so you say that i needn't worry about the color changing in the CAMMELLO? bc i'm gonna use it daily for university..
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so you say that i needn't worry about the color changing in the CAMMELLO? bc i'm gonna use it daily for university..
No, I would not worry as cammello is a vegetable tanned bag, and I haven't heard of them getting color transfer.
There's actually a couple of posts on this page about colour transfer on camello so it does happen:
http://forum.purseblog.com/mansur-gavriel/mansur-gavriel-care-and-maintenance-thread-890117-17.html
It would depend on the type of materiel though so don't know for sure if what you wear will transfer.
http://forum.purseblog.com/mansur-gavriel/mansur-gavriel-care-and-maintenance-thread-890117-17.html
It would depend on the type of materiel though so don't know for sure if what you wear will transfer.
I think it is absolutely fine! I have no allegiance to any of these products, and think that if you condition your bag, regardless of what you use, it will look good.
I'm reading through the thread but I still don't have a good idea of what kind of care I need for the bag and also what products I should get.
Could someone give me a basic idea of where I should start? I just got a black/flamma mini bucket bag in a vegetable tanned leather.
Could someone give me a basic idea of where I should start? I just got a black/flamma mini bucket bag in a vegetable tanned leather.
Black needs very little care, just a good leather cream every now and then if it get scratches that bother you. Black doesn't show raindrops eye like lighter coloured veg tanned colours
I've noticed a little bit of color transfer onto my camello mini bucket even after I used collonil leather protector gel. Any suggestions?
I've used a leather care wipe (the kind you get for furniture) and then re-applied leather protector after that. It gets most of the colour transfer, but not all. I think the key is to do it as soon as possible before it stains the leather.
Guys, I have 5 mansur bags (2 large totes, 2 buckets, 1 baby bucket), all black with a red, marina, or blu interior and the absolute best conditioner hands down is Leather Milk. I will condition them once every other month to keep them a rich brilliant black that actually GLOWS. My process is simple but effective, it's like giving it a mini moisturizing facial, but it WORKS. Leather milk is best because it has natural ingredients that bring out the natural beauty of these italian leathers that the Mansur girls use. Besides the leather milk, I only use products that I would use on my own face to care for this leather. It makes it more durable and less "dry" looking. not just that, I have seen the leather milk actually condition and make scratches TOTALLY DISAPPEAR. So do not waste your money on any other leather conditioner. I think this conditioner also works well with the camello and brandy colors because I've recommended it to friends who own these colors and they ay that it actually has helped protect the bags from staining and splotching.
Even the brand new mansur bags look a little parched but they look gorgeous after I perform this step by step below. If you follow the below I guarantee that it will do WONDERS to your mansur and keep it looking better than new, longer.
1. Take a baby wipe (I like using organic ones that I use on my face, these ones here because they clean without stripping and messing with the pH ) to wipe off any excess dirt or grime from daily use.
2. Spritz rose water. I use this kind because it doesn't have preservatives that might funk up the process http://sbeauty.me/ogJtjk7rG (I also use this same rose water to blend my makeup!).
3. If you order Leather Milk here, it comes with a soft round cushion cloth that's a little spongey in the center. Carefully apply about a tablespoon amount into the center of the cloth and slowly work the conditioner into the exterior of the leather in a round buffing motion. At first it might seem like you have too much, just spread it around the bag and it will sink into the leather, keep doing this until you start to see that quenched glow. Now the cloth will begin to look a bit black, don't worry, it's not stripping your bag of its color, this is just excess dye that's coming off. Your bag is going to look rich and gorgeous once it dries. You might need to use another teaspoon amount to get the rest of the area if you have the large tote size.
-Don't forget to go over the straps if you have the bucket or cross body (-applies to the Lady backpack coming out this summer!!) because these straps will have a tendency to dry and crack before the rest of the bag because you're constantly bending this leather.
4. Clear some space in your closet and let it hang dry on a hanger. If this isn't possible, let it dry on some dry tissue paper or paper towels.
IMPORTANT: If you have a tendency to wear lots of sunscreen or makeup that gets on the bag it's important that you make sure to wipe these off of your mansur with a baby wipe shortly after they happen. I have seen bluish sunscreen sink into the leather and be near impossible to get out of the black bags, especially if they haven't been conditioned as above yet. Just carry around a pack of baby wipes or consider changing up your sunscreen ¯\_(ツ_/¯.
TIP: I love the samorga bag organizers, these will keep your keys and pens from scratching the interior color and keeping the inside looking brand spanking new, much longer than otherwise. I've been in touch with the samorga people about having Mansur tote and bucket interiors custom made, hoping they will regularly produce them for us Mansur fans.
I hope all of this helps! Let me know what you guys think of the above!
This is so useful! Thanks a bunch!
Rosa is beautiful!!!
I was really concerned about the corner and thought it won't happen to calf coated leather... I was wrong.
Guys, I have 5 mansur bags (2 large totes, 2 buckets, 1 baby bucket), all black with a red, marina, or blu interior and the absolute best conditioner hands down is Leather Milk. I will condition them once every other month to keep them a rich brilliant black that actually GLOWS. My process is simple but effective, it's like giving it a mini moisturizing facial, but it WORKS. Leather milk is best because it has natural ingredients that bring out the natural beauty of these italian leathers that the Mansur girls use. Besides the leather milk, I only use products that I would use on my own face to care for this leather. It makes it more durable and less "dry" looking. not just that, I have seen the leather milk actually condition and make scratches TOTALLY DISAPPEAR. So do not waste your money on any other leather conditioner. I think this conditioner also works well with the camello and brandy colors because I've recommended it to friends who own these colors and they ay that it actually has helped protect the bags from staining and splotching.
Even the brand new mansur bags look a little parched but they look gorgeous after I perform this step by step below. If you follow the below I guarantee that it will do WONDERS to your mansur and keep it looking better than new, longer.
1. Take a baby wipe (I like using organic ones that I use on my face, these ones here because they clean without stripping and messing with the pH ) to wipe off any excess dirt or grime from daily use.
2. Spritz rose water. I use this kind because it doesn't have preservatives that might funk up the process http://sbeauty.me/ogJtjk7rG (I also use this same rose water to blend my makeup!).
3. If you order Leather Milk here, it comes with a soft round cushion cloth that's a little spongey in the center. Carefully apply about a tablespoon amount into the center of the cloth and slowly work the conditioner into the exterior of the leather in a round buffing motion. At first it might seem like you have too much, just spread it around the bag and it will sink into the leather, keep doing this until you start to see that quenched glow. Now the cloth will begin to look a bit black, don't worry, it's not stripping your bag of its color, this is just excess dye that's coming off. Your bag is going to look rich and gorgeous once it dries. You might need to use another teaspoon amount to get the rest of the area if you have the large tote size.
-Don't forget to go over the straps if you have the bucket or cross body (-applies to the Lady backpack coming out this summer!!) because these straps will have a tendency to dry and crack before the rest of the bag because you're constantly bending this leather.
4. Clear some space in your closet and let it hang dry on a hanger. If this isn't possible, let it dry on some dry tissue paper or paper towels.
IMPORTANT: If you have a tendency to wear lots of sunscreen or makeup that gets on the bag it's important that you make sure to wipe these off of your mansur with a baby wipe shortly after they happen. I have seen bluish sunscreen sink into the leather and be near impossible to get out of the black bags, especially if they haven't been conditioned as above yet. Just carry around a pack of baby wipes or consider changing up your sunscreen ¯\_(ツ
TIP: I love the samorga bag organizers, these will keep your keys and pens from scratching the interior color and keeping the inside looking brand spanking new, much longer than otherwise. I've been in touch with the samorga people about having Mansur tote and bucket interiors custom made, hoping they will regularly produce them for us Mansur fans.
I hope all of this helps! Let me know what you guys think of the above!
Great tips! Does this work with light colored bucket like cammello/rosa? TIA [emoji4]
@shopaholicbunny So my friends with the lighter color bags have done it with really good results, there is a slight change in the color of the bag but it's just a little deeper looking, and I'd argue it looks better like it's 
conditioned/quenched. One friend spilled something on hers a few weeks after conditioning it and she swears that it was because she conditioned it bfr hand that it was easier to get the mark out! So I highly recommend it to the ladies with the carmello and tan mansurs!
conditioned/quenched. One friend spilled something on hers a few weeks after conditioning it and she swears that it was because she conditioned it bfr hand that it was easier to get the mark out! So I highly recommend it to the ladies with the carmello and tan mansurs!