Fendi Spy Bag

[ilovepositano]

OK, girls....I just put applegard conditioner on my new cognac spy. There was a teeny bit of color on my cloth when I was done. It was very faint. Do you think over time that the color is going to rub off like Pink Lady's cognac spy? I'm not sure whether I like that or not. In one sense, it kind of gives it a vintage look and it looks neat, but can I expect this to happen all over the bag? Do all cognacs get like this over time?

kelsbags- whatever discoloration you already have will not go away, but you can reduce the effect, as well as prevent furthur discoloration with frequent conditioning and careful bag handling.

my personal theory is that the discoloration results from constant friction from bag handling or from the top of the bag rubbing against the main panel.
the action is abrasive and drying to the leather which is untreated.

obviously try not to be too hard on your bag to prevent discoloration.

but beyond that, i think the conditioner replenishes the natural moisture that gets removed from handling. i use the conditioner once a week, not on the entire bag, just on the parts where the leather is especially stressed: i.e. on the main panel where the top compartment rubs up, on the base of the handles, along the top panel edges. wherever it looks dried out and discolored.

try it! i think it will definitely help. my sis is alot harder on her bags and her dark brown spy used to have significant discoloration. but after i conditioned and guarded her bag a few times, it looks much much happier and it definitely hasn't gotten any worse.

 

[LilyGirl]

I'm with positano: my philosophy when it comes to bags is to only use products on them if absolutely necessary. if a bag is scuffed, scratched or doesn't look great, I will use a little conditioner on the rough spots, otherwise I leave it alone (especially with delicate leathers like lambskin).

 

[britney]

britney,

I cannot wait to see your sequin spy. And for you to realize how many people will now stop you in the streets about it. I am finishing up my final year of law school and everyone from the security guards to one of my male professors have commented on my bag.

My bag came today! It's very pretty. I'm rushing off right now but I'll try to post pics later tonight or tomorrow!

 

[britney]

maybe that should be my best business venture. Sell off my company and then start a fashion insurance company. hmm.

Not a bad idea!

 

[Keya]

Has anyone actually seen the Spy hobo in any colors except from the hologram? I think I would like one in cognac or honey, but I haven't seen one and the only ones on ebay is the hologram.

 

[maylohawaii]

methinks loveyalots may be looking for customers.

I agree!!!

 

[maylohawaii]

Has anyone actually seen the Spy hobo in any colors except from the hologram? I think I would like one in cognac or honey, but I haven't seen one and the only ones on ebay is the hologram.

There is a cognac spy hobo at Saks and Neimans at the Fashion Show Mall in Las Vegas. They are both pretty .. one is more textured than the other, but for the life of me .. I can't remember which. I think Neimans also has the brown with blue handle hobo. xxoo

 

[Keya]

There is a cognac spy hobo at Saks and Neimans at the Fashion Show Mall in Las Vegas. They are both pretty .. one is more textured than the other, but for the life of me .. I can't remember which. I think Neimans also has the brown with blue handle hobo. xxoo

I wish someone had pictures.

 

[boymom]

loveyalots, I apologize if I jumped the gun, but there was something about the way you just threw out the "fact" that the spy was real... and got us all to go look... and all the other fakes for sale by that seller... and just the way you said (paraphrasing) "I can't spend that much, so I need to find a deal, etc.." and just not being someone we're too familiar with... Again, if you're sincere, then I'm sincerely sorry.

 

[shoprgrl]

Does anyone know if the Saks shopjan code is good yo preorder the spy?

 

[kelsbags]

Thanks for your help, ilovepositano and lilygirl!! I'll definitely take your advice and keep those areas well conditioned. I was upset about it and thought about returning the cognac and getting a different color. It's good to know that your sis's dark brown spy got discoloration spots....that's the one I was thinking of getting to avoid the discoloration. I guess I'll just keep my bag conditioned and just go with it. I'm such an obsessive freak with my bags.....I need to just enjoy them!

 

[kelsbags]

Does anyone know if the Saks shopjan code is good yo preorder the spy?

I think I read on back that it was. Good luck!

 

[Guessgirl96]

gg - i got to realize the 'rumors' about the high maitenance of the lighter colored spies are true.. the one on display had a teensy dark spot at the bottom seam which i tried to rub out with my finger.. when that didn't work i tried to scratch it a bit (discreetly and evil i know.. i can't believe i was scratching at such a beautiful bag. it was sacrilege).. still no result.

still it was so beautiful.. like the sequin or couture.. you know its going to be a hassle to take care of but the payoff is how gorgeous the bag is.. hopefully i can find one where i'm going next. in tokyo they were a couple hundred USD over US prices.. close to the price of the pleated

Your getting the white? It's soo pretty, it's just like a big fluffy cloud

Pinklady, I was wondering how your white spy is holding up?

It's soo tempting, but the white is just so scary. I'm very careful with all my bags but sometimes things just happen. I once had a coke burst all over me, and a waiter spilled a bit of my salad on my bag before too. I was wearing my balenciaga both times which is pretty wipeable and doesn't stain much.

I'll wait until fall and if they dont come out with some fabulous color, I'll get the white off eBay.

 

[SoCal]

I wish someone had pictures.

Cognac spy hobo in bright and dark lighting.

 

[Keya]

Cognac spy hobo in bright and dark lighting.

Ooh, I like it!
I'm not considering one instead of the regular Spy, I'll need both

 

[demarish]

Cognac spy hobo in bright and dark lighting.

What's the price on the spy hobo? It's very cute

 

[SoCal]

I have seen several spy hobo colors at Fendi South Coast Plaza (cognac, dark brown, black, camel, monogram/leather, etc.). I can't remember the price of the cognac exactly...I want to say it was around $1100-1200.

 

[Keya]

I have seen several spy hobo colors at Fendi South Coast Plaza (cognac, dark brown, black, camel, monogram/leather, etc.). I can't remember the price of the cognac exactly...I want to say it was around $1100-1200.

See, I can totally jusitfy getting one at that price
Ah well, I guess I'll figure it out after I decide between the petrol and the honey Spy.

 

[star3777]

I have not posted in a while but need to tell you that while trying on a hell of alot of clothes today (I am leaving for vacation, YaY!) The one bag that was outstanding for most of my outfits was surprisingly my Hologram Hobo spy. It is GORGEOUS with everything! It's a real flattering bag and the color is great with the golden tones of my hair. I am supposed to pick up the cognac I have been waiting for forever....but now love my hologram hobo so much am thinking of exchanging it for the hologram spy bag. I know I would have 2 holograms, one spy, one hobo, but the 2 bags are so different when worn. Should I stick with the cognac that is waiting there or get a Hologram spy bag? By the way, I was so over my spy and not looking forward to it having waited so long, but now after my experience today am SO IN LOVE AGAIN! I am getting the honey Wisteria in March too!

 

[kelsbags]

Very true, star. They're a completely different look when worn..the hobo and spy. I have the cognac spy bag and I love the color, so I'm biased. Since you have the hologram hobo, maybe get the cognac one that's on hold. You'd then have 3 different colored bags once you get your honey Wisteria.