Dearest Bag Snob (hello Tina and Kelly!),
I just bought my first designer bag ever, the Lanvin Heroine in chestnut, which was massively on sale at Barneys and which I love love love and seems to match everything. Only problem is, I have discovered a mere drop of water will stain it. So what can I do -- other than carry a plastic bag everywhere in case it rains? That wouldn't be very elegant. Should I waterproof it? Ask at Barneys? Email Lanvin? Your advice would be very welcome. Thank you!
Hi Friend,
So nice to hear from you! Am excited about your new Lanvin bag, sounds gorgeous. I would take it to a leather specialist or shoe cobbler and have it treated. I do that with my most treasured bags and a first designer bag (especially a Lanvin!) deserves to be pampered!
Love,
Bag Snob
p.s.(We love WWD and read it everyday!)
Dear Bag Snob,
Marvelous, I will do just that. Thank you so much for the excellent advice.
Hope you guys are doing great. I really enjoy reading Bagsnob. Your judgment
is spot-on.
A Friend at WWD.
That's what I do with all my bags!
this is really good to know. thank you for posting this. your website has turned me into a lanvin addict. i bought two lanvin bags on sale at barneys this year (one was 40% off, the other 60%...couldnt resist), and i will make sure to follow your care instructions.