Repairing leather handbags requires detailed work and exceptional care.
At Impero Leather, we have a specialized department dedicated to treating each piece with precision, ensuring that any wear, damage, or marks are virtually unnoticeable when your handbag is returned to you.
We have an extensive department of skilled craftsman and craftswomen who are devoted to the alteration/repairing of footwear uppers.
Dog bite, impact damage, fire or water wear and tear? Depending on the original item construction, we may be able to reconstruct the damaged area.
If you have a pair of ankle boots that don’t fit properly, either too narrow or too large in the shaft, we can alter the shaft to accommodate your needs.
For boots with or without a zipper, we can also shorten shafts if they hit too high on the leg.
Is your footwear uncomfortable and too big? We can add foam or cork padding inside your footwear for a more comfortable fit and to help take up space when the item is too large in size. Padding can either be full length or just a half pad in the forefront of the footwear.
We carry an extensive collection of hardware such as buckles, d-rings, beads, ornaments, Swarovski® crystals, zipper pulls, locks, studs, rivets, eyelets, clasps, hooks and many more items to service needs including: hardware replacement, reattachment or customization.
We have a large stock of zippers in a variety of colors and finishes that we use to replace broken zippers, replace for a different style or color, or even add to existing boots that don’t currently have zippers. We carry zippers that current designers use on their brands.
A strap broke apart from your shoe? Need a strap adjusted to fit properly? Snapped elastic? Want to make straps more comfy? These are alterations we do on a daily basis.
Our shoe dye service has been expertly crafted to help you customize your leather, suede, and satin shoes.
Dye color matching is available for use on satin or, if you’re looking to change the color of your leather or suede shoes, you can select a pre-mixed color from our extensive collection. How does our shoe dye service work?
Our luxury embossing service is the perfect way to add a personal touch to your leather goods.
You can choose to emboss between two and six characters in the eternally classic Times New Roman font. Please note: unfortunately, we can’t emboss patent leather items. How does Leather Spa’s Embossing Service work?
If your leather goods or luxury accessories have been damaged, we’re on hand to help.
At Impero Leather, we can repair items damaged by fire, water, impact, or even dog bites. Our ability to reconstruct your items will depend on the nature and extent of the damage, and the materials and methods originally used to make your pieces. To receive a custom reconstruction quote, please book a consultation or email us with photos of your damaged items. We will take a look at the condition of your items and establish a plan for reconstruction wherever possible.
Our luxury zipper service is the perfect way to personalize your leather goods.
We use the same zippers as luxury brands, and each one is installed by one of our highly skilled artisans, ensuring they will last for years to come.
How does our zipper service work?
We know how valuable your leather goods are to you. That’s why we’ve formulated Impero Leather’s Water & Stain Repellent with revolutionary nanotechnology to protect your shoes and accessories without leaving any visible residue.
Our Water & Stain Repellent is available as a standalone or add-on service. You can also purchase it for home use here. The Water & Stain Repellent can be applied to leather, suede, nubuck, and textiles. Depending on how often you wear your shoes or accessories, you should reapply the solution every two to four weeks.
Whether you’re missing some stitches or need your item completely re-stitched, we carry over 50 different colors and shades of thread in two to three different gauges to ensure your item is repaired as close to its original aesthetic and construction as possible.
Our methods for bag cleaning stand apart from the rest because of our decades of experience and our enduring relationships with designers in the fashion industry.
At Impero Leather, we understand that bag cleaning requires a special touch. Our dedicated bag cleaning department employs a range of tools, dyes and tailor-made cleaning and conditioning agents proven to work well with leather, suede, fabric, exotic skins and eco-friendly leather alternatives. Our methods are specifically designed to preserve the color, construction and style that make your bag unique.
Although Impero Leather is one of the most experienced leather repair companies in the industry, certain stains, color transfers and marks cannot be easily removed by cleaning without risking the original color and finish of your bag. Before that happens, our Impero Leather repair advisors will work with you to identify what blemishes cannot be fixed easily. And they will provide you with alternative solutions should they be available.
For cleaning, we use a variety of methods including steam cleaning, dry cleaning, and water washing with water-based solvents. Odors such as smoke, perfume, pets, dusky smells and more can be neutralized by our deodorizing methods. Exotic skins including lizard, ostrich, and alligator can also be conditioned using our own conditioner to help restore their distinct appearance.
For older bags that may have lost some of their character over the years, we also offer a post-cleaning “Touch Up” service where we apply special pigmentations to restore the color and finish of your bag.
After the cleaning and conditioning process, all items are treated with our nanotechnology water and stain repellent spray to further protect your bags. Our spray forms a protective shield over the leather and keeps it breathable. Water and stain repellent treatments last for two to four weeks depending on how often you use your bag. Our water and stain repellent spray is available for retail and we highly recommend that you continue treating your bags every so often at home.
