My Chanel SA said they all use/recommend the Cadillac Boot & Shoe Care on the lambskin bags. Just like what @MYH said 
Chanel Lambskin - how do I clean it/care for it?
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I heard lambskin will peel (especially the corner part of the bag) if wear it frequently due to rubbing against our clothing. True? How to fix it?
I heard lambskin will peel (especially the corner part of the bag) if wear it frequently due to rubbing against our clothing. True? How to fix it?
Not true, or my lambskin bags would all be peeling from being used for years and years.
Many SA's will recommend this product, as it's what they use in the stores (department store SA's; I'm sure Chanel SA's will say they use nothing). Many also will say they use Meltonian delicate as well.
PS: The bottle has changed for that product, and it's now in a taller rounded bottle that's black with a red label, but the same product, Cadillac.
Anyone know we're to buy this product in the UK? I've looked at US stores but the shipping costs are crazy!
I heard lambskin will peel (especially the corner part of the bag) if wear it frequently due to rubbing against our clothing. True? How to fix it?
I have not had any problem with this on my lambskin and I´ve had it for years. I did however see a lambskin double flap jumbo at lunch the other day that had some serious peeling around the corners. I suspect either that the bags are not used carefully enough or that the quality of the lambskin has gone down (along with the caviar) since I have not seen this problem on any older lambskin bags, only newer.
That is disturbing indeed if they have changed the quality of the lambskin as well as the caviar now, too. What is Chanel thinking??
I looked to try to find a source for you in the UK but came up empty.
Thank you..
Its really frustrating to see this product (and Meltonian) recommended and then be unable to get it, we'll I can if I pay expensive shipping and then possible customs duty on top! I'm going to get some other brand which looks similar and try it on an old smooth leather black bag.....
Have you tried ebay? Or what about the apple brand conditioner? Maybe you can find that one in the UK?
I think it´s all corporate greed. I sometimes wish I could travel back in time to buy these bags when the prices were far more reasonable and the quality AMAZING! Times have changed.
I agree, and it's truly sad. I'm just glad that I have some of the pieces from that time when prices were far, far more reasonable and the quality was so much better. A bag really has to *wow* me now to have me consider the purchase, and something which will only last one season just won't make that cut, not matter how pretty.
So I've scoured this forum for information on what is the "best" to use on light-colored lambskin (i.e. pink, beige, white, etc.) and I could not, for the life of me, find a general consensus. I'd actually like to condition my white lambskin flap as it's feeling slightly dry (and has a bit of dirt on the closure).
Has anybody done this with any product and had good results? I just bought the Meltonian All-Purpose Cleaner and Conditioner and my DH is picking up a bottle of the Bally Fine Leather Cleaner for me but I'd like some input before I try this myself.
Thanks!!
Has anybody done this with any product and had good results? I just bought the Meltonian All-Purpose Cleaner and Conditioner and my DH is picking up a bottle of the Bally Fine Leather Cleaner for me but I'd like some input before I try this myself.
Thanks!!
I have used Meltonian on my white and beige lambskin bags with no harmful effects (no darkening, etc.). My advice is to use a small amount on a clean white cotton cloth, and apply first to an area that's inconspicuous and let it dry to ensure it's fine on your particular bag. I've also used Cadillac as well. Same thing; no harm.