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

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#33
Purrrfect said:
I am picking up a red Madison on Friday.....this is not good to hear that the the dye wears off...

Have you called Chanel about it? What did they say?:confused1:
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I asked a NM rep and she didn't really give a good answer---she said it was from sweat??? I understand if the bag was at my armpits or something but the side of my body---ha, its hot here but not that hot!!!
I will stop by later this week to ask the Chanel rep at the store.

Its not a bad transfer, but enough where the side of my white shirt is new reddish pink---hoping a little stain remover will take it out in the washer.

Aside from that---you will love the bag. The leather in general is a little high maintenance (my first one)---but it is sooo soft
 
#34
Thanks kt1981 - I agree with you...sweat?...hmmm.
I will make sure I mention this to my SA when I pick up the bag and if she has any words of wisdom on the subject ....and let you and the other tpf'ers know. Please post any info you get from the Chanel store rep you are visiting...

I know these bags need special care but the dyes coming off is really a bit much....

I don't know about you but I love a classic white shirt with jeans and heels and finding the perfect white shirt is not always easy (sizing issues / button gap / tailoring) so the last thing I want is a pink spot on it.....hope you can save your shirt.

I am excited to get it - it looks so beautiful and eye catching...but I can see where it is much more high maintenance than the caviar leather bags...

Thanks again for the info.:yes:
 
#35
kt1981 - got my red Madison today - talked to the SA about your experience - they said they had never heard of such a thing....hope it doesn't happen to me - but good to know to watch out for it....thanks for posting your experience.
 
#36
I have the Timeless clutch in black lambskin. Can I use a leather protector on it? I have applegarde ... should I go for it?

The last thing I want to do is damage this beautiful baby.

TIA!
 
#37
Thanks for starting this thread...

Does anyone know how to waterproof the lambskin. I remember reading some posts that the lambskin shouldn't be taken out in the rain...
TIA...
 
#42
#43
I agree with Lola, black lambskin, I've put leather conditioner on them and no harm. I have a coral lamb e/w and I'm scared to death about using it. I need to remember to ask at Chanel what to do, if anything. (I suspect I'm going to bet shrugs and blank looks from them.) The only thing is just use the darn thing. It's that or just they become closet dwellers. Use them, enjoy them, redye them -- the lambskin mantra.
 
#44
I don't have any caviar ... yet. I'm considering a white caviar Timeless clutch, but that's probably a few months in the future.

Good luck, and post about what happens if you do it!
 
#45
I've asked the SA's about caring for Chanel bags and ther say just buff them lightly with a soft cloth:shrugs:. I guess the best thing to do is to try the product somewhere inconspicuous first and see how it holds up. Caviar is definately more durable than lambskin and a few Pfrmers have used non alcoholic baby wipes to clean their Caviar bags.
 
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