Dyeing a Leather Handbag

Hello Out There,

I have a cute bag that I purchased a few years ago.  It is a Michael Kors, and the leather is so soft and buttery.  I love it!  Unfortunately, having lived in the DC Metro region since purchasing said bag, it has become a bit discolored from use and smog.  I haven't carried it in over a year because I don't like a dirty bag :(

Ain't she a beaut?

Anyway, I still love the bag.  It is the perfect size for commuting.  I called around and found a shoe repair shop that dyes leather bags.  They only have basic colors, like brown and black, but they have received excellent reviews.  I think I am going to give it a try.  If my bag were black, that would breath new life into her, and I know I would carry her again.

I will post information about the process, cost and pictures of the finished project when it is done!

Have you ladies ever dyed a handbag?

Talk Soon,

T.

UPDATE:  I just got back from the leather repair shop where I was told the bag could not be dyed.  They are charging me $60 to clean it.  To be honest, I was not thrilled.  I guess $60 to restore a $400 handbag (the only expensive one I own) is not a bad deal, but I am still a bit peeved.