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purses&perfumes · Oct 10th, 2009, 03:53 PM

Is it durable, or will it start to flake? TIA

flashy.stems · Oct 10th, 2009, 03:56 PM

i find MK superb. no probs with flaking at all.

kmh1190 · Oct 10th, 2009, 03:57 PM

IDK about the long-term but I saw the Astor gunmetal tote at Dillards the other day and thought it was very lovely. The leather seemed thick/durable and the metallic color uniform and not powdery.

juicygrl41 · Oct 10th, 2009, 04:42 PM

I find the quality of the metallic leather to be excellent!

aliysiah · Oct 10th, 2009, 05:40 PM

Oh phew! lol!! I got the MK Fulton logo clutch in Gunmetal. It has matching metallic dark gray leather. I'm so glad to hear the leather is superb/excellent. I was worried what will happen to the leather over time (don't want to lose that sheen/sparklyness XD). But I'm relieved that it's good.

purses&perfumes · Oct 10th, 2009, 09:56 PM

I'm considering a metallic finish and was a bit worried that the leather would crack or peel over time.

You all have made me feel much better about it. Thanks!!

karmenzsofia · Oct 10th, 2009, 10:03 PM

I suppose it could happen, but I've yet to see one peel or crack. I say go for it

redskater · Oct 11th, 2009, 09:24 PM

I had a gold metalic south beach which I had for a while, it never did flake or peel, I eventually sold it,but I would buy another from MK.

tracy814 · Oct 12th, 2009, 02:27 PM

I have a MK nylon bag with gold leather trim and it did flake in places, mostly around the zipper....

karmenzsofia · Oct 12th, 2009, 02:38 PM

Is it one of the older bags with the "MK" print?

hotshot · Oct 12th, 2009, 02:43 PM

Think most of the designers have worked out the kinks when it comes to metallic

leather

Oct 10th, 2009, 03:53 PM	#1
purses&perfumes OP Member Joined: Oct 2008 Location: I want it all!! Posts: 33	How is the quality of Michael Kors metallic leather? Is it durable, or will it start to flake? TIA

Oct 10th, 2009, 03:57 PM	#3
kmh1190 Purse crazed Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Northern California/Central Valley Posts: 4,132	IDK about the long-term but I saw the Astor gunmetal tote at Dillards the other day and thought it was very lovely. The leather seemed thick/durable and the metallic color uniform and not powdery.
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Oct 10th, 2009, 05:40 PM	#5
aliysiah Sofa King Banned Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 810	Oh phew! lol!! I got the MK Fulton logo clutch in Gunmetal. It has matching metallic dark gray leather. I'm so glad to hear the leather is superb/excellent. I was worried what will happen to the leather over time (don't want to lose that sheen/sparklyness XD). But I'm relieved that it's good.
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Oct 10th, 2009, 09:56 PM	#6
purses&perfumes OP Member Joined: Oct 2008 Location: I want it all!! Posts: 33	Thanks to all who replied! I'm considering a metallic finish and was a bit worried that the leather would crack or peel over time. You all have made me feel much better about it. Thanks!!

Oct 10th, 2009, 10:03 PM	#7
karmenzsofia Life is Plan Z Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Tarot Card Posts: 14,888	I suppose it could happen, but I've yet to see one peel or crack. I say go for it
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Oct 10th, 2009, 03:56 PM	#2
flashy.stems Hermès Hottie Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 2,122	i find MK superb. no probs with flaking at all.

Oct 10th, 2009, 04:42 PM	#4
juicygrl41 Member Joined: Feb 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 702	I find the quality of the metallic leather to be excellent!

Oct 11th, 2009, 09:24 PM	#8
redskater bags,books & Kitties Joined: Jan 2008 Location: where the wind comes sweeping down the plain Posts: 1,884	I had a gold metalic south beach which I had for a while, it never did flake or peel, I eventually sold it,but I would buy another from MK.
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Oct 12th, 2009, 02:27 PM	#9
tracy814 Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 519	I have a MK nylon bag with gold leather trim and it did flake in places, mostly around the zipper....
tracy814 Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 519

Oct 12th, 2009, 02:38 PM	#10
karmenzsofia Life is Plan Z Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Tarot Card Posts: 14,888	Is it one of the older bags with the "MK" print?
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Oct 12th, 2009, 02:43 PM	#11
hotshot Member Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,868	Think most of the designers have worked out the kinks when it comes to metallic leather
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