Case Studies List — SoleHeeled

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Straps / Handles

Louis Vuitton Leather Replacement and Corner Repair

Louis Vuitton Leather Replacement and Corner Repair

This Louis Vuitton Neverfull had seen better days, with the leather binding and strapping visibly worn and the monogram canvas around the bottom corners worn through. We replaced the leather parts and altered the bag to remove the damaged canvas.

Gucci Handbag Strap & Top Binding Replacement

Gucci Handbag Strap & Top Binding Replacement

This strap and top binding on this Gucci Jackie 1961 bag was extensively cracking and torn. We replaced the strap and binding with entirely new parts we custom made for the bag.

Louis Vuitton Base & Binding Replacement

Louis Vuitton Base & Binding Replacement

This Louis Vuitton Noe shoulder bag was in need of a refresh, with its leather parts showing significant wear and tear. We replaced the top binding and base with new parts custom crafted from vachetta leather.

Goyard Bag Strap Edging Repair & Leather Recolouring

Goyard Bag Strap Edging Repair & Leather Recolouring

This Goyard Artois MM bag was in good shape, but the leather around the top binding and base of the bag was scuffed and discoloured, and the edging along the straps was wearing away. We custom recoloured / refinished the leather and re-waxed the edging on the straps.

Coach Bag Handle Replacement

Coach Bag Handle Replacement

This handles on this Coach Peyton bag were heavily worn and tearing apart. We replaced the handles with an entirely new pair that we custom made based on the design of the original handles.

Kate Spade Handbag Handle Replacement

Kate Spade Handbag Handle Replacement

The patent leather handles on this Kate Spade handbag were severely worn, with parts of the glossy varnished surface of the leather having peeled away entirely, leaving the handles sticky and basically unfit for use. We replaced the handles with an entirely new pair.

Valentino Bag Strap Repair

Valentino Bag Strap Repair

One end of the strap on this Valentino Rockstud Calfskin Tote bag had torn right off, leaving the bag unwearable. We repaired and reattached the torn strap.

Prada Bag Strap Replacement

Prada Bag Strap Replacement

The straps on this vintage Prada bag had seen better days, being worn and then suffering a botched repair. We replaced the straps with an entirely new pair.

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.