True, no matter what the leather or fabric of a handbag, a light color is at risk of getting
color transfer from dark clothing, especially denim. Shoulder bags and cross body
bags are especially vulnerable, as they not only sit and move against the body but the
color transfer seems to be more likely because of the body heat.
Prewashing the denim or dark clothing is helpful, but often not enough
to prevent problems.
Even bags carried in the crook of the arm can get color transfer.
Hand carried bags are less vulnerable, unless the strap/handle is long and the
the bags rub against your legs.
And from experience, I have learned that patent leather is not the answer....
patent will get color transfer and it's likely permanent.
If you do carry a light colored handbag, maintenance is the key...
check for color transfer and soil every day and try to remove it immediately,
before the color penetrates into the leather. But one of the issues with light color
handbag is also that the color is often NOT drum dyed, but rather applied on the surface...
so trying to remove color transfer and soil can also remove the color of the bag.
And this is true even if the brand says the bags are drum dyed.... it sometimes means
that the darkercolors (or core color) are drum dyed. but the fashion and seasonable colors
may not be drum dyed. I don't know if it's a technical issue or a cost/business decision.
I own white handbags in Dooney pebbled leather and they have held up well.
But I hand carry my bags and also check for stains daily and remove them at once.
It's a lot of maintenance and easy to overlook.
Any other leather I have in light colors I baby and rarely use.
Of course, that doesn't stop me from buying pretty colors....
like Ecur, Pale Blue, Blush Pink, Bone, etc. 🙄
These bags will likely last forever.... they rarely get carried.
