10/10 Recommend! We thought there was no way to fix my bag anymore, but he found a solution & restored it beautifully. He even showed us his previous work & collection. He was very accommodating, friendly and knowledgeable and he made us feel very at home in his shop. We also bought a very nice wallet from his personal collection! We had a great experience & will definitely come back to have our other purses and leather items repaired by Gary. :) read more

I had a custom made leather jacket that accidentally had beer spilled and soaked into the sleeve at a concert. I tried to dab with water but after drying it ended up being discolored and had a crunchy texture where the beer soaked in. I thought my jacket was ruined but I brought it to barini leather and he is a miracle worker! He conditioned and cleaned the leather and made a custom leather dye to match and re-dyed the whole jacket. It literally looks brand new. Like the drink spill never happened. It's super soft and all one color again! read more

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Gary does excellent work clean and on point to perfection. I am for sure going to use his services again

I purchased a belt online and it was way too big, so I needed an expert help to make adjustments to my belt. Found Barini Leather on Yelp and gave the business a call. Gary is the owner and runs his leather repair/design business from his home (see my pics, he let me know it was okay to take pics too- just FYI). Told him what I needed and scheduled an appointment, as he was able to see me right away. Gary is VERY detailed oriented, experienced and you can tell that he is an expert at his craft. As he explained every detail about the adjustment(s) about my belt, discussed my options and I was impressed by his precise measurements. Business is located in a nice neighborhood, I felt safe. Gary is knowledgeable, friendly and top-notch expert at what he does and would definitely trust him with any leather repair or design work that I would need in the future. Thank you, Gary (Barini Leather) for your five-star worthy service and craftsmanship. read more

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Gary is amazing does wonderful work clean and fast, get the job done in a timely matter.

I can't say enough good things about the leather repair work done on my vintage Chanel bag! It had seen better days scratches, worn corners, and faded leather but now it looks absolutely stunning, like it just came off the shelf. The craftsmanship is incredible, and you can tell right away that he takes real pride in his work. Not only is he highly skilled, but he's also one of the friendliest and most professional people I've ever met. He took the time to explain the process, answered all my questions, and made sure I felt completely comfortable leaving my bag in his hands. If you have a beloved leather item in need of some expert care, don't hesitate this is the person you want to trust with it. Absolutely five stars across the board! Will be back! read more

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I found my dream brown leather jacket at a thrift store, but it was in rough shape. The collar was completely destroyed and had multiple holes from wear. I brought it here because of all the amazing reviews, and I'm so glad I did! I called the day before and set a time to bring it over the next day. Gary patiently explained various ways he could repair the collar, and what it would cost. We were able to find a similar piece of leather in his collection, and now the jacket is good as new. He even finished the repair in one day! He's a true craftsman and really cared about the outcome of his work. I can't recommend enough! (photos are from before, the piece of leather we found, and the finished product!) read more

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The best experience I've ever had with a leather repair. I have had nightmares from other repair places. Barini leather is my new place! Divine grace and miracles to Barini leather read more

I was pretty sad when one of my leather jacket was ruined with some tears. I found this recommendation after just typing "leather jacket repair" on google, and I'm glad I listened. The tears were beautifully repaired, the leather washed and reconditioned. The jacket looks and feels like new. I could not be happier. Drop off and pick up was easy to coordinate. Cost was discussed up front and there were no surprises. read more

Nice honest man who cares about his craft, helped me get my Prada work bag looking brand new! He did a good job restoring my bag and staying true to the original design, doesn't overdo things. Color matching job on redye was good. read more

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The amazing Gary has now completed his seventh handbag for me. Each is more beautiful than the last! He always has a terrific selection of materials for both the exterior and the lining and makes sure everything is perfect. If you want to see what old world craftsmanship looks like, this is the place! read more

Barini Leather - The gold lining for my "Game Of Thrones" bag. - Leather Goods Near Me - Northridge, California

Mr. Barini was very precise in his work! My father recently passed away and Id kept one of his leather jackets from the 90's. I'd asked Mr.Barini to fit the jacket to my petite frame and bring the leather back to life; he did JUST THAT! Such incredible artistry; an amazingly gifted leather craftsman read more

Hats off to Yelp because it was all of these glowing reviews of Gary Barini's masterful leather work that lead me to entrust him with my son's beloved hand-me-down nearly 50-year-old lambskin leather bomber jacket. The lining was shredding and the pockets were shot. The leather itself had multiple microtears and the jacket badly needed some TLC. When I contacted Gary, he couldn't have been nicer or more knowledgeable and so I shipped it down to him from Seattle. Gary went out of his way, tracking down a hunter green satin lining that my son had envisioned, sending me photos of samples during his search in various fabric stores. (Apparently finding that specific green wasn't as easy as I'd originally imagined! Mint? No thank you!) ) It was important to my son that the jacket maintained its vintage look, and Gary agreed. The final result? It is flawless and simply stunning. I can't recommend Gary more highly! read more

Amazing work, and great craftsmanship. Helped me refurbish a small hand bag which has been in the family for decades. Thank you!

Fast efficient and honest appraiser. Declined to repair a zipper because it was still functional and the cost outweighed the need. Said if I insisted and his suggestions weren't successful, he'd replace it. He fixed my boot soles perfectly read more

Went to Gary to alter the sleeve of a new jacket and restoring a 25 years old leather jacket, I wanted to have an expert work on this because it's a piece with sentimental value and after reviewing a lot of shops in Los Angeles I felt like Barini was the right pick. Gary was a pleasure to work with, very knowledgeable and an somebody with 40+ years of experience in the field, my old leather jacket with broken lining and fully discolored looks now brand new, and the altered sleeves on my new jacket feel and look perfect. Very high craftsmanship at competitive pricing. read more

Excellent work. I've made purchases. And I've also had repairs done on a leather coat. The leather had a significant tear. It was repaired such that the area looked perfect!! read more

Gary is wonderful at what he does and I don't think I would now go to anyone else with my leather items. Thanks, Gary !

Gary does great work, he has saved my aging leather jacket on 2 occasions now and it looks fantastic.

Mr. Barini had worked on all my leather jackets over the years. When he had his shop by studio city, to his place now, his work is amazing. A true leather master craftsman. From altering my sleeves in cowhide leather jackets, to a full on body tailor Schott perfecto jacket. I've brought jackets to him that have ripped and he's done magic. His work of not cheap and he charges accordingly because the dude is truly talented, but if you truly care about your leather goods, take them here. Need to go back again for another alteration soon. read more

I found this place on yelp and happy I did. The owner and the master is a sweet man that knows his craft. I needed a repair on my bags handle, which ended up needing a new one. He was able to find a matching leather from his inventory and design and create a replacement that matches perfectly and will last me much longer than the original. Thank you Barini leather of recreating my favorite bag. read more

He did a great job cleaning my Dior and YSL bag that had a lot of makeup stains and scratches on it

My favorite Little Black Dress was resuscitated by Gary, the store owner. The LBD had pleather on the shoulders and down the front. The pleather started breaking down and flaking off since I've had this dress for years. I almost resigned myself to throwing away the dress. I brought it to Barini Leather as last ditch effort to see what could be done. Gary suggested replacing the pleather with lamb skin. Several weeks later, my favorite LBD is now even better than before! Love my new black dress that has been upgraded with real leather detailing. read more

Barini Leather - The little black dress that got a makeover. - Leather Goods Near Me - Northridge, California

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I took my wife's grandfather's motorcycle jacket...at least from the 1970s and possibly as old as the 1950s...to Gary and boy did it need a lot of work. A new lining, a new collar, frayed sleeve lining, many weak spots in the leather, and a split back seam. It wasn't cheap and he took about a month to do the work (which was entirely reasonable), but now it's a beautifully restored vintage jacket. I don't think anyone else in the region -- and very few people in the country -- do this kind of work with leather. I couldn't be happier! read more

I bought my first leather jacket in Rome for a very good price. I needed to have the sleeves shorten. After some research, I took it to Gary at Barini leather. He did excellent work and finished earlier than anticipated. I now know where to go if I have the need for leather work in the near future. Highly recommended Gary at Barini leather. read more

Barini Leather - shorten sleeves with zipper - Leather Goods Near Me - Northridge, California

Perfect Job! And such an Amazing Price for high quality work from an expert at his craft. You can't beat over 30 years of experience! Thank You!!! :) read more

Wow wow wow wow. What a freakin pro!!! Well done, Gary. A couple months ago, I bought myself a nice Louis Vuitton briefcase after a promotion at work. It was a cool bag. My dog, who is actually quite well behaved locked herself in my bedrooms while I was at work (lol don't worry, she had access to patio and a very nice Alaskan king size bed to nap on...with the thermostat at a cool 72 degrees all afternoon. Also I didn't know she knew how to close the door). She's used to having the entire house to herself so I think she was scared an anxious to get out. I was working in my bedroom the evening prior and left my bag on the ground...needless to say, with high anxiety, she chewed up my new bag, breaking into the leather and destroying the zipper. I was so bummed when I found it. I considered tossing the bag out, just out of sight, out of mind. My boyfriend suggested I look got a pro to look at it and see if they could fix it. I didn't think it was possible but i humored him. Sad and bummed, I dragged my poor bag out Barini's leather and met with the Owner, Gary. Very nice guy and told me about his 20 years of experience. He explained what he'd do and that he'd do his best to repair it for a pretty reasonable price. He asked for about 30 days or so (rightfully so as his work is a piece of art) and I picked it up today. Dang, you can't even tell anything happened to it. I was doubtful that anyone could do anything to make it better but he did. I'm so so impressed and so happy. I guess I can stop giving my dog the silent treatment now. read more

Barini Leather - My dog found her new favorite chew toy: the before photo - Leather Goods Near Me - Northridge, California

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I had a great experience Barini's leather store. He's really did put in their best effort to address my concerns. I made sure to explain everything as clearly as possible, and he was able to fix the issue for me.His dedication and willingness to listen impressed me greatly. It's reassuring when you encounter such excellent customer service. Overall, I highly recommend this leather store based on my positive experience with them. read more

Barini Leather - Backpack - Leather Goods Near Me - Northridge, California

OMG! So I bought a leather jacket from a brand designer for my 50th Birthday. Unfortunately, one of those "rainy" LA days it was ruined. Well, Barani fixed it. In fact he dyed it, reconditioned it and it looks better than when I bought it! They also made it waterproof. I'm happy. Highly recommended! read more

I've had extensive alterations done to two leather jackets by Mr Gary, I have been more than satisfied with the results. The tailoring of each jacket was superve and beyond my expectations as if they were purchased straight from the retail store. I also have to mention that I drive over 60 miles to see Gary because his attention to detail is so amazing and I trust him. read more

I needed a leather skirt altered and this guy was not friendly and explained that the process to alter was "too expensive". But I never said that I had a budget so I was confused as to how he deemed the work too expensive. Then he said he just would not do it. Fair enough. His workshop is out of his home which wasn't the type of location I was looking for anyway. read more

Would give a 20/5 if I could. Drove 2hrs there and 2hrs back twice for Gary to take in the waist and shorten my leather jacket and you can't even tell anything was done. He's a perfectionist and won't start a project unless he thinks it'll turn out great. Said it would take 30 days but finished way earlier than expected! Reasonable pricing! Make sure to book appointments as he's strict about business hours. Very personable and competent man who can do ALL your leather work. read more

I've frequented Gary's business for all my leather needs for a decade. I'm happy to see he is still taking customers out of his new home workshop. The setup is incredibly professional and he is still the best in the industry. I took my jacket in today to secure four loose lapel snaps, thinking I would be dropping it off to pick up at a later date; he fixed it right in front of me in no time, good as new! I cannot recommend him enough to friends and anyone on Yelp reading this. He is an absolute pleasure to do business with! If you value your items and want only the best work done, please see Gary! You will not be disappointed! read more

Very professional, excellent workmanship.!! Done on a very timely manner..!! Very concerned with the customer satisfaction. read more

Can't thank Gary of Barini Leather enough! He's an artist with amazing talent and expertise in leather! Just the nicest guy too! He recently restored 2 of my big LV bags. He replaced the interior of both bags with leather and replaced the cracked trims. It was a difficult job and it turned out beautiful. I'll be able to use both of the bags for years to come! I used his services years ago when Barin was on Ventura Blvd for another LV bag and a couple of leather coats. So happy to have found him again as I wouldn't know where to go for his quality of service. read more

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Gary Barini is a leather expert. He is an artist and a professional. At this Ventura Boulevard shop in Studio City, you can purchase handmade purses, bags, clutches, and waist pouches, in a variety of colors and sizes. Gary just completely remade the interior of a handbag he made for me six years ago. It is unique, beautiful, and durable. I am not exaggerating when I say that I receive compliments every day on this purse! The interior is a beautiful red leather that looks like a smile. The exterior is black leather, and one side of the bag has a red rose made out of a red zipper with a green zipper for the stem. He also sells beautiful leather belts and other accessories. Be aware that all of his merchandise is handmade and therefore not cheap. Expect to spend some money here. But you will definitely get your money's worth. Thank you, Gary! read more

I dropped off a bag that had a handle that was bent and cracked. When I came into his home studio, he was very welcoming and we had a conversation about bags. He showed me his cool collection of vintage bag pieces in a display case and, when asked about it, he was very enthusiastic and it truly showed his passion for his work. After 2 weeks and $100 later, I got my bag and the strap was beautiful. I am very pleased with how everything came out. I'll definitely go back to him if I ever need any help with my bags! read more

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What a hidden gem of exquisite leathered goods. Gary, the owner is phenomenal at his craft and the stuff here is awesome. I'm so happy with the purchases I've made. read more

Great work!! Perfect customer service and you can even land a sweet deal on items that weren't picked up.

In addition to being an incredible artisan, Mr. Barini is a lovely man who takes great pride in his work. He's done simple repairs for me, like replacing all the hardware on a tried and true leather handbag that I've used for a decade. But the custom handmade crossbody purse he made for me entirely by hand from a pattern he created based on another Italian bag that belonged to my sister is much more special. I was able to choose all of the materials from his almost overwhelming selection of fine leathers in every color, texture and pattern you can imagine. My handbag is made of gorgeous and sturdy embossed leather and fully lined in an aubergine colored leather with gold hardware. Mr. Barini can repair, improve and/or design and create anything you want. He is extremely talented and kind. If you like quiet luxury, you'll love the process of purchasing a custom item. If my bag had a designer label on it I would've paid 5x as much and it probably wouldn't rival the quality of my Barini. read more

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