Hi Ladies,
I'm new to the Gucci threads and would like to ask for some help regarding my New Jackie Guccissima. So please pardon my ignorance. I found a photo of the bag on the internet. I don't know what kind of leather it is, most likely calf? The leather looks very vintage and doesn't appear to have been "treated" with "gloss" or something like that. It looks like it's very prone to staining. Kindly help with the following:
1. How do I clean stains on it? It looks as if any type of cleaner will leave a mark on it as the leather will absorb it. It doesn't have any visible dirt at the moment, but I'd like to know what to do when it happens.
2. There is a "darker" spot at the back of the bag --- maybe the leather has developed somekind of "patina"? I've only used it for 3 or 4 times since acquiring it in Dec. 2011. It doesn't look like jean transfer as there's no color on the leather. It just appears "darker" as if it's absorbed some oil from the skin.
3. Will Applegard rain and stain repellent help protect it from water and dirt stains? I'm afraid of spraying it because if I don't do it evenly, it looks as if the the repellent is going to show on the leather as "tiny spots". If I try to even it out, the leather might just absorb too much of it/get soaked and become darker.
4. Is it advisable to "moisturize" this kind of leather? It was dry to begin with when I purchased it and I think that's supposed to be the look of the leather?
I was so taken by its leather when I bought it, but it looks as if it's also going to be its Achilles Heel.
I would appreciate any suggestions! Many thanks in advance!
I'm new to the Gucci threads and would like to ask for some help regarding my New Jackie Guccissima. So please pardon my ignorance. I found a photo of the bag on the internet. I don't know what kind of leather it is, most likely calf? The leather looks very vintage and doesn't appear to have been "treated" with "gloss" or something like that. It looks like it's very prone to staining. Kindly help with the following:
1. How do I clean stains on it? It looks as if any type of cleaner will leave a mark on it as the leather will absorb it. It doesn't have any visible dirt at the moment, but I'd like to know what to do when it happens.
2. There is a "darker" spot at the back of the bag --- maybe the leather has developed somekind of "patina"? I've only used it for 3 or 4 times since acquiring it in Dec. 2011. It doesn't look like jean transfer as there's no color on the leather. It just appears "darker" as if it's absorbed some oil from the skin.
3. Will Applegard rain and stain repellent help protect it from water and dirt stains? I'm afraid of spraying it because if I don't do it evenly, it looks as if the the repellent is going to show on the leather as "tiny spots". If I try to even it out, the leather might just absorb too much of it/get soaked and become darker.
4. Is it advisable to "moisturize" this kind of leather? It was dry to begin with when I purchased it and I think that's supposed to be the look of the leather?
I was so taken by its leather when I bought it, but it looks as if it's also going to be its Achilles Heel.
I would appreciate any suggestions! Many thanks in advance!