Michael Kors Maintenance and Restoration Tips - Leather, Suede and Saffiano

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Is the black rubbery piping thing (red arrows, sorry I don't know what to call it lol) on the edges of the MK Selma sturdy? It doesn't crack or peel off easily? I remember I had a Mango bag (which of course is way cheaper than MK) with the same material on the edges, it cracked and peeled off after only a couple of months of use. It was so ugly and unsightly. Also, any tips to prevent this? Thanks!
I do see quite a few Hamiltons on ebay that are used and for sale, and several of them have cracked and peeled piping on them. I imagine the best way to protect it is to keep it moisturized real well with a good leather creme and conditioner. Everything eventually falls apart with age, including us! lol!
 
I have soaked a few of my vintage leather coach bags with success but I am wondering about this Kors vintage bag I just picked up? It's soft pebble leather and is very, very dirty inside and out. I don't even know if the color is vanilla or white! lol. Any suggestions?
 

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Hello ladies...do any of you own white saffiano bags? I have a Selma messenger in optic black/white (its "body" and bottom is white) and wondering what's the best way to keep it clean

It's only 6+ months old but beginning to have very mild dark spots, which i have tried to remove with wet cloth - but to no avail unfortunately. What is the best way to clean white saffiano bags?

I have another Selma navy which is easier to maintain - I've not used any products on it so far. Understand that saffiano has a pre treated coating , so is moisturizing/conditioning it necessary?
 
Hello ladies...do any of you own white saffiano bags? I have a Selma messenger in optic black/white (its "body" and bottom is white) and wondering what's the best way to keep it clean

It's only 6+ months old but beginning to have very mild dark spots, which i have tried to remove with wet cloth - but to no avail unfortunately. What is the best way to clean white saffiano bags?

I have another Selma navy which is easier to maintain - I've not used any products on it so far. Understand that saffiano has a pre treated coating , so is moisturizing/conditioning it necessary?
Try alcohol free baby wipes. They might work better than a wet cloth. If that doesn't work, pick up some leather cleaner and try that. :smile1:
 
Hi. Im new here. Can anyone help me with my bag. I purchase a bag and there´s "fold" marks that annoys me much. The previous owner did not take good care of the bag. Is there anything I can do to reshape this? And one more thing, does anyone know what MK bag is this? Appreciate all the help.





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Hello, I'm not sure what style this is, I have read on other posts about stuffing the bag out for a few days and when not in use to store it that way. Also read somewhere about gently warming the saffiano with a hairdryer but I haven't tried that so don't know what or if it would be effective kinda thing. Be cautious if you do but it may work X
 
Hello, I'm not sure what style this is, I have read on other posts about stuffing the bag out for a few days and when not in use to store it that way. Also read somewhere about gently warming the saffiano with a hairdryer but I haven't tried that so don't know what or if it would be effective kinda thing. Be cautious if you do but it may work X
I tried hairdryer today, it worked but I'm not really satisfied about the outcome. I want it really smooth just like my other MK bags. The previous owner sent it to me folded and it really broke my heart when I found out that she would do that to such a beauty :( now the bag is in the right owner. Stuffed and sitting pretty inside the dustbag .
 
I tried hairdryer today, it worked but I'm not really satisfied about the outcome. I want it really smooth just like my other MK bags. The previous owner sent it to me folded and it really broke my heart when I found out that she would do that to such a beauty :( now the bag is in the right owner. Stuffed and sitting pretty inside the dustbag .


You might find it rights its self yet, will keep my fingers crossed for you x
 
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