Why is the dye of the leather trim on my Mini Lin Manon bleeding onto the fabric after getting wet?

[ChristenaP]

I just bought a pre-loved LV. I’m spot-cleaning the fabric, and the water has come into contact with the leather. Which should not be a problem. But the dye from the leather is running like mad!! What does this mean? Was it manufactured poorly? Did the previous owner paint the leather for nicer photos for resale?

 

[mrceral]

I just bought a pre-loved LV. I’m spot-cleaning the fabric, and the water has come into contact with the leather. Which should not be a problem. But the dye from the leather is running like mad!! What does this mean? Was it manufactured poorly? Did the previous owner paint the leather for nicer photos for resale?

I can't imagine they'd have been able to paint the leather but avoid the stitches.

 

[ChristenaP]

 

[BULL]

I can see how such old leather pieces can release some paint when getting wet. I also doubt that anyone could properly dye it without being visible or covering the seams.
I was surprised though that the Idylle canvas is this sensitive, but it's kinda logical, considering the nature of the fabric.
These are the collections that I call real luxury, because it needs quite a budget to just throw them out after one summer. Unless you are super careful.