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    Versace Mini Quilted Patent Leather Satchel
    Bag Care, Handbags, Patent Handbags, Versace 11

    Tips on how to care for Patent Leather

    By Marissa Hopson · On November 4, 2009


    Pictured Above: Versace Mini Quilted Patent Leather Satchel

    I love patent leather handbags. In fact, I would say I’m pretty much obsessed with patent leather. Something about patent leather is just so edgy, but yet sexy to me. Regular leather can be so boring sometimes, and I see patent leather as the “more” fun version of leather.

    What really catches my eye about patent leather is the shininess of it. I always thought regular leather can be so dull looking, then you have patent leather that has that shiny sparkle to it.

    I currently have two patent leather handbags, that I take very good care of. I will admit though, patent leather is really high maintenance.

    The best way to take care of a patent leather handbag, is to simply not use them as everyday bag. I say this for two reasons: Patent Leather loses it shine after a while when used everyday and it also scratches very easily. One little scratch on the leather and it’s there forever. If you aren’t the type of person that is extra careful with your handbags, then it’s probably not in your best interest to get a patent leather handbag.

    On the other hand, patent leather is very easy to clean. If you ever spill soda, or get food on the bag you can easily clean it! Soda or food would normally stain a canvas or light leather handbag. With patent leather, you can easily clean the leather with a wash cloth, water, and some soap.

    Patent leather has it’s pro’s and con’s, but it looks amazing on a handbag. If you don’t have a patent leather handbag I suggest buying one and I promise you’ll never regret it!

    The Chat: patent tips!

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    Marissa Hopson

    Graduated with a degree in journalism and is currently going to Acting School. Part of the BagBliss team since February 2008 and TheFashionRow since January 2009.

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    • crayolsi

      Washcloth is a simple solution. I would never put any chemicals
      on my bag. great post!

    • inboston

      Thanks for the tips. Also is it true that you should not
      store 2 patent bags together?

      • Lenny

        No you shouldn’t. They will bleed into each other. So if you have a red patent leather bag and a purple patent leather bag. If they lay against each other,especially for a while,then you’ll find your red bag with purple on it and the purple with red on it.

    • orbini

      I am always so careful with my patent shoes. Never store them touching.
      For handbags, I’m careful with them also, but shoes are just the worst
      at getting scuffs.

    • lindef

      I always just use a wash cloth, and it works perfectly.

    • buga

      That bag is hot!

    • glenda

      Can’t say that I’ve ever had any issues with patent handbags,
      shoes are another story though.

    • miss garcia

      I really really love that bag. Just have to say that :)

    • welsh

      I don’t own any patent leather handbags. I’ve always been scared
      of the easily scratched rumor about the bags.

    • givenchy lover

      I wish that patent was so easy to care for. I always get scratches.

    • http://socialstylists.com/blog SocialStylist

      One more important thing – when not being used, your patent bag needs to be stored so its not touching any other items.
      The patent can “peel off” and end up on something its touching for too long. Learned this the hard way!

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