Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Ever wondered why some luxury bags cost $10,000 or more? Most of us immediately think it’s the leather or craftsmanship—but after spending hundreds of thousands of dollars and thousands of hours dissecting luxury bags, I discovered something that often gets overlooked… something that affects cost, beauty, longevity, and even resale value.
In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of luxury bag hardware. From the cheapest plastics that can harm people and the planet, to the stainless steel and gold-plated pieces that define luxury.
Watch closely, because the next time you hold a bag, you might see it completely differently.
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CHAPTERS/TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – Introduction: Why $10,000 Bags Make Us Wonder
Exploring the question that started the luxury bag dissection journey.
0:22 – The Unexpected Player: Hardware
Discover how hardware impacts cost, beauty, and resale value in luxury bags.
1:06 – The Three Pillars of Hardware
Material, finish, and design: each tells a part of the hardware story.
1:28 – Hardware Materials Explained
Plastic, wood, steel, titanium, and precious metals; why Zamak, brass, and stainless steel matter.
2:21 – Zamak vs Brass vs Stainless Steel
Understanding durability, aesthetics, and longevity of different metals.
3:35 – How Hardware Becomes Beautiful
How top brands invest in hardware suppliers like they do with leather tanneries.
3:57 – Finishing the Hardware: Electroplating and PVD
From cheap electroplating to high-end PVD coating: processes, costs, and impact.
5:31 – Design: Where Engineering Meets Creativity
Custom hardware, brand logos, and functional design elevate a bag.
6:17 – Stow’s Stainless Steel Commitment
Why Stow uses only stainless steel hardware for durability and luxury.
6:53 – Hardware and Resale Value
How quality hardware affects authentication and maintaining value.
7:37 – The Ethical and Aesthetic Impact
From toxic low-end processes to high-end artistry; why noticing hardware matters.
8:05 – Closing Thoughts: Appreciating the Hands Behind Hardware
Recognizing the craftsmanship and hundreds of people involved in creating luxury bags.
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PRODUCTS FEATURED:
Stow London's Suede Cruve Bag: stowlondon.co.uk/collections/suede-curve-bags
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SHOP LINK FOR MY BRAND
PEGAI (Buy our good-quality finished leather goods): pegai.com/.
- You may also buy them on Etsy: etsy.com/shop/PEGAI.
ATELIER PEGAI: atelierpegai.com
STOW LONDON: stowlondon.co.uk
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SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS
Follow me on my social media pages where I post content regularly.
TikTok: tiktok.com/@tanner.leatherstein
Instagram: instagram.com/tanner.leatherstein
Facebook: facebook.com/tanner.leatherstein1
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BRAND REVIEWS PLAYLISTS
Wallet Reviews: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP7Et-RLMPW8XE8IVaUjnBca6QFg1W2ZA
Bag Reviews: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP7Et-RLMPW9XhH4rrAYrNorYgqKl9WwN
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OTHER HELPFUL YOUTUBE PLAYLISTS
YouTube Shorts (Watch leather tips and tricks in less than a minute): youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP7Et-RLMPW_VFYDZvwatoi-Vdhc_IaKY
Leather Savvy (Learn more tips and tricks about leather to help you save money): youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP7Et-RLMPW-HURqFOCDWahDgIR56eedQ
20/20 of Leather Savviness (Learn more about the four phases you should consider before buying leather goods): youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP7Et-RLMPW-ys9p_c9CCw1btr9encOdT
Most viewed leather videos (Helpful and more entertaining content that viewers really loved): youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP7Et-RLMPW_FeEWPZwfFTG63_9r8cWwv
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HOW TO CONTACT:
You may contact me on any of my social media accounts above or send me an email at tanner@pegai.com.
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#hardware #sincereluxury #tannerleatherstein
Ever wondered why some luxury bags cost $10,000 or more? Most of us immediately think it’s the leather or craftsmanship—but after spending hundreds of thousands of dollars and thousands of hours dissecting luxury bags, I discovered something that often gets overlooked… something that affects cost, beauty, longevity, and even resale value.
In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of luxury bag hardware. From the cheapest plastics that can harm people and the planet, to the stainless steel and gold-plated pieces that define luxury.
Watch closely, because the next time you hold a bag, you might see it completely differently.
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CHAPTERS/TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – Introduction: Why $10,000 Bags Make Us Wonder
Exploring the question that started the luxury bag dissection journey.
0:22 – The Unexpected Player: Hardware
Discover how hardware impacts cost, beauty, and resale value in luxury bags.
1:06 – The Three Pillars of Hardware
Material, finish, and design: each tells a part of the hardware story.
1:28 – Hardware Materials Explained
Plastic, wood, steel, titanium, and precious metals; why Zamak, brass, and stainless steel matter.
2:21 – Zamak vs Brass vs Stainless Steel
Understanding durability, aesthetics, and longevity of different metals.
3:35 – How Hardware Becomes Beautiful
How top brands invest in hardware suppliers like they do with leather tanneries.
3:57 – Finishing the Hardware: Electroplating and PVD
From cheap electroplating to high-end PVD coating: processes, costs, and impact.
5:31 – Design: Where Engineering Meets Creativity
Custom hardware, brand logos, and functional design elevate a bag.
6:17 – Stow’s Stainless Steel Commitment
Why Stow uses only stainless steel hardware for durability and luxury.
6:53 – Hardware and Resale Value
How quality hardware affects authentication and maintaining value.
7:37 – The Ethical and Aesthetic Impact
From toxic low-end processes to high-end artistry; why noticing hardware matters.
8:05 – Closing Thoughts: Appreciating the Hands Behind Hardware
Recognizing the craftsmanship and hundreds of people involved in creating luxury bags.
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PRODUCTS FEATURED:
Stow London's Suede Cruve Bag: stowlondon.co.uk/collections/suede-curve-bags
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SHOP LINK FOR MY BRAND
PEGAI (Buy our good-quality finished leather goods): pegai.com/.
- You may also buy them on Etsy: etsy.com/shop/PEGAI.
ATELIER PEGAI: atelierpegai.com
STOW LONDON: stowlondon.co.uk
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SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS
Follow me on my social media pages where I post content regularly.
TikTok: tiktok.com/@tanner.leatherstein
Instagram: instagram.com/tanner.leatherstein
Facebook: facebook.com/tanner.leatherstein1
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BRAND REVIEWS PLAYLISTS
Wallet Reviews: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP7Et-RLMPW8XE8IVaUjnBca6QFg1W2ZA
Bag Reviews: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP7Et-RLMPW9XhH4rrAYrNorYgqKl9WwN
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OTHER HELPFUL YOUTUBE PLAYLISTS
YouTube Shorts (Watch leather tips and tricks in less than a minute): youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP7Et-RLMPW_VFYDZvwatoi-Vdhc_IaKY
Leather Savvy (Learn more tips and tricks about leather to help you save money): youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP7Et-RLMPW-HURqFOCDWahDgIR56eedQ
20/20 of Leather Savviness (Learn more about the four phases you should consider before buying leather goods): youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP7Et-RLMPW-ys9p_c9CCw1btr9encOdT
Most viewed leather videos (Helpful and more entertaining content that viewers really loved): youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP7Et-RLMPW_FeEWPZwfFTG63_9r8cWwv
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HOW TO CONTACT:
You may contact me on any of my social media accounts above or send me an email at tanner@pegai.com.
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#hardware #sincereluxury #tannerleatherstein
