Okay, so, I’ve been eyeing this YSL June Box Bag for a while now. It’s like, the perfect mix of classy and cool, you know? And the Cassandre logo? Don’t even get me started, it is a piece of art! I finally decided, “Screw it, I’m gonna do a remake.” Not the real deal, obviously, ’cause who’s got that kind of cash just laying around? But a good enough remake that I can strut around feeling fancy.
First things first, I hit up the internet, looking for all the info I could find on this bag. I needed to know every single detail. I mean, the devil’s in the details, right? So I looked at pictures, read descriptions, the whole nine yards. This baby’s got a quilted lambskin leather body, a flat leather shoulder strap, and that iconic YSL logo front and center. And the inside? Suede lining, folks. Suede.
Next, I went on the hunt for materials. Finding something that looked and felt like lambskin was not easy, let me tell you. I went to a bunch of fabric stores, feeling up all kinds of leather (and leather-like) materials. Finally, I found something that was pretty darn close. It wasn’t the real deal, but it had that soft, buttery feel I was looking for. And the quilting pattern? Yeah, I had to do that myself. Took forever, but it was worth it.
- The logo was the trickiest part. I couldn’t just slap any old YSL on there. It had to be perfect. I ended up finding a metal piece that was similar in shape and size, and with a little bit of tweaking, I got it to look just right. This step is not easy, but I did it!
- Putting it all together was like doing a puzzle. A really, really complicated puzzle. I had to cut the leather, sew it together, attach the strap, and then, the moment of truth, add the logo.
- I’m not gonna lie, there were a few moments where I thought I was gonna mess the whole thing up. But I kept at it, and finally, after hours of work, my June Box Bag remake was complete.
And you know what? It turned out pretty good! Sure, it’s not a real Saint Laurent, but it looks great, and it feels great, too. Plus, I made it myself, which makes it even more special. I’ve been carrying it around everywhere, and I’ve gotten so many compliments. People keep asking me where I got it, and I just smile and say, “Oh, this old thing? I made it myself.”
So, if you’re thinking about doing a remake of a designer bag, I say go for it! It’s a lot of work, but it’s so rewarding. And who knows, you might just surprise yourself with what you’re capable of creating.
To get this bag is not just to carry around your stuff, but to make a statement. And believe me, it says, “I’m here, I’m stylish, and I know what I want.” It is a must-have for me!
Thanks for reading my YSL June Box Bag remake journey, and stay tuned for more bag stories!
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