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    Real You

    5.0 (11 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    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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    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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    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!

    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.

    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 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!!

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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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    Thank you so much to Alice and her team at Real You for fixing my '90s Fendi Baguette that I bought secondhand

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    Meh. I am not a…read moreleather worker, but rather a crafter looking for help with an idea I had about a bracelet I wanted to make. I went to the shop and it was definitely not busy. There was a guy behind the counter looking like he was watching videos on the computer. I told him what I wanted to do and he vaguely pointed to two parts of the store that I could look in but offered no additional help when I was clear that this was all new to me. There was another gal who was eating lunch in a back room and I asked her if she minded that I ask a quick question or two. She was more than willing to stop her lunch for a couple of minutes and help me out. When the guy up front saw that I was talking with the woman he called to me from the front of the store that she was at lunch and then came back but didn't offer to step in and answer my questions so she could go back to lunch. Clearly the guy was interested in only collecting his paycheck while the gal, and while interrupting her lunch wasn't at the top of her list, was certainly willing to help a customer who clearly needed help.

    We came here for a class on making leather belts. The class started off with some delays trying to…read moreget the right thickness of leather that wouldn't break the cutting blades. Once we got going, it was great! Noah walked us through each step and was very patient with each of us, making sure we all felt comfortable with the process. It's great how you can personalize each belt with imprints, colors, and buckles. It was very reasonably priced for the class time. Thank you!

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    3.6(51 reviews)
    6.5 mi
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    I'd like to make this rating 4 1/2 stars, as my experience was very good, but not quite 5 stars…read more Maybe 4.75 stars. I'll always round up in favor of actual customer service. I've had my Hein Gericke jacket for over 28 years, and have ridden about 140,000 miles while wearing it. The collar and one cuff were split, and some snaps were tired. Like another reviewer, I'd seen Anthony's ad in American Motorcyclist magazine, and was aware that they had a good reputation. I shipped my jacket off, and when I got it back I found two small disappointments, involving snaps on the neck and one cuff. After phone conversations and e-mails with Greg, I shipped it back, and got it back the second time with a refreshingly brief turnaround time. In addition to the factory-quality repairs (above info does not list alI work), I had Anthony's sew on a patch for me (for a reasonable extra fee), and clean and condition my old friend. It's now shiny, which was unexpected (an observation, not a complaint). I mentally deducted part of a star from my rating because of the need to send the jacket twice, but added back on part of a star for conscientious and friendly customer service. One small surprise: as a second back-and-forth shipping became necessary, I wondered whether Leatherworks might create a UPS return slip, as a former employer of mine always did for such situations. I'm not actually disappointed, as I'm aware that small businesses don't have unlimited budgets. The work was not inexpensive, but being able to wear a high-quality and well-loved garment for another couple of decades (if I last that long) is worth it. Accepting the cost was eased after I compared the purchasing power of the 1997 dollars with which I bought my jacket to that of the 2026 repair dollars. It was worth it.

    I really wanted to like this place -- the customer service was wonderful when we first walked in…read more The staff were friendly and professional, and I felt confident leaving my very expensive handbag in their care. I was quoted $175 for what was described as a simple refresh of the leather and color, which sounded fair for a quality restoration. But when I picked up the bag, I was honestly heartbroken by the result. The pigment was smeared and stuck all over the hardware, which hadn't been polished or cleaned at all. The color on the leather was patchy, with uneven tones and visible blemishes. What used to be smooth, soft leather now feels rough and sandy, almost like it was stripped instead of restored. It also looks like no waterproofing or protective finish was applied. I don't doubt that they do excellent work on shoes and smaller leather items, but based on my experience, I wouldn't trust them again with a high-end handbag. For the price and the promise, this was a huge disappointment.

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    Anthony's Shoe Repair - Costa Mesa - Before, damage shown with the cute perpetrator.

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    3.5(109 reviews)
    4.5 mi

    These people are artisans. It's becoming a lost art and I'm so glad that we have something like…read morethis right here on 17th street. I've had them resole shoes, rework my wife's favorite purse, and lots of easier things (you've never seen a shoe-shine like they will do!) It isn't fast or cheap, but it is exceptional quality. Actually, now that i think about it, they have always delivered earlier than their original estimated date. It's called Anthony's but the owner is actually Michael. He's a really nice guy who knows what he's talking about. Twice I've gone in there to ask if I should refinish something, and he showed me why it just wasn't worth it. I really appreciate someone who isn't just milking people for cash.

    I was referred to Anthony's from my communities forum on Facebook. I had a broken wheel on a brand…read morenew carry-on luggage. I came into their storefront, parking was super easy and right away. The vibe was welcoming and helpful! Anthony went to the back to get a quote he was also looking to see if he had the exact wheel match which he did. Unfortunately, the cost to repair it was more than the luggage so it couldn't justify fixing it, but there was a row of luggage that people had brought in ready to get repaired so this is the place to do it if you have a luggage you love and willing to spend the money to fix it. I would give the Customer Service here five stars. The interaction was very trustworthy and casual and I know they would have done a great job and stood by their workmanship.

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    Anthony's Shoe Repair - Costa Mesa - After repair, with new leather added and new laces

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