Cabas piano owners: how are your nerves?

[Nola]

I like the signs of use. It gives the bag character.

 

[just_jill325]

if you ever decide to sell it! PM me!!! i'm wanting a cabas piano1!!

 

[Pursegrrl]

I've had mine (made in France) since June or so and I'm getting less and less nervous about the vachetta bottom. This was also my first spraying with shining monkey and I went straight for that bottom area right away and no regrets. True, I won't set her down on movie theatre floors but for me if there was a ding or pen mark, well, I wouldn't worry about it too much. Honestly, who else but yourself is going to look under there? A little wear and tear is OK. It's kind of like a well-loved cookbook with a couple of bent pages or olive oil stains...that shows the item was loved and treasured.

 

[chitchatgo]

Don't worry about the marks so much. Cabas piano is an everyday bag, it should look a little worn. In fact, I like it better a little worn. For me, LV's are like jeans, they look a little better "distressed."

 

[Lvbabydoll]

LVbabydoll, mine's about 2 years old too

Evil, mine's USA.

Haha no wonder! I've used mine a LOT.

 

[PurseSally]

It looks wonderful! Congratulations on using, and enjoying, your lovely bag.

 

[crochetbella]

Gorgeous! I'd really love to get one. I saw a lady carrying one in SF and even though the bottom was a little worn in it still looked beautiful. It had character.

 

[poutine]

i have a cabas piano, and have not used it yet (bought it 3 years ago). i am just afraid that the base will get dirty. i bought it because i love totes and the piano is the just right size.

 

[tiramisu]

I have a Made in USA, too, and it was my first Mono. I think I have been using it for 2 yrs, too. And YES I was so nervous at the beginning! I used Collonil waterstop spray and conditioned the leather with Collonil Deamant Cream (which has water repellant) after few months of use. It is nicely getting the honey patina now, and I am worrying less and less, despite the minor scratches on the bottom. But I still don't intentionally put it directly on the floor, etc. Because it is a perfect size for me to take it to work, I bought it despite the large vachetta bottom. I think the more you use it, the less you will become nervous, which I keep telling myself!