lining crumpled! However, Jessie, you needn’t worry about your bags as you take of them well, though I agree with you that we should really be using our bags. I am a culprit of hoarding handbags 😅
I think that may be something they use to keep the bag from losing structure? I don’t know how to make a bag, but that would make sense - leather can soften over time, so they may put something in the bag to keep it from sagging.
The leather do need to be touch. The oil from your hands will condition it. Otherwise, it'll dry out. That's why Vuitton vintage vachetta leather is always cracked.
true!
It's a testament to Hermes' leather that it's even able to be restored from that condition. I think you can at least rest assured that your current Hermes pieces will last. All of the manufacturers have some sort of stiffener layer for their more structured bags so I'm not surprised about that.
I want to downsize too. I still have a handful of Chanel bags I could sell. But it’s the price increases that scare me into thinking I’ll regret it one day. But in the Hermes side, I still want to grow my collection. Not even that video can deter me, because I know how I care for my bags and I would never let a bag get to that state.
I saw it too . I will never pay $10.000 handbags
Really challenges the idea of what a restoration is - this item was virtually remade!
yes!!! he really just made it again hahahhaha
Why was the bag never sent to Hermes for repair if it’s the real deal?
Because Hermes never fix / spa the bags from inside ! Only outside
It’s all about the status I guess.
Wow saw the video. It really makes you think a piece of leather and cardboard 😮. Thank for talking about this video. For so much money
Bags esp luxury bags are meant to be used if possible constantly and taking good care of the bag and enjoying the bags when carrying them. Taking various precautions like putting inserts to keep the interiors. clean and the bag in its original shape and also to put twirly on the handles of Hermes Birkin or Kelly for aesthetics and at the same time to keep the handles in good condition.
By not using the bags constantly make it the most worn and best purchased bag.
Hence no pt having so many bags but end up not using them often and subject them to external environment that can damage the bags beyond repairs which is costly.
To me js have a few bags that you constantly will reach out and not having the risk of the luxury bags being exposed to the all types of environment eg humidity and fungal growth.
Wear it❤
Hi Jess
Thanks for suggesting that restoration video, I enjoyed it.
However, each and every video I have ever watched on how to spot a fake birkin, has stressed that the feet are hammered, not screwed. In fact, they all clearly say that if you can just turn the feet, let alone totally unscrew them, that means the bag is certainly a fake.
I have no idea what the inside of a real birkin would look like, but I have cut up many fake bags to harvest the hardware from them, and their inside look like the bag in the video.
It would be interesting to hear the opinion of an expert, hopefully this lady has not paid $5000 to fix a fake, thinking it was real.
On a different note, perhaps you would enjoy watching another similar UA-cam channel. It's called Hahn Atelier. He is a Korean leather maker who re-design old damaged designer bags (or just old style bags) into new, beautiful, up to-date models. Most of the bags he receives for re-modelling are LV iconic bags. He recently remade an old speedy damier ebene into a stunning tote bag, with new handles, shoulder strap and a magnetic closure.
He also makes bags and wallets from scratch. His videos are made in ASMR style, no talking, just relaxing music and actual sounds of hammering etc.
Thanks again for another interesting video Jess.
The inner lining of the bag that was removed and tossed... it's too smooth. It doesn't look like goatskin (which is was Hermes uses inside of Birkins).
I agree with you too. Even though it was dirty, there was no texture to the lining. And chevre (goatskin) has texture. He lined it back with lambskin and he told me that was the client's request. :)
Anything that cost more than the bare cost of an item is “luxury”. We pay for the Logo. Even in the jewelry industry, the cost of a new chain will be at 52% more than the cost of gold material in the chain. But we pay for the “craftsmanship” to make the chain. Even tho the chain is machine made.
I think it is authentic and none of these things are worth the full price they want to charge us. I would have expected a better material that cardboard to be used.
To be honest we don’t know the specific conditions that the Blue Jean Birkin was stored in but clearly it wasn’t stored properly. An LV sales associate told me not long ago to keep a desiccant moisture absorbing pouch (similar to the ones in vitamin containers) inside the bag and not to use stuffing inside. So keep the humidity down and generally good air flow. . . . I live in a dry climate and I include the desiccant pouch in my stored bags but I still stuff them. If I lived in a damp environment I would be doing more.
Watching that just now made me realize how much I expect to much out of my bags...I don't have BIRKIN tho
Why are we so obsessed with handbags is a question I ask myself almost every day … it seems like it’s never enough.. I work from home and I do not go out much yet I have so many bags expensive ones and reasonable ones … but for what … it literally sits in my closet …
I am not a Birkin owner but I’ve had a lot of designer handbags. That bag looked fake to me. 15$ would have authenticated it and that question would be answered. Several commentators on that video thought the bag to be fake also and one was an authenticator. I did restore a vintage Chanel that had pieces falling out of it like the video. What ever lining they used just fell apart. The Japanese resellers call this “blow powder.” It was gross but it’s clean now. I don’t think it was worth 30,000 if it was real.
indeed!!! I wish we could find out if the bag was real or fake for sure!
@@JessiestyleI don’t know. I know this is from awhile back, but I watched that video as well and took a few screenshots. There’s a few details that are quite often wrong on even the best of the best fakes- the pearling of the pins and the saddle stitching. The way both were done on that bag was completely consistent with authentic Hermes. The main thing that gave me pause personally was the blind stamp. Context matters a lot too though and the client having owned the bag for years and been willing to pay $5k for the work done lends some amount of credibility to at least the fact the client believes (or knows) it to be authentic.
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Some bags art pieces of art. Looking at them and appreciating their beauty is enough
Thats a down payment on a house or stocks ,it will clearly breakdown over time
I showed my husband Beto’s video! Last night too!
I sent it to Winnie! Lol 😆
omg yessss!!
Leather bags will be breeding ground for mold and mildew if not stored properly, regardless of the price. For a bag to be an investment, i.e to sell higher than retail, you better not use it.
OMG! I am picking up my Birkin tomorrow at this estate sale. Should I ask for my money back? It cost me $5000. It should have been priced at $15,000, but someone at the sale for got to write in the "1". in front of the 5. lol.
I think if your house is temp controlled you are ok. Still should only keep what you love. That is what I’m working on now
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 so my Question is, if this much work is done to the bag where 60% or more of the bag is now replaced, is it still a real Hermes or are we now crossing into a replica by the time he was done with the restoration???
true, I would say it is a "frankestein" bag