
Image courtesy of barneys.com
Alexander Wang 'Coco' duffel bag | USD $850.00
For this DIY I used the Dotti 'Snake Day' bag (which bares an uncanny resemblance to the Wang 'Trudy' tote) and silver cone studs purchased from studsandspikes.com. I'd recommend using a bag with a constructed base so the bottom won't fold up when being worn.

The bag I an using is lined and has a constructed, hard base, which needs to be removed before I can stud the bag. If your bag has a softer base or no lining you'll find it much easier!

Tools needed include small scissors, pliers, needle & thread, cone studs and a sewing machine.

Pull the lining outside of the bag and unpicked the stitching 1/2 of the way around the base, leaving a big enough hole to comfortably work on the bottom of the bag.

Turn the bag inside out and pull the base through the hole in the lining. Snip the inner most layer of the base 1/2 way around and remove the piece of cardboard base.

Begin studding the bottom by pushing the stud through the right side of the bag, turning the bag inside out and folding the prongs of the stud over with the pliers.

Place a stud in each corner of the bag first, as this will make it easier to align and distance the studs.

Finish the two shorter sides of the bag, then center one stud in the middle of each longer side.

Fill in all the rows (may take a while!). I added two more studs on each end of the base as the bottom of my bag is oblong-shaped.

Turn the bag inside out again and re-insert the cardboard base.

Use a needle and thread to sew up the layers you previously cut through.

Turn the bag right way out and pull out the lining. Fold the rough edges into the hole and pin the two sides together.

Use a sewing machine and matching thread to closely hem the edge of the lining.

The finished lining should look quite neat. Push it back into the bag.

And you're done! An Alexander Wang inspired bag is all yours!
Wow, it looks so hot!
So creative Sushi! I agree with Shen-Shen, it's hot!
That looks great! Thanks for the tutorial!
OMG..........you're so good in DIY, gurl! that bag look so awesome now!! i want one..lol :D
thanks for the tutorial...great one!
oh, i love it! i wanna do one myself now!
It looks fabulous :) Those studs are awesome, the only ones I can find in Adelaide are from Myer Centre Lincraft (and even those are square - based pyramid). I think I need to visit studsandspikes.
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I actually love this! Must make a funky sound when you put the bag down & all that.
it's really neat aswell!
This looks great you are really talented dear
That looks cool and now the leather doesn't get dirty if you place the bag on the ground. :)
That looks very good!!
I think your blog is really lovely!!
x!
That's great. I was considering doing it, maybe with dog spikes... Now I need to find a bag!
I love all your DIYs! I want to try this one, hope i can find studs where I live ^^
Wow, great idea! I love this blog!!
Wow!! You did such a great job!
Looks so cool!
L.O.V.E. it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love it! Great job.
Such an awesome DIY! The bag looks completely transformed! xxoxo
Amazing DIY!
wow, it's great!
YOU ARE SOOO SMART!!!
this is a great DIY i'm definately gonna give it a go!
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That looks so good!!
Fantastic DIY Sushi!
Great idea! I love it
oh my, that looks so brilliant.
you are crazy talented lady.
love everything you do.
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It looks fabulous!! Def. a more affordable alternative to the A. Wang bag.
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ow wow, that's so creative. Well done
Wow! This is a cool idea... you are really good with the DIY!
oh gosh this is amazing!
Cool work...
You're too good for us :P
Nice work! :)
Dope! Thanks for the tutorial!
So gorge! A possible add on to your Etsy!?
That is super creative and innovative...much more unique and far less expensive than the actual bag :)
Thanks for the tut! Just a question, what size studs did you use?
Anonymous - I used the 1/2" cone studs x Sushi
genius!
SUPERCOOL!! :)
Just discovered your blog btw, and I'm definitely following u! :)
XO
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I love the idea!! Congrats!!
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unbelievable..never would have thought of that, great idea and good job on doing it so neatly:)
Can I ask where you got the bag?
Anh Van - It's from an Australian store called Dotti x Sushi
This is fun! I just did this to a bag last week-and while I was image searching the A.Wang bag to show my friend my "inspiration" image- I came across your blog post! Great minds think alike!
what an amazing job!
we love alexander wang's bag, so we think we'll do your same DIY work!!
thank you, you're so inspiring :))
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wow, this one is amazing. I've discovered your blog today and keep sufring in it. You have great ideas and an amazing portfolio. Really loove it. (and loved Great Gatsby!)
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wow...just wonderful...
like the process..:)