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[Rose100]

I had a lazy day today and decided to try and condition my Monk Multi Zip.
I ordered a lotion for rustic leathers, such as oil nubuck and other non smooth leathers and just hoping for the best. Haha.

I am so amazed how my bag turned out!

Even the texture and feel of the leather has improved so much. It feels like new. I love that hardy, "rough" feel of Monk leather and that it's not silky smooth.
It does soften up over time and the sheen lessens considerably.
Now the guy is back to full on hotness!

After drying completely. My bag is possibly black after all, lol. And here I thought it was dark brown and not a washed out black...d'oh...
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In case someone is looking for a damn good product, I highly recommend this one.

ETA: Mods, feel free to move this to the care and maintenance sub. I'm an idiot and forgot it exists...

I really love you.
Thank you so much for that!
This is me trying to find it, ASAP.

 

[Deco]

I really love you.
Thank you so much for that!
This is me trying to find it, ASAP.

https://www.amazon.com/Collonil-Leather-Rustical-Classic-Neutral/dp/B0062Q12U8/ref=sr_1_8?crid=307WFLZ85VHPK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.uSDo1K6N4kD5GvAO8ivFEx_hWNEtMy_FLI93_soxtus_2dcdrvz7bbBAvfiU4Ya8q86OtUTBXfqocgsyvnKvVx-X55g8p7y3BXZ1tI9f-m8.6IsiO-xxTFcGD5_4lUB-chqVMUS_wJF6WpN-OzLwqaw&dib_tag=se&keywords=collonil+rustical&qid=1714615506&sprefix=collonil+rustical%2Caps%2C115&sr=8-8

 

[earswithfeet]

Wait, is this your HG - or do you have two?

Wasn't it supposed to be Brown? 🥺

Yep, that's my HG and apparently the color was washed out to a dark brown...?!
That lotion is neutral and helps freshen up the bag's color. Will check again in daylight, but it looks black. Oh well, still pretty.

 

[earswithfeet]

https://www.amazon.com/Collonil-Leather-Rustical-Classic-Neutral/dp/B0062Q12U8/ref=sr_1_8?crid=307WFLZ85VHPK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.uSDo1K6N4kD5GvAO8ivFEx_hWNEtMy_FLI93_soxtus_2dcdrvz7bbBAvfiU4Ya8q86OtUTBXfqocgsyvnKvVx-X55g8p7y3BXZ1tI9f-m8.6IsiO-xxTFcGD5_4lUB-chqVMUS_wJF6WpN-OzLwqaw&dib_tag=se&keywords=collonil+rustical&qid=1714615506&sprefix=collonil+rustical%2Caps%2C115&sr=8-8

I was pretty sure you guys would be able to purchase from Amazon.

 

[houseof999]

Idk what this is but sure is pretty in purple!

BALENCIAGA perforated City bag

Brand name:Balenciaga city limited edition bag Colour:purple type:handbag Material:perforated leather Condition:good Dimensions; width:45CM height:28CM comment:balenciaga handbag. darkened handle from use,minimaal scuff on edges. ref number;202201194

phivoluxevintage.com

 

[protein_]

Yep, that's my HG and apparently the color was washed out to a dark brown...?!
That lotion is neutral and helps freshen up the bag's color. Will check again in daylight, but it looks black. Oh well, still pretty.

She SO pretty!

The monk lustre is A+++ now!!!

You did a great job reviving it... and so the search continues!

 

[earswithfeet]

She SO pretty!

The monk lustre is A+++ now!!!

You did a great job reviving it... and so the search continues!

I'll look like this before finding a dk brown...keep going, lol.

 

[Deco]

Yep, that's my HG and apparently the color was washed out to a dark brown...?!
That lotion is neutral and helps freshen up the bag's color. Will check again in daylight, but it looks black. Oh well, still pretty.

My monk multizip First also looks a bit dark brownish.

 

[earswithfeet]

My monk multizip First also looks a bit dark brownish.

The longer I look at the bag in daylight the browner it looks to me, haha.

Might be a super dark brown or not. I love that guy either way. 🤎🖤

 

[Deco]

The longer I look at the bag in daylight the browner it looks to me, haha.
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Might be a super dark brown or not. I love that guy either way. 🤎🖤

Same. The zipper tape on mine is definitely black, but the leather has a dark espresso hue. I photographed it next to a black first and you could see the monk was not a clear deep black like the other.

But I agree, still love it.

 

[Rose100]

Ok, here is mine with a black Box and a PH black First.

And by herself, ‘cause she’s beautiful.

 

[Deco]

Look what becomes of a super-well-loved Plomb. Leather is still luscious though.

https://poshmark.com/listing/Balenciaga-Anthracite-Lambskin-Leather-Giant-21-Silver-City-Bag-Worn-distressed-6633c5b147c130e369634970

EDIT: listing describes it as Anthra, which I guess is possible too. Leather is yummy like Plomb.

 

[*Jenn*]

Look what becomes of a super-well-loved Plomb. Leather is still luscious though.

https://poshmark.com/listing/Balenciaga-Anthracite-Lambskin-Leather-Giant-21-Silver-City-Bag-Worn-distressed-6633c5b147c130e369634970

EDIT: listing describes it as Anthra, which I guess is possible too. Leather is yummy like Plomb.

 

[muchstuff]

To any of my Dior coated canvas carrying friends...is this bit of wear on the corner a deal breaker? TIA!

 

[atlantis1982]

I’ve been tempted by the Plomb City that has been re-appearing several times on the site. Can’t help thinking something about it must be mis-represented.

https://www.fashionphile.com/p/balenciaga-chevre-classic-hardware-city-plomb-1369278
It's back (again)!