Alexander Wang Alexander Wang bag CARE and MAINTENANCE

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#241
Hi,
I recently found a deal for a pre-loved Rocco for $300. I've been thinking about whether to buy it or not, because the condition is not very good. I don't have any pictures, but there are a few little rips in the leather at the strap attachments, denim stains, scratches, and it just overall looks super used. The hardware and studs are a little scratched, but are fine for the most part. I was wondering if it would be worth it to just buy it and take it to get repaired. I've never taken a bag in for repair so I'm not sure how much that would cost. I imagine that this wouldn't just be a simple repair that just needs a little conditioning. Is this worth it, or should I just buy a new one? Thanks! :balloon:
 
#242
Xelyar said:
Hi,
I recently found a deal for a pre-loved Rocco for $300. I've been thinking about whether to buy it or not, because the condition is not very good. I don't have any pictures, but there are a few little rips in the leather at the strap attachments, denim stains, scratches, and it just overall looks super used. The hardware and studs are a little scratched, but are fine for the most part. I was wondering if it would be worth it to just buy it and take it to get repaired. I've never taken a bag in for repair so I'm not sure how much that would cost. I imagine that this wouldn't just be a simple repair that just needs a little conditioning. Is this worth it, or should I just buy a new one? Thanks! :balloon:
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I personally would rather get a new one, or try to find one in much better condition on ebay. $300 in my opinion is way too much for a bag in that poor of condition! If you go on shopbop they're having a great sale on right now, I just got a rocco for $693 (before taxes)!
 
#243
... So is there just no hope for repair once the inner piping has been exposed on the edges of the Rocco? I have 2 exposed points and just got back from a cobbler/leather repair that said they couldn't fix it. Has anyone had success getting it fixed at a cobbler or with Alexander Wang?
 
#245
I lost a stud on my Rocco, and it's been past the warranty of where I bought it (2 years+). if I email AlexanderWang.com would they be able to provide me that or am I out of luck? Any advise would be great
 
#246
Jeneen said:
... So is there just no hope for repair once the inner piping has been exposed on the edges of the Rocco? I have 2 exposed points and just got back from a cobbler/leather repair that said they couldn't fix it. Has anyone had success getting it fixed at a cobbler or with Alexander Wang?
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Anyone?
 
#247
I have a black Rocco that has a large area of exposed white piping. I just painted the piping black.
I use it as a beater bag so it is okay, but ITA that I would never pay retail for one of these bags.
 
#248
this is totally disappointing to hear as I'm thinking of getting an AW bag. As I've had some other bags and used it almost daily without issue, I can't believe the piping on an AW bag would wear out so fast!
 
#249
The piping is starting to peek out on my Rocco. It's been my everyday bag for about 2 yrs so I'm not up in arms about it. However, my zipper did break within months of owning the bag so I had to have the zip replaced. I don't know if I will purchase another AW with intention of it being a everydayer.
 
#252
My black pebbled rockie's edges are starting to wear out... the edge leather is no long smooth.. it became suede like (if you know what I mean). I want to do something about it before the piping starts to show! what do I do? Help!

I read before that some people use edge kote, will this help?
 
#253
hi everyone. we had a little spa day on our house today and the girls came out for some maintenance.

I conditioned and reapplied some edge kote. here's my disclaimer, my Rocco's are not an everyday bag but I have used them for stretches of weeks to 2 months. I am not careful with them and usually end up tossing them on the footwell of my car.

I wear it both hip and on arm.

first and foremost I definitely apply conditioner or moisturizer to the leather. I just use LMB because it's what I have lying around.

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here is my black/black Rocco (left) with EK applied. it doesn't look shiny at all once the EK dries. I apply it with a q-tip quite liberally I might say and clean up with the other end. you can slightly see my brass/black (right) is starting to fray a bit.
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here it is after I applied EK and it dried. at first it looks at little shiny but then blends in nicely to the bag.
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I hope this helps anyone who is worried about edge problems on the older versions or has reservations about using edge kote.
 
#254
Hi my black Rocco I bought few years back is fading on the edges and anywhere there is an edge. How do I restore the color back? Should I take it to a repair shop? Does Nordstroms have a leather repair for bags?
 
#255
Xelyar said:
Hi,
I recently found a deal for a pre-loved Rocco for $300. I've been thinking about whether to buy it or not, because the condition is not very good. I don't have any pictures, but there are a few little rips in the leather at the strap attachments, denim stains, scratches, and it just overall looks super used. The hardware and studs are a little scratched, but are fine for the most part. I was wondering if it would be worth it to just buy it and take it to get repaired. I've never taken a bag in for repair so I'm not sure how much that would cost. I imagine that this wouldn't just be a simple repair that just needs a little conditioning. Is this worth it, or should I just buy a new one? Thanks! :balloon:
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Hey there, I just acquired a Rocco for $500 so if you keep looking, you'll find one at a pretty decent price! I would say pass on the used one and be patient in your search; you'll eventually be rewarded.
 
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