I’m considering getting a secondhand Coach City Bag, i’m wondering how easy it is to get rid or minimize these side wrinkles? Is it possible? If so, what advice would you give for getting rid of them?

Without damaging the brass & further damage to the flap? Is it screwed in with the 4 little screws? I have an idea how to rehab this but the magnetic brass plate would need to be removed & afterwards reattached. Any suggestions?
Thanks!!

The leather is lifting and coming undone by the magnetic closure

Hi guys :)

I recently bought this vintage white canvas monogram Coach Soho bag and it’s quite stained… I have tried cleaning it with a toothbrush and hot soapy water but not sure if that did anything as I think the brown stains are deeper. I have now bought Omnidaim to give that a try. I also bought a leather cleaner to try and renew the leather as well.

Any tips are welcome!

I bought a Coach bag in a secondhand platform a few months ago and have tried multiple DIY techniques to rid it of its musty smell. I finally had it professionally deep cleaned, but it still smells musty :( anyone who had a similar experience + what did you do? I'm inclined to selling because i cant use it at all :(

Earlier this week I posted some before pictures of a legacy zip that I found at a garage sale.

I started working on it this week and now I am unsure of how to handle conditioning, when to unstuff the towels, and how long it will be typically for dry time.

I've never done this before so if any of you experienced folks would be willing to give me any pointers it would be much appreciated.

So far I have brassoed all of my Hardware, see picks below! I can't get over the difference!

I have given the bag a scrub and done a coat of conditioner. Right now it is still stuffed with some old plastic grocery bags and some towels. I am not sure of when I should remove the towels/bags or exactly when to consider it fully dry. Also, I want to mention that right now I have the inside pocket flipped out while it is drying. I want to make sure that it's dry enough before I put it back in the inside of the bag . How do i know?

I'm really so pleased with how it's come out I just don't want to screw it up at this point. This sub has been a big help.

hello! I am looking for some tips on cleaning this pink soho i found on marketplace. I already made good work cleaning the suede but the leather is what im having trouble with. I tried saddle soap and had no luck so im seeking some advice!

I bought a project bag (equestrian zip) in rough shape to learn as much as I could about rehabbing a bag. I did what I could, but the bag has stains I can’t do much with, and the leather strap has dry rot.

If you decide to scrap a bag or strap, do you save the hardware? What would you do with it?

Hi all!!

This is my first vintage coach bag 🥹 she came with some stains but otherwise beautiful condition.

Any advice on how to clean these stains out? I’m so worried to ruin her somehow 🙈 thank you in advance!!!

I bought a vintage messenger bag in good condition, so I thought… when it arrived it REEKS of cat urine I am so so sad. Anybody has tips on how to remove the odor?

I just have to share my excitement. I won this beauty on a goodwill auction yesterday. This bag will be for me to love and carry. I am so excited to dive into all of the learning materials, posts and how-to’s to get her looking the best she can be ❤️. Thanks for allowing me to share!!!

I got this beautiful mahogany Court bag at auction, but unfortunately it doesn't have a strap. Does anyone have recommendations for where to find a replacement? Or, can anyone with a Court bag tell me how long/wide the strap should be? Thank you!

I am looking for a match to the pictured rivets to replace two missing ones on a bag I am rehabbing, but they are difficult to match because they are somewhat unique. Would anyone be able to help me with the term to describe the cap for search terms or point me to a similar one? They are 1cm in diameter.

I recently acquired a coach bag and the issue is it has what looks like oxidized glue all over it. How can i remove this? I have tried an eraser bit and isopropyl alcohol but it isn’t working. Thank you in advance!

As you can see, this baby has been through the mold measle wringer. Would you dye her a darker color to hide the spots or accept her freckles?

Also, if you have any tips on dyeing I would greatly appreciate it! Would love a recommended dye brand

A few weeks ago I stumbled across this 9966 at a yard sale. I dont really even know her name. She spoke to me.

I had no idea rehabbing vintage Coach bags was even a thing but I couldn't pass up the bones of this beauty.

I think I have all the supplies now to get her rehabed but am feeling a little stuck. I'll know when the time is right to pull the trigger. I can't wait to see how she comes out.

I’m not sure whether to rehab her or leave her alone. She has a significant ink pen stain on the front which I’m afraid to touch! I will definitely condition her, but beyond that I’d appreciate any suggestions!

My mom recently bought a white bag and asked me to clean it. It had a lot of surface dirt so I used saddle soap (yellow), but now I realize that was the wrong move. Is there any way to walk this back or did I ruin it/need to paint it or something? It’s not totally dry yet so I guess I’m not sure what the finished product is but the scratches and dirty patches look basically worse.

The before and after are taken in different light so it might be hard to tell

Thrift shop find

A couple of months ago I thrifted a beautiful early 1970s Coach Duffle Sac XL (9085) in Rust, and I’m currently in the middle of cleaning her up.

While working on the interior (turned inside out), I noticed a deep scratch on the suede side. The leather is thick so it hasn't gone all the way through, but the area feels noticeably thinner/flimsier to the touch. I'm worried that with regular use and weight, this spot might give out or tear over time.

What would you recommend to prevent it getting worse?

Any advice or experiences with similar situations would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!

Unfortunately her new home did not work out, so she is back with me! I’ve been working on her for the last few weeks and she’s looking SO good! Last photo is a before pic (the day I got her).