I don't spend a ton of money (in Hollywood ideals, anyway) on handbags. The average is around $100 or so. However, they seem to only last a season or maybe two before they show signs of "age". The leather usually looks almost like it is cracked. I have a beautiful, red Hobo bag and the bottom looks a little scuffed, especially on the bottom corners of the bag. Any ideas? I'd like to get at least 3 solid seasons for each bag - not just one good season. Any ideas? I do usually spray them with a weatherproof spray, but that is all. Help!
2007-09-21 16:42:14 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
I have at least 8 bags.
2007-09-21 17:21:14 · update #1
I buy only good quality, leather handbags, and some of my bags are over 5 years old. The secret is to clean them after use, and apply a neutral shoe polish and buff it into the leather before storing the handbag away. I have several bags that are still new looking. No one would know they are years old. They are still as supple as the day they were bought. You can treat your good quality leather belts and other accessories in the same manner to prolong their life.
2007-09-21 17:03:12 · answer #1 · answered by ~RedBird~ 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm not sure how comfortable you are with changing you handbags but if leather straps have cracked too much if they're attached to the bag by metal loops or something like that you can cut them off anf change to like a chain or some fabric.
2007-09-21 16:59:47 · answer #2 · answered by Music4Life 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
there is a product call saddle soap..
its comes in a can like shoe polish..
most of the time its in the same display area
its used for leather to keep it soft and waterproof
2007-09-21 16:50:51 · answer #3 · answered by pokerfaces55 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i think you need to buy more bags and switch them off...so that way you never use one bag for too long..thats how they last...at least for me
2007-09-21 17:13:15 · answer #4 · answered by angelstarszzzz 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋