Louis Vuitton handbags such as the Speedy, Neverfull, Bowtie are designed with vachetta leather handles also known as natural cow hide or vegetable tanned leather. This leather is highly stainable and known for develping the famous honey colored "patina" which is a result of oxidation. This leather is susceptible to water stains and darkening of handles due to hand oils and the use of hand lotions. In order to avoid stains the leather should be protected with a non-darkening protection. All products should be tested in an inconspicuous area before using.

Lovin My Bags has dedicated 2 years to formulate exclusive products to protect and clean vachetta leather with the least amount of color change ( if many cases no color change at all). These "non-darkening" products are found in Lovin My Bags by Barbara's Vachetta Collectionwhich includes the Vachetta Cleanser, Vachetta Protectionand Vachetta Conditionerwith soil release.

How to clean: Apply a small amount of cleanser to cloth and apply over all the leather surface evenly. Concentrate cleaning in a circular motion where there are stains. Dry with hairdyer set to medium. Repeat if necessary. Can be used to clean coated canvas.
How to protect: Apply small amount of protection to applicator and apply evenly on leather - allow leather to be absorbed and avoid accumulation around stitches. Dry with hairdryer set to medium. Do not use on coated canvas.
How to condition: Apply small amount of conditioner and apply evenly on leather. Dry with hairdryer set to medium. Buff with soft cloth to restore sheen. Use on coated canvas to protect and condition.

For NEW vachetta leather we recommend treating the leather with Lovin My Bags by Barbara's Pre-Treatment to ensure ultimate protection from water and oil stains.

For more information contact Barbara@lovinmybags.com