REMOVING and REPLACING LEATHER HANDLES
Don’t worry- there’s a trick to it!
You may find that removing your handles is initially challenging - this is because the holes in the leather are slightly smaller than the button to allow the leather to stretch over time while still fitting tightly. The trick is to apply counter-pressure and work one button at a time.
TO REMOVE HANDLES:
Remove handle one button at a time. Push the head of the button with your thumb while simultaneously pulling the handle off the button with the rest of your hand.
At the same time, use your other hand to push the button from behind.
TO REPLACE HANDLES:
If you can't easily push the handle over the collar buttons, you can loosen the holes by pushing a pen or pencil through from the backside. Working one button at a time, use both thumbs to put pressure on leather handle on either side of the button, while simultaneously pushing the backside of the button (inside the bag) with both index fingers.