Chanel Lambskin - how do I clean it/care for it?

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#136
If the bag is in good shape I say leave it alone! I purchased an almost mint condition XL black vintage flap and it needs little care. It sits on top of the dustbag on my purse shelf with a layer of tissue covering the back of the bag. I hang the chains over the tissue so they don't touch the leather. As for care of the leather itself, all I do is wipe it down with an unscented baby wipe after each use and it is fine. I think people overreact to lambskin; the darker colors are very easy to care for.
 
#137
I saw a really cute chanel bag in white color, I think it's a small shopping bag in lamb skin (price around $1500). Anyways, the leather is so soft touch, and I felt in love with in right away, but all I'm concerning about it is since its in such a light color, I'm afraid this will be hard to take care, even though I can bring it to chanel to clean it. Since I never had a chanel bag before, anyone have suggestion?

thanks a lot~~ :nuts:
 
#139
I'm am pondering over a 2006 pale coloured lambskin at the moment :s.

And I'm sure I've read on here somewhere that older lambskin is more fragile than the current? Can't find it now and I've been searching all night!

Anyway, IS it more delicate? I have a 2008 black lambskin classic flap and have used it almost every day with no trouble at all, and I'm not particularly careful :shame:.
But will I need to baby the older one more?

Also, as it is a pale colour, I feel I should protect it (IF I buy it...)

I've found the lovinmybags site and have completely confused myself. What would you recommend from here? I currently have modern lambskin, caviar, glazed calfskin and a couple of metallics...
http://www.lovinmybags.com/products.html

TIA :smile1:
 
#140
IMO it's the other way around: older/vintage lambskin is less delicate than the current. I have never treated my Chanel bags with anything, so can't help you out with that.
 
#141
Excellent! Thank you Beautlicious. Tbh, it wasn't something I'd even thought about until tonight.



You aren't helping my wallet though! There's a verrrrry tempting goody around at the moment :drool: :graucho:
 
#143
LOL, that would be it! I really shouldn't but.... the COLOUR! It's hard to find anything other than neutrals here.

Edited to add - surely it's shiny silver HW? it says Pewter
 
#144
Aha. Forgot to say though that the light colored flaps are always more difficult to take care of than the dark colored flaps, regardless of them being new or vintage.

I'm not sure about the H/W. Hard to tell without any pictures :graucho:
 
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#148
hi, i own a chanel portobello bag (black and beige version). however i got some ink on the beige part... ballpoint ink.

i've read some posts about how bag cleaning services will redye the leather, and it doesnt leave the texture as soft as it once was.

does anyone have any good advice about how to clean off the ink spot?? i'm afraid to try anything i've read (oil, leather care product) till i get some firm tips!

thank u!
 
#149
Hello All, I just purchase my first Chanel a few days ago, a Black Maxi Lambskin with gold H/W. I have since been reading here that caviar leather is better for everyday use so I went back but kept my lambskin as I love it that much more. Is there any kind of preventive measures I can take to protect it? Or am I going to be walking the streets of NYC in constant fear and anxiety looking like a mad woman? Any and all advice is appreciated and welcomed, thanks in advance.
 
#150
Apple Garde and Lovinmybags (lovinmybags) make very good cleansers. Lovinmybags makes cleansers and conditioners SPECIFICALLY for lambskin leather, although it is a bit pricey, it's worth it. :yes:
 
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