Chanel bag with TLC dust bag

Our Story

Built on Trust.
Driven by Craft.

West Africa's premier studio for luxury leather restoration. Founded in Lagos in 2018 by someone who understood what your pieces mean to you.

Shekinah Sofola, Founder of Tender Leather Care

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The Founder

Shekinah Sofola

Tender Leather Care was born from a profound love for timeless elegance and a deep respect for the craftsmanship behind every luxury piece. Founded in 2018 by Shekinah Sofola, the studio began with one simple conviction: that the luxury goods people invest in deserve expert, honest, and personal care.

We understand the emotional connection you have with your pieces. They carry memories, milestones, and meaning beyond their material value. That is why we approach every restoration with care that goes beyond the technical, offering an experience that is seamless, personal, and truly exceptional.

Your legacy deserves the best. Let us help you protect it.

What We Do

Expert Care for the Pieces That Matter Most

The need to care for luxury leather is not a luxury in itself. Over time, even the finest pieces from Hermes, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Gucci show the marks of a life lived. Every leather item should be periodically entrusted to someone who understands it.

At Tender Leather Care, you will receive a competent, professional restoration service from the hands of certified technicians. Our work is built on years of hands-on experience, specialist training, and a deep knowledge of the materials and construction methods used by the world's leading luxury houses.

We work with bags, shoes, small leather goods, and hardware across every major luxury brand. Deep cleaning, colour restoration, cobbling, re-shaping, gold plating, dyeing, and more. Just bring your piece, and we will make it as good as new.

The TLC Difference

Why Choose Us

01

Experience You Can Trust

We have been restoring luxury leather goods since 2018. Our certified technicians have handled pieces from every major house and know exactly what each material needs. We do not guess. We know.

02

Dedicated Personal Support

You will have a dedicated point of contact throughout the process. We update you when work begins, at key stages, and the moment your piece is ready. You will never have to chase us for an update.

03

Pickup and Delivery

For orders above 80,000 Naira, we collect and return your piece without you leaving the house. You choose the service, we handle everything from there.

04

Honest Assessments

We will not take the job if we are not confident we can deliver a perfect result. If we believe a service is not right for your piece, we will tell you, recommend the correct approach, and never charge for an assessment.

05

Professional-Grade Materials

We use only specialist products formulated for luxury-grade leathers. No supermarket conditioners, no shortcuts. Every product is selected specifically for the material and condition of your piece.

06

Fully Insured Care

Every item in our studio is fully insured from the moment it is checked in until it is returned to you. Your piece is safe with us at every stage of the restoration process.

What Drives Us

Our Core Values

Quality

The choice of materials, the attention to detail, and the precision of every technician on our team. We do not cut corners on pieces that were never made with corners cut.

Passion

A deep love for the craft of leather care, and a genuine respect for the objects people trust us with. That is what has driven every restoration we have completed since 2018.

Experience

Years of hands-on work across designer bags, fine footwear, and luxury accessories from every major house. Our team does not guess. They know.

Customer Service

We communicate clearly, assess honestly, and keep you updated throughout. You should never have to wonder where your piece is or what is happening to it.

Get the Best Solution for Your Piece

Ready to restore something you love?

We will not take the job if we are not sure we can deliver a perfect result. Book a free assessment and let us tell you exactly what your piece needs.

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