Thoughts on Chanel lambskin: would you get them? Any reviews on wear and tear?
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Errr this maybe due to the zipper. You can try to buff it?Hi all,
I just purchased a small classic flap overseas and realised that there is a crease in the inner flap. Is this normal and will it appear after usage? I can’t exchange it as it’s not bought locally
Hmm I don't think it's because of the zipper because I've never opened the zipper and it's kept at the side.
I realised the crease is more apparent when I tried to close the snap button.
I'm wondering if any cf users have this crease too?
Hmmmm…my answer to lambskin vs caviar is “yes, please” to both. And my answer to vintage lambskin vs current lambskin is again, “yes please” to both! Sure, caviar is hearty, but both the new and old lambskin have held up really well for me. Lambskin may require a dose of conditioner now and then to buff out some scratches and keep it looking fresh and new but it takes just a couple minutes and you’re good to go…i definitely would not call it high maintenance.
First, VINTAGE LAMBSKIN:
My oldest lambskin is a small classic flap from 1994 and that bag is nearly impossible to scratch. My 1998 medium cf is the exact same. They both wear like caviar, it’s amazing. The quilts have flattened on both but the lambskin itself is still in great condition, even the corners look clean and perfect. And I definitely do not baby these bags.
Second, MODERN LAMBSKIN:
I think the lambskin on my more current Chanel bags scratches much more easily than the lambskin on my older bags, but…and this is a big BUT…the new lambskin also buffs out really really well. I use Cadillac lotion and a bit of buffing on the scuffs and they virtually disappear (see before and after shots of a couple recent scratches on my large quilt medium trendy…sorry the lighting is a bit different but you can get the idea). I have heard that people have had great success using Pure Hydrate on their lambskin too (from The Handbag Spa), but I have yet to try that product. If I ever get a doozy of a scatch that the Cadillac can’t seem to eliminate, I will give it a try.
So bottom line. Get what you love. ❤
First, VINTAGE LAMBSKIN:
My oldest lambskin is a small classic flap from 1994 and that bag is nearly impossible to scratch. My 1998 medium cf is the exact same. They both wear like caviar, it’s amazing. The quilts have flattened on both but the lambskin itself is still in great condition, even the corners look clean and perfect. And I definitely do not baby these bags.
Second, MODERN LAMBSKIN:
I think the lambskin on my more current Chanel bags scratches much more easily than the lambskin on my older bags, but…and this is a big BUT…the new lambskin also buffs out really really well. I use Cadillac lotion and a bit of buffing on the scuffs and they virtually disappear (see before and after shots of a couple recent scratches on my large quilt medium trendy…sorry the lighting is a bit different but you can get the idea). I have heard that people have had great success using Pure Hydrate on their lambskin too (from The Handbag Spa), but I have yet to try that product. If I ever get a doozy of a scatch that the Cadillac can’t seem to eliminate, I will give it a try.
So bottom line. Get what you love. ❤
Wow thank you so much for sharing this! Recently purchased my first Lambskin (Chanel Boy Old Medium) and this really helped my anxiety. I love to look or lamb skin but was worried about the marks and having to baby my bag like crazy!