Think my HG bag is ruined

[runner1234]

View attachment 4430813 Delighted to read about the recovery of your Kelly. I was caught in exactly the same downpour actually, but would not want the threat of rain to diminish the enjoyment of our bags. What’s the point otherwise? Here is a photo of a tres chic Parisian to see what she does in the rain...

I love this! I was so, so sad initially (actually considered asking my SA for a replacement for my next semester quota bag), but I want to enjoy my bag - and part of that means risking scratches, water marks, etc. I generally take good care of my bags but don’t baby them - truly believe they are meant to be enjoyed!

 

[runner1234]

Thanks for sharing your experience with us. Do you mind posting a photo of the bag one week later? I hope the water spots will get even less noticeable or even go away totally.

Yes of course, I’m very happy to do this!

 

[Txoceangirl]

I love this! I was so, so sad initially (actually considered asking my SA for a replacement for my next semester quota bag), but I want to enjoy my bag - and part of that means risking scratches, water marks, etc. I generally take good care of my bags but don’t baby them - truly believe they are meant to be enjoyed!

So happy that you have seen improvement. It definitely looks better.

I agree with you. Don’t baby them and don’t go running them over with the car. Enjoy and embrace the character they develop over the course of life (just as we do).

Have fun in Paris!

 

[golconda]

View attachment 4430813 Delighted to read about the recovery of your Kelly. I was caught in exactly the same downpour actually, but would not want the threat of rain to diminish the enjoyment of our bags. What’s the point otherwise? Here is a photo of a tres chic Parisian to see what she does in the rain...

I love that picture.

 

[nymeria]

Here is the bag 24 hours later

no comparison to before, it looks significantly better - I agree, as time goes on, you won't even see the remaining "marks" except in your minds eye. And it will become part of her story.
Thanks so much for sharing your experience- we will all learn from it.

 

[noegirl]

View attachment 4430813 Delighted to read about the recovery of your Kelly. I was caught in exactly the same downpour actually, but would not want the threat of rain to diminish the enjoyment of our bags. What’s the point otherwise? Here is a photo of a tres chic Parisian to see what she does in the rain...

Gorgeous!! May I ask the size of your plume?

 

[papertiger]

Gorgeous!! May I ask the size of your plume?

It's not @ladysarah 's Plume, she used it to illustrate a point

It's either a 28 or 32, it all depends on the height/weight of the 'chic Parisian' in the pic. Please visit the Plume thread in the Clubhouse for any more info (you will find the same pic there too).

If it were me I'd have the coat over my bag and take the opportunity to wash my hair.

Back to topic

@runner1234 such good news, so pleased it's improved so much

 

[Meta]

What about the combination of Epsom and rain? is it resistant or should I worry for permanent marks/bubbles on the leather? many thanks

Read this thread as an example that might interest you.

 

[Lookelou]

Thank you so much everyone. Just posted to Docride’s thread. Ironically, this happened walking from FSH back to my hotel. I feel like such an idiot and so depressed