Okay, so, I got this wild idea to try and remake a PRADA Cahier Bag. Yeah, the one that’s like, everywhere, all classy and stuff. But I didn’t just want to buy one—where’s the fun in that, right? I wanted to see if I could actually, like, recreate it. A real DIY project, you know?
First off, I hit up the internet, because where else do you start? I typed in “PRADA Cahier Bag” and, boom, a ton of stuff came up. I found this one site, the official PRADA one, and it had all these fancy descriptions, like “Neu interpretierte Ikonen” and “Goetheplatz, 9.” I guess that’s some artsy way of saying they’re, like, reinventing old styles. Cool, cool.
- Checked out some forums and people were talking about the prices.
- Someone mentioned the Cahier was going for $4400! And that it scratches easily. Ouch.
- But it made me even more determined to do this.
I spent hours, no joke, just looking at pictures of the bag. Different angles, close-ups, everything. I even found this comprehensive guide for used bags, which was pretty helpful. It talked about limited editions and special collections. This one was about those that had limited edition or others that were part of a special collection, like the Galleria Saffiano Special Edition.
Then, I started sketching. I’m no artist, but I tried my best to draw out all the details. The metal corners, the strap, the little lock thingy. It was rough, but it was a start.
Materials
- Leather – I figured I’d need some good quality leather. Found some scraps online that looked decent.
- Metal bits – This was tricky. I hit up some hardware stores and found some corner protectors that looked kinda similar.
- Thread – I wanted something strong, so I got this heavy-duty thread.
The actual making part was…well, let’s just say it was a learning experience. I messed up a lot. A LOT. Cutting the leather was harder than it looked. And those metal corners? Don’t even get me started. But I kept at it. I’d sew, and then I’d unpick, and then sew again.
Slowly but surely, it started to look like something. Not exactly like the real PRADA Cahier, but hey, it was my version. I even added a little pocket inside, because why not?
Finally, after what felt like forever, I was done. It wasn’t perfect, not by a long shot. But it was mine. I made it. And honestly, I was pretty proud of myself. It’s not something I’d wear out, but it’s a cool reminder that you can try anything if you put your mind to it.
So yeah, that’s my story of trying to remake a PRADA bag. It was a fun little project. Maybe next time I’ll try something a bit easier, like a hat or something. Or maybe not. Who knows! It’s not quite in the style of a Prada re-edition, but whenever I want a nylon bag.
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