If you're anything like us - and the majority of fashion lovers - then you likely have a slight soft spot for designer bags. Sure, beautiful high-end dresses, sweaters and coats have their appeal, but nothing quite compares to the thrill of finally snapping up that bag you've had your eye on for months. Not least because you can wear it every single day without so much as a glance at the washing machine.

But there is a downside to their wearability. If you've got a bag that you love and use endlessly, chances are that it looks a little worn out after a while.

You can be super careful and even put it in the dust bag every night, but even the most cautious amongst us can spill a coffee, brush up against a dirty wall or, well, live in a smog-filled city with dirty pollution tarnishing your beloved bag every time you take it outside.

But far from a lost cause, the possibility (probability) of putting your beloved bag through a little wear and tear is no reason to avoid using it, or you may as well have never bought it in the first place. Instead, it's wise to learn about restoration options.

Cheaper, more sustainable and perhaps even more satisfying than buying a replacement, the world of upcycling has made major strides over recent years, with Handbag Clinic providing some of the most impressive restorations.

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"The loudest noise in fashion right now is the sustainability movement" acknowledges the brand, "and the last year has seen something of an awakening for the fashion industry at large as well as consumers."

"Sustainability has graduated from peripheral issue to central concern of the cultural zeitgeist. The more recent emphasis has been on the circular movement, which is concerned with the entire lifecycle of a product which must be considered at the design and sourcing stage."

"For consumers, circularity means not putting an end to the things they use."

Whether its spillages, tears, or merely general signs of wear, Handbag Clinic's before and after images not only showcase the level of transformation that can be achieved, but are also strangely addictive whether or not you have a bag that needs restoring.

And don't get us started on the videos - Are they the most captivating things you've ever seen or do we need to get out more? We're blaming the ASMR...

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If you decide that you want your bag to have an *entirely* new look, the brand also offers a transformative service that includes changing the colour, adding chains, editing straps and other forms of customisation to any leather handbag.

But Handbag Clinic don't only restore or transform your bags, they also provide a reselling service too. And you know what's more lucrative than reselling your beloved designer bag? Reselling your beloved designer bag once it's been restored to nearly-new.

"Handbag Clinic's resale service is simple and easy to use. Clients can drop into store, complete a form online for a quote and to have a bag collected from home, or London clients can book a home consultation service."

"Handbag Clinics dedicated team of experts can audit, authenticate, value, clean, restore, and sell client's designer handbags through their nationwide chain of stores and e-commerce platform. Clients will be paid instantly if they accept a cash offer, or receive up to 80% of its original value selling on consignment."

"With restoration at the heart of its business, customers can also sit back with the peace of mind that their beloved handbag will fetch its best possible price after being restored to its former glory."

Charlotte Staerck, co-founder and retail director at Handbag Clinic, has provided us with her top tips for both looking after your handbag and recognising when it's time to call in the professionals...

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