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The small bag was the Roseau Croco Crossbody. It was available from fall 2016 through fall 2017, but apparently it has been discontinued for spring 2018.
That's a shame that your bags discoloured and peeled. Would love to see how your camel one looks after your recolouring
Oh, that explains it! I love green and it didn’t make sense that it completely missed my green radar.
Roseaus from the past two days on instagram
I like the regular Roseau crossbody in pink and surprised at myself when I very rarely carry pink bags. Too bad the coating is a deterring factor.
Joining in! So excited!
I’m not sure what kind of leather it is. Can you tell?
It’s the biggest size, I think.
There are scratches on the front and the back.
Any suggestions how I could remove or make the scratches less noticeable?
Do I use Blackrock on the whole bag, maybe? I use that on the corner of my Cuir pieces. I would really appreciate any insights you guys can share.
And it came with this cloth.
What is it for?
I got a really good deal on it. So I bought it. It was marked down, because of the slight scratches. I am not terribly upset about them (somehow with brown leather, I’m more forgiving). But if I could treat the bag somehow, I would.
Thank you!
I’m not sure what kind of leather it is. Can you tell?
It’s the biggest size, I think.
There are scratches on the front and the back.
Any suggestions how I could remove or make the scratches less noticeable?
Do I use Blackrock on the whole bag, maybe? I use that on the corner of my Cuir pieces. I would really appreciate any insights you guys can share.
And it came with this cloth.
What is it for?
I got a really good deal on it. So I bought it. It was marked down, because of the slight scratches. I am not terribly upset about them (somehow with brown leather, I’m more forgiving). But if I could treat the bag somehow, I would.
Thank you!
Ok, you have on your hands, a beautiful Large Cognac(?) Roseau Heritage! Congratulations! It's now known as Roseau Tote Bag L, BTW https://us.longchamp.com/products/roseau-heritage/tote-bag-l/l1881766001
It's made of Natural Calfskin. Here are the Care instructions from the webpage:
"Care
This natural leather is sensitive to scratches and develops a patina over time. Despite all our care, this product may bleed onto light-colored clothes, especially in moist conditions. Avoid all contact with oily products, products made of solvent or alcohol (perfume, etc). Avoid prolonged exposure to light. Color can change over time.
This product can be protected by applying a waterproofing agent, following the recommendations given by the manufacturer."
The cloth that you got is meant to be used to rub the scratches. Over time, your bag will become beautiful with a patina! It will look very classy once it gets to that stage.
Based on the Care instructions above, you don't have to do anything like use Blackrocks. Just use the cloth on the scratches, take care of your bag and it will have a patina.
I also have a Roseau Heritage (medium, Ebony) but when I bought it from the boutique, it already had a patina so I never had to deal with the scratches.
Like SmokieDragon said, your bag is from the Roseau Heritage line. I love this line, and have one in the smaller size in Taupe — it’s one of my most used bags, especially in warmer weather due to the lighter color. As said above, the Roseau line is made out of natural leather — the intention is for it to develop a patina over time. If I were you, I would not treat the bag — you may lessen the appearance of the scratches, but you may also stop the patina process (especially with a waterproofing agent) causing the scratches may remain to some degree and not develop into a patina.
My advice would be to just use the bag and let the patina develop in its own time. Use the cloth if you want to buff out scratches. Rubbing the scratches gently with your finger may also help the patina process along, as the natural oils from your hands may help them blend in. The patina will develop faster the more you use the bag — one day you’ll look at it and realize the scratches have blended in and you hardly notice them anymore.
Here is a pic of my Roseaus. Red croc and natural Heritage both bought in sales last year
. I don't use these in winter but it is time to bring them out now☺️
. I don't use these in winter but it is time to bring them out now☺️
Thank you so much, SmokieDragon!
Such great information.
You’re awesome!
I love it so much!
I already used it this morning to run an errand. Without any treatment! I couldn’t wait. Yay!!!
Happy to hear it’s best to not treat it, after all.
I knew when I saw it at Bloomingdale’s that it was a fantastic deal!
Thank you!
Like SmokieDragon said, your bag is from the Roseau Heritage line. I love this line, and have one in the smaller size in Taupe — it’s one of my most used bags, especially in warmer weather due to the lighter color. As said above, the Roseau line is made out of natural leather — the intention is for it to develop a patina over time. If I were you, I would not treat the bag — you may lessen the appearance of the scratches, but you may also stop the patina process (especially with a waterproofing agent) causing the scratches may remain to some degree and not develop into a patina.
My advice would be to just use the bag and let the patina develop in its own time. Use the cloth if you want to buff out scratches. Rubbing the scratches gently with your finger may also help the patina process along, as the natural oils from your hands may help them blend in. The patina will develop faster the more you use the bag — one day you’ll look at it and realize the scratches have blended in and you hardly notice them anymore.
Thank you, catsinthebag!
You guys are so knowledgeable!
I appreciate you sharing your knowledge of this line.
I love the support and the enthusiasm you and SmokieDragon are sharing with me.
I love the Longchamp TPF community!