Cleaning/Caring for Chanel PATENT Leather.
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Any colour transfer on the front? If just on the back then probably not from the dust bag. You got the bag new from boutique, can you not take it back to see if they can remove them or maybe any suggestions at all? Were you warned of the possible color transfer by SA before getting it? I would have been devastated seeing my bag like that too.
Only the back, maybe because the bag was lying in the dust bag & in box!
Yes, bought brand new from boutique and only used once
Yes, bought brand new from boutique and only used once
Try taking it back to boutique to see if there’s anything they can do. Good luck.
That's patent, it's not going to come back from that. It probably got too warm in the dustbag and box for it. Patent needs to be out. Sorry it happened 
Maybe you can redye it black or have someone paint the back or something to salvage it.
Maybe you can redye it black or have someone paint the back or something to salvage it.
I am looking at a preloved black patent extra mini, will it be hard to upkeep? And also can it last as long as caviar and lambskin? My hubby told me he had a pair of patent leather loafers that cracked. I am not sure if I should buy the extra mini or wait for a caviar one.
Black is the safest for patent. Patent is hard to maintain only because it can become discolored overtime and once it stains, you can't take it out. So you won't have this issue with the black. If it cracks or rips, it can't be fixed either. I haven't seen any threads or post of people who had this issue. Your husband patent loafer was probably more well loved and used than you'll use your extra mini.
I don't think they will come out with the extra minis again. They stopped making that size. Also they stopped making caviar in minis in 2017. If you're going to get patent...get Black.
Thank you for your reply. I am looking in the preloved market, the caviar extra mini is priced as the same as a brand new small classic flap, I just can’t justify paying that much for it, it’s insane. The patent leather extra mini is priced the same as a woc which I can handle.
My hubby also mentioned the patent being sticky over time, maybe because we live in an extra humid climate, so I am not so sure.
Yes... if you live in a humid climate, I wouldn't buy it. I've read posts where it got super sticky.
Patent leather is difficult to maintain, as it is impossible to clean. and yet, I ended up with two light colored patent Chanel bags . But only because Chanel does gorgeous patent leather! Over the years I’ve learned to keep them away from any sunlight when stored. Also, store them inside their dust bag and use a soft cloth to wipe them after each use. Keep patent from rubbing or touching paper as the letters can transfer.
Unfortunately, patent leather does discolor/darken/patina over time -I’ve realized this with a pair of white patent leather Manolo Blahnik pumps I have. So darker colors are a better option.
But those spots and imperfections give the bag so much character, so just enjoy!
Unfortunately, patent leather does discolor/darken/patina over time -I’ve realized this with a pair of white patent leather Manolo Blahnik pumps I have. So darker colors are a better option.
But those spots and imperfections give the bag so much character, so just enjoy!
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I just came across this thread from last year, and wonder how Villy did with contacting Chanel Customer Service about this.
One thing I do now is that I buy white or ivory silk pillow cases to use with my light colored bags, not the standard black cotton that comes with non-classics.
This post demonstrates just how risky color transfer can be.
One thing I do now is that I buy white or ivory silk pillow cases to use with my light colored bags, not the standard black cotton that comes with non-classics.
This post demonstrates just how risky color transfer can be.
Vintage Chanel patent leather bags can get a bit sticky. When that happens you see fingerprints more easily, but even worse: you get stains where the lambskin leather of the 'lining' of the flap touches the patent leather when the bag is closed.
Does anyone know if there's a way to solve this problem?
Does anyone know if there's a way to solve this problem?