Hermès Birkin Bag - $5,000 RESTORATION

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11 ай бұрын

I know I know it’s Jane Birkin I made a mistake, OMG stop crucifying me!!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣
So this was a Project, this Hermès Birkin bag was left in storage for many years without climate control. Interior was completely deteriorated, mildew and musty smell throughout the bag. We disassembled the entire bag and cleaned, cleaned and conditioned it over and over before I was happy with it. Remade the interior with lamb skin and reinforced the main body to give it structural support. I did the best I could with the video and I hope you like it.

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@amde8554 11 ай бұрын

Even Hermes won’t repair a bag that far gone. Great job!

@walideg5304 11 ай бұрын

They will.

@amde8554 11 ай бұрын

@@walideg5304 Hermes doesn’t repair the inside of bags

@peterhgalloway 10 ай бұрын

they absolutely will

@daddysails8926 10 ай бұрын

@@peterhgalloway thats funny i read an article a woman sent a bag to hermes spa, they did not touch the inside of the bag and it needed repairs.

@SouthJerseyBaitReviews 8 ай бұрын

insider did a whole thing on Hermes fixing there bags@@daddysails8926

@sheldonkelly5020 11 ай бұрын

I wish you had a young enthusiastic apprentice to teach all that skill to carry on that super quality of work you have going on there. You are phenomenal!

@shanefranksmitsdorff9092 11 ай бұрын

2nd that👌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. Really masterful work & person @Steve

@tara_nguyen 11 ай бұрын

That could be you 😀

@flightschoolcustomfootwear 11 ай бұрын

I would literally move from Florida to Virginia to become Steve's apprentice. I love this craft so much!!

@markfrancis7 10 ай бұрын

Great work, but it seems that it’s not an original Birkin, The feet of real one is not screwed, it’s hammered. Maybe I’m wrong..

@zellazenith8797 10 ай бұрын

I tried calling the shop asking to be an apprentice and was told he doesn't teach 😥 it's such a shame! He's one of the best, would have loved to learn from him.

@marthaswartz882 11 ай бұрын

How anyone could spend that kind of money on a Birkin bag and not keep it in a climate controlled storage is sickening! Your restoration job is perfection, Steve.

@evelyn_r 11 ай бұрын

Easy, the people who put it away didn’t care for the monetary value. There could have been a divorce, or an elopement, that the owner didn’t find it worth going back for. The original owner could have past away, and all their stuff eventually moved out before being given away. A lot of people don’t know the worth of things and just move it out of the way for ages before eventually getting rid of it.

@Satine_Moisant 11 ай бұрын

@@evelyn_r I saw a video of a couple who found a pristine, antique Louis Vuitton steamer trunk at a garage sale being held by an elderly lady who didn't know what it was. They were giddy they snagged it for $200. I wouldn't have been able to sleep at night knowing she needed the thousands it could have obtained at auction to live on.

@raffinee_3763 11 ай бұрын

Who in their right mind would spend that kind of money on this few slabs of leather and cardboard? This is the handbag version of the emperor has no clothes........

@Satine_Moisant 11 ай бұрын

@@raffinee_3763 Agreed. I buy the super fakes/dupes without the logo. That bag is a workhorse, but not a $15,000 workhorse.

@Jersey1971 11 ай бұрын

Sometimes people don't know the real value of inherited items that's why some of these luxury bags have been found at thrift shops

@charlescastillo8870 11 ай бұрын

I'm 70yrs old and I'm going to start a new career as a cobbler 😂. Your an inspiration to us all with your skills and craftsmanship, especially the knife work. Such patience and technique. IMO this is one of your best videos Steve, keep em coming ❤

@MullensTaub 10 күн бұрын

Great video! I agree with your point about buying fakes for personal safety reason, especially when travelling. Getting mugged on holiday is traumatic enough ,getting mugged with a genuine bag is even worse. It makes sense to me to travel with a fake bag and not carry anything of value that you will miss. Also if you get your bag damaged with dirt, stain, accidents, whatever it is , it won't matter if it's a fake. I recommend *condupcom* for you, it will save you a lot of trouble, but I'm glad you're there.

@osiria75 11 ай бұрын

Incredible work!! I agree the price is too high for a bag, but contrary to others brands Hermès have literally many little towns to sustain in France. They have multiple farms where the cows are treated with the utmost care, they have fields to ensure their pasture is top notch to obtain the best leather quality. And they have created schools and diplomas to train people to their high standard. Everything you see in metal in the bag is 24 karat gold-plated . So compared to others brands their spending is much higher, I think it’s important to keep that in mind. Especially if we compare to Chanel…

@Sparkysings2 11 ай бұрын

Or Palladium. 😊

@3litangels 10 ай бұрын

It should be gold for that price

@tarreemhacaruso2687 10 ай бұрын

@@3litangelsAgreed lol

@tarreemhacaruso2687 10 ай бұрын

@osiria75 thank You for sharing. Sometimes people don’t understand what goes into certain craftsmanship. Hermes is a dying breed where they ACTUALLY STILL PRODUCE many of their own products BY HAND and haven’t “OUTSOURCED “ it to factories on the other side of the world like Chanel/LV has. Very seldom do you hear about QUALITY issues with Hermes like you do with Chanel/LV and the difference is that Hermes hasn’t gone crazy with the constant price increases(although their prices are steep) like LV and Chanel who in my opinion don’t deserve the current price tags because the QUALITY and craftsmanship isn’t there in their products anymore. They are now mass produced which is why they are experiencing the quality control and super fake problems. These other topics are not meant for this post and I’m not defending the brand. Just speaking to certain facts.

@3litangels 10 ай бұрын

Also LV isn't even leather only the handles and trim so your paying for canvas

@chrisleigh485 8 ай бұрын

Wouldn’t the world be a much prettier place if everything were made by the hands of such talented men and women as he. A true artist. ❤

@Anntea9699 6 ай бұрын

What I absolutely LOVE about these types of videos is how they "pull back the curtain" on how these iconic, overpriced designer bags are actually made. And while the materials may be of a better caliber than most bags, at the end of the day, they're still glued in places, include some kind of cardboard-like material to give it structure, and may even have some hidden imperfections as you pointed out with the leather on this bag. Also, even a bag as expensive as this cannot withstand abuse and poor care! Leather is leather and just because you pay a TON for something, doesn't mean it can withstand any kind of treatment. Well done! I hope this customer pays you LOTS of money and that you get well compensated by KZfaq for the views and likes on this video!

@ObelixCMM 6 ай бұрын

I agree that prices are ridicules but people are on waiting list to get them, so why not charge them. This is not original Hermes bag. Feet, stabilizing material, machine stitching are all wrong.

@Marciusha Ай бұрын

I hate how they use carboard for the inside. We have that kind of structure in cheap shoes and bags.

@glyonsandmax 11 ай бұрын

Steve, you an absolute legend! Watching you makes me calm and happy. I used to help out my local shoe repairman 60 years ago and sat with shoemakers in Spain when I was in the Navy. You are a sixth degree Black Belt in Leatherwork. God Bless you Sir! Thank you for sharing your talent and expertise!

@teresagrifffin7132 8 ай бұрын

@janetgonzalez7883 11 ай бұрын

Would love to have seen the customer’s reaction to the amazing restoration of this very expensive bag!

@Mister006 11 ай бұрын

From Wikipedia: In 1983, Hermès chief executive Jean-Louis Dumas was seated next to English singer/actress Jane Mallory Birkin on a flight from Paris to London. Birkin had just placed her straw basket in the overhead compartment of her seat, but the contents fell to the floor, leaving her to scramble to replace the contents. Birkin explained to Dumas that it had been difficult to find a leather weekend bag she liked. In 1984, he created a black supple leather bag for her: the Birkin bag, based on a 1982 design.

@MullensTaub 10 күн бұрын

Wealthy people are often more careful with their money than middle class people. It's how they got that way, and they're obsessed with wealth preservation. The money saved can be invested in education, health, or other personal growth. I would like to share a treasure *condupcom* that I recently discovered. The good things inside are not only unique in design, but also very cost-effective. I believe you will also like it.

@leslievangils7093 14 күн бұрын

Great job in restoring this bag! ... enjoyed watching you tackle this job; looked like new! Beautiful!!!

@normablake2748 4 ай бұрын

Once you opened up the inside and the lining and the yellow dust started spilling out…I automatically started choking. Craftsmen like yourself make my brain happy. Exceptional work, well done. Keep doing you ❤️❤️❤️

@shannahbrace4865 11 ай бұрын

I loved this purse, the color is beautiful. You are completely right. Your customer is paying for the history of the company. Beautiful bag ❤

@carolcurtis2220 11 ай бұрын

I can see why it was $5,000 to repair. You are truly a craftsman. Wonderful job. Thank you for sharing. 👍🏻

@135Ops 11 ай бұрын

Strangely theraputic watching you restore this bag, apart from the hand stitching which looked like an absolute chore, great job as always Steve.

@holymoly6829 11 ай бұрын

My flabber has never been so gasted with this bag Steveo What a job $5k was a bargain for the customer I agree the original prices are bonkers However it’s peanuts for the money folk Brilliant job again Always an interesting video from you Thanks again 👍👍💕🕊️

@JohnSmith-vx1zx 11 ай бұрын

Your patience and skill to bring that bag back to life is beyond believe Steve. Bravo 👏🏼! Keep the videos coming!

@J_LOVES_ME 11 ай бұрын

Craftsmen like you are so rare these days. Amazing job!

@gigistacey724 11 ай бұрын

I have no idea why this is so soothing. I do not do any of this type of work. But, I watch all the time.

@daveogarf 11 ай бұрын

Steve, it's amazing to watch you work! Excellent job, with a remarkable outcome.

@vyf.6508 5 ай бұрын

This is a fantastic job. Congratulations! I never thought this Birkin would be so beautiful again.

@isabellegt9826 8 ай бұрын

Jane Birkin. An English singer and actress very popular in France. Beautiful work. Bravo

@jads9296 11 ай бұрын

Another awesome job Steve! Thanks a lot for sharing. 😊

@katr7969 11 ай бұрын

Another amazing job. You took a mess and turned it back into a masterpiece. Well done. I'm sure the customer is thrilled to have her beautiful bag back.

@jaks_bag_attack 11 ай бұрын

Most folks leave it unbuckled, and the flap open, I watch all of tanners videos it helps me really understand I am paying for a name. Your videos made me understand its labor I am paying for when I think that's an easy fix, I see how much work that simple job is.

@tony8074 11 ай бұрын

thanks again for another incredible job Steve.

@robertminato2706 11 ай бұрын

masterclass! Thank you for sharing Steve.

@IrishAnnie 11 ай бұрын

The color of that bag is stunning. What a job! You completely restored this bag to look like new! Quality work!

@omnixiate 11 ай бұрын

Couldn’t watch this when it first released but as soon as I got home it was the first thing I did! Keep up the amazing work, Steve!

@GG-py9vp 21 күн бұрын

Beautiful job as always. You are a La créme de la créme of craftsman. ❤❤

@thraciangrapes 24 күн бұрын

That color is called "blue jeans denim blue" and is one of the most popular Birkin bag colors. I'm amazed by this skilled man! He could get a job at Hermès on the spot.

@Jess-P 11 ай бұрын

Such a great job! I have an Hermes Kelly and this restoration project was a real treat to watch. So much care and attention put into it.

@beatrice5772 11 ай бұрын

That shade of blue is gorgeous! Thank you for all the time and effort!

@stevewhite1107 10 ай бұрын

As always!!! Beautiful work Steve!!! 🙌🏻

@hurstbear 5 ай бұрын

Always love your work and your comments. Thanks for sharing this beautiful product.

@rafaelkestafa 11 ай бұрын

That leather is BEAUTIFUL. And your work is impeccable as always.

@NJ-Cathie 11 ай бұрын

Steve - you are such an artisan. Your workmanship is unbelievable.

@dmack1827 11 ай бұрын

Tanner is doing an awesome job. Love his videos too. Great of you to mention him.

@sallyfellows8281 11 ай бұрын

Fabulous restoration! Thank you for sharing with us!

@lisac.2438 11 ай бұрын

Wow, how blessed whoever got it for a gift. That color is simply beautiful! And of course you did a beautiful job!

@tamiz8895 9 ай бұрын

This is absolutely amazing. What an incredible repair. The only way i was able to get odors out of bags was to use an ozone generator. Put the bag in a closed off room (take plants, anything "live" out), seal off the bottom of the door. It might take 2-3 times but it works. Obviously, this bag required a complete dismantling and deep cleaning and is the exception!!! Great work!

@polinamak5236 6 ай бұрын

I’m astonished by the amount of work you’ve done! And the quality of your craftsmanship 🎉

@susanm9824 11 ай бұрын

Best video ever! Appreciate your candor regarding the price of a Birkin. You and Tanner Leatherstein are 💯 in my book!!

@latigresseNYC 11 ай бұрын

WOW!!! What an amazing job you did with the complete restoration of this bag and giving it a second life. It's like brand new again, maybe even better.

@jerrieyum 7 ай бұрын

I love how you show the world what these expensive brands do. You showed a complete breakdown of what these are made of. Make yo money babe I ain’t mad at you! 🫡 people don’t hate player; hate the game. The internals of this bag had completely disintegrated 😂. I would go get a custom crazy horse leather or 8oz nubuck bag made by a real craftsman for about $600 before I pay thousands for a mildewed compressed paper coated bag. Great business transaction 🫡. You are a very talented and smart man.

@sharonh988 11 ай бұрын

Your talent is amazing. This is one of my absolute favorite videos you have done, and I've seen them all. Thanks Steve for sharing. 👜

@RoxanneWaters-ff3rs 6 ай бұрын

The variety of textures in the *luxdups* pack is impressive. From smooth leather to textured suede, there's something for everyone.

@porkorosso7885 11 ай бұрын

Well done Steve. Great project. 😊

@markmilan01 11 ай бұрын

Another one! My wife actually watched this episode with me! She loved it!! Great job Steve.

@HayliPonton-nn5do 11 ай бұрын

I love every aspect of your videos; from the camera and audio quality to the commentary! Even my husband enjoys listening to you. Amazing restoration as always!

@Klacto1 5 ай бұрын

Loved your patience, talent , attention to the HERMES detail & finished product…..as an artist I appreciated your entire process through video.

@galemckiddy5120 9 ай бұрын

You are quite an artist! This was fascinating, and your work is beautiful! Thanks!

@Jan-sn5tk 10 ай бұрын

I love watching people with amazing skills bringing things back to life with knowledge care and love. Truly enjoyable. Thanks for making this video and letting us peek at your master workmanship

@laurelldockall2399 11 ай бұрын

Wow. A Birkin. Great job Steve. ❤️

@elizabethwilliams9994 11 ай бұрын

Love the bag. My favourit colour. Great job as always.

@victoriac1156 9 ай бұрын

What a terrific job, such craftsmanship! Absolutely in awe of your skills and talent 😊

@pmyhill 11 ай бұрын

What a extensive project ! Great work 👍

@MrStreetninja007 11 ай бұрын

The hands of a man who's made quality goods for years

@angelasoWA 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing Bedo, so awesome!

@DavidPerez-ck3dw 11 ай бұрын

Beautiful! Well done, great attention to details!!!

@terrigelbaum8066 10 ай бұрын

I had no idea it would cost so much for a restoration . Oh, you totally deserve every penny for the amazing results you achieve .Love your channel.

@genepippin5544 11 ай бұрын

Steve you are an artist.

@bheinatz1 11 ай бұрын

Steve, brother, you are talented! You're practically a miracle worker! 👌

@Nina-rj4nu 10 ай бұрын

Watching a master craftsman like you is mesmerising. 🥰🥰🥰😍😍😍

@cherfarr 11 ай бұрын

i trusted Steve he did fixed my LV sling bag thanx much Steve❤

@dmack1827 11 ай бұрын

Saddle stitching and hand skiving are my two favorite parts of leatherwork. It would be pretty tough to be competitive in stitching by hand. You do really beautiful work, Steve.

@bbrachman 11 ай бұрын

I agree. I only do hand stitching. Don't have a walking foot machine. Only a hobbyist leather crafter. My stitching pony just gathers dust since I learned the Leap Frog method of stitching. I can do it anywhere, not tied to a bench or clamp. Corter Leather taught me how to do it. I think his method is faster and more precise than using a pony. Hand skiving is still my bane. I try to hone my knife before every session. I cannot seem to get the angle correct on my leather strop.

@ObelixCMM 11 ай бұрын

Love stitching. hate skiving

@dmdunn 10 ай бұрын

@@ObelixCMM Almost anyone can do saddle stitching. Skiving takes a lot of time to truly master. It is what separates the boys from the men....so to speak.

@James-3000 11 ай бұрын

Always a pleasure to watch the master at work.

@user-gc9sd6if6n 2 ай бұрын

Fantastic job! You are the best.

@pennykafai4645 11 ай бұрын

Beautifully restoration of a beautiful bag. I hope the owner looks after it. Thank you for taking me alone on your journey from a musty mouldy start to a beautiful end result ❤❤

@Crackers2549 11 ай бұрын

Steveroo, another amazing restoration of a bag that was shot...! One of the only persons on earth willing to do this job and with your patience and skills make it happen...! Five Stars....WOW... Greg

@2009jakesmom 2 ай бұрын

Wow! An amazing restoration!

@nwalks6775 11 ай бұрын

Amazing. Beautiful bag - stunning restoration. 💙💙

@augusto7429 11 ай бұрын

I always love how passionate and informative your videos are. Been watching for years and you never disappoint!

@RatdogDRB 11 ай бұрын

Amazing what people with money will pay for labels! At least that bag appears to've had better materials used than the LV and Gucci stuff. Love me some saddle stitch. That's mostly what I do when sewing leather. Very nice end result on something that was going away (internally) so bad. Always a pleasure seeing your handiwork, Steve. God bless you in your efforts.

@homemoviesandotherstuff3419 8 ай бұрын

I love this craftsmanship! I'm mesmerised by the skill. Thank you.

@netamorton4832 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely beautiful work!❤️

@aserta 11 ай бұрын

That little pair of pliers with the leather jaws is a brilliant little mod. I usually have plastic jaws on my fine pliers, but leather will grip much better. On the bucket list of future modifications, for sure. Thanks Steve!

@docwatson8848 11 ай бұрын

I know the owner of the bag will be beyond excited and pleased. The price of the bag was astonishing your explanation was spot on. Thank you for sharing your talent with those who follow you, I am never disappointed with the videos I they relax me and educate me. I take much better care of my leather good and in the correct way because you have shown me how. Best wishes to you and yours

@gwenmassey7631 11 ай бұрын

WOW what a beautiful restoration.

@vidapetz1360 8 ай бұрын

Wonderful work and remarkable patience!

@rhondabeard7012 11 ай бұрын

You did a awesome job with that bag. It is so beautiful 😍

@RobinsNestEggs 11 ай бұрын

Your work is masterful. The client had to be beyond pleased. Especially knowing the condition of which they brought it to you. Your thoughts on the functionality of the closure are spot on. This style bag is not my taste but I see the appeal for others. Beautiful color though. Thank you for sharing your talents with us. Beautiful work as always.

@joeventura1 9 ай бұрын

PERFECTION! Such an artist!

@kaydublin5164 11 ай бұрын

Once again, a stunning transformation.❤

@bridgetbean79 11 ай бұрын

And jeez, holy smokes is that lamb skin such a great match of color. My local fabric store would certainly not have that lol. I find this sort of work sooo interesting. It would be awesome to learn from you (or anyone) with this wealth of knowledge. It has such a good combo of working with hands and math and cleaning - great for my personality!

@rusticredsleather 11 ай бұрын

I know why this bag restoration was so expensive…..because you had to go buy a box of rubber gloves!😂😂😂 Awesome work Steve, it’s truly amazing what you’re able to pull off! (No pun intended!) I’ve never seen you intimidated by a single project that comes into the shop! As a leather craftsman myself I really admire that!🙌🏻

@DivaMea201 4 ай бұрын

Such beautiful work!

@YourFavoriteSwiftie 6 ай бұрын

2009?!?! My god, that is a travesty! Wonderful restoration as always.....Probably my favorite of all you've done! 🎉

@denzelwalker674 11 ай бұрын

You did an amazing job on this bag

@Graeme408 11 ай бұрын

The best leather master craftsman in the country. What amazing care and actually improving on the Hermes construction technique.

@cecilyerker Ай бұрын

It’s a fake

@monicachristopher8615 11 ай бұрын

Great job. Thanks for sharing.

@Jadewest1000 11 ай бұрын

You did an amazing/excellent job of restoring this bag.

@anjaprachtstueckwerk7546 11 ай бұрын

It´s such a joy to watch you work! Thank you for taking us along and giving us the chance to see what´s inside the Birkin bag. Highly appreciated!

@Aviapix 11 ай бұрын

Hello! greetings! I have been watching your great work for a while. They always bring me so much joy to watch, all the more since I miss so much cutting, sewing and stitching (I started cutting and stitching at the age of 12). My father had a leather and shoe shop down here in Paris, mainly importing handmade shoes and bags from Italy. The work, craftsmanship and the quality of materials that you are putting into you work is simply mind boggling. I am still amazed to notice that the materials used by some brands are not what one could expect given the price that is being paid. Many thanks. regards

@GodzHarleyGirlStudio 11 ай бұрын

Always, always such a fabulous restoration! Hugz, Tree

@Chanelchen123 8 ай бұрын

I'm not sure if you still read this but I know that quite a few bags come from Japan from the tsunami they had years ago. They are still selling high-end designer bags. A lot of them look great from the outside but have that awful musty odor and disintegrating inside. Your pronunciation is spot on. Also, Hermes repairs the bags. Just like Louis Vuitton and all the other designer handbags; You did a great job, but I just want to put it out there. Hermes and Louis Vuitton take the bags once they are authenticated and repair them. Customer service so to say.

@aucuneexpertise9805 11 ай бұрын

Don't worry, your prononciation of "Hermes" is very good 😀 I like this format of video where you show your work and you can speak freely, it allows you to make history points on the items you're working on, it's very interesting. Thanks a lot for sharing your work and your knowledge.