It's my first LV...*blush*... question though!

[metro_glam]

K, got my first LV Speedy 25 of course.. its a classic. BUT I love the look of the light leather, I know some ppl love the patina (which I wont mind when I get to it) BUT I kinda want it to stay a "baby" for a bit... SOOOO.. what do I do to keep it light and I'm an idiot when it comes to date codes stamps and all that jazz so what does SP1025 mean? Like does it refer to a date? A specific month?
YIKES...!
Thanks to all that post.

 

[mewlicious]

SP = Place 1025 = 12/05
It'll stay pretty light for 3 months or so before it starts to honey noticably if you leave it in a dark place and keep it stored away.

 

[metro_glam]

Oh Goodness, you all must think I'm a trip..
I'm the chick who admires LV, the history the integrity etc but I admire from afar cause I work for a non-profit (we don't make bags of money ...)

But I saved and didn't buy groceries for a while etc to get it that's why I want it to stay a "baby" for a while so I can really enjoy it, although going without, for the sake of my first Speedy was worth it, I don't know when it will happen again.. Yikes!
Thanks so much, I'll take your advice!

 

[SunnyKat]

Congrats!

You could spray Shining Monkey Fabric Protector on the leather part to keep it light longer. You can find the spray on amazon.com.

 

[LucreziaCA]

Sunlight and hand oils are the main acclerators of patina, avoid both as much as possible and the vachetta will stay pale longer.