Case Studies List — SoleHeeled

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Fendi Bag Piping Replacement

Fendi Bag Piping Replacement

The piping around both sides of this Fendi Zucca Shoulder bag was heavily worn, and missing altogether in multiple areas. We replaced the piping with entirely new, genuine leather matching the appearance of the original piping.

Louis Vuitton Bag Vachetta Leather Replacement

Louis Vuitton Bag Vachetta Leather Replacement

This canvas and vachetta leather around the exterior of this Louis Vuitton Keepall was heavily worn, with the leather in particular dry and cracking and one of the handles torn. We replaced all of the vachetta leather throughout the bag with custom made parts.

Chanel Bag Restoration

Chanel Bag Restoration

This Chanel messenger bag was in need of a refresh, with the gold hardware looking discoloured, the piping and chain strap worn and the inner lining stained. We replaced the piping and leather chain strap, performed some leather restoration work and re-plated the hardware.

Gucci Bag Restoration

Gucci Bag Restoration

This vintage Gucci bag had become effectively unusable, with one of the strap mounts missing, the piping torn, and the inner lining disintegrating. We replaced the strap mount, repaired the piping and replaced the inner lining.

Gucci Bag Piping Replacement

Gucci Bag Piping Replacement

The leather piping on this Gucci Disco bag had torn through on multiple corners around the bag. We replaced the piping with entirely new leather.

Louis Vuitton Bag Piping & Strap Mount Replacement

Louis Vuitton Bag Piping & Strap Mount Replacement

This Louis Vuitton Aurelia tote bag was showing its age, with the leather piping and strap mounts torn. We replaced the piping and strap mounts around both sides of the bag with new vachetta leather.

Prada Handbag Piping Repair

Prada Handbag Piping Repair

The piping around the bottom corners of this Prada Galleria tote handbag had torn right off, leaving the metallic spring interior exposed. We repaired the piping, using thin leather patches to seal up the tears and reinforce the piping.

Gucci Bag Piping Repair

Gucci Bag Piping Repair

The piping on one of the corners of this Gucci Soho disco bag was torn, with the outer layer of leather worn through. We repaired and reinforced the piping by covering the damaged area with a thin leather patch.

Louis Vuitton Handbag Piping Repair

Louis Vuitton Handbag Piping Repair

The piping on one of the corners around the bottom of this Louis Vuitton handbag had worn through, showing the plastic interior piping and leaving the remainder of the piping dangerously exposed to further tearing. We repaired the piping, using a leather filler and a leather patch.

Prada Handbag Restoration

Prada Handbag Restoration

This classic Prada Galleria tote had accumulated dirt, mould, discolouration, scuffs and scratches over time. We performed a full restoration, cleaning and conditioning the leather before treating it for mould and then recolouring and waterproofing it.