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  • How to remove pen ink stains from smooth, grained or caviar leather

    Accidents happen. But don't fret - we have the perfect solution for removing that pesky ink stain from your favourite leather bag or shoes, whether it be smooth, grained or caviar leather.

    We decided to show you how easy this is using our Ink Off stick by marking our Gucci Soho Disco bag. Yes. We drew on our own bag in the name of leather care!

  • How to Treat, Protect and Look after Louis Vuitton Vachetta Leather

    Vachetta leather is perhaps one of the most coveted leathers popularised by the luxury fashion house - Louis Vuitton.

    We get so many questions from our customers asking how to best look after vachetta leather so we thought we'd write a post to answer the most common questions!

  • 5 Most Common Mistakes to Avoid with Your Leather Bags and Purses

    Looking after your favourite Chanel or Louis Vuitton leather bags doesn't have to be difficult.

    In this article, we take you through the 5 most common mistakes to avoid to care for your luxe leather goods! 

  • Which is better - Chanel Lambskin vs Caviar Leather?

    It’s the age old question when it comes to Chanel purses and small leather goods: lambskin or caviar? Chanel lambskin is unprotected lambskin leather whilst caviar is effectively stamped calfskin (Chanel also uses caviar lambskin but for the purpose of this article we are referring to calfskin caviar). Whilst some refer to caviar as grained calfskin, this is actually incorrect – the “grains” on caviar are artificially stamped whilst any grains you may see on unprocessed calfskin are natural grains on the leather.
  • How to use Luxegarde’s Products!

    Cleaning a luxury leather product doesn't have to be time consuming or difficult. With Luxegarde's products and a few simple steps, you can keep your favourite bag or shoes looking brand new!
  • What Are the Different Types of Leather?

    Curious about different types of leather and how to care for them? Leather can be categorised by a variety of factors including:

    • Type of animal
    • Portion & Layer(s) of hide used
    • Processing and treatment of leather

    In this post, we will focus on the most common types to ensure you can best look after your leather products.

  • A Basic Guide to Luxury Leather Care

    Looking after your luxury leather goods is so important to make sure you get to enjoy them for many years to come! Good leather care starts with bu...