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Syren said:
Holographic mini Bennett! One of my fav bags! I’m so careful with my bags but every time I use her I find more marks on it [emoji24] The most delicate treated leather I’ve ever had. But she’s so beautiful [emoji7] View attachment 4315540
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I love this! I sold mine before I was ever brave enough to carry it because I was so terrified of damaging it. I wish I’d just kept it and parked it in my case with my shelf shoes. Then I could at least look at it and smile.
 
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I was loading all my bags into the Stylebook app last night and realized I’d forgotten I have this one so I decided to switch into it today. Dark mineral mixed leather Swagger 27.
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ShoeSquirrel said:
I love this! I sold mine before I was ever brave enough to carry it because I was so terrified of damaging it. I wish I’d just kept it and parked it in my case with my shelf shoes. Then I could at least look at it and smile.
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It is delicate but I imagine it will still be nice years from now as long as I’m careful. I bought it New when it was first released which I think is almost 3 years ago now! I may try a little leather conditioner on the bottom to see if some of the marks may go away. It’s hard to tell if the marks are just smudges or if they’re actually wear in the surface.

I have regrets for not purchasing the tote! I also have the small wristlet.
 
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Syren said:
It is delicate but I imagine it will still be nice years from now as long as I’m careful. I bought it New when it was first released which I think is almost 3 years ago now! I may try a little leather conditioner on the bottom to see if some of the marks may go away. It’s hard to tell if the marks are just smudges or if they’re actually wear in the surface.

I have regrets for not purchasing the tote! I also have the small wristlet.
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Are your other hologram items also as delicate? I recall you posting the purple/blue ones at one point.

I noticed the platinum crossgrain crossbody I have is a bit strange with marks. I think I accidentally got two drops of Purell on it that I tried to rub off with a qtip. But the spots remained dull almost as if I wore the shiny layer off. But then the next day the spots seemed to magically disappear and haven't come back since so I have no idea what happened....

I'm still not sure how to treat crossgrain items. I have three crossgrain bags and all of them have been great in the rain. But I'm not sure if the two lighter bags are susceptible to color transfer from jeans.
 
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katev said:
A bad winter storm is forecast for my area and I don't want to have to worry about my bag being ruined by snow, sleet, or freezing rain, so I've chosen to carry my Kristin Pleated Satchel 16016 B4 BK in black patent leather with brass hardware because it is an "all-weather purse."

In keeping with the season, I have decorated her with a Stardust Studs Snowflake Fob F23452 and I think that my Chalk Prairie Rivets Accordion Zip Wallet also goes well with the bag and fob.

I kind of like the snowflake fob with the KPS, but it occurred to me that a large flashy fob might be a "bit too much" with a flashy bag like the KPS - with all that gold metal and black patent leather, what do you think?

Hey, keep warm and stay safe TPFers!

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Such a great bag! I missed out on this stule.
 
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katev said:
When I was a little girl patent leather was considered a delicate material and we only wore it in in the spring and summer and only when the weather was dry. Modern patent is just the opposite, it is an all-weather material. I remember many a sad Easter morning, when I wanted to wear my new patent leather shoes and Easter finery to Church - but the weather was bad and Mom made me wear my old boots and winter coat to Church!

My understanding is that "in the old days" patent leather was created by applying layers and layers of linseed oil to leather and then burnishing until the surface was hard and shiny. My husband served in the Navy in his youth, and he told me that the Sailors used to buy a patent leather (linseed oil) version of Navy Shoes for their dress uniform, because it was so easy to keep a high shine on them!

Modern patent leather is made by applying some kind of (polymer?) coating over the genuine leather to protect it and make it shine. This Kristin Pleated Satchel is made from what Coach calls "crinkle patent" and I prefer it to "smooth patent" because I think that the crinkle patent looks more natural.

Yes, my TPF name is "Kate V" I didn't realize that it could easily be misread! But now that you say it I see what you mean. I will ask an administrator for the site if I can change it to "KateV" that would be simpler! Thanks!
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While I don’t gravitate toward patent leather bags, and the ones I see second hand at the low end of the price range are in terrible condition, I certainly wouldn’t pass one up in the right color, style, condition at the right price. I have seen many lovely colors and styles, like yours. And I can second your husband’s comment on patent leather shoes. A few seasons ago, on a January sale I picked up two pairs of Clark’s shoes, with a wing tip loafer front on a chunky heel in black and burgundy. I wear them all the time. I clean them up with a wipe down of a little Lexol leather cleaner solution and they look great. And I saw your comment about Plegde wipes, which are my list to pick up.

christinemliu said:
Thank you for such a wonderful, informative response! Now off to explore patent leather...stay warm!!

KateV would be clearer, but it may only be me who would make such a silly mistake...my husband laughed so loud on his way to picking up a Redbox DVD one time the whole neighborhood probably heard...I said, the code is "DV-DON-ME" you know, like the name "Don"...he paused and said, "Uh, hon, you know it probably means 'DVD-ON-ME'" :smile:!
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I could have easily made the same mistake :lol: cept katev posted awhile back about her name sake bag, Kate.

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All this Wllis action, on AT. I have not come across any in real like in forever!
 
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LaVisioneer said:
Are your other hologram items also as delicate? I recall you posting the purple/blue ones at one point.

I noticed the platinum crossgrain crossbody I have is a bit strange with marks. I think I accidentally got two drops of Purell on it that I tried to rub off with a qtip. But the spots remained dull almost as if I wore the shiny layer off. But then the next day the spots seemed to magically disappear and haven't come back since so I have no idea what happened....

I'm still not sure how to treat crossgrain items. I have three crossgrain bags and all of them have been great in the rain. But I'm not sure if the two lighter bags are susceptible to color transfer from jeans.
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The holographic silver items are a very different material than than the blue purple green hologram items I have. Those are much less delicate but not so rainbow like [emoji1]

The cross grain items I’ve had I’ve just wiped clean with a damp cloth. They’re so durable!
 
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