Olive Oil or Extra Virgin Olive Oil?

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mas2388 said:
i understand this whole deal about patina...but what if you just got a brand spanking new bag from the store? For those who want the nice patina, does that mean not using it for months after it is released?
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yeah right. i'd prefer to look like an "LV newbie" than have my $1K+ bag sit in my closet for a year! ;)
 
#50
Actually yes! I've been looking at other girls patinas on the streets and some of them tote this bright almost orange things and I think maybe they are fake, but the colours are so varied that I can't actually tell what a good authentic patina should look like??!!!

I love patina on a bag but I can't justify sun-tanning my $800 bag???!!!
 
#51
I think alot of this talk about patina is nonsense, regionally speaking of course. I have been a collector for over 20 years and have never heard about this LV newbie stuff. I have bags that I have owned for years that have a faint patina because that is how I like it. Eventually they will all patina but I prefer the white look of new vachetta. I think it looks rich when someone is carrying a limited item from a few years ago and it looks brand new. JMHO
 
#53
That is why I wrote- regionally speaking. I'm in the US so I can only speak of this area. :smile1: Although I don't care what other people think if it is something I like- whether I was in the US or otherwise.
 
#56
Bag*Snob said:
Eventually they will all patina but I prefer the white look of new vachetta. I think it looks rich when someone is carrying a limited item from a few years ago and it looks brand new. JMHO
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I agree. Which is why I'm so particular about carrying my Hudson.
 
#57
sophia_lv1992 said:
lol thanks bagsnbags

power to the asians!

to bagsnob: lol i didnt read the regionally speaking, my bad :D
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I'm with you and I'm not asian lol. Carrying an LV with no patina makes you look like a novice collector. Even I admit to eyeing girls with brand new pieces thinking "wow, were you in a rush to take that one out" - I tan my bags in the sun before taking them out.
 
#58
Ok....I did it!
I have olived oiled my Speedy 30. I will say first of all I am not endorsing or encouraging..just stating my personal experiences.

Ok....so.....I have a speedy 30 that I bought from the boutique in Feb. It is pale and pasty and sad looking. I have been sunning it but not much has been happening. I have been getting some dirty little spots on it that have been driving me crazy.

So...after reading this thread...I figured....lets try it. First I tried a small spot on the back of the handle...so it wouldnt show if I totally f-ed it up. Small amount of EVOO and instantly I panicked because it looked dark. I went back an hour later and it was much lighter so I figured I would try another area. This time I used a little more and it got really dark and I figured in for a penny in for a pound...so I did the whole bag. Still using it sparingly and using a soft white cloth. I used it all over the bag and it has a three year patina on it. If it stayed exactly like this I would be soooo freaking happy but I am thinking it might lighten up a bit and I will post the results after an hour or so. Interestingly enough I took a picture this morning of it for my showcase pre EVOO and I will take an after soon. Once again I am not encouraging anyone to do this but for me it looks like I have had fab results!
Selena
 
#59
Selena said:
Ok....I did it!
I have olived oiled my Speedy 30. I will say first of all I am not endorsing or encouraging..just stating my personal experiences.

Ok....so.....I have a speedy 30 that I bought from the boutique in Feb. It is pale and pasty and sad looking. I have been sunning it but not much has been happening. I have been getting some dirty little spots on it that have been driving me crazy.

So...after reading this thread...I figured....lets try it. First I tried a small spot on the back of the handle...so it wouldnt show if I totally f-ed it up. Small amount of EVOO and instantly I panicked because it looked dark. I went back an hour later and it was much lighter so I figured I would try another area. This time I used a little more and it got really dark and I figured in for a penny in for a pound...so I did the whole bag. Still using it sparingly and using a soft white cloth. I used it all over the bag and it has a three year patina on it. If it stayed exactly like this I would be soooo freaking happy but I am thinking it might lighten up a bit and I will post the results after an hour or so. Interestingly enough I took a picture this morning of it for my showcase pre EVOO and I will take an after soon. Once again I am not encouraging anyone to do this but for me it looks like I have had fab results!
Selena
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A before and After!?:graucho: I would love to see the comparisons!:D
 
#60
Here is the before:

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I will post the after...in about an hour. I want to see how it dries.
Selena
 
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