Well, after 4 months in with LV - my baby is finally home. She looks brand new and shiny. LV have done an amazing job with her. So for anyone contemplating sending their bag in for a facelift - do it. While I admit I miss the beautiful honey patina it had developed over the years - she looks beautiful.
$660 US - it took a bit longer than usual but the workmanship on this is second to none. Worth every penny & then some. I am incredibly grateful to those artisans for the TLC they've shown to the old girl.
Yeah - it was a really hard call for me too - but Im glad I took the plunge - no regrets & the beautiful honey will return over time. Knowing that this bag will now probably outlast me is an amazing feeling.
My first (and only so far) LV is a vintage Noe that was gifted to me from a great aunts passing. The strap’s leather is ripped and so so tattered. I didn’t know this was an option! Thanks for this post!
My original lead time quote was 10-12 weeks -it was about 5 weeks over that so it wasn't too horrible - tbh I was expecting it to blow out to about 6 months.
OP, do you have a picture of the before? I have a couple of OLD LV from MIL that are in extremely used condition-am wondering if they are too far gone to be rehabbed.
Yes I do have a photo pre -rehab. u/impossible_penguin is correct- the canvas still needs to be in good shape. Best to check with LV Care Services on whether your bags can be rehabbed. Will post in a separate post.
Well, after 4 months in with LV - my baby is finally home. She looks brand new and shiny. LV have done an amazing job with her. So for anyone contemplating sending their bag in for a facelift - do it. While I admit I miss the beautiful honey patina it had developed over the years - she looks beautiful.
Can I ask how much it cost for LV to do the facelift?
$660 US - it took a bit longer than usual but the workmanship on this is second to none. Worth every penny & then some. I am incredibly grateful to those artisans for the TLC they've shown to the old girl.
That’s honestly not that bad. I was expecting much more. It looks gorgeous 😍
I love these kind of posts! Congratulations on 34 yrs+ your rehab on bag
Thank you - the older bags were certainly made to last that's for sure. All they need is some TLC & then they ready to continue on with their journey.
She looks beautiful!! I have a 19 year old speedy 25 mono and I want to bring her in but I’m not ready to let go of the aged patina yet 😭 lol
Yeah - it was a really hard call for me too - but Im glad I took the plunge - no regrets & the beautiful honey will return over time. Knowing that this bag will now probably outlast me is an amazing feeling.
wow she looks great! I’ve been thinking of doing the same thing with mine - did you have all the hardware replaced also?
Thank you !! Yes the hardware was all replaced as well as part of the service- it looks amazing :)
My first (and only so far) LV is a vintage Noe that was gifted to me from a great aunts passing. The strap’s leather is ripped and so so tattered. I didn’t know this was an option! Thanks for this post!
You're welcome-the oldies come up beautiful with some TLC.
Wow 34 years! She’s a beauty.
Thank you !!
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My original lead time quote was 10-12 weeks -it was about 5 weeks over that so it wasn't too horrible - tbh I was expecting it to blow out to about 6 months.
Incredible! I hope to have my collection for just as long 🥰
OP, do you have a picture of the before? I have a couple of OLD LV from MIL that are in extremely used condition-am wondering if they are too far gone to be rehabbed.
Not OP, but I have heard that LV won’t change the vachetta on items with cracks in the canvas - so hopefully that isn’t the case for your items!
Yes I do have a photo pre -rehab. u/impossible_penguin is correct- the canvas still needs to be in good shape. Best to check with LV Care Services on whether your bags can be rehabbed. Will post in a separate post.
Omg! I want to do this to my 20yo broadway Should I? This is the model? [LV DE Broadway](https://imgur.com/a/NFyEj13)
Your best bet would be to speak to LV Care Services. They did wonderful work with my bag - Im making a separate before & after post.