Gary is the absolute best, I brought him the most complicated jacket imaginable full of hundreds of studs and asked for heavy modifications to the length of the torso and sleeves that required moving the belts, zippers, and dozens of spikes, and he pulled it off completely seamlessly. I couldn't be happier with his work. read more

Barini Leather - Leather Goods Near Me - Northridge, California

I highly recommend Barini Leather for leather alterations. I purchased what was supposed to be a custom-fit leather jacket online, and the measurements that I provided were way off. Mr. Barini to the rescue!! He fitted me for the jacket, and now it fits me like a glove. He moved zippers, decorative shoulder bands with snaps, took in the shoulders, arms and waist. I am very pleased with the finished product. There is no evidence of alterations being made. It looks brand new with all seams in tact. I would not hesitate to have custom alterations made by him again. It was a little more than I expected to pay, but you get what you pay for. The jacket was finished in the promised amount of time. He was very communicative and honest. It was clear he is very knowledgeable and experienced in his trade. read more

Barini Leather - Leather Goods Near Me - Northridge, California

Can't thank him enough for completely refurbishing my wife's bag. This thing looks BRAND NEW! Nice to know there's a guy you can trust!! read more

Barini Leather - Purse handbag - Leather Goods Near Me - Northridge, California

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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Barini Leather in Studio City is the place this Rock N Roller has been searching for since I moved to Los Angeles. They have excellent and affordable leather repair services and a wide range of prices in their new leather goods. Barini actually took my second hand, one off, haute couture runway belt, heavily studded, designed for a coat hanger model with a 24 inch waist and expanded it out to my glamazon Midwest dimensions without a hint that it was ever altered by anothers leather crafters hand. These guys are not good, they are GREAT. Plus, the leather goods they sell are high quality and beautifully designed, so if you feel like looking unique, not wearing the same cookie cutter designer bags EVERYONE in this town is walking around here with, then check out this store when you are cruising Ventura Boulevard. Great service, great prices and sooooo happy to have found Barini Leather! read more

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Kind gentleman that always gets the job done. I have been taking my wallets and purses to get cleaned and repaired for years now since the Studio City location. read more

I recently dropped my 10 year old coral colored lamb skin leather jacket off to repair a small tear, and decided to get it cleaned and re-dyed since the colors had faded quite a lot. They did such a phenomenal job the jacket looks brand new and the color is incredibly vibrant, just like when I bought it. Could not be happier with the job. They are amazing and a highly recommend them for any leather repairs. read more

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

I am beyond delighted with the quality of workmanship I received from Gary at Barini leather. I brought in a backpack/purse that needed new straps and he instantly assessed the situation and had the perfect material to match it exactly. He even showed me a demonstration of how he planned to fix my bag, down to the stitching along the edges of the straps. I could tell right away that I had stumbled upon a genius in the field of leather. I was astounded at the organization of the workshop and his level of expertise and attention to detail. Gary is honest and forthright and a pleasure to work with. I know exactly where to go in the future for all of my leather needs. Thank you! read more

Most of the reviews are about other types of leather finish, but if you have suede items, I would highly recommend that you come here. Gary has a sign near the cash register that says he's a perfectionist and won't take pieces that he doesn't think he can fix, which I can now attest to. He's just not going to take your stuff for the sake of making money if he can't also deliver. I brought in a vintage suede coat that I had carelessly spilled some oily food on, then gotten lipstick on when hugging a friend. The coat has a yak hair collar, and Gary was really clear that the collar might pose an issue for cleaning. He would have to send the coat out to be cleaned at another location, and told me he'd call me if they couldn't do the job. Two weeks later, I was back to pick up my coat with low expectations and was blown away. I'd argue that suede is way harder to maintain than other types of leather, and I was really unsure of how salvageable my coat was. The oily spot is gone, and the suede feels nice and conditioned. Gary's guys even got rid of most of the greenish water stains on the sleeve from back when I found it in Budapest! Overall great work and it is well worth going out of your way to this shop if you have leather goods in need of some serious TLC. read more

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Wonderful attention to detail! I brought in my son's jacket with a large tear and said, "it's just for a kid, so doesn't have to be perfect" but Mr. Barini would not settle for less than perfect! We went to his extensive library of leathers and he picked out a swatch that I thought looked pretty good. Then he shook his head and kept looking. He pulled out a perfect match and discussed what he would do to repair the tear. He took out the whole shoulder panel, made a pattern and sewed in the new piece of leather. My son and I could not tell which shoulder was the replacement when we picked it up. He was fast too! It was a pleasure to chat with Mr Barini about his years of experience-- he's been doing this since he was a teen and makes beautiful custom bags, wallets, belts, you name it. He really cares about his work. He was a pleasure to work with! If you have a special item to repair you can feel safe with it in his hands. read more

Excellent service, fixed my motorcycle jacket for a reasonable price Highly recommend read more

Excellent service! Superb quality of materials, and lowest prices in the valley. I highly recommend, beautiful work. Very professional and friendly. read more

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I took in a worn and dirty Dainese jacket I got for cheap in to see if it could be restored/cleaned. After speaking to Gary for about 10 minutes he gave me the high and low of what was possible as well as how much it would all cost. Even by not being too extravagant with what I wanted done, I was more than happy with how the jacket turned out as well as how capable and amicable Gary was, I would definitely recommend coming here for anyone who needs any leather related work done. read more

Barini Leather - Leather Goods Near Me - Northridge, California

This gentleman is great. He knows his craft and I highly recommend him to anyone looking to get a bag fixed or cleaned. I will be posting pictures of the bag he cleaned for me soon. read more

Barini leather saved my Fendi bags life. I bought it from the RealReal and the ivory leather was like cupboard, in super bad shape. I took my bag the Barini and they were so wonderful. They explained to me the 2 options I have to replace the dried out leather part. They also helped me pick a good new leather for the replacement. This wasn't an easy fix and I'm extremely grateful for their craftsmanship because it looks absolutely stunning. I'm over the moon happy! I highly recommend Barini Leather and will definitely go back! read more

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Super nice man, and quality work. I Came to get work done on my Gucci belt. He was able to fix it and in a timely manner

I took a much-loved Prada purse in for some VERY NECESSARILY reconditioning and dying... This was my very first luxury purse purchase easily ten years ago so it had a lot of miles on it and had seen some sh*t! Ha! (I realize that this after picture means nothing if there isn't a before to compare it to. Just trust me, it was bad.) I had to leave it for over a month and the bill was $200-$100 deposit. But it was worth it! We are reunited and it feels so good. This bag will always hold a special place in my heart and I'm glad that Barini was able to extend its life expectancy. read more

Barini Leather - Leather Goods Near Me - Northridge, California

I was searching for a place to fix my D & G bag and I found this place. Gary is very knowledgable in fixing bags. He is very pleasant and accommodating. I'm ver satisfied with his work. If you live around San Fernando Valley, just give Gary a call and he will help you. read more

I got a very unique belt with 7 silver conchos shortened here. Somehow the owner took 5 1/2 inches off without moving or removing any conchos. And I have absolutely no idea where he did it! I genuinely can't tell what he did, all I know is it fits and now I can wear it with a very special silver buckle I got for finishing a 100-mile equestrian endurance ride. It's as if it was made for me now! Which is great since I can't just buy another size, it was a gift from a handmade leather shop in Australia and was the last one in stock there. read more

My leather jacket recently suffered a mysterious and stubborn mold attack. I brought it to Gary for a cleaning and he worked incredibly hard to restore it to perfect condition ! Gary is a thoughtful and skilled craftsman, and a very kind and honest business person. I will absolutely be going back to him for all future leather needs. Thanks Gary !! read more

I'm a serious purse/handbag "collector" (my bags have their own closet - I have no shame), so when I needed a place to take a few of my nice purses for cleaning and repair I thoroughly read Yelp reviews for local businesses who provide that service. I had a large Louis Vuitton that needed to be DEEP cleaned (I may or may not have forgotten there was an orange in it...for 3 months), a Christian Dior with a braided strap that was unraveling (thus making it unusable), and most importantly my Grandmother's Gucci bag that I'm guessing is from the 70's. My mom gave me my Grandma's bag after she passed away and I've not ever been able to carry it - parts of it were literally hanging on by a thread. The interior was a mess - exposed lining made it look like it had 9 pockets, the exterior was crumbling at the edges and the strap had split completely. The coated canvas however was still in good shape. It had life left and Barini's revived it. I wish I had taken a before picture of the Gucci bag to show just how incredible Barini's reconstruction job was. The purse came out BEAUTIFULLY. I truly couldn't be happier with the care and hard work Barini's put into this handbag - I know it will be something I can pass down to my daughter and she will actually be able to use. :) Oh - and you'd never be able to tell I left fruit in the bottom of my Louis or that the CD purse was coming apart at the strap. Both fixes were flawless. I'll be back, Barini's! I've got my eye on a few of the purses in your shop ‍ read more

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I took in some vintage purses and I appreciate the honesty that the cost of the repairs were not worth it. Would definitely return.

I purchased 3 pieces of leather goods from Gary and he is currently working on cleaning up my Gucci Soho Chain. The straps are falling apart and he knows how to take it apart and make it look new again. I live well over an hour away and still choose to work with him because he's a perfectionist. read more

Gary is a master at what he does. I had a Chanel bag that needed a lot of attention. He completely restored the bag. He is very honest and his work is top notch. I highly recommend him! read more

Gary is like an artist with leather goods. He saved some of my favorite leather jackets and gave them new life. Barini Leather has a life long customer in me now. read more

The owner Gary is Maestro in Leather! He fixed my 20 years old Ferragamo like new. Let me tell you, it's worth every penny as if he can't do it, nobody can! He is not cheap but you get what you paid for. I even give him tips as he did an awesome job. He replaced the whole panel and stitch it just like original & dye the whole jacket so IT'S NEW again. See pictures. Not sure why few people give him 1 star and that's very rude. THANK YOU GARY! read more

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I bought a leather jacket as Christmas present to me. It fit well except the sleeves were too long. I am a shorter guy with a medium build so there weren't a lot of options. I had no idea how I was going to get this thing to fit properly. I came across Mr. Barini and his leather shop in Studio City and there aren't enough words to express what a great experience it was. I took the jacket in, he measured me, I left it with him for three weeks or so, and when I got it back it was like it was made just for me. The price was reasonable and Mr. Barini it's actually a really sweet man who cares about your leather goods. I recommend taking the time to have a conversation with him before you leave because his stories are interesting and he makes you feel like family. read more

So after almost giving up on getting my two leather jackets repaired, one dyed, the other needed loops replaced and was scuffed up. I went online and found this place which is located in Porter Ranch. The man Gary is a professional and very thorough and takes pride in his work. I waited about ten days but I was not in a rush and let me tell you his work was outstanding. I was very pleased with the results and both jackets were repaired with one redyed for under $400 which is a great price considering the amount of detail work that needed to be done. If you need leather or suede jackets or other apparel repaired then this is your man. Very friendly and highly recommended. read more

I bought a leather jacket online it fit nice in the shoulder's but the sleeves were two inches too long. So I called Gary made an appointment drove 2 1/2 hours dropped off jacket and six days latter it was done. Gary is HOUDINI !!!! can't even tell it was altered wouldn't go anywhere else. I would have traveled twice as far to have a true perfectionist do his passion. read more

Barini Leather - Leather Goods Near Me - Northridge, California

I usually don't write reviews - this is my first - but I feel compelled to write about Gary and Barini Leather. I bought a Harley Davidson motorcycle leather jacket despite the fact that it had a huge and HIDEOUS skull and chains embroidery on the back (see photo) because it fit me so well. I thought I could get used to this monstrosity but every time I looked at it, it made me angry and sad. So I started doing some research to find a place that could rip the ugliness off and replace it with a solid black leather panel. My search led me to Barini Leather and all of the glowing reviews on yelp. Based on those reviews, I decided to brave the hour long drive in rush hour traffic to see if Gary could help. Long story short... I left the jacket in Gary's capable hands and just picked it up today, a week later. I could not be happier with the way the jacket turned out! It looks a hundred times better and the workmanship is outstanding. The leather is also an almost perfect match and one would be hard pressed to tell that the jacket wasn't originally made this way. There is a reason why every reviewer has nothing but great things to say about Gary. He's courteous, professional and a true craftsman. His sense of humor is not bad, either. :) Thank you, Gary! You made me very happy today. read more

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Great place! They go out of their way! Highly recommend! Lost my key and called after hours! The owner was so kind and gracious that it was remarkable! read more

Love the high quality of work Gary has provided over the years. He designs gorgeous ladies handbags and they are Hot, Classy and Gorgeous. I agree with Mike M, he is a True Master of his craft. His prices are reasonable, high quality and loves his work.... I have a pair of brown leather pants which faded and Gary had them cleaned, dyed and reconditioned and now they look better than New - they are my favorite and I can't wait to wear them! I high recommend him to my friends.... read more

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I took in my five year old, heavily worn favorite brown leather jacket in to have quite a few things repaired and altered - and everything came out great. The jacket is almost like new, and in some ways better because he replaced the fraying waistband and wrists with a fabric of better coloring. I also had the lining inside the jacket repaired and a hole stitched. Finally, and the most impressive, Gary was able to tighten the sleeves and bottom of the jacket that had slackened through wear and tear. I am very impressed. I recommend highly this place for any alterations you may have. read more

Barini Leather - Altered and repaired leather jacket. - Leather Goods Near Me - Northridge, California

Happy Holidays One and ALL I want to update my first review from 4 s To 5 it should have been 5 STARS all along! My mistake , and I want every one to know what an outstanding Artist and Human being Mr. BARON is! I cannot say enough about his superior workmanship and his devotion to his cliental, well I guess I have?! I'd give him. 100 Stars if YELP would allow Thank you for ALL you do and the only place to go with bag repairs or Leather alterations is BARINI S in Studio City! read more

Barini Leather - Leather Goods Near Me - Northridge, California

Well...here goes. Bought a $2k leather jacket from Fred Segal and needed it altered. Well, Walked in for the first time after calling a few places and finding out these guys have the best reviews. I walked in to see Gary and at first he seemed pretty serious. About after a few minutes I knew I came to the right place. This dude does takes his work VERY seriously. After talking to him I learned that he's been doing this since he was a kid! After doing the measurements, we spoke for a bit. I took a liking to Gary. Sweet guy and an asset to Los Angeles. Just came by to pick up my jacket and....AMAZING!! Wow!! Very simple: if you need ANY leather work done. Come here. Period. read more

So helpful & knowledgeable!! I originally visited Barini Leather to repair a used designer bag bought online. He helped me recognize that the stitching & craftwork was not up to standards with the "real" deal. While bummed with this "duped" online purchase, I was so encouraged to find this priceless gem who freely shared his generations of experience and expertise in high quality leather craftmanship. Thank you Barini Leather!! read more

Unbelievable service and craftsmanship. Brought my dad's old 70s watch band back to life. Highly recommended. read more

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Barini Leather does very high quality work. I took in my eight year old black leather jacket that had been worn extensively and as a result was quite scuffed, battered and worn out. Gary at Barini re-dyed the jacket by hand, polished it and now it looks like new. The quality of workmanship at this establishment is very high and I would recommend Barini Leather to all my friends read more

My friend Jeff suggested this place to me when I explained my frustration at the inability to find an MC leather jacket that could fit me properly. He said I should find the closest thing and bring it in and Mr. Barini would turn it into a piece of art. As luck would have it, two weeks later I was in NYC and found a perfect fit, but it was tore up--and not in a good way. I brought it in and he said he'd have to replace all of the stitching, the front zipper, and the entire collar. I paid half up front, and a little over two months later he called me in to pick it up. It was completely revitalized, the new collar matched the older leather in every way except wear, and it felt rock solid compared to the rickety, fragile thing it once was. Many compliments to Mr. Barini, a real craftsman. read more

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