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hillsidegirl said:
I have a red brillant diva that’s hasn’t had any discoloration on the handle yet, but I don’t carry it all that often so it’s not a great metric. I did see a red brillant in box leather on fashionphile that seems to be in great condition except for some pretty significant color transfer on the handle, so I think your comment is very much on point (see photos - credit: fashionphile). I was wondering if the discoloration might actually have been due to some sort of twilly wrap that bled since the transfer is quite egregious and the wear on the bag seems to be isolated to just that area (it doesn’t appear that the bag was carried much at all). The only other culprit I can think of for such severe discoloration might be from handling the bag shortly after using hand lotions or sanitizers whereby the moisture transfers to the handle and serves as a dirt and dust magnet thereafter, but that is pure speculation. I suppose someone wearing a dark coat and carrying it in the crook of the arm could experience this sort of discoloration too, but again, it seems like a lot for an otherwise quite pristine bag. I am hopeful someone who has experienced this first hand might chime in. I’m grateful to you for making note of it - I’ll be extra cognizant of the possibility now when handling my diva going forward. View attachment 5669266
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Some people simply have sweaty hands so body chemistry can really play a big part.
 
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hillsidegirl said:
I have a red brillant diva that’s hasn’t had any discoloration on the handle yet, but I don’t carry it all that often so it’s not a great metric. I did see a red brillant in box leather on fashionphile that seems to be in great condition except for some pretty significant color transfer on the handle, so I think your comment is very much on point (see photos - credit: fashionphile). I was wondering if the discoloration might actually have been due to some sort of twilly wrap that bled since the transfer is quite egregious and the wear on the bag seems to be isolated to just that area (it doesn’t appear that the bag was carried much at all). The only other culprit I can think of for such severe discoloration might be from handling the bag shortly after using hand lotions or sanitizers whereby the moisture transfers to the handle and serves as a dirt and dust magnet thereafter, but that is pure speculation. I suppose someone wearing a dark coat and carrying it in the crook of the arm could experience this sort of discoloration too, but again, it seems like a lot for an otherwise quite pristine bag. I am hopeful someone who has experienced this first hand might chime in. I’m grateful to you for making note of it - I’ll be extra cognizant of the possibility now when handling my diva going forward. View attachment 5669266
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Or someone tried to clean the handle with the wrong stuff

Certainly, that's not just the usual hand-held darkening that usually will happen. Such a shame.
 
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MidlifeFashionPrincess said:
I've looked. I've searched for leather, leathers, leather types, leather options. I am scratching my head here.

And am feeling quite daft.
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Anonymous Moniker said:
I would love to see your red Brillant diva if only you would like to share.
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Of course. I tried to capture the side too since the gold accents are quite striking. And I will second the comment by @Devilish_Lil_Panda, the diva is a rather heavy bag. Even with the lighter strap, it weighs nearly 3 lbs (the heavier strap is quite a bit wider and has gold accents on the ends). But it is so pretty I don’t even care! 4D1C6AD8-E8BF-45D3-A197-98BE053D725E.jpegB8ED7CDC-3A09-432E-B298-EE3FA7DB7C3D.jpeg
 
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Catherine Deneuve (pictured here with director François Ozon in Ghent) carrying a Brillant.

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