Reference Taking Care of your Prada - PROTECT, CLEAN, REPAIR, etc

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Gloves. The leather darkens from moisture/sweat/creams/oils etc on the hands. Wear gloves and this doesn't happen.
Yeah I knew that already, so I always wear it on the crook of my arm. Was hoping there was a product out there for saffiano that would work. LMB has a product called For Handles Only which a lot of ladies use on their bals/LVs. I'll shoot Barbara an email and see if she has anything specific for saffiano leather. If you missfiggy can't suggest a product then I guess gloves is the best bet as you are the Prada pro!
 
Does anyone know of a good product to clean up darkening of a Saffiano bag's handles? I saw the recommendation on the first page, but I just want to know if anyone else has any thing they do :)
 
I'm planning to purchase a Saffiano Lux Tote when I travel to Paris later this year. Today I went into my local boutique for some research.

The SA advised against any cleaning product on the leather. I was looking at the colour Cameo and I was curious how you all look after your bags?

She also told me I shouldn't carry it in the rain.

Do the handles get dirty after awhile and how do you prevent or clean this?

Thanks heaps!
 
My SA said can use non-detergent baby wipe or even a very light soap and water to clean. He said that saffiano can handle water (i don't think he meant A LOT of water though). But he said no matter what it will tan from oils and being exposed to the enviroment :sad: I guess this is something inevitable for light colors saffiano.
 
My SA said can use non-detergent baby wipe or even a very light soap and water to clean. He said that saffiano can handle water (i don't think he meant A LOT of water though). But he said no matter what it will tan from oils and being exposed to the enviroment :sad: I guess this is something inevitable for light colors saffiano.

Thanks for your advice on baby wipe. That makes sense! I was sure I had read that elsewhere and it made no sense my SA said that nothing can be used at all!

What does your SA mean by "tan"? Does the leather eventually go really dark and dirty? Now I don't know if I should get Cameo!

Does anyone here have a older Saffiano item in a light colour who can share a picture or cleaning advice?
 
I have a BN2578 bicolor fuoco and talco combo. I wore it with a green sweater gifted to my by my girlfriend. Horror of horrors after about half an hour of wearing it, I noticed the talco part (cream colour) had gotten a greenish stain! When I got home, I used this special soap that came with the Pink cleaning stuff I had bought as a special item from Costco. The mark came off! I love saffiano leather!
 
I am not a high end purse forum but my SO recently gifted me a dark brown calf leather Prada tote. I don't know the model(anyone want to help me ID??) but I've attached a photo HERE. I've ordered apple protectant and conditioner... is that sufficient?
 
Hi ladies. This just happened today and I am not quite sure what to do or what I can do about it:nogood:. I am at work at the moment and will have to check my receipt (if I can locate it) when I get home to see if they mention any warranty period on it.

I live in Australia and purchased this tote in July 2012 while on vacation in Hong Kong. I haven't used this bag much at all and when I do, I only carry light things. For the price I paid, I am horrified that this could happen with such little use. Has anyone experienced this same problem?
 

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i think someone else here had theirs fall off last month if i recall.

Call the store they do provide "spa" service for their bags (I made sure to ask specifically before i purchased mine). I think it should be under warranty in the first year, but I'm not 100% sure.

Good Luck!!
 
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