Chanel’s most comprehensive leather analysis and care – cowhide

When I was chatting with my friends, I found that there are really many “shopping novices”. They also buy a lot of expensive bags and follow the trend to buy popular, classic, and the latest models… Of course, I can’t afford the most expensive ones, but without exception, they only know that they are made of cowhide, sheepskin, crocodile leather… That’s all. Therefore, most of them don’t know how to care for and preserve them. Neglecting special leathers may cause the bag to deteriorate faster and even completely ruin it. So in this article, I will combine my own bag care experience and the care tips of other friends and share them all with you – the most comprehensive analysis of Chanel leather bag identification and maintenance. 👉👉👉

Aged Calfskin

Chanel aged calfskin has an unpolished and vintage appeal. If you don’t have the time or energy to care for your bag, aged calfskin is your first choice. Chanel aged calfskin is comparable to Caviar leather in durability and toughness.

It has a fairly soft yet durable texture that will retain its shape even after several years. If you want a worn-in, classic style, then aged calfskin is definitely what you want.

Calfskin Quilted calfskin

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Produced from calfskin, this high-quality leather is soft and fine-textured. With its very fine grain and smooth feel, coupled with its beautiful quilted design, Quilted Calfskin has quickly become one of the most luxurious and sophisticated leathers on the market.

Cracked Patent Calfskin

High quality, classic and vintage, making it one of Chanel’s most popular leathers. Due to its unique soft appearance, calfskin is known as one of the highest quality and sought after leathers.

Glazed Calfskin

Smooth to the touch and shiny in appearance, this Chanel leather has a polished quality that appeals to many.

Metallic Calfskin

Shiny, shimmering and nothing short of eye-catching, Chanel Metallic Calfskin is undoubtedly one of Chanel’s most sought-after calfskin leathers.

How to maintain

1. Chanel Aged Calfskin leather is less prone to scratches or other marks and can be cleaned easily.
2. For general stains, use a slightly damp soft cotton cloth with a little cleaning solution to gently wipe. After the stain is wiped clean, wipe it again with a dry cotton cloth to wipe off the cleaning solution, and then place it in a ventilated place to dry naturally.
3. If the bag is accidentally stained with oil spots, you can use a special leather cleaner or cleaning cream to deal with it. UGG leather cleaning liquid is very useful.
4. When wiping stains on your bag, remember to use soft cotton cloth, deer velvet cloth, or dry paper towels that do not shed debris . Never wipe it with water to avoid making a “big stain”.
5. The metal parts of a bag will inevitably become dark and dull after long-term use, which can easily affect the overall appearance of the bag. If the metal is only slightly oxidized, you can use a special hardware or gold and silver jewelry cleaning fluid to lightly wipe the area with a polishing paste.
6. Be careful not to leave human sweat on the surface of hardware, and wipe it clean with a dry towel immediately after use.
7. For glazed calfskin, be careful to store it with the handle inside the bag and do not rub it against any hard surfaces as the glaze will come off. Smooth calfskin will crack slightly with wear, however many people like this “worn” look.