Okay, so I’ve been eyeing this PRADA Galleria Saffiano Special Edition Bag for a while now. It’s like, a classic, you know? But this one’s special, a bit different. I decided to remake it by myself!
First things first, I did some digging. Checked out the official PRADA store online to see all the details. They call it “Redefined and recreated season after season,” which sounds pretty cool, right?
Then, I got to work finding the materials. I needed that Saffiano leather, which is kinda the signature for this bag. Found a decent supplier online, ordered a bunch, and waited. It was a bit of a gamble, but it turned out pretty good, the leather felt legit.
Next up, the cutting and the sewing. Now, I’m no professional, but I’ve messed around with leather before. I used my old sewing machine, the one my grandma gave me. It’s a bit clunky, but it gets the job done. It took me a few tries to get the shape right. I mean, the Galleria has this specific structure, you know? Had to unpick and redo a couple of seams, but eventually, it started to look like a bag.
The hardware was tricky. I couldn’t find exact replicas, obviously, so I went for the closest thing I could find online. Little buckles, the PRADA logo, all that stuff. Had to do some improvising there, used some metal glue, and some old jewelry parts I had lying around. It’s not perfect, but it adds that “bling” factor, I guess.
Then there’s the strap. I went for an adjustable leather one, just like the original. Found some tutorials online, followed them step-by-step. It’s surprisingly sturdy, I can actually wear it without worrying it’ll snap.
The Final Look
- Shape: Pretty close to the original Galleria. I’m proud of how it turned out, especially the structured sides.
- Leather: The Saffiano is good quality, feels nice to the touch. Not exactly like the real deal, but it’s close enough.
- Hardware: This is where you can see it’s a remake. It’s not as polished as the PRADA ones, but it does the job.
- Strap: Adjustable and strong, just like I wanted.
Overall, I’m pretty happy with how my homemade Galleria turned out. It’s not a perfect replica, but it’s got that same vibe, you know? Plus, it was way cheaper than the real one. The website said it was around $7500.00, which is, well, a lot. Mine cost me way less. I also saw another place had one for a whopping $11,000. Crazy, right?
Would I do it again? Maybe. It was a fun project, but also a lot of work. But hey, now I have a unique bag that nobody else has. That’s kinda cool, right?
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