Nikki Nichol Leather...Does anyone know...

Lexie2000 · Aug 27th, 2008, 09:31 AM

If this bag is prone to losing it's metallic surface? I just got this bag and I love it. It's a pretty Peachy Pinky Pearl color and the slight metallic sheen is almost mottled throughout (By design and not defect). I was wondering is anyone had this bag and if it wears well or will I get rubbed areas of non shimmer? And does anyone know when this was issued? And why was it called Nichol? Champaigne would have been a better name.

I dosed it twice with Wilsons. It's an exceptionally pretty color that is very hard to capture by camera. My Pic makes it look all silver in places and that's just lighting and flash. Thnx!

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hannahbananab · Aug 27th, 2008, 09:38 AM

That color is called Nickel -- I had an MAB in that color. It's beautiful IRL! I never noticed any issues with the color and it didn't seem like the color was something that would peel off (I've heard that some of the pewter bags had that issue). It's beautiful! Congratulations!

saragleave · Aug 27th, 2008, 10:29 AM

I have a Mini Nikki in Nickel from the NY sample sale leftovers (don't think this particular bag was released outside samples) and it is in great shape. I have never even treated it and used it pretty extensively in the spring and early summer and I haven't noticed any issues at all. It's a pretty bag, I actually pulled it out again the other day to use for a while, and it still looks great.

Lexie2000 · Aug 27th, 2008, 10:17 PM

Thanks, that's good to know. I'm always a little tentative with metallic finishes. Botkier has a Spring bag in Metallic Taupe and I have seen some on eBay with horrible wear spots.

Loquita · Aug 27th, 2008, 11:39 PM

I know what you mean, Lexie...I

metallic bags but hesitate to buy them because of some bad past experiences. For future reference, I just found out that the folks at Lovin my Bags do treat metallic leathers, and the price they quoted me seemed reasonable (it was for a Hayden Harnett bag that I scuffed up pretty badly -- my fault). I was happy to learn about this because I have had a hard time finding someone who could fix metallics for me.

Lexie2000 · Aug 28th, 2008, 09:54 AM

I used LMB to fix a coffee stained Botkier once. They did a great job and with only a 2 week turnaround. I also buy their bag care products. Sounds like this bag might wear well so that is good because LMB can be pricey for refinishing but if you love the bag, Giving Barbara shot at it is definitely worth it.

Loquita · Aug 28th, 2008, 11:30 AM

^ Great to hear!

Aug 27th, 2008, 09:31 AM	#1
Lexie2000 Pursonally Affected Location: Wild Wonderful West Virginia	Nikki Nichol Leather...Does anyone know... If this bag is prone to losing it's metallic surface? I just got this bag and I love it. It's a pretty Peachy Pinky Pearl color and the slight metallic sheen is almost mottled throughout (By design and not defect). I was wondering is anyone had this bag and if it wears well or will I get rubbed areas of non shimmer? And does anyone know when this was issued? And why was it called Nichol? Champaigne would have been a better name. I dosed it twice with Wilsons. It's an exceptionally pretty color that is very hard to capture by camera. My Pic makes it look all silver in places and that's just lighting and flash. Thnx! 2003_0214Image0001.JPG __________________

Aug 27th, 2008, 09:38 AM	#2
hannahbananab Member	That color is called Nickel -- I had an MAB in that color. It's beautiful IRL! I never noticed any issues with the color and it didn't seem like the color was something that would peel off (I've heard that some of the pewter bags had that issue). It's beautiful! Congratulations! __________________ http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com Click every day to help homeless animals for FREE! "The golden opportunity you are seeking is in yourself. It is not in your environment, it is not in luck or chance, or the help of others; it is in yourself alone." – Orison Swett Marden

Aug 27th, 2008, 10:29 AM	#3
saragleave Member Location: Charlotte	I have a Mini Nikki in Nickel from the NY sample sale leftovers (don't think this particular bag was released outside samples) and it is in great shape. I have never even treated it and used it pretty extensively in the spring and early summer and I haven't noticed any issues at all. It's a pretty bag, I actually pulled it out again the other day to use for a while, and it still looks great. __________________ My Wait List RM original Navy Nikki - almost in production! RM Noir MAC- on her way RM Grape MAC - 2/28 RM Berry Nikki - ordering in January Please PM me if you see a Purple Patent MAC anywhere in this universe!

Aug 27th, 2008, 10:17 PM	#4
Lexie2000 Pursonally Affected Location: Wild Wonderful West Virginia	Thanks, that's good to know. I'm always a little tentative with metallic finishes. Botkier has a Spring bag in Metallic Taupe and I have seen some on eBay with horrible wear spots. __________________

Aug 27th, 2008, 11:39 PM	#5
Loquita Seeing R-E-D Location: Massachusetts	I know what you mean, Lexie...I metallic bags but hesitate to buy them because of some bad past experiences. For future reference, I just found out that the folks at Lovin my Bags do treat metallic leathers, and the price they quoted me seemed reasonable (it was for a Hayden Harnett bag that I scuffed up pretty badly -- my fault). I was happy to learn about this because I have had a hard time finding someone who could fix metallics for me. __________________ Lusting After: Bal: Tomato Shoulder; Mandarine & Sanguine CPs; RM: Black Studded Devote; Royal Nikki Sign up for the Royal Nikki Jan. Order: http://forum.purseblog.com/showthrea...errerid=127932 Join the revolution against eBay! Sign up for www.bonanzle.com with other TPF members today. Start listing your stuff for FREE.

Aug 28th, 2008, 09:54 AM	#6
Lexie2000 Pursonally Affected Location: Wild Wonderful West Virginia	I used LMB to fix a coffee stained Botkier once. They did a great job and with only a 2 week turnaround. I also buy their bag care products. Sounds like this bag might wear well so that is good because LMB can be pricey for refinishing but if you love the bag, Giving Barbara shot at it is definitely worth it. __________________

Aug 28th, 2008, 11:30 AM	#7
Loquita Seeing R-E-D Location: Massachusetts	^ Great to hear! __________________ Lusting After: Bal: Tomato Shoulder; Mandarine & Sanguine CPs; RM: Black Studded Devote; Royal Nikki Sign up for the Royal Nikki Jan. Order: http://forum.purseblog.com/showthrea...errerid=127932 Join the revolution against eBay! Sign up for www.bonanzle.com with other TPF members today. Start listing your stuff for FREE.