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#361
LaChocolat said:
You're going to laugh ... Just plain old Tide. I have sensitive skin so I wash all my family's clothes in baby detergent but my MIL had some laying around so I just used it. I suppose I could have used the gentler stuff as well.

The only thing I noticed was that my inside was noticeably yellower than the outside. I'm ok with that as long as the colour is even all around.

The black toile is different (you'll see when you get yours) and less rugged so I don't want to try it on that. I also don't want it to fade.

As for water proofing I'm not sure, but I've been caught in a light rain and also splashed a bit of coffee on the light toile and both just wiped away no problem. I'm having more issues with the natural leather top (I think I let a water stain set in and light dirt). I'm waiting for mom to bring some docride reccommended items for me from the US next month so hopefully I can remedy it.

Oh congrats on the twilly! H addiction is real and is a very slippery slope. Can't wait to see your purse dressed up.
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I didn't laugh I promise! I'm just eager to learn :D It's really good to know that the common laundry detergent works well with the toile. I did hear it's like fire hose material but didn't know it was already quite resistant to stains. Very happy to hear that!

I completely agree with you about the black one although I suppose dying it shouldn't be too difficult once it fades (or at least easier than dealing with leather).

Thanks! I got an email from H asking to verify my billing information so I got on the phone with them and now it's on its way! I am also outside of US (in Hong Kong) and my friend will post me the docride approved leather care items, too, along with the twilly. It will take some time to reach me but I will definitely keep you posted :laugh: H addiction is scary, btw! I can really feel myself really getting sucked in...... hahahahttp://forum.purseblog.com//www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/
 
#363
mischka said:
Hi, got my first ever H today.. A Herbag 31 in Rubis! Was wondering if there are any conditioning or care regimen I should use for the leather part? Leather seems hardy but easy to scratch.. Any tips? :)
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yes, the leather flap does scratch so easily. especially if you have long nails.
But buffing it up will hide most of the scratches.
Also, if your leather is lighter color, then rain drops will cause little 'dark spots' too.
so, when it rains, maybe keep it at home. :-)
 
#364
Do you ladies with darker coloured Herbags wear it in the fall and winter? I'm on the hunt for a well maintained all black vintage one but maybe it's pointless considering in two months it will be autumn.😥
 
#369
Hi ladies w vintage herbags im really hoping you can help! I have a herbag PM from 1998 (B date stamp) that came with two beige interchangeable pouches and tan leather. I really wanted a black pouch so i bought an extra black pouch from a reputable seller on ebay. This black pouch had the inner pocket so does anyone know what year it could have been from ?? I know its not the newest herbag zips.. Anyways, when i got it, it did not line up exactly with the leather top of my original herbag. Did hermes change the distance in the holes for the newer canvas pouches? Im so dissapointed, i thought all vintage herbags were compatible! Does anyone know?? from my picture you can see that the holes for the top handle are closer together on the leather than the holes on the canvas pouch. Hoping someone can help.. Thanks in advance!!
 

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#370
immacupcake said:
Hi ladies w vintage herbags im really hoping you can help! I have a herbag PM from 1998 (B date stamp) that came with two beige interchangeable pouches and tan leather. I really wanted a black pouch so i bought an extra black pouch from a reputable seller on ebay. This black pouch had the inner pocket so does anyone know what year it could have been from ?? I know its not the newest herbag zips.. Anyways, when i got it, it did not line up exactly with the leather top of my original herbag. Did hermes change the distance in the holes for the newer canvas pouches? Im so dissapointed, i thought all vintage herbags were compatible! Does anyone know?? from my picture you can see that the holes for the top handle are closer together on the leather than the holes on the canvas pouch. Hoping someone can help.. Thanks in advance!!
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I'm not understanding the issue. Can you explain a bit more? I'm looking to get one more Herbag to interchange as well (I have black and beige bottoms with tan top and I'd like a black top as well) but your issue is giving me pause. Is it that the straps are closer together so that it's rubbing as it's looped through the hole? Can you still use it like that? Also can you clarify if your original one is the backpack style? The one with pockets is not backpack style.
 
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#371
LaChocolat said:
Do you ladies with darker coloured Herbags wear it in the fall and winter? I'm on the hunt for a well maintained all black vintage one but maybe it's pointless considering in two months it will be autumn.😥
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I have the all black vintage one and mostly use it in winter as its so good withstanding rain, snow etc. it's a great bag, it was my introduction to Hermes and the shape is like a Kelly which I really love
 
#375
I have a newer Herbag and would like a vintage one. To me there is a difference & I like the look of the older. Not better, necessarily, more relaxed, more self confident [emoji4]
 
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