Does anyone have insight on the wear of patent lady dior bags? I really love one but have only ever done patent shoes, not bags. Are they very delicate or rather durable?
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And what do you think of the lady dior ultramatte leather? Cause i just spotted one which looks so attractive however i am not sure... and if anyonehave any experience please share
From my own experience they are durable ... and they stand time very well... however in rare cases they might get color transfer ... good luck in your next purchase... if you think buying one get the black...
I actually tried on the ultramatte in black and nude a couple weeks ago and they’re stunning. However, my SA told me that it will get scratched easily and leave white marks and there’s nothing we can do about it once it gets scratched. I can kinda tell when I first saw it that they might need extra care, but I might be wrong.
I believe the quilted lambskin version is still fabric lined like the original that was first released in 1994, although I can be wrong. Some versions are leather lined, like several seasonal versions and exotic versions.
I have an ultramatte LD in fard and have had no issues so far after about a year and a half. Granted I wasn’t wearing it nearly as much for the last year but it still looks new.
Thank you for your reply! I saw a medium Caro in black calfskin yesterday and am now hesitating between both styles.
Hello all LD lovers! Have looked through the whole thread and what a lot of lovely Lady’s there are. So glad to see everyone‘s lovelies! I’m contemplating my first one, I’ve wanted one for a very long time. I’ve narrowed it to two - as I have beautiful color in my H and other bags, this one will be black. I’m very taken with the LD M black ultramatte calfskin, but also like the M black lambskin with ruthenium hw. For those of you with experience of both the calfskin and lamb skin do you a strong preference either way? A dear friend has said the Dior lambskin is more durable than that of Chanel. Does anyone have ruthenium or matte hw and how has it aged? This bag will be used more as an everyday bag (though not everyday as I rotate fairly often) rather than special occasion.
Any thoughts greatly appreciated as have to shop online at Dior a bit longer before travel. TIA!
Any thoughts greatly appreciated as have to shop online at Dior a bit longer before travel. TIA!
Hi, DrTr! Yes, Dior’s lambskin is considered more durable than Chanel’s however not nearly durable enough for an everyday bag. Having said that, when I was in store several times this year I noticed the lambskin on 2021’s LDs kinda changed - it feels a bit different, as if they’d tweaked the tanning or colouring process, feels just as thin but a teensy bit less delicate. Still, imho definitely not for an everyday bag.
Dior does not do ruthenium (hi, Hermes lover
). The black lambskin version has a “champagne gold” HW which is an unknown metal plating - it holds up pretty well but scrathes with time (esp given that the charms are meant to dangle and you can’t really remove them - or technically you actually can, but unlikely that you would). They also have rose gold HW on limited editions - like this year’s Art collab bags (but nothing black or “everyday” there). The ultramatte version comes with matte HW which is a coating over the usual brassy metal base (not brass though), and some people seem to have the coating chipping or peeling, but that seems to happen with earlier bags - Dior (as part of LVMH) wouldn’t spend money on recalls or free warranty replacement if warranty claims were frequent (and we haven’t heard of anything of the kind); they’d either redo the coating formulation or discontinue it. In any case, Dior has a very good aftersales service in case anything happens, and any hardwear can be replaced, so no worries there. The ultramatte leather is calfskin with a polymer coating, so it is quite durable but not indestructible, and won’t like very humid climate. Also, the ultramatte edition is quite recent, so noone really knows how it (namely, the polymer coating) holds up in over 5 years - there’s simply no history to prove it. But general LVMH’s policy gives hope that if anything bad starts happening systemically, they’ll deal with it. Hopefully.If you like the ultramatte LD, it’s the best choice for a frequently rotated ”everyday” bag. Or look at seasonal LD in calfskin, they come with metal HW and a more traditional kind of colour/coating.
EDIT: Just checked online, and I have to correct myself re: the ruthenium HW. This seems to be very new. I don’t remember seeing it this winter/spring. Yup, says “ruthenium finish” (which is not equal to “plating”). It’s new, so I can’t comment on it’s durability. However, it is still lambskin, so...
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Wow Roses&Lillies! Thanks so much for all the detailed information, I really appreciate it. Yes, I am an H lover for life, but the LD has always drawn me and I want to make an informed decision. The Lady will fill a spot in my collection where nothing else exactly fits. I plan to re-read your response, and you’ve been so helpful. Thanks for taking so much time to respond to me.Hi, DrTr! Yes, Dior’s lambskin is considered more durable than Chanel’s however not nearly durable enough for an everyday bag. Having said that, when I was in store several times this year I noticed the lambskin on 2021’s LDs kinda changed - it feels a bit different, as if they’d tweaked the tanning or colouring process, feels just as thin but a teensy bit less delicate. Still, imho definitely not for an everyday bag.
Dior does not do ruthenium (hi, Hermes lover
If you like the ultramatte LD, it’s the best choice for a frequently rotated ”everyday” bag. Or look at seasonal LD in calfskin, they come with metal HW and a more traditional kind of colour/coating.
EDIT: Just checked online, and I have to correct myself re: the ruthenium HW. This seems to be very new. I don’t remember seeing it this winter/spring. Yup, says “ruthenium finish” (which is not equal to “plating”). It’s new, so I can’t comment on it’s durability. However, it is still lambskin, so...
All hardware finishes can show scratches over time. Even silver hardware, as it is often plated to give it that incredibly smooth and even finish. It doesn't matter if it is made by Chanel, Hermes, or Dior.
Dior can replace the metal hardware if it becomes very scratched, although they may charge a fee. This includes the matte hardware.
I really like the new ruthenium hardware on the black lambskin, although the ultra matte black is beautiful as well. Perhaps the ruthenium one is a better buy in my opinion, because it is essentially the classic Lady Dior, but with a surprising hardware choice.
1) They seem to hold their shape really well. The canvas is really thick on the D-lite bags.
2) You can probably trim the loose stitches off. The rest of the fabric won't unravel if you do that.
3) They seem pretty durable so far from the members that own them. They are very heavily-embroidered canvases, and should last a long time as long as you avoid abrading the fabric.