Caring for Chanel CAVIAR Leather

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I accidentally left my wallet in my car this morning and it felt dry when I went to retrieve it after a few hours. My mom advises me to condition it with olive oil, insisting that that’s how you treat leather. The oil made it shinier and softer, but I just read online that olive oil destroys leather in the long run... should I take it in to a boutique and explain to them what happened? I’m so embarrassed and scared that I’ve ruined my wallet. It’s a sentimental item to me, and losing it to mould or destroyed leather would break me... any advice?
 
I’ve never done that so can’t offer any advice but I generally use a leather cleaner and leather conditioner. If you only used it once and not in a large amount I don’t think it would be ruined forever just don’t do it again. Maybe use a cloth to go over the wallet again to make sure you don’t have any residue or excess
 
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I accidentally left my wallet in my car this morning and it felt dry when I went to retrieve it after a few hours. My mom advises me to condition it with olive oil, insisting that that’s how you treat leather. The oil made it shinier and softer, but I just read online that olive oil destroys leather in the long run... should I take it in to a boutique and explain to them what happened? I’m so embarrassed and scared that I’ve ruined my wallet. It’s a sentimental item to me, and losing it to mould or destroyed leather would break me... any advice?
I have a caviar wallet that I bought 8 years ago, and used different lotions on it and nothing hurt the outside leather--so don't worry about it-
 
It’s hard to say really because you will only know after you buy it. If the bag is within 5 years then you should be able to get it clean through the boutique especially if you have a copy of the original receipt
 
I’ve never done that so can’t offer any advice but I generally use a leather cleaner and leather conditioner. If you only used it once and not in a large amount I don’t think it would be ruined forever just don’t do it again. Maybe use a cloth to go over the wallet again to make sure you don’t have any residue or excess

I did (stupidly, still) use a small amount. Never again. Thanks so much for your response.
 
I have a caviar wallet that I bought 8 years ago, and used different lotions on it and nothing hurt the outside leather--so don't worry about it-
Phew, thank you!

Just for your amusement: In a panic, I just applied some cornstarch, per a suggestion from someone online... can’t say it did anything, though my wallet didn’t look ruined to begin with. But now I’ve got white flecks on some threads. Lesson for the day- leave it alone and take it to a professional lol
 
Phew, thank you!

Just for your amusement: In a panic, I just applied some cornstarch, per a suggestion from someone online... can’t say it did anything, though my wallet didn’t look ruined to begin with. But now I’ve got white flecks on some threads. Lesson for the day- leave it alone and take it to a professional lol
Yes, leave it alone, but if it gets dirty, just use a soft cloth with a tiny bit of soap and water and quickly wipe it dry. Chanel leather is the best, that's what you paid for. The inside of my wallet over the years looks awful because it's not the same leather that's on the outside, which is virtually indestructible.
 
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Phew, thank you!

Just for your amusement: In a panic, I just applied some cornstarch, per a suggestion from someone online... can’t say it did anything, though my wallet didn’t look ruined to begin with. But now I’ve got white flecks on some threads. Lesson for the day- leave it alone and take it to a professional lol
yeah. take it to a professional.
 
I accidentally left my wallet in my car this morning and it felt dry when I went to retrieve it after a few hours. My mom advises me to condition it with olive oil, insisting that that’s how you treat leather. The oil made it shinier and softer, but I just read online that olive oil destroys leather in the long run... should I take it in to a boutique and explain to them what happened? I’m so embarrassed and scared that I’ve ruined my wallet. It’s a sentimental item to me, and losing it to mould or destroyed leather would break me... any advice?

A pure baby wipe should remove it from the surface of the leather and then you should be fine.
 
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Phew, thank you!

Just for your amusement: In a panic, I just applied some cornstarch, per a suggestion from someone online... can’t say it did anything, though my wallet didn’t look ruined to begin with. But now I’ve got white flecks on some threads. Lesson for the day- leave it alone and take it to a professional lol
Stop putting food on it and get some actual leather care products :facepalm:
 
Hello, I tried to search through the forum for another post about this, but I don't think there are any. Do you care for grained lambskin in the same way you do traditional caviar (grained calfskin)? Is it less durable than calfskin and should I baby it more? Should I spray it with leather protectant like the smooth lambskins? :confused1:
 
I accidentally left my wallet in my car this morning and it felt dry when I went to retrieve it after a few hours. My mom advises me to condition it with olive oil, insisting that that’s how you treat leather. The oil made it shinier and softer, but I just read online that olive oil destroys leather in the long run... should I take it in to a boutique and explain to them what happened? I’m so embarrassed and scared that I’ve ruined my wallet. It’s a sentimental item to me, and losing it to mould or destroyed leather would break me... any advice?
A lot of advice online but for me personally, cetaphil body lotion does wonder to my leather bags. Caviar or lambskin.
 
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