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At times, we’ve simply given a little too much love to our favorite items. Whether it’s the scuffs on your favourite shoes or those mysterious coffee stains that have somehow appeared on your beloved handbag. Instead of neglecting them at the back of your closet, why not give them the revival they deserve?
Across the region, skilled ateliers and restoration studios can work their magic to transform worn-out favourites to almost new condition. By bringing your shoes or bags back to life by restoring and then reminding you why you fell in love with these pieces in the first place. There is no better feeling than bringing an old favourite back to life. GRAZIA has put a list together of all the best restoration platforms across the region.
The Cobbler Village
Based in Dubai The Cobbler Village is an atelier renowned for reviving leather goods and shoes. Whether you’re dusting off your sneakers or re-touching a well loved handbag back to life, their boutique‑style service offers a high-end finish wrapped in boutique‑level convenience.
Italian Shoe Factory
A specialist centre for leather craftsmanship. Italian Shoe Factory combines Italian craftsman repair and a bespoke system of restoration in Dubai. If your favorite pair of shoes deserves more than just a little cleaning, this atelier caters to luxury detailing.
Bianco
Founded in Ras Al Khaimah. Bianco has become one of the UAE’s go-to boutiques for care and restoration of designer handbags, shoes, and leather accessories. Built on a love of craftsmanship and conscious luxury, Bianco’s philosophy is simple: to give treasured pieces new life through expert restoration and sustainable practices.
Bagonista
The initial concept was a luxury handbag rental platform. Bagonista since branched out to offer repair and maintenance for your own designer items, which ensures that your favourite handbags are always kept in superb condition.
The Finery
A convenient app-based platform offering services for shoes, bags, and leather goods all from the comfort of your door. This is perfect for the busy consumer of fashion who expects boutique results.
Fabram
Fabram is one of the UAE’s most established restoration services, offering sservives ofr shoes and bag. They also provide restoration of colour and lining, replacement of hardware, and complete cleaning of luxury leather goods,
The Shoe Doctor
For those who want reliable, speedy qualities of restoration, The Shoe Doctor provides a simple and easy answer for both shoes and leather accessories. Especially good for times of urgency, it also delivers exceptional results.
