Iridescent Leather Durability and Maintenance

[pinkmento]

Hey guys

I just bought a medium classic flap in ecru colour from the new FW collection from the rue Cambon store in Paris. There was only one left in ecru and I have been looking for a bag in a neutral colour!

The saleslady said this was in iridescent calfskin although it looked pretty similar to the caviar leather. Can I check with the knowledgeable ladies of TPF what the differences are with the caviar and how sturdy the iridescent calfskin is? I'm a little worried about maintenance as the ecru is a very light cream colour. Does anyone know how to upkeep the leather and what to do with stains etc, does a non-alcohol wipe work with iridescent colour? Lots of posters here have said this works with caviar but not with lambskin, but I have not seen many posts on the iridescent calfskin.

I saw the beige caviar medium flap as well but went for the ecru as I am Asian and the beige caviar just disappeared against my skin colour!

Happy to put up pictures as well although I have forgotten how to post pictures...

For those interested in current pricing, it was Euro 2450. Other colours I saw were the burgundy/bordeaux colour, khaki and of course, in black. There were some grey patents as well.

 

[bagtasia]

I have the Large Portobello Black in calfskin and it doesnt need any special leather conditioner or thorough cleaning, I just wipe it off with a soft cloth every after use. Maintenance of it is just like the caviar, IMO. It's not so delicate like the lambskin. You will love the leather.

 

[airborne]

I like caviar way better b/c imo you really dont have to be as 'careful as you do with the lamb etc, lamb seems more delicate ..imo

 

[missisa07]

Iridescent calfskin is better than lambskin in the sense that it does not scratch easily; however, it is still more porous than caviar, which means it is more susceptible to stains and permanent color transfer. If you do get it, I would recommend getting QUALITY leather cleaners and conditioners. I use the ones from lovinmybags.com. Kind of pricey, but very high quality.

 

[pinkmento]

great, thanks a lot all - sounds like the calfskin is in between the caviar and lambskin.

loving the ecru colour now, the more I see it the more I love!

 

[joope]

pinkmento
pleaseee......post pictures!!!!!!!!

 

[pond23]

Please post pics of the Ecru shiny caviar! There are no photos of this Fall 2010 color on The Purse Forum. TIA!

 

[pinkmento]

Some photos here as requested!

 

[pond23]

^ Thank you so much pinkmento! The Ecru is prettier than I thought it would be! I love it.

 

[kai_415]

Now that's my kind of beige-- with a cool undertone. Beautiful!! Congrats!! PS: Are the cc's flat...??

 

[princessmehmeh]

Some photos here as requested!

She's such a pretty purse! Do you think the iridescent calfskin is the same as shiny caviar?

 

[pepperblush]

Oh, the new ecru colour is really nice! But the irridescent calfskin sure looks like shiny caviar. If I didn't know better, I would have thought it caviar, because of the pebbled texture in your pics!

 

[luciabugia]

Very nice color and texture. Enjoy the bag!

 

[pond23]

Iridescent Calfskin = Shiny Caviar for the Fall 2010 classic flaps.

 

[halunfishie]

Oh my goodness, ecru flag is so pretty. I love it! COngratulations on getting the last one there. I'm sure you will be rocking this.