The best care for the leather of your used Louis Vuitton!

Note: The blog post was updated on 01.10.2019

Take care of your loved one!

Without a doubt, even as a used handbag , a Louis Vuitton bag is a major investment. But with the right handling and care, it is definitely a long-lasting investment.

The monogram or Damier pattern, whether Azur or Ebene, in the best canvas will certainly never go out of fashion and is a timeless classic . There is no doubt that Louis Vuitton only uses the best quality cowhide leather in addition to its canvas.

To ensure that your used handbag retains its shine, we have a few tips for you on how to care for it properly.

Canvas

To preserve the canvas of your used Louis Vuitton handbag for a long time, we recommend that you make sure that you do not rub it against rough surfaces and avoid collisions with them. The embossing is weatherproof, but damp environments and direct sunlight should be avoided. The easiest way to clean the canvas is with a damp cloth and soapy water . To do this, moisten the cloth with the soapy water and gently clean your bag. If the canvas of your designer bag is printed, avoid the printed areas when cleaning. This will prevent the thin layer of color of the print from being damaged.

To protect the inside of your used bag , we recommend that you do not carry oily substances, cosmetic products, perfumes or hydroalcoholic solutions in your bag , as these can damage the surface of your handbag . However, if you do want to take your cosmetics or perfumes with you, we recommend that you store them in a leak-proof cosmetic bag. However, if liquid does spill inside your bag , you can clean it with a light-colored cloth. If there are stains on the outside of your Louis Vuitton handbag , you can use a lint-free, light-colored, absorbent cloth to remove them.

If your bag is not in use, we recommend storing it in our Glück & Glanz dust bag . This not only protects your bag from dust, but also from other harmful influences.

To care for smooth leather applications, we recommend our Glück & Glanz leather balm . This is not suitable for embossed canvas.

You can easily apply our leather balm with the sponge provided. By applying it regularly, you can protect your bag for a long time. But be careful! Your Louis Vuitton bag only needs care after a few years to keep the leather supple in the long term.

Since the natural cowhide leather goes through a vegetable tanning process, authentic irregularities and a patina develop over time. This is in no way a quality defect, but a sign of quality and distinguishes your used handbag .

Here you can find our leather balm , you can get it in our shop for just €9.95 . And if you haven't registered for our newsletter yet, sign up quickly. Because when you register and place an order worth over €100, you will receive our leather balm for free . You can also find our dust bags in the accessories category. You can get them for as little as €6.50 .

You can easily make the hardware of your used Louis Vuitton shine again with brass polish and a Q-tip. Simply drop a little of the brass polish onto a small piece of paper and then dip the Q-tip into the polish. Now you can clean the hardware of your used bag without any problems. You can then remove any residue with a soft, lint-free cloth.

Below we show you in a video how to care for your used handbag.

Checklist for caring for your used canvas/cowhide bag :

• Avoid contact with rough surfaces
• Avoid direct sunlight or moisture
• Do not carry oily substances, cosmetic products, perfumes or hydroalcoholic solutions in your bag without protection
• Cleaning your bag from the inside with a light cloth
• Clean your bag from the outside with a lint-free, light-colored, absorbent cloth
• Store your bag in a dust bag
• Care for smooth leather with our leather balm
• Make your bag's hardware shine again with brass polish

Epi Leather

Louis Vuitton 's Epi leather is a natural leather with a special embossing that is only available from Louis Vuitton. The handbags from the Epi leather collection are often found in bright colors.

To preserve the shine of your used handbag , we strongly recommend that you read on.

Just like cowhide, Epi leather is a very sensitive leather and should not be knocked against rough surfaces. Direct sunlight or an overly humid environment can also damage the leather of your used handbag .

Oily products, hand creams, hand disinfectants, make-up or perfumes are real enemies of Epi leather . That's why we recommend that you transport these in a leak-proof cosmetic bag, just like with the bags made of cowhide leather. If any liquid has leaked into your used bag, you can clean it from the inside with a light cloth.

To preserve the bright colors of your used Louis Vuitton , we recommend that you store your bag in our Glück & Glanz dust bag .

You can also clean the hardware of your used Epi leather bag with the brass polish .

Checklist for caring for your used Epi leather bag :

• Avoid contact with rough surfaces
• Avoid direct sunlight and moisture
• Do not carry oily substances, cosmetic products, perfumes or hydroalcoholic solutions in your bag without protection
• Cleaning your bag from the inside with a light cloth
• Store your bag in a dust bag to preserve the bright colors
• Clean the hardware of your bag with brass polish