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    Real You

    5.0 (18 reviews)
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    Amy M.

    This was my first time coming to Real You for a purse restoration and it was an amazing experience! I got my bag second-hand, and was originally concerned with its condition. But after it went through cleaning and coloration by Alice, it feels like new again! Alice was super professional, updating me on the entire process and how long it would take. Would definitely recommend coming here to get your bag restored!!

    Back to new!
    Kaytee L.

    Only place in OC I could find that cleans and repairs Luxury hand bags and saw the reviews so I took my shot! My creamy YSL bag got stained and they did a clean and color. Like nothing happened! I was so devastated, but so happy I found this place to fix my bag! Alice is amazing as well and so pleasant to deal with. Thank you guys!

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    I had my Channel repainted since it was fading. She did an amazing job looks brand new. I also had my Ferragamo hand bag strap fixed it ripped off. Cannot even tell where she reattached it. Very lovely to work with listens to your needs and is very responsive when have any questions. I highly recommend Real You!

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    Kristen C.

    Alice is absolutely wonderful! Was able to repair and clean my WOC in such a timely matter! Will definitely be coming back to her for all my purse rehab needs

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    Kelle H.

    Excellent service! The cleaning of my neutral bag exceeded my expectations for a great price. Highly recommend!

    The service for my Chanel bag repair was seamless and a great experience! Alice was great to work with and communication was excellent; she kept in touch with me throughout the entire repair process and I was even able to pick it up sooner than expected! I highly recommend Real You for any kind of designer restorations as they show great craftsmanship and integrity.

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    I had a very positive experience here. The customer service was highly professional, and the consultant was incredibly dedicated; she was approachable and presented various options without any pushy sales tactics. She even suggested external solutions if they might prove more beneficial. This was truly excellent service on their part. I opted for the basic cleaning package because I was quite bothered by the darkened stitching on my Goyard bag. They did an excellent job cleaning it, just as shown in the photos. Overall, I would definitely return and use their services again in the future should the need arise.

    I'm extremely satisfied with how my Chanel bag turned out. The dark denim had stained it and completely changed the color, but the restoration matched the original color perfectly--it looks like new again. Even the Chanel store said they couldn't fully fix it, so I came here, and they restored it to its original condition. Since it's a special color, many places said they couldn't do it, but this was done flawlessly.

    Polished and replated

    Thank you so much to Alice and her team at Real You for fixing my '90s Fendi Baguette that I bought secondhand. The bag was in perfect condition overall but had some hardware issues on the front with scratches. Alice was quick to reply, and setting up an appointment was fast and easy. I really appreciated the turnaround time and the open communication about what was going on with my bag. It turned out even better than I expected!!

    Good as NEW!!! So excited!

    I brought in my Chanel bag after the chain fell off, and she fixed it perfectly -- you would never even know there was an issue. The turnaround was so quick and just in time for my trip, which I appreciated so much. She even gave it a light clean and sent it home in a dust bag, which was such a nice touch. I was a little nervous bringing my bag in anywhere, but I'm SO glad I brought it here. I will absolutely be going back to her for any future bag needs!

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    Thank you so much for your great service. The Dior handbag looks so wonderful. My wife is going to be very happy.

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    I'm so glad I found this place. I bought in more than one and addressed my concerns. Alice is meek and patient. The value is great.

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    “I highly recommend their repair service to anyone who wants their Chanel bag restored to its original elegance.”

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