Washed leather bags

[LariatGal]

I looove washed leather bags! The Prada ones are out for me at the mo, so can anyone tell me where I can find one that wont cost the earth, or PM me if they have one they want to sell?

And if there aren't any, can I wash my own leather bags or will it just ruin them?

Thanks in advance

 

[kadmia]

What about the Sissi Rossi washed leather bags? They're really cool-looking, esp. in person, but way over my budget!! I think they're in the $600 range. You can see them on barneys.com, in the Barney's Co-op section

 

[LariatGal]

Thanks! Browns in London sell them too. I love this one but its 460 GBP

 

[Luna]

Please don't wash any of your leather bags. It will ruin them. The "washing" of the leather is a process that is done before the bag is put together.

 

[Piper]

Ooooh that green one is beautiful!

 

[LariatGal]

Thanks Luna, I thought you might know!
I was puzzled tho as the wavy zips on the Prada one makeit look like it was put togther THEN washed! (Someone else posted a pic in another thread but cant remember where)

 

[elsa]

In France Zadig & Voltaire has them, at raisonable prices, but I don't know if you can find this brand abroad.

 

[LariatGal]

Thanks Elsa I'll do a search. Any one else with info much appreciated!

 

[LariatGal]

i"ve just discovered that gap does washed leather bags _ think its only usa tho (please excuse odd syntax my keyboard is having a senior moment)

 

[Greendrv]

Cynthia Rowley also has washed leather bags for around $250-$300 on saks.com.

 

[LariatGal]

Thanks Greendrv I cant find any on ebay, so frustrating!

 

[Luna]

Banana had some washed leather bags last season... Marc jacobs is also doing some too

 

[kadmia]

there are some washed leather bags by marc by marc jacobs on eluxury if you're interested

 

[Miss Kittee]

Please don't wash any of your leather bags. It will ruin them. The "washing" of the leather is a process that is done before the bag is put together.

Actually sometimes they ARE washed after the bag is put together-- but the results of the washing are allowed for in the initial design-- so really not a good idea to wash any misc. bag.