Getting your handbags repaired or refreshed ranks high on the list of things you’ve always meant to do but never really got around to, alongside other tasks like cleaning your makeup brushes and tidying up your wardrobe. Though they may be slightly annoying and rather tedious tasks, they will make your life easier and your look so much neater in the long run.
If your favorite bags have seen better days after years on heavy rotation in the weekly outfit schedule, take a little time to give them some love and get your trusted companions over to a tried-and-tested repair salon. Trust us: you’ll be rewarded with a bag that looks so new, you won’t be able to help but fall in love with it all over again. A good repair salon can also prolong the life span of a bag, which, in the case of those investment pieces you splurged on, can be very useful.
“It” girls around the world know supreme service when they see it, which is why Savoir Flair reached out to some of the Middle East’s leading influencers for the trusted contacts in their little black books. Read on for their top tips on where to get your bag fixed in Dubai and take note – with the weekend right around the corner, there’s no better time to get your favorite totes over to the nearest leather spa.
Primavera Dry Cleaners
“Primavera Dry Cleaners has several branches in Dubai. It comes recommended by Balenciaga and will pick up and drop off your bags at your convenience!” – Negin Fattahi Dasmal
The Dubai Mall
800 4023
www.primaveradrycleaners.com
Lovin My Bags
“This place is seriously amazing. All my bags are in mint condition because of the team’s handiwork and attention to detail,” shares Zeina Abdalla. Basma Abu Ghazaleh and Fatima Ghobash are also fans.
The Dubai Mall
(+971) 4 285 1211
www.lovinmybags.com
The Leather Doctor
Turn to these wizards for all things leather, from personal items to furniture or even car seats. The Leather Doctor is also recommended by Ayah Tabari as her number one go-to place. How’s that for a stamp of approval?
Al Quoz
(+971) 4 380 6880
www.theleatherdoctorme.com