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    For Chicago artist Helena Kim, restoring vintage leather is a lesson in self-care — and in going viral

    by Ilana Arougheti, Chicago Tribune Jan 30, 2024 4 minutes
    Helena Kim stands with some of her restored Coach bags that she films for TikTok on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, in her Chicago home.

    CHICAGO -- Most weekends at Chicago's Randolph Street Market, Helena Kim can be found with her head inside the lining of a vintage Coach purse. After finding and restoring more than 30, she knows a good piece of leather by touch.

    Kim, 31, has built a following on TikTok for her step-by-step videos restoring vintage leather pieces from Coach. Bringing old, worn bags back to life takes a careful hand. For West Loop resident Kim, who goes by her nickname Yoonie online, caring for vintage leather has helped her feel in touch with herself and her family.

    “I started to personify these bags, and kind of like take care of them,” Kim said. “I keep

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