Chanel Patent

[nycgirl330]

Hi Ladies, Can someone tell me if Chanel's patent bags are more fragile than caviar? Thanks

 

[nighteyes]

Both equally durable IMO!

 

[girlofpace]

I agree both equally durable.

 

[fieryfashionist]

I think patent is very durable. In most ways, I think it's just as durable as caviar. I would just be careful with light colored patent leather, which I do not think is as durable, because it's prone to color transfer (sadly, once that happens, it's permanent).

However, I do think textured patent flaps (distressed patent calf/lamb/goatskin) are more durable than smooth patent flaps. IMO, it's like comparing a smooth finish to a distressed one and I always imagine that the distressed one is less likely to show wear.

 

[bdrmflr]

I've seen so many vintage patent Chanels in better shape then their lambskin and caviar counterparts. With puffy quilts and no deterioration in leather. I think I might get some patent for the very reason of it's durability.

 

[chloebagfreak]

Wow, I'm glad to hear this! I was worrying that my new patent would be delicate. It does get smudges, but they seem to wipe off.
I love the distressed patent, saw one the other day at Nordstrom, a biege/brown medium flap.

 

[Jaded81]

I should think so. Though I would be a little concerned about cracking issues and fingerprints

 

[nycgirl330]

thanks for all the input! mostly concerned about the smooth patent leather bags.. i guess i'll still be pretty careful with it!

 

[pls5]

Which are you getting / considering?

 

[nycgirl330]

Hi, the black brilliant wallet on chain

 

[MIffy27]

Chanel patent, very durable. Colour transfer and the leather becoming a bit sticky in time are the only problem.

 

[mojo]

does anyone have any tips for avoiding the sticky-ness?

 

[bfali]

I think they are both around the same as far as durability...and they can just be wiped down with a wet cloth.

 

[lucky_palm]

Hi mojo,
For avoiding stickness, the bag needs to be stored in a low humidity area. If stickiness appears, I heard you can wipe off the bag with diluted vinegar, though I have never tried it myself. Apparently that was the advise given by Barabara at LMB. You can search on tPF about it, if you would like more info on it. I am getting a vintage patent flap, and if the patent leather has stickiness to it, I would try this method!