Bbags & rainy climates/SA suggestion Seattle/Portland

avedashiva · Jan 15th, 2008, 11:11 PM

Hi All -

I really enjoy reading this forum. I am in the market for my first bbag. I live in the pacific nw where it rains/drizzles a lot. I was wonder how do these bags hold up in rain? Do you waterproof them or just let them be?

Oh and if anyone has a suggestion for an SA in Seattle or Portland. I would appreciate it thanks!

Shasta · Jan 15th, 2008, 11:41 PM

Hi! I am in the Pacific NW too. Just a little south of Spokane WA. I spray the appleguard protectant on my bags and call it good. I wouldn't walk 10 blocks in a rain storm, but I just use them and nothing has ever happened. THey are actually quite resilient.

P.s. where are you from?

Cheshire Cat · Jan 15th, 2008, 11:52 PM

I'm from Seattle and I only treat my light-coloured bags (with Appleguard spray, like Shasta). All the dark ones just go out in the weather au natural and I have never had a problem with them. One bag in particular ALWAYS seems to get caught in the rain, and the leather really gets better and better all the time.

As for SAs I really can't help you. The people at Barneys are always nice enough to me but none of them strike me as really knowledgeable about the bags.

Swissflower · Jan 16th, 2008, 12:08 AM

Hi,
I `m in Seattle as well, I just keep my bags stored away when its too
drizzly, other days I take them out and they are just fine.

Just follow Shasta`s recommendation and you can enjoy them too.

avedashiva · Jan 16th, 2008, 12:25 PM

Hi Ladies -

Thanks for all your replies. I live in Seattle and was concerned that my bbag would take a beating in the rain.

I have yet to buy one, but I have been faithfully reading the boards and hopefully will take the plunge soon. I am scared though - there are so many decisions to make and I am still trying to figure out what letter type is the best, vein, smooshy etc.

Katkashmir · Jan 18th, 2008, 07:14 PM

I live in Bainbridge Island, near Seattle. I try not to carry the bag on rainy days when I am out shopping. I have been out in the rain for a short distance and have gotten my pale pink and black bags dampened. I just blotted, not rubbed, the leather to pick up extra water and haven't had any problems. I hadn't even sprayed the bags yet.

bags4fun · Jan 18th, 2008, 07:17 PM

Sorry to tell you, but there are NO bbags in Portland stores!

I live in Longview! I haven't treated my bags, but have not had any problems.

sunnibunni · Feb 25th, 2008, 09:28 PM

i just got my gorgeous 08 magenta work today and i've been conditioning it with the apple leather conditioner. i just sprayed the rain and stain spray on the back or the bag and it's hanging to dry. i sprayed it back and forth width-wise and after around 15-20 minutes of letting it dry the darkness from the spray is still there and is darker in some places than others. did i just ruin my beautiful new bag? will this go away with some more conditioning and/or buffing? why?!

starrie · Feb 25th, 2008, 09:33 PM

give it 24 hours

sunnibunni · Feb 25th, 2008, 11:13 PM

whew. never mind! false alarm. i was a little premature. my bag is looking fabulous after conditioning and spray. can someone close this thread?

Vicky2007 · May 15th, 2008, 04:23 PM

I don't think I could carry balbag during the rain. Any ideas? I lived in UK and it's always raining over here. I rarely used my leather bag during the raining day. I ended up using only Prada nylon quite often.

I never carried my bal out on raining day so I wanna know any ideas? and thought?

ZoeyZoo · May 15th, 2008, 04:45 PM

I used to live in WA and just treated my light colored Bbag with a stain/water repellant and conditioned it regularly. Never had any issues other than some darkening on the handles and corners.

duckiee · May 18th, 2008, 08:18 AM

my bags have gotten in the rain a few times and there has been no problem. i do treat them with applegarde though.

CeeJay · May 18th, 2008, 08:26 AM

I live in Boston (New England), and trust me ... it rains a lot here too! I've been stuck in torrential downpours with my B-Bags, and frankly ... a few of them actually look better!!! Mind you, I typically do treat my bags beforehand (with AG), but as I'm not a fan of the *gloss* that Balenciaga puts on the bags (you know - when you first get it, it's a little shiny), the rain (for some strange reason) seems to get rid of that shiny gloss and so the bag looks great. Overall, if it gets real wet, I would just let it dry out naturally ... and they're usually just fine.

heather123 · May 18th, 2008, 09:44 AM

I live in Ireland where it rains a lot. I recently bought a Tabac City. Naturally, I've already been caught in rain, but have had no probs. I use an excellent rain and stain repellent called Woly and have never had any probs with any of my bags. But if I hear a weather forecast for wet weather, I whip out a Prada Nylon.

Jan 15th, 2008, 11:41 PM	#2
Shasta Ms. GoLightly Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,432	Hi! I am in the Pacific NW too. Just a little south of Spokane WA. I spray the appleguard protectant on my bags and call it good. I wouldn't walk 10 blocks in a rain storm, but I just use them and nothing has ever happened. THey are actually quite resilient. P.s. where are you from? __________________

Jan 15th, 2008, 11:52 PM	#3
Cheshire Cat O frabjous day! Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle/Wonderland Posts: 1,942	I'm from Seattle and I only treat my light-coloured bags (with Appleguard spray, like Shasta). All the dark ones just go out in the weather au natural and I have never had a problem with them. One bag in particular ALWAYS seems to get caught in the rain, and the leather really gets better and better all the time. As for SAs I really can't help you. The people at Barneys are always nice enough to me but none of them strike me as really knowledgeable about the bags. __________________ vert gazon-bubblegum-lilac-tomato-anthracite-magenta-violet-pine-ocean-white-sky blue white caviar classic flap - black caviar vintage flap - bordeaux diamond shine medium flap

Feb 25th, 2008, 09:28 PM	#8
sunnibunni s.n.o.r.e. Joined: Feb 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 2,229	i just got my gorgeous 08 magenta work today and i've been conditioning it with the apple leather conditioner. i just sprayed the rain and stain spray on the back or the bag and it's hanging to dry. i sprayed it back and forth width-wise and after around 15-20 minutes of letting it dry the darkness from the spray is still there and is darker in some places than others. did i just ruin my beautiful new bag? will this go away with some more conditioning and/or buffing? why?! __________________ my babies: Marc Jacobs Blue quilted stam (2.07) Balenciaga '08 Magenta Work (2.25.08)

Feb 25th, 2008, 09:33 PM	#9
starrie adores balenciaga Joined: Nov 2007 Location: toronto Posts: 569	give it 24 hours __________________ adore balenciaga*: 06 black rh city; 07 vermillion twiggy; 07 violet gsh city; 08 eb ggh work; 08 pale magenta gsh work wishing for: 05 turquoise work and 08 turquoise ggh work

Feb 25th, 2008, 11:13 PM	#10
sunnibunni s.n.o.r.e. Joined: Feb 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 2,229	whew. never mind! false alarm. i was a little premature. my bag is looking fabulous after conditioning and spray. can someone close this thread? __________________ my babies: Marc Jacobs Blue quilted stam (2.07) Balenciaga '08 Magenta Work (2.25.08)

Jan 15th, 2008, 11:11 PM	#1
avedashiva Member Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 452	Hi All - I really enjoy reading this forum. I am in the market for my first bbag. I live in the pacific nw where it rains/drizzles a lot. I was wonder how do these bags hold up in rain? Do you waterproof them or just let them be? Oh and if anyone has a suggestion for an SA in Seattle or Portland. I would appreciate it thanks!

Jan 16th, 2008, 12:08 AM	#4
Swissflower Passion 4 Balenciaga Joined: May 2006 Location: Emerald city Posts: 1,182	Hi, I `m in Seattle as well, I just keep my bags stored away when its too drizzly, other days I take them out and they are just fine. Just follow Shasta`s recommendation and you can enjoy them too.

Jan 16th, 2008, 12:25 PM	#5
avedashiva Member Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 452	Hi Ladies - Thanks for all your replies. I live in Seattle and was concerned that my bbag would take a beating in the rain. I have yet to buy one, but I have been faithfully reading the boards and hopefully will take the plunge soon. I am scared though - there are so many decisions to make and I am still trying to figure out what letter type is the best, vein, smooshy etc.

Jan 18th, 2008, 07:14 PM	#6
Katkashmir Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 31	I live in Bainbridge Island, near Seattle. I try not to carry the bag on rainy days when I am out shopping. I have been out in the rain for a short distance and have gotten my pale pink and black bags dampened. I just blotted, not rubbed, the leather to pick up extra water and haven't had any problems. I hadn't even sprayed the bags yet.

Jan 18th, 2008, 07:17 PM	#7
bags4fun Member Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Southwest Washington Posts: 1,050	Sorry to tell you, but there are NO bbags in Portland stores! I live in Longview! I haven't treated my bags, but have not had any problems.

May 15th, 2008, 04:23 PM	#11
Vicky2007 Chanel * Bal * LV Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Handbag Heaven Posts: 6,727	I don't think I could carry balbag during the rain. Any ideas? I lived in UK and it's always raining over here. I rarely used my leather bag during the raining day. I ended up using only Prada nylon quite often. I never carried my bal out on raining day so I wanna know any ideas? and thought? __________________ More Bubblegum bag Chanel Black GST with Gold HW

May 15th, 2008, 04:45 PM	#12
ZoeyZoo Member Joined: Feb 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,442	I used to live in WA and just treated my light colored Bbag with a stain/water repellant and conditioned it regularly. Never had any issues other than some darkening on the handles and corners.

May 18th, 2008, 08:18 AM	#13
duckiee Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 168	my bags have gotten in the rain a few times and there has been no problem. i do treat them with applegarde though.

May 18th, 2008, 08:26 AM	#14
CeeJay Bags, Jewels & Shoes Joined: Dec 2005 Location: A Yank Posts: 2,222	I live in Boston (New England), and trust me ... it rains a lot here too! I've been stuck in torrential downpours with my B-Bags, and frankly ... a few of them actually look better!!! Mind you, I typically do treat my bags beforehand (with AG), but as I'm not a fan of the gloss that Balenciaga puts on the bags (you know - when you first get it, it's a little shiny), the rain (for some strange reason) seems to get rid of that shiny gloss and so the bag looks great. Overall, if it gets real wet, I would just let it dry out naturally ... and they're usually just fine. __________________ Balenciaga (Gerard Butler & James McAvoy) LOVER ... [AHEM] 70+ items (Handbags & Accessories count)!!!

May 18th, 2008, 09:44 AM	#15
heather123 Member Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 944	I live in Ireland where it rains a lot. I recently bought a Tabac City. Naturally, I've already been caught in rain, but have had no probs. I use an excellent rain and stain repellent called Woly and have never had any probs with any of my bags. But if I hear a weather forecast for wet weather, I whip out a Prada Nylon.