Treat leather before it cracks...

[ninfea]

I have an older model LV bag and the leather is quite stiff. I'm worried if I don't treat the leather soon it will crack. How do you do with your bags? What do you use? Any recommendations?

 

[LvoemyLV]

I have an older model LV bag and the leather is quite stiff. I'm worried if I don't treat the leather soon it will crack. How do you do with your bags? What do you use? Any recommendations?

What kind of leather? Is it a soft leather? I am curious to hear the thoughts on this because when I just bought my first empreinte bag they told me do not condition. I asked if I should after a year or two of use and she said do absolutely nothing. I was a little surprised by that.

 

[ninfea]

What kind of leather? Is it a soft leather? I am curious to hear the thoughts on this because when I just bought my first empreinte bag they told me do not condition. I asked if I should after a year or two of use and she said do absolutely nothing. I was a little surprised by that.

Yeah, that sounds strange. Would love to hear other peoples thoughts on this...
It's a vintage bucket monogram bag. It has a band of brown letaher aross and the rest of the bag is monogram leather. It looks like this: https://www.tradesy.com/bags/louis-vuitton-shoulder-bag-12892633/?tref=sim_items

 

[onmymind24seven]

I use Apple brand conditioner for my vachetta. Can be brought on Amazon.

 

[BagLady14]

I use Apple brand conditioner for my vachetta. Can be brought on Amazon.

+ 1 Applegard. I've used it for over 10 years. Back before the purse forum, it was recommended by My Pochette, the old LV authentication website.

 

[NickitaLuvsLV]

I have an older model LV bag and the leather is quite stiff. I'm worried if I don't treat the leather soon it will crack. How do you do with your bags? What do you use? Any recommendations?

Mink oil!!!! That's what an SA @ LV recommended for dry leather (vachetta)

 

[Maltoo]

BlackRock! hands down especially since it is vintage. You can get it here

http://www.amazon.com/BLACKROCK-LEA...UTF8&qid=1458942242&sr=8-1&keywords=blackrock

 

[ckim1783]

I have an older model LV bag and the leather is quite stiff. I'm worried if I don't treat the leather soon it will crack. How do you do with your bags? What do you use? Any recommendations?

I actually had a bloomsbury that cracked in multiple places. I believe it was defective though because LV exchanged it out for a new purse.

 

[ninfea]

+ 1 Applegard. I've used it for over 10 years. Back before the purse forum, it was recommended by My Pochette, the old LV authentication website.

wow, thanks

 

[ninfea]

Mink oil!!!! That's what an SA @ LV recommended for dry leather (vachetta)

Will check out! Thanks

 

[ninfea]

BlackRock! hands down especially since it is vintage. You can get it here

http://www.amazon.com/BLACKROCK-LEA...UTF8&qid=1458942242&sr=8-1&keywords=blackrock

This I haven't heard of before, will definitely check out Thanks!

 

[ninfea]

I actually had a bloomsbury that cracked in multiple places. I believe it was defective though because LV exchanged it out for a new purse.

Oh no

 

[marivic_bec]

+ 1 Applegard. I've used it for over 10 years. Back before the purse forum, it was recommended by My Pochette, the old LV authentication website.

Can you share the photo? TIA

 

[NickitaLuvsLV]

Will check out! Thanks

Check out this thing:

Saphir Renovateur

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00MS1IDIA/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1459084958&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=saphir+renovateur&dpPl=1&dpID=41ZxkFMwAzL&ref=plSrch

It is what LV uses to condition I was told and has waterproofing properties too. I just ordered a jar

 

[ninfea]

Check out this thing:

Saphir Renovateur

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00MS1IDIA/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1459084958&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=saphir+renovateur&dpPl=1&dpID=41ZxkFMwAzL&ref=plSrch

It is what LV uses to condition I was told and has waterproofing properties too. I just ordered a jar

Way to go Thanks for keeping me updated!!!