Alright, so I’ve been eyeing this Prada Galleria Saffiano Special Edition Bag for a while now. You know, the one that’s a bit of a twist on the classic Galleria? Yeah, that’s the one. I finally decided to go for it and remake one myself. I mean if you got money, sure, go buy the real one, but I don’t, so I didn’t.
First things first, I started looking around online, just to get a good sense of what this bag really looks like up close. Looked at a bunch of retail sites, even though I wasn’t planning to buy it from them. I wanted to figure out the quality, you know? Like how much would an original order cost? Also, this Galleria bag, they call it “Saffiano, somethin’ like that, Special Edition”.
Then I dug into what makes this bag special. It’s the materials and the way it’s made. They use this Saffiano leather, which isn’t your everyday leather, but I’m not sure what is this leather anyway, can’t tell. Also, I noticed that they usually use full-grain leather too. It seems that the difference between them is not much, but it seems this Saffiano is more like a treated leather. The thickness varies, depending on how they’re gonna use it. And I found out that Saffiano is actually a type of genuine leather that’s been treated and like, stamped with a pattern.
So, after gathering all this info, I started planning my own version. I got some leather that looked pretty close to Saffiano from a local store. I watched some videos and read some stuff on how to work with leather, ’cause I’ve never done this before, not on this scale at least.
- Cutting the Leather: This was harder than I thought. Getting the shapes right, especially with the curves and all, took some time. I made a few mistakes, not gonna lie, but I learned as I went.
- Coloring and Treating: I chose a color similar to one of those pop-inspired ones Prada uses. I tried to treat the leather to make it a bit more like Saffiano, but it’s tough to get that exact texture.
- Stitching It Together: I went with hand-stitching, ’cause I don’t have a fancy machine. It’s slow work, but kinda satisfying. I messed up the stitching a couple of times and had to redo some parts.
- Adding the Details: This is where the bag started to look like something. I added a zipper and some pockets inside, just like the real one. Also, I made a little envelope thing, like the one that holds the authenticity card. Mine doesn’t have a serial number, though. It’s not like I’m gonna sell it or anything.
The Making Process:
It took me a few weeks, working on and off, but I finally finished it. It’s not perfect, not at all, but it’s my version of the Prada Galleria. And you know what? I’m pretty proud of it. It’s unique, it’s got its flaws, but it’s mine. Plus, I learned a ton about working with leather and making bags.
Would I do it again? Maybe. It was a lot of work, but it was also a lot of fun. And hey, now I have a bag that’s kinda like the Prada one, but it’s totally my style. I guess I proved to myself that you don’t need to spend a fortune to have something nice. You just need some time, patience, and a bit of creativity.
Click to consult