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07-12-2014 04:15 PM
So I fell in love with a CHI by Falchi white fringe hobo bag from HSN that is on sale. I received it and it is beautiful. I have never bought a white bag before because I've always been afraid of messing it up. Should I be worried or not?
For those that have experience with white leather bags, kindly discuss if you have had any issues with the leather yellowing over time and/or stains that do not come out.
If you own a white leather bag and have not had an issue, please chime in!! Below is the link to the bag in question.
Thanks in advance!!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.hsn.com/products/chi-by-falchi-genuine-leather-fringe-hobo/7297644
07-12-2014 04:22 PM
07-12-2014 04:27 PM
On 7/12/2014 colson said: I have a beautiful white leather Celine bag - bought it greatly reduced a numbers of years ago, maybe 5, and it looks great. I always store it in the cloth bag it came with and make sure it is always put away clean. So far no issues.
Hi Colson, many thanks for the reply.
What do you use to clean the bag before you store it? If I keep it, I plan to treat it with leather protect spray. However, the dust bag it comes with has a watercolor design with multiple colors and I am afraid that will stain it over time. Thanks!
07-12-2014 05:38 PM
This summer i am carrying a white bag but no way I would carry a white Leather bag. I am wiping this purse off every few days - thank God it is a material that is washable.
07-12-2014 05:49 PM
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07-12-2014 07:18 PM
I love a white handbag. Just be careful carrying it against blue jeans or fabrics (Madras) that haven't had the blue dye washed completely out of it (or other dark colors). Sometimes when the condition is right the dye will transfer, so just be a little more careful with it than you would with a colored bag. Light Patent Leather is notorious for absorbing dyes btw... much more so than regular leather so keep that in mind. Store it in a dust bag (or pillow case) and you should have many seasons of enjoyment...
07-12-2014 07:31 PM
Thanks for all the replies. I am very appreciative.
I am still thinking it over. I live in NYC so it will strictly be a summer bag for me. I think the eventual possible yellowing is what makes me more nervous. Worse case scenario, I will send it back and get the maple (tan) color instead. This will definitely be a year round color for me.
However, the pics and video do not do this bag justice. It is absolutely gorgeous in White. I am sure any color will be beautiful though.
3Star, I know what you mean. I've had white loafers and sandals that still look white and like new. For some reason, most white leather bags seem to be made of naked leather and are therefore more prone to yellowing.
07-12-2014 07:38 PM
It's not fair to compare how one brand to another's white leather aged and bruised with wear. Users also have an impact on how white leather survives.
I have a B.Mak white glove leather hobo which is in its third season, looks fabulous, and I've done nothing special to preserve it. I think I've just been lucky. I find pebble leather is a good option for white because it tends to show wear and scratches less than the smooth leathers.
07-12-2014 07:39 PM
Here is your bag, OP.
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