It is a fact that not all
women get the chance to buy those expensive celebrity handbags and designer purses because of the hefty price tags
that come along with them. And much less are the number of women who get the
opportunity to purchase vintage designer bags and purses. These classics can be
considered fashion treasures, not only for their timeless appeal that has
already transcended time and the latest fashion trends but also for their
resale value which could amount to serious value, of course, if you keep them
in great shape. So if you happen to own vintage designer bags and purses or even
vintage-inspired bags that you bought from trusted sites like Too Hot Bags,
check out these tips that will help keep your bags in a form that is to die
for.
Cleaning suede and leather: the usual favorites
First let us zoom in on
two of the favorite materials that are used in making some of the iconic and
timeless vintage celebrity handbags
and purses – leather and suede. Let’s take on leather first. Being one of the
most durable and most stylish materials used in making designer bags and
purses, among others, it is important that you keep your vintage leather bags
in great condition, especially if you want them to increase their value as the
years go by. What you may want to do is to seek the aid of some saddle soap,
just a small amount of it, and apply it to a clean white cloth which you will
in turn use to gently rub the areas of your bags that are soiled by dirt, dust
or accidental spills. Rub gently in a circular motion then let it dry.
As for your vintage bags
and purses that are made of suede, your best ally in cleaning them is a brush
made for suede materials. Just brush the surface gently and in case there are
stains, go for a coarse eraser and rub it against the affected area, again in a
gentle fashion.
Taking care of the shiny hardware
Of course, the beauty of
your vintage bags and purses is not only limited to the surface or their main
bodies, it also extends to the hardware or those shiny things that accompany
them like the zippers, logos, etc. So to keep them shiny and elegant-looking, you
may want to consider cleaning the silver or brass parts of your bags with a
little help of a polisher which you are to apply again, on a clean piece of
cloth. As for the zippers, you can try applying some beeswax to keep them shiny
and squeaky clean.
Checking the “health” of your bags
And lastly, since your
vintage celebrity handbags and
purses are considered “old” in a literal sense for the number of years they
have, you need to be able to check on their health by looking at the internal
parts of your bags to see if there are possible tears and damages in the lining
or if your bags have loose stitching which you can easily repair with the help
of a professional bag repair shop, just to make sure that you do not mess
things up.
Just follow these tips that
we have given you and we guarantee that the value of your vintage bags and even
your non-vintage bags like the ones from Too Hot Bags will surely come up
several notches higher.
About the author: Patricia May has been writing about
general fashion and chic handbags which she truly loves to death.
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