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Karen5000 · Feb 18th, 2009, 01:22 PM

hi ladies,

i recently got a ysl tribute in beige croc and i was wondering whether the patent leather is durable like other patent leather and can withstand rainy weather? does it need to be treated with anything? any advice would be great! as it's raining here today and i don't know whether to change bags or not now. thanks

shazam · Feb 19th, 2009, 01:34 PM

YSL patent has always held up well in the rain for me, so I don't think you have anything to worry about!

gypas · Feb 20th, 2009, 11:55 PM

Same here I 've got two patent majorelles and never had a problem although it rains quite often where I live

marbella8 · Apr 21st, 2009, 03:05 PM

Hi ladies,

I was looking at a black patent Muse or Downtown, but was wondering what experiences you have had, or have heard, of regarding the longevity and the color changes in black patent leather bags by YSL.

I know I have heard, and seen the white patent being very difficult to both keep clean, and it yellowing.

So, does the black leather also discolor? or have other problems. Any advice would be appreciated, so I know whether to go with black patent, or plain black leather. TIA and have a fabulous day!

Mar

alisonanna · Apr 21st, 2009, 04:40 PM

my black patent is the best, it stays perfect and can take a beating (I have the capri flap)

randr21 · Apr 21st, 2009, 08:36 PM

love my embossed croc blk patent rg. no foul weather worries and it keeps its sheen regardless.

lxsc300 · Apr 22nd, 2009, 01:12 AM

My black patent Rive Gauche can go into the rain with no worries on water mark; finger prints can be wiped off easily. Still looks like a brand new bag without having to baby it. Absolutely love it.

marbella8 · Apr 22nd, 2009, 02:03 AM

Ladies, you are always the best, thanks so much!

Mar

shazam · Apr 22nd, 2009, 06:50 PM

The textured patent is almost indestructible in darker colors, so you'd have no problems with a textured black patent Muse. The embossed croc patent is more delicate and can scratch and show fingerprints, so if you're concerned about wear and tear stick with the textured calf patent.

boohoo · May 11th, 2009, 12:05 PM

I just took my white patent muse out of the closet today after months of non-use and to my total surprise, the color around the stitching changed to a pinkish color. I am thinking that the thread they must have used to sew the details on the side might have bled into the white patent. So now the "Y" going down the front of my Muse bag is slightly tinged pink. Not very good...a very obvious discoloration on the bag.

la fafinette · May 11th, 2009, 05:51 PM

i think white patent as a whole can be difficult to upkeep with color rub-off, especially with jeans!!
i have a chocolate croc quilted DT and haven't had any problems with the patent whatsoever, even in inclement weather. hth!

gladrags&bags · May 12th, 2009, 07:27 AM

my sister has a black muse-she's had it for about 2 years now and she uses it frequently. No major problems but just normal signs of wear with a bit of scuffing.

Paradoxical · Jun 23rd, 2009, 02:03 PM

I think the Easy in black patent leather is so cute, but am wondering if the regular black pebbled leather would hold up better over time. I plan to wear the bag daily for a while, so it will probably endure a bit of abuse.

shazam · Jun 23rd, 2009, 07:28 PM

The YSL textured patent wears like iron, so I would definitely go for the patent if that's your first choice because it will hold up really well. It doesn't scratch easily, it does well in the rain and you can just wipe it clean if you get something on it. I honestly can't think of any bag I've ever owned that's more durable than my patent YSL bags. Go for it!

papertiger · Jun 24th, 2009, 09:29 AM

You probably know this already but just don't store it in plastic, even temporarily.

Feb 18th, 2009, 01:22 PM	#1
Karen5000 OP Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 454	questions about YSL patent leather hi ladies, i recently got a ysl tribute in beige croc and i was wondering whether the patent leather is durable like other patent leather and can withstand rainy weather? does it need to be treated with anything? any advice would be great! as it's raining here today and i don't know whether to change bags or not now. thanks
Karen5000 OP Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 454

Feb 19th, 2009, 01:34 PM	#2
shazam Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,228	YSL patent has always held up well in the rain for me, so I don't think you have anything to worry about!
shazam Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,228

Feb 20th, 2009, 11:55 PM	#3
gypas Member Joined: Jan 2008 Location: UK Posts: 87	Same here I 've got two patent majorelles and never had a problem although it rains quite often where I live
gypas Member Joined: Jan 2008 Location: UK Posts: 87

Apr 21st, 2009, 03:05 PM	#4
marbella8 Member Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 287	Black Patent Bags (Muse or Others)- Quality Hi ladies, I was looking at a black patent Muse or Downtown, but was wondering what experiences you have had, or have heard, of regarding the longevity and the color changes in black patent leather bags by YSL. I know I have heard, and seen the white patent being very difficult to both keep clean, and it yellowing. So, does the black leather also discolor? or have other problems. Any advice would be appreciated, so I know whether to go with black patent, or plain black leather. TIA and have a fabulous day! Mar
marbella8 Member Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 287

Apr 21st, 2009, 04:40 PM	#5
alisonanna Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,155	my black patent is the best, it stays perfect and can take a beating (I have the capri flap)
alisonanna Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,155

Apr 21st, 2009, 08:36 PM	#6
randr21 Anita Blake Fan Joined: May 2006 Location: New York City Posts: 2,438	love my embossed croc blk patent rg. no foul weather worries and it keeps its sheen regardless.

Apr 22nd, 2009, 01:12 AM	#7
lxsc300 Member Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Where Sales Tax is now 9.25% - YIKES!!! Posts: 113	My black patent Rive Gauche can go into the rain with no worries on water mark; finger prints can be wiped off easily. Still looks like a brand new bag without having to baby it. Absolutely love it.

Apr 22nd, 2009, 02:03 AM	#8
marbella8 Member Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 287	Ladies, you are always the best, thanks so much! Mar
marbella8 Member Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 287

Apr 22nd, 2009, 06:50 PM	#9
shazam Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,228	The textured patent is almost indestructible in darker colors, so you'd have no problems with a textured black patent Muse. The embossed croc patent is more delicate and can scratch and show fingerprints, so if you're concerned about wear and tear stick with the textured calf patent.
shazam Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,228

May 11th, 2009, 12:05 PM	#10
boohoo Member Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 35	I just took my white patent muse out of the closet today after months of non-use and to my total surprise, the color around the stitching changed to a pinkish color. I am thinking that the thread they must have used to sew the details on the side might have bled into the white patent. So now the "Y" going down the front of my Muse bag is slightly tinged pink. Not very good...a very obvious discoloration on the bag.
boohoo Member Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 35	__________________ Wish-List: 1) Chanel Mini in Lambskin Fuschia 2) Chanel East West in Lambskin Pink 3) YSL Downtown in Embossed Lizard

May 11th, 2009, 05:51 PM	#11
la fafinette so, I'm a bag lady? Joined: Feb 2009 Location: Gotham Posts: 104	i think white patent as a whole can be difficult to upkeep with color rub-off, especially with jeans!! i have a chocolate croc quilted DT and haven't had any problems with the patent whatsoever, even in inclement weather. hth!
	__________________ Wishlist: Muse: O/S, chocolate brown, bufalo Muse: O/S, black, croc-embossed patent Muse: O/S, golden pearlized, Riz de Grain Zip: large, black, taurillon Wantlist: Any Tom Ford-designed YSLs; e.g.: the Bow, Mombasa, Vincennes, St Tropez... the more exotic, the better -and- HG Mombasa:Large, Chocolate, Ostrich think different.

May 12th, 2009, 07:27 AM	#12
gladrags&bags Member Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 733	my sister has a black muse-she's had it for about 2 years now and she uses it frequently. No major problems but just normal signs of wear with a bit of scuffing.
gladrags&bags Member Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 733

Jun 23rd, 2009, 02:03 PM	#13
Paradoxical Member Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 9	Black patent Easy- how will leather wear? I think the Easy in black patent leather is so cute, but am wondering if the regular black pebbled leather would hold up better over time. I plan to wear the bag daily for a while, so it will probably endure a bit of abuse.
Paradoxical Member Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 9

Jun 23rd, 2009, 07:28 PM	#14
shazam Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,228	The YSL textured patent wears like iron, so I would definitely go for the patent if that's your first choice because it will hold up really well. It doesn't scratch easily, it does well in the rain and you can just wipe it clean if you get something on it. I honestly can't think of any bag I've ever owned that's more durable than my patent YSL bags. Go for it!
shazam Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,228

Jun 24th, 2009, 09:29 AM	#15
papertiger Member Joined: May 2009 Location: UK/France Posts: 2,664	You probably know this already but just don't store it in plastic, even temporarily.

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