How A $3,000 Burned Chanel Flap Bag Is Professionally Restored

How A $3,000 Burned Chanel Flap Bag Is Professionally Restored | Refurbished

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3 жыл бұрын

Leather craftsman Gerry Gallagher has over 30 years of experience repairing luxury handbags and is the owner of Leather Surgeons in Philadelphia. He shows us how he restores a burned Chanel Jumbo Classic Flap Bag. This includes disassembling the bag, cleaning it, cutting out the burned leather, quilting a new piece of caviar leather, replacing the lining entirely, and reassembling the bag.
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How A $3,000 Burned Chanel Flap Bag Is Professionally Restored | Refurbished

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@cjohnson6634 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve had several of my Chanel bags restored from Leather Surgeons and I’m here to tell you that they do an AMAZING job. The price is very reasonable as well!!!

@puetwa 3 жыл бұрын

Would you be willing the prices for some services? Or the range of prices if you don't feel comfortable with the details?

@cjohnson6634 3 жыл бұрын

@@puetwa Sure! So for a full bag spa (cleaning, restructuring, reglazing the hardware) it would cost about $500. Now the repair that he is doing in this video may cost more due to the hole.

@puetwa 3 жыл бұрын

@@cjohnson6634 super, thank you very much for that info! :) I also love that it's called "bag Spa" :) cause everyone deserve some relaxation :)

@cjohnson6634 3 жыл бұрын

@@ahmednisar2359 I would check the authenticity of the bag for that price. Chanel holds their value, so I would be very skeptical about a $10 Chanel bag

@cjohnson6634 3 жыл бұрын

@@ahmednisar2359 That’s great!

@milky1234123 3 жыл бұрын

Im not into purses and nor do i care about them but man this was extremely satisfying

@ZhuangJN-TislePur 3 жыл бұрын

A lot of girls: PARDON?!?

@thanos8948 3 жыл бұрын

14yo on Instagram: OmG whaT dId yOu say?!??

@redfailhawk 2 жыл бұрын

(I got to be the 1,000th upvote.) I wholeheartedly agree with you. The fact that you cannot even tell is wild.

@milky1234123 2 жыл бұрын

@@redfailhawk nope 999

@TechSav18 2 жыл бұрын

There is a whole ASMR KZfaq Chanel that’s dedicated to fixing/cleaning designer items like this. I low key watch it to relax. 😭

@liftedninja1607 3 жыл бұрын

I used to restore antique furniture such as tables,chairs etc. I really respect any work that restores as opposed to throwing away. It is expensive but it always worth it. Preserve your things don't replace them if possible. I know this isn't viable for everyone.

@Neeneebee23 3 жыл бұрын

This much sustainable than buying a whole new purse. And the ripping sound of the bag with the knife, I need more of that 😱😱😱

@erikasanchez2633 3 жыл бұрын

Hermoso trabajo

@Hey_Jamie 3 жыл бұрын

Guess you don’t know what ASMR is

@c1h9a7m7p 3 жыл бұрын

@@Hey_Jamie I had to look it up: Autonomous sensory meridian response: a feeling of well-being combined with a tingling sensation in the scalp and down the back of the neck, as experienced by some people in response to a specific gentle stimulus, often a particular sound. "ASMR is triggered by things like whispering voices, paper tearing, and scalp massage"

@CookieCutter 3 жыл бұрын

Today we spend more money fixing the bag than it cost to manufacture the whole bag

@CookieCutter 3 жыл бұрын

great job fixing tho

@coltonkleins 3 жыл бұрын

Could have been limited, rare or it has some good memories 🤷🏼‍♂️

@aidahoe2946 3 жыл бұрын

The bag was given to Dorothy as a 50th bday gift from her late husband. So she would definitety have the bag fixed than buy another one.

@nathanielcraig3588 3 жыл бұрын

To be fair, the price in the title is wrong, a classic flap is now around $6000+

@emrold5811 3 жыл бұрын

It's better for the environment if everyone would just keep the same item and just repair it instead of buying a new one

@LadGaddh 3 жыл бұрын

I'm reading the comments and it appeared a lot of these people don't know Chanel, Leather surgeon does amazing work for reasonable price. I send him all my Chanel whether its for restoration of vintage pieces or just a touch up spa. Their service is so valued by Chanel and Hermes collector.

@magnoliarose5910 3 жыл бұрын

Agree.

@tatsumakisenpukyakku5576 3 жыл бұрын

meanwhile.. in many countries... starvation.

@marc4143 3 жыл бұрын

@@tatsumakisenpukyakku5576 well, go help them then.

@cortc3177 3 жыл бұрын

@@tatsumakisenpukyakku5576 I’m willing to be you never once donated or helped any of them either. Keep your own house in order armchair activist. If you so much as own any gaming system or fancy phone you’re in the same pile.

@MrMadvillan 3 жыл бұрын

how much would this resto cost. I do watch restoration and based on complexity i’d guess 1-2k but i think fashion ppl will pay a premium.

@redvelvet3983 3 жыл бұрын

Damn people who do this are so talented

@laurac86 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s really incredible how they do it!!

@trixonic6934 3 жыл бұрын

So is the little kid fabricating these in a sweatshop

@oneoranota 3 жыл бұрын

They are mostly meticulous. You'd be surprised by how far attention to details can bring you.

@user-zx2et9lf8y 3 жыл бұрын

@@trixonic6934 ...... uhh..

@trixonic6934 3 жыл бұрын

@@user-zx2et9lf8y have a heart. wont you?

@nicoleonfeels 3 жыл бұрын

This is art honestly.

@elijaharnold3346 3 жыл бұрын

I could watch stuff like this all day. So satisfying and relaxing watching something broken being made new again. I vote for a ASMR version!

@Reeemonster2000 3 жыл бұрын

Insider is not making asmr

@fjp9 3 жыл бұрын

you should watch the “handbag clinic official” channel. they restore old or damaged handbags, shoes, etc.

@krazzysu 3 жыл бұрын

An* ASMR version

@JaLuBru 3 жыл бұрын

If you dont really care about the handbag aspect in particular I can strongly recommend "Baumgartner Restorations" he does painting restorations for hours on end with just his soothing voice and the sound of little brushstrokes and some nail spitting in the background

@elijaharnold3346 3 жыл бұрын

@@JaLuBru I love him! I have watched him for about a year now and it’s the best thing ever.

@keisha772 3 жыл бұрын

He is a GENIUS. He made the process look easy. He is truly GIFTED.

@chippyhughes4255 3 жыл бұрын

YES, he is!!

@laurenconrad1799 3 жыл бұрын

Half of me is like, “why give a sh*t about a Chanel purse? What’s the point?” And then the other half of me is seriously impressed with this master craftsman at work. Lol

@antony9956 3 жыл бұрын

I think it's kinda like those Fabergé eggs, or property, they don't lose their value, so they can be resold in the future, so they're basically an investment. Then again, this one was damaged...

@bubblesarah 3 жыл бұрын

I'd have this one a standard vintage bag because it saves another one being made

@marinevaletudie9617 2 жыл бұрын

Because that Chanel bag is worth 7000€ + actually lol . it’s not zara , it’s Chanel

@haruanimations6576 2 жыл бұрын

apparently, the bag was given to the owner by her late husband as a gift, so im guessing all the fond memories that bag holds (haha) would be the reason why they wanted it fixed

@Chlo-ee 2 жыл бұрын

Because it’s one less purse in the landfill. Because it’s made with real leather. Because it cost so much so it’s worth spending to repair. Because the owner is probably sentimental about it. Because it’s still got a lot of years left in it. Because it creates an income stream for excellent craftsman like this guy.

@RaccoonHenry 2 жыл бұрын

I'm just here to say I like that tiny anvil.

@o0oitsme 2 жыл бұрын

I came to to comments to see if anyone else mentioned the tiny anvil 💖

@chanvalentine8283 3 жыл бұрын

If you have disposable income you refurbish or restore what you own, you don't chuck it.

@msi8311 3 жыл бұрын

Hopefully everyone buying these bags has disposable income. I love luxury but it’s not worth debt or having no nest egg.

@Josie-6 2 жыл бұрын

@@msi8311 some people save up. Luxury bags are also considered investment pieces, and sometimes, like in this case, they’re gifts from loved ones.

@frankvaden772 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a fabulous repair. I never thought it could be done that well.

@Jemppu 2 жыл бұрын

I like to think the repairing of these items makes them all the more unique and thus no doubt all the more valuable to their owners.

@boopinaround7187 3 жыл бұрын

I have a vintage Chanel bag I found at an estate sale, and I hope day I can find someone to restore it back its former glory like this!

@bagaholicmom2573 3 жыл бұрын

Go for them (Leather Surgeons)! Gerry and his company are well-known in the luxury purse community for their professionalism and competence.

@kamizilla2267 3 жыл бұрын

@@bagaholicmom2573 how much does this cost? Asking out of curiosity

@bagaholicmom2573 3 жыл бұрын

@@kamizilla2267 you'd have to send Leather Surgeons an email along with the photos of the damaged purse and Gerry will get back to you with his quote. From my own experience with bad corner rubbing on my Chanel Wallet on Chain, he quoted me $300.

@kamizilla2267 3 жыл бұрын

@@bagaholicmom2573 ah, okay thanks

@Josie-6 2 жыл бұрын

Send it to this person!

@angelaegan7511 2 жыл бұрын

Regardless of the cost of the repair, it's wonderful to watch a craftsman at work.

@mimib824 2 жыл бұрын

The Leather Surgeons are true artisans! I’ve had several of my Chanel bags repaired or sent in for a spa treatment and they are always beautifully done. Customer service is fantastic and their fees are very reasonable. I’m a true fan of their work and wouldn’t trust my Chanel with anyone else! Gerry is the absolute best! ❤️

@someoneelse7061 3 жыл бұрын

Idk why this is in my recommendation but thx I enjoyed

@Bakamoichigei 3 жыл бұрын

Skillfully done! And 'Leather Surgeons' is such a cool name for a business in their line of work. 👍

@giuliaangeline9227 3 жыл бұрын

I sent a bag to Gerry and he is def the real deal! Love him

@noirlily3413 3 жыл бұрын

A man that's passionate about their craft is SO attractive!

@notconvincedgranny6573 3 жыл бұрын

That contractor' liability insurance should have paid for the repair/replacement.

@rikvanpaddenburg3495 3 жыл бұрын

Ehh that depends. If you get a painter for your sealing he can say you don't have to clear the whole room but if something drips it isn't my fault. Same could be said for the closet. You either clear it, or risk damage on your own account.

@Josie-6 2 жыл бұрын

I sure hope so.

@Josie-6 2 жыл бұрын

@@rikvanpaddenburg3495 the light could’ve started a fire if it was hot enough to burn through a leather purse, so absolutely the owner has a right to be upset. Especially because the workers didn’t say she needed to move the bag. They stuck the light in front of it and burned one of her handbags.

@msltoe15 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing work, Gerry! And this is why I continue to be a Leather Surgeon’s customer 🙌

@xiomaracian9149 3 жыл бұрын

Am I the only one who loves any random good looking bag doesn't care what brand it is??

@FinancialShinanigan 3 жыл бұрын

Purse of Theseus, at what point does the Chanel back remain a Chanel bag and when does it becomes a well-done restoration?

@blacknoise 3 жыл бұрын

Chanel directs people to Gerry for restoration and he stocks their original leather and hardware for the repairs. So it’s still Chanel :)

@jase87 3 жыл бұрын

@@blacknoise I think you missed the philosophical question of the thread haha

@blacknoise 3 жыл бұрын

@@jase87 haha yes looking back on that I realize it. Thanks ☺️

@stephhhie17 3 жыл бұрын

I thought of exactly this and was so happy to see your comment! If your handbag doctor replaces the parts of a Chanel bit by bit until there's nothing original left, can Chanel sue him for creating a knock-off? 😂

@cecilyerker 3 жыл бұрын

We get it, you took Philosophy 101 in college. Nobody cares.

@jesmarrex3006 2 жыл бұрын

As a medical student, he talks just like a surgeon explaining through out the operation.

@idrisie6720 3 жыл бұрын

My kind of asmr, so satisfying to watch

@jacksoncap5548 3 жыл бұрын

This looks so hard but it’s so satisfying when he cuts it

@TheRoseBrii 2 жыл бұрын

OMG there's no signs of the repair at all , its like a new bag. I never seen anything like this ever. Its an incredible craftsmanship and knowledge !

@maroonmochi3426 3 жыл бұрын

istg this channel finds anything that can fix any item professionally

@MohammedKhaled-ju7gy 3 жыл бұрын

This dude got mega skills

@ytp_user9059 3 жыл бұрын

The precision and detailing behind this restoration is insane

@corikay 3 жыл бұрын

Gerry Gallagher ROCKS!!! He is so talented at his trade!!! Thank you Leather Surgeons for the work you do!!!

@classicredwine 3 жыл бұрын

This looks like an expensive process. Probably costs as much as the purse

@luxaholicanonymous2577 3 жыл бұрын

Probably roughly $1,000-$1,200

@xLOVEMimi 3 жыл бұрын

The purse is worth around $5000, gauging by the discontinued single flap model

@flavialm1 3 жыл бұрын

@@xLOVEMimi actually over $8000 ease now

@LOGAN-ky2ix 3 жыл бұрын

Sentimental value is priceless imo

@MrMadvillan 3 жыл бұрын

he prob charges a decent fee bc fashion ppl will pay but yeah the work is pretty simple. he uses like 3 tools - craft knife, glue and saddle stitching machine. I feel like this type of work is more common in places like japan and parts of europe but yeah Americans bug out about traditional ‘craftsmanship’ bc it doesn’t really exist here.

@user-hu2zr8qp2j 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, amasing restoration! The bag looks like it's completely new. You're a magician, thank you very much for such a useful lesson))

@omari285 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to an episode of where quarantine has took me.

@nicizcute 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, that looks fantastic! Amazing repair job, you'd never know there was a hole now. Thank you for sharing. :)

@zmr2033 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing job! Perfection. You would never know there used to be such damage there.

@brethren111 3 жыл бұрын

My girl bought a second hand prada bag for a really good price because it had a single mark on the inside, online it says it costs $1500 new

@blazereho811 3 жыл бұрын

LOL wow, literally nobody would know it even has a mark on the inside unless she told them for some reason. That’s such a weird reason to sell a bag, but hey at least she got it lol

@HSSS-Sales 2 жыл бұрын

I need a 10 hours sound of just him cutting stitches , so satisfying

@longsilver2646 3 жыл бұрын

Please asmr version

@gladyslugo7272 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. Artist are in every thing we wear. We see …. Absolutely gorgeous work. Thank you for sharing

@TheMsSepi 2 жыл бұрын

Wow!!!! You’re a true artist. This is absolutely amazing.

@scottys1423 3 жыл бұрын

Impressive repair. But its hard to imagine how a light bulb got hot enough to burn leather. Its pretty tough stuff. Maybe a halogen bulb.

@zack9912000 3 жыл бұрын

That's why I am calling bS on her claims.a.light bulb did it.

@Selakora 3 жыл бұрын

They accumulate heat over time. When I was a child I left a piece of clothing over a lamp an after a couple of minutes I started to smell smoke and ran over to the lamp. That's why it can be a cause for fires.

@CC-zy8pr 3 жыл бұрын

Lightbulbs can and do burn holes. A hole was burnt into my new sofa chair from an expose lighbulb in the suv while bringing it home.

@JennLeeFoster 3 жыл бұрын

@@zack9912000 when I was a kid, I had a doll that would glow in the dark. I left it way to close to the bulb and her leg melted. Didn’t take long. Heck I had an easy bake oven when I was a kid.. it cooked cakes with a light bulb.

@blazereho811 3 жыл бұрын

@@Selakora Jrbsjsnwjsn reminds me of how I was still afraid of the dark when I was a teenager, but also couldn’t sleep with the lights on. I had a lamp that I put a shirt over so it would be enough light to make me feel safe but not too much. They were LED lights, but over time it completely melted the shade around it. Ended up being unusable without a shirt over it after that :/

@hinas_for_life 3 жыл бұрын

Wow you did a SUPER good job. I was thinking I would be able to tell the difference but you took my breath away!!!

@1christinamendez 2 жыл бұрын

Simply AMAZING work! 👏🏼👏🏼

@Maple-Sizzurp 3 жыл бұрын

Sad thing is Chanel deems all "unauthorized" repairs that the bag is now fake. But this man is extraordinarily talented

@stiggy60426 3 жыл бұрын

He said he had the leather maybe he is authorized?

@Maple-Sizzurp 3 жыл бұрын

@@stiggy60426 Chanel does repairs in-house. Anyone can buy Caviar leather.

@flavialm1 3 жыл бұрын

Makes no difference, channel doesn't certify their bags for clients to sell, so if she wants to sell the bag is up for the buyer to decide if it cares about the repairs, it may even get a discount, but with the price increases she can still make a profit out of that. But as another comment said, this was her 50th birthday gift from her late husband so I don't believe she would sell, so it makes even less of a difference

@jennwellings9913 2 жыл бұрын

This is actually phenomenal craftsmanship!!! Your quality of work is probably better than the 2021 Chanel now too! Amazing!

@esperanzaochoa9726 5 ай бұрын

Gerry, You, Sir, are da bomb ! That is truly a masterful restoration . Thank you for your explanation. Masterful skiiving. Great to see an artisan in the USA.

@thestrangegod3173 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for the tutorial, i'm about to go try this out myself

@lindapindabelinda3570 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! It’s a good thing that light was up against such a high quality bag or it could have burned down the house. Hoping the contractor is paying for the restoration plus smoke damage.

@qeelevators2960 2 жыл бұрын

Incandescent bulbs are garbage

@Josie-6 2 жыл бұрын

Right! I would’ve sued the company to be honest. They ruined an $8,000 bag (thankful she knew such a fantastic restoration company), and nearly burned down her home. I can’t even imagine if the bag hadn’t been there. Could’ve destroyed the whole house.

@adampalmer5399 2 жыл бұрын

You did a marvelous job on that purse. You would of never known & now it looks like it did off the store shelf!👍🔥

@letig.8901 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastico questo artigiano!quanta abilità e quanta professionalità!Grazie bellissimo video!!!!!❤️🌹

@lisarivera8718 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful restoration! 🤩

@vntgvxn4778 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible workmanship, you are extremely talented!

@LevCallahan 2 жыл бұрын

People who do this kind of thing always amaze me. Lovely work.

@predyaxc 3 жыл бұрын

I just realized how cheap the bag can be.

@_LianaHardy 3 жыл бұрын

So perfect. Amazing job with this !!

@kandiblick3822 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Really enjoyed watching your care and talent...

@staytrue6232 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent restoration work. The repaired Chanel bag looks like new! The owner of the bag must be thrilled.

@blacknoise 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad my bag repair is in these expert hands!!

@fresh3817 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome restoration!!

@Lizwindsor 3 жыл бұрын

Unreal! Amazing craftsmanship. 👍

@tuttib7500 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing! I would love to be able to make something damaged new again!

@jackbenymbal9982 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing restoration!

@abbij6090 3 жыл бұрын

This is amazing. So talented!

@mockband 3 жыл бұрын

No way~~~~!!! That is so amazing. He is so talented! 👍

@stevenliew2507 2 жыл бұрын

Great Job. So beautifully done.👍💪

@BB-zg3mr Жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant work.

@tommyyyyyy 3 жыл бұрын

This was surprisingly therapeutic, wow

@acemiranda6777 3 жыл бұрын

The background music while he is fixing the bag sounds like you are in the spa or a yoga session. 😅

@steelmagnolia474 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing work! Wow!

@angelikprz 3 жыл бұрын

Exquisite!!! Kudos!!! Beautiful work!!

@jiamiekori6575 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing!

@chippyhughes4255 3 жыл бұрын

Just infinitesimally amazing! God-level skills and knowledge… I’m breathless😲

@toko_ribbon 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible!! Absolutely magic! 😱🌟🌟🌟🌟

@beautybyapril86 2 жыл бұрын

This was phenomenal …. Absolutely amazing

@carolyngregory9354 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. Amazing work.

@knmonlinemedia 2 жыл бұрын

Wow 😲 great work!

@VivienneConnolly11 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing 👏🏻👏🏻

@peldiman 3 жыл бұрын

If you liked this video, I highly recommend "bedo's leatherworks" channel...let's continue! 😁

@CynthiaVegas 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful job!

@Hortonscakes 2 жыл бұрын

That's insane! Great work!

@eugenethomas4647 2 жыл бұрын

Bravo!! Excellent work.. Very impressive

@soniajohnson1516 2 жыл бұрын

Wow awesome work!

@heatherpeck2227 3 жыл бұрын

You did a beautiful job!

@Fwooump 3 жыл бұрын

This is a work of art

@minalove6582 2 жыл бұрын

This is so soothing to watch. Lovely craftmanship

@micheleholt72 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing craftsmanship!

@juremabatista2307 2 жыл бұрын

"Uma Marca" "Um Nome".... Só isso nada mais, que um bom artesão não faça!!! Não me apego a grandes nomes mas sim em um belo trabalho!!!! A prova está nesse vídeo.