Who We Are

Founder - Freya

My journey into luxury handbag restoration began in the UK, long before Bagsamoré existed.

After completing a Fashion degree in 2012, I joined my family business, LTT Leathercare - a globally respected leather restoration training school specialising in furniture, automotive, and fine leather goods. It was here that I learned the foundations of leather cleaning, repair, surface restoration, and colour work. Immersed in the craft from the ground up, I developed a deep respect for leather as a material - and quickly realised this was where my passion lay.

Combining my background in fashion with technical leather restoration, I founded The Handbag Spa in the UK later that year. What began as a small, independent operation grew rapidly into a busy luxury restoration studio, receiving hundreds of handbags each month. Over nearly six years, I worked hands-on with pieces from almost every major designer brand - cleaning, repairing, restoring, and customising handbags day in, day out. It was an intense, rewarding period that shaped both my skillset and my approach to craftsmanship.

In 2018, I relocated to Sydney, drawn by a change of pace and a new chapter. Bagsamoré was born soon after - carrying forward the same principles of considered restoration, surface expertise, and respect for original design. Over the years, the business has continued to grow, weathering even a global pandemic, and restoring thousands of handbags.

Today, Bagsamoré represents a new era of my work. Alongside specialist restoration services, the brand has evolved to embrace creativity and collaboration - working with Australian artists to transform restored, second-hand luxury handbags into one-of-a-kind wearable artworks. It is the distillation of everything I love: craftsmanship, fashion, restoration, and creative expression.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story. If you have any questions or would like to get in touch, you’re always welcome to reach out.

Freya x