In the world of designer bags, Louis Vuitton is the pinnacle. (Hermes' Birkin bag is in a class all its own.) Whether you're eyeing a more modern silhouette or a logo-clad purse, carting one of them around is definitely a status symbol. But those symbols don't come cheap. We're talking a couple thousand dollars apiece. With such a big investment, you want to know how to keep yours in tip-top shape. So we went ahead and put together a step-by-step guide on how to clean a Louis Vuitton bag.
First things first. Let's break down the different bag styles, because material counts in this case. Believe it or not, there are different kinds of leather. There's natural leather, calfskin and cowhide leather and Vernis leather. Then you've got your canvas creations. Louis Vuitton separates them into two categories: monogram and damier canvas and printed canvas. Finally, there are the exotic and extraordinary pieces. That includes crocodile, python and lizard skins along with bags boasting metallic leathers, sequins, beading, feathers or printing. Don't be intimated, however. The cleaning processes for each type is actually pretty straightforward, but you should keep in mind the fact that over the course of time some natural softening of each silhouette may occur as well as patina, wrinkles and veins. There are a few preventative measures you can take, though. Don't overstuff your bag. Whenever it's off your shoulder, place it in the felt it came with and store in a ventilated area. Ahead, how to safely and properly clean your Louis Vuitton bag.
