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Customised copy of my old wallet

Customised copy of my old wallet

Stella GikonyoCustom made by Stella Gikonyo
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Customised copy of my old wallet
Customised copy of my old wallet
Customised copy of my old wallet
Customised copy of my old wallet
Customised copy of my old wallet
Customised copy of my old wallet
Customised copy of my old wallet
Customised copy of my old wallet

The idea from Britta from Freising:

I'm looking for someone to copy my partner's purse for me, as he keeps looking for this exact model but can't find it. I would like to surprise him with it for his birthday. As the pictures hopefully show, it is small, you open it up…it closes with press studs….then on the right side there is a zip for a small money compartment, in the middle there is room for at least 3 keys, behind it you can either put a card or folded money and on the left side there is also a hidden compartment for a card or money. Would this be possible for you until the end of May? Kind regards, Britta

 

 

The customer’s rating:

Britta 21 Jun 2022 5:22 pm
(Automatic translation) 21 Jun 2022 5:22 pm: Britta
Thank you very much! Am very satisfied. Had already replied…also with pictures. Hmmm??Do not know why that did not arrive…Unfortunately, I can not make any pictures right now, because I'm on the road. …Only the middle part for the keys I find a little too deep attached. But overall really great.


 

 

The story of the Customised copy of my old wallet:

Negotiation phase

 

Idea from Britta
Idea from Britta
Idea from Britta
Idea from Britta
Idea from Britta

Offer from Stella Gikonyo within negotiation
Offer from Stella Gikonyo within negotiation
Offer from Stella Gikonyo within negotiation

 

Stella Gikonyo 10 Apr 2022 11:39 pm
Good day Britta,
My name is Gikonyo & i have gone through your requirements . I am confident we can make the purse on time.
We propose to use dark brown pull up leather or Black pullup .
I have attached both samples for your selection.

Best regards,
Gikonyo Stellar

Britta 11 Apr 2022 8:42 am
(Automatische Übersetzung) 11 Apr 2022 8:42 am: Britta
Hi Gikonyo,
I understand you ask me which leather I would prefer? I would go for the black-cowhide-leather
Stella Gikonyo 11 Apr 2022 9:36 am
Hi Britta.
Thank you for your feedback.
We have noted your selection of Black Leather.
Let us know if you have other specifications.
Best Regards,
Gikonyo Stellar
Britta 11 Apr 2022 1:59 pm
(Automatic translation) 11 Apr 2022 1:59 pm: Britta
Hello Gikonyo,
are my photos and description enough for you? I hope I have described the purse enough? in the one picture where the purse is lying there unfolded, I think you can see well how it should look. ?
Stella Gikonyo 11 Apr 2022 2:20 pm
Hello Britta,
The details are very clear and the photos are well explained.
We are able to produce your idea.

Best Regards,
Gikonyo Stellar

Britta 11 Apr 2022 7:03 pm
(Automatic translation) 11 Apr 2022 7:03 pm: Britta
Hi Gikonyo,
I would be absolutely thrilled if this works out! That would make me very happy! 🙂
What is the next step? When do I pay how much?

Best regards,
Britta

Stella Gikonyo 11 Apr 2022 7:43 pm
Hi Britta,
We cant wait to get started and realize your idea with a product that meet your needs.
Since we are in agreement, the system will provide a window where you can make payments.
Looking forward to getting started.

Best Regard,
Gikonyo Stellar

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Production phase

 

Idea from Britta


Customised copy of my old wallet within custom made realization
Customised copy of my old wallet within custom made realization
Customised copy of my old wallet within custom made realization
Customised copy of my old wallet within custom made realization
Customised copy of my old wallet within custom made realization
Customised copy of my old wallet within custom made realization
Customised copy of my old wallet within custom made realization
Customised copy of my old wallet within custom made realization
Customised copy of my old wallet within custom made realization
Customised copy of my old wallet within custom made realization
Customised copy of my old wallet within custom made realization
Customised copy of my old wallet within custom made realization
Customised copy of my old wallet within custom made realization
Customised copy of my old wallet within custom made realization

 

Stella Gikonyo 16 Apr 2022 11:41 am
Hi Britta,
Thank you for confirming the order.
We are excited to realize your project.
We will finishing procuring the accessories and get started.

Best Regards,
Gikonyo Stellar

Britta 16 Apr 2022 12:22 pm
(Automatische Übersetzung) 16 Apr 2022 12:22 pm: Britta
Dear Gikonyo,

I would go for the black leather 🙂

best regards,
Britta

Stella Gikonyo 18 Apr 2022 6:32 am
Hi Britta.
Yes we are using fullgrain Black Leather (sample attached).
We have designed the wallet and we will proceed with the production after the holiday.

Warm Regard,
Gikonyo Stellar

Britta 20 Apr 2022 1:40 pm
(Automatic translation) 20 Apr 2022 1:40 pm: Britta
Hello Gikonyo,
could not see any open questions from you now? Am already very curious.

Best regards

Stella Gikonyo 20 Apr 2022 8:50 pm
Hello Britta,
I will share the photos of the design & pre production tomorrow.

Britta 21 Apr 2022 3:28 pm
(Automatic translation) 21 Apr 2022 3:28 pm: Britta
Am already curious 🙂
Stella Gikonyo 21 Apr 2022 3:52 pm
Hello Britta.
I forgot to ask an important detail on the wallet ( My apologies for this oversight.)
Kindly share the measurnments to use so that we can make the exact size.
Allow me to hold my photos for know so i don't create confusion on the final look.
Upon receipt we will finalize the wallet in 24hours and share the process and final product.
I look forward to your response.

Gikonyo

Britta 22 Apr 2022 3:34 pm
(Automatische Übersetzung) 22 Apr 2022 3:34 pm: Britta
I sent you a picture which hopefully explains it?
lengt 9,5 cm and the three parts each of it 6,5 cm so together in width 19,5 but when folded 6,5 cm…..;-)

best regards,
Britta

Stella Gikonyo 22 Apr 2022 4:09 pm
Thank You Britta,
The measurements are well received.
I will proceed to realize the wallet with the actual measurements.

Best Regards,
Gikonyo

Britta 22 Apr 2022 5:43 pm
(Automatic translation) 22 Apr 2022 5:43 pm: Britta
Am curious;-)
Stella Gikonyo 23 Apr 2022 12:11 pm
Hello Britta,
Please find the progress of the wallet.
We have maintained the size guidelines and we will be ready by end of today tomorrow April 24.2022.
Thank you for your patience.

Best regards
Gikonyo

Britta 23 Apr 2022 3:59 pm
(Automatische Übersetzung) 23 Apr 2022 3:59 pm: Britta
It already looks very good…..I only miss the press studs( or snap fasteners) to close the wallet? 😉
Stella Gikonyo 24 Apr 2022 12:00 pm
Hi Britta,
I hope you're having a restful weekend.
We have added the zipper & the press studs to lock the wallet.
I will share all photos tomorrow for your review so we can prepare ti ship.

Best Regards,
Gikonyo

Britta 25 Apr 2022 3:31 pm
(Automatic translation) 25 Apr 2022 3:31 pm: Britta
just to be sure…i meant the snaps to close the purse when folded…..the zipper is inside for the coins after all…?;-)
Stella Gikonyo 26 Apr 2022 1:47 pm
Hello Britta,
Yes it's closed up with a snap ( press buttons).
Please find the attached photos.
We are ready. Let's us know if we can package the wallet for shipping.

Best regards,
Gikonyo Stellar

Britta 26 Apr 2022 3:41 pm
(Automatic translation) 26 Apr 2022 3:41 pm: Britta
It looks good! 🙂
Looking forward to holding it in my hands!

Best regards

Prisca Noela Waiganjo 03 May 2022 3:39 pm
(Automatic translation) 03 May 2022 3:39 pm: Prisca Noela Waiganjo
(Automatic translation) 26 Apr 2022 3:41 pm: Britta
(Automatic translation) 26 Apr 2022 3:41 pm: Britta
This looks good! 🙂
Looking forward to holding it in my hands!

With kind regards

Prisca Noela Waiganjo 06 May 2022 4:34 pm
Hell Britta,
My name is Noel, Local Operations Manager, Nairobi. I'm currently reviewing the quality of the wallet and whereas the workmanship is excellent, the measurements are not as per your request. Stellar added fold allowances
1. the length is 9.7cm instead of 9.5
1.The width is 9.5cm instead of 6.5cm when closed and 25cm instead of 19.5 when open.
I've attached images with the measurements used, kindly let us know if this works for you. If not, we'll request Stella to make a new wallet for you
Britta 06 May 2022 6:43 pm
(Automatic translation) 06 May 2022 6:43 pm: Britta
Right…it is indeed very wide….please correct.
Thanks for the check!
Regards
Stella Gikonyo 07 May 2022 1:05 pm
Hello Britta.
We will l make the adjustments quickly.

Thanks
Gikonyo Stellar

Britta 09 May 2022 3:39 pm
(Automatic translation) 09 May 2022 3:39 pm: Britta
Great…please pay attention to the width.
Thanks
Stella Gikonyo 11 May 2022 5:12 am
Hello Britta,
We will.
We are in production.

Britta 15 May 2022 7:28 am
(Automatic translation) 15 May 2022 7:28 am: Britta
Ok good 👍
Stella Gikonyo 15 May 2022 11:34 am
Good day Britta,
I trust you are well.
We have finalized on the wallet as per your dimensions.
Please find the photos of the finished product.

With thanks
Gikonyo Stellar

Britta 15 May 2022 5:42 pm
(Automatic translation) 15 May 2022 5:42 pm: Britta
Thank you! as far as I can see it looks very good now, the dimensions should fit. 🙂
Greetings
Prisca Noela Waiganjo 24 May 2022 9:26 am
Hello Britta,
My name is Noel, Local Operations Manager, Nairobi. I'm currently reviewing the quality of the wallet and whereas the workmanship is excellent, Stella used a width of 18.9 cm instead of 19.5cm.
I’ve tested the usability of the wallet with 3 cards and it still works well.
Does this work for you?

Regards
Noel

Britta 28 May 2022 2:56 pm
(Automatic translation) 28 May 2022 2:56 pm: Britta
Hello Noel,

Works for me too. 🙂
Thanks.

Greetings,
Britta

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The final Customised copy of my old wallet:

 

Customised copy of my old wallet
Customised copy of my old wallet
Customised copy of my old wallet
Customised copy of my old wallet
Customised copy of my old wallet
Customised copy of my old wallet
Customised copy of my old wallet
Customised copy of my old wallet

Material: Genuine leather & Accessories
Reference: ON006432E-34788

Costs to realize this Customised copy of my old wallet

Price
Cost of material
27.94
Cost of labour
18.08
Cost of packaging
1.23
Cost of delivery to local operations manager
2.47
Subtotal – payout to craftsman
49.72
Customer aquisition costs (advertising etc.)
4.97
Handling fee Urban Change Lab
4.97
Shipping costs from Kenya to Germany*
20
VAT (Germany)*
11.34
Total
94.8

*Shipping costs and VAT vary depending on your location.

 

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About Stella Gikonyo

My name is Gikonyo Stella, from Nairobi Kenya. I work with cowhide leather and canvas under Almasi Couture.
In Almasi couture we serve our customers by offering them customized and functional leather goods. We are focused on meeting our clients specific needs away form one size fits all.
Our product range cuts across: Travel bags, Briefcases, Tote bags, Laptop bags, Backpacks, Wallets, Belts, Fedoras & Accessories. We employ hand-stitching , beading & African fabric to create contemporarily pieces for the global consumer.
We work with underprivileged women in the beading category as a way of creating economic empowerments to women.
We are proudly Made in Kenya with a global outreach

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