You can use the bag the way it is and later on take it to Chanel for refurbishment, and get the bag back looking almost like new. If you don't want to go to Chanel, a good cobbler can likely fix it for you. Please keep in mind that Chanel doesn't work on bags previously fixed at other places.
Chanel Lambskin - how do I clean it/care for it?
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You can use the bag the way it is and later on take it to Chanel for refurbishment, and get the bag back looking almost like new. If you don't want to go to Chanel, a good cobbler can likely fix it for you. Please keep in mind that Chanel doesn't work on bags previously fixed at other places.
I see... How about if I take it to a store in another country? Do you happen to know if they will ship back to me, or do I have to return to the drop-off store?
I live in The Netherlands and we only have 1 store in the country, and I have been treated poorly multiple times there, that I prefer not to set foot in their store ever again.
However, this may of course be different elsewhere.
It's unacceptable to treat people poorly at Chanel or at any other store, I am sorry about that. You may want to call Chanel Paris and ask if they would accept your bag for refurbishment. If yes, you can mail it to them following their instructions.
So for calfskin and lambskin black or darker colors bags Meltonian Delicate Cream and not Neutral or Natural?
Thanks!
Thanks!
I bought a Boy in pearly black in June. It's lamb so I'm a bit anxious every time I wear it...
Some people here have suggested waterproofing it and other products to condition but when I went to Chanel last week they said they don't recommend using products on their bags. The SA said all Chanel bags are treated/conditioned when they are made and don't need anything more. Now I'm confused.
Some people here have suggested waterproofing it and other products to condition but when I went to Chanel last week they said they don't recommend using products on their bags. The SA said all Chanel bags are treated/conditioned when they are made and don't need anything more. Now I'm confused.
Calf is tougher than lamb (think big cows versus not so big sheep), so you can use many more products on calf than are recommended for lamb. You can surely use the neutral if you wish, but I just have a distinct preference for the delicate when dealing with lamb. I tend to experiment more on calf, as it can take it.
I hate to tell you this, but Chanel doesn't treat the bags when they are made, other than dyeing the leather after/during the tanning process. I've had Chanel SA's spray my bags with waterproofing (they told me the list of products they use), and I've also heard from Chanel SA's some of my best known ways to deal with scratches and dents. The boutique SA's use some of the same products recommended in this thread on bags, and if they bags were pre-conditioned, why would they do that?
They make a blanket no recommendations as they don't want to be held responsible if you go home and use any product on your bag and ruin it. If they said you could use XYZ product, and you got a bad batch, or you didn't understand the instructions, or whatever, they could be held responsible for any damage, so it's easier to say not to use anything. But since I have had SA's that I knew pretty well, they were honest with me about what they use. Same for SA's from NM, etc. They also use these same products.
Thanks for the information Tutu. Do you have any recommendations then for pearly lamb? I would appreciate your advice.
Thanks for the information Tutu. Do you have any recommendations then for pearly lamb? I would appreciate your advice.
I don't have any "pearly lamb" so would you please describe what this is? Is it a coated lamb, and if so, what is the coating comprised of. Thanks.
Here's a picture. I don't think it's coated. It looks like the metallic finish of the boys from this season. Looks somewhat shimmery is the best way I could describe it.
Here's a picture. I don't think it's coated. It looks like the metallic finish of the boys from this season. Looks somewhat shimmery is the best way I could describe it.
If it's metallic (I can't tell by a photo), there are specific products made just for metallics, such as Collonil's Metallic Spray. http://www.collonil.com/en/metallic-spray.html
I'm not sure metallic is the right word. Like this boy here:
http://www.chanel.com/en_CA/fashion/products/handbags/g/s.metallic-calfskin-boy-chanel-flap.14S.A67085Y2512894305.sto.boy.html
they call it metallic even though it's not really. Just a bit more sheen-y? (that one is calf too so a bit different).
If it's metallic, I'd use products made for metallic. If it's not metallic, then use products made for lambskin.
So in going through some stuff (as it feels like I've been doing for ages), I found a treasure trove of shoe cleaning items. I don't know of many who would find this such a fabulous find, but I was delighted. Notice the Meltonian jars, same as now, only a lot less expensive. The Kiwi actually says it contains mink oil and lanolin right on the label. I love the one that says "Cosmetics for Shoes." The waterproof jar is still unopened! It says it helps shoes last longer. In the box were several brushes and a lamb buffer. There were also a few other products, one for 19 cents! I also found one with a super large tin of Kiwi plus dauber and brush for only 60 cents. Oh to go back in time to buy Chanel classics & leather care! This was like finding gold for leather care junkies! It's nice to know I'm at "one" in zen leather care with my ancestors!
