- Neverfull Straps Cracking
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This Louis Vuitton Neverfull PM tote bag features: -Wear, patina, and cracking to the handles -Scuffing to the corners -Creasing to the exterior -Cracking to the leather trim around the upper exteiror -Cracking to the leather handles, (esp at bends) -The interior shows wear and has a musty odor Exterior Condition: Gent. If you have a Neverfull Louis Vuitton bag, you can use warm water and a clean rag to clean it. The process is quite simple. All you have to do is dampen the clean cloth with the warm water and rub the bag carefully. Do the same for the handles, the sides, and the bottom of the bag. After you have done this, you use a dry rag to dry the bag.
While uncommon, cracks on Louis Vuitton canvas are horrifying. Here's how to possibly prevent this damage, why these cracks may appear, and which monogram and damier bags are more likely to get cracks.
To start off, it's important to mention that cracks on Louis Vuitton canvas are uncommon. Even the majority of 35+ year-old vintage Louis Vuitton do not have any cracks on the canvas. Louis Vuitton canvas, whether it be monogram, damier azur, or damier ebene, is typically very durable and low-maintenance.
If you have a Neverfull Louis Vuitton bag, you can use warm water and a clean rag to clean it. The process is quite simple. All you have to do is dampen the clean cloth with the warm water and rub the bag carefully. Do the same for the handles, the sides, and the bottom of the bag.
But, we wanted to dedicate an entire post to canvas cracks, because this type of damage, unlike most damage, cannot really be fixed, and Louis Vuitton stores will refuse to service any bags with any canvas cracks. So, while uncommon, when cracks do happen, it's horrific!
How Do Cracks Happen?
Cracks can happen for a number of reasons.
First, certain bags seem to be more prone to cracks than others. Any bags with openings that are not lined with vachetta leather or a zipper will flex and fold more often. This seems to result in a higher likelihood of canvas cracking.
The care of a bag can also contribute to the likelihood of this dreaded damage. Prolonged exposure to sun and dryness, folding of the bag, overloading a bag, and any sharp jabs at the bag can contribute to cracking.
How to Avoid Canvas Cracks?
-Don't fold the bag, especially during storage. While canvas is very strong, this greatly increases the chances of cracking.
-Store the bag properly in a dark cool place. For unstructured bags that tend to flop over, place some tissue or clothing inside the bag.
-Care for the bag reasonably. Obviously, do not jab at it, but more related, do not over-stuff the bag or carry extremely heavy items inside the bag.
-Most bags don't need this. But, if you feel that your bag has gotten really dry because it has not been used for a long time or because of where it has been stored, apply a little conditioner to the canvas every half a year or so. We recommend Cadillac boot & shoe care leather conditioner.
Cracking is uncommon. For those that are terrified of cracking, certain bags seem to be much more resistant to cracking. While it can occur on the main body, bottom, or corners of the bag, it is most common at the opening of the bag.
The bags that are least likely to crack are structured handbags with a lining at the edges. Rigid bags, like the Nolita and Alma resist bending and folding, and bags with a zipper or vachetta leather on the edges have additional support when they are being flexed.
The above picture shows the opening of 3 different bags. The top-most bag, the Nolita, has a very low possibility of cracking, because it is both a rigid structured bag, and the opening is lined. In this case, the lining is the zipper. The bottom-most bag, the Artsy, is more likely to experience cracking than the Nolita and Neverfull, because the opening is not lined and the bag's shape also bends a lot.
I've Already Got Cracks, so What Now? 🙁
If you got to this page from a google search, because your Louis Vuitton bag already has cracks, our sincere sympathies are with you!
The consolation is that with reasonable care, the cracks will not spread much, and most cracks are very very minor and probably more noticeable to the owner than anyone else.
Similar to how one would go about avoiding cracks, condition the canvas every once in a while to ensure that the canvas has some moisture and is pliable rather than brittle. And, avoid improper care like over-loading the bag, or folding the bag. And, be sure to store that bag in a cool dark place!
A Louis Vuitton Popincourt bag…luckily still in perfect condition!
So you take the plunge and decide to drop major dough on a purse you have been eying for years. It’s your dream bag, a bag that will end all your future bag purchases, (so you try to convince yourself.)
You enjoy the experience of walking into a Louis Vuitton boutique and with cash or credit card in hand, you walk in confidently knowing you will be walking out of that store with a humongous bag that you’ll be parading through the mall like you’ve seen hundreds of other women.
For the day, you actually become the women you envisioned who comes to the mall to purchase a thousand dollar plus handbag and the type of life you imagined for her. I don’t think one forgets the day of the big bag purchase.
You take it home and inspect, memorize and take note of all its newness; the new odor, the look and feel. Once you begin to use it, it transitions into something totally different; yours.
I’m one of those people who cherish nice luxury bags. I cannot throw it down onto the floor of my car, or haphazardly place it on the ground when out to lunch. I actually consider its welfare when I’m out and about and make sure to remove stains right away and place it in its dust bag for storage.
But I know plenty of people who are not as conscientious and use it daily and get as much mileage on it as they can reducing their cost per wear drastically. When paying such a high price, why shouldn’t one use it daily and make it their own by wearing it out?
The Solution
With daily use and wear, sometimes the stitching can come loose, hardware can break, zippers become maligned and even the insignia may get dulled and scratched by use. There is a solution for these issues. You can bring to a Louis Vuitton store and get it fixed. See our store locator to see where there is a Louis Vuitton store near you.
Any craftsmanship issues such as stitching, hardware function or breakage, Louis Vuitton will repair at no cost to the customer. Insignia plates that you want replaced can be done so for a nominal cost. Unless the damage to the insignia plate is distracting, I don’t recommend replacing. There is something to a bag that’s been well used and loved and having a shiny new insignia plate would detract rather than add to the look. Depending on the bag, your client service member can provide you with the costs of insignia replacement.
Before and After Shots!
Wear and tear on Louis Vuitton Noé epi leather – wear on the corners and strap.
Louis Vuitton will not repair bags from daily wear and tear. This can be the bag material (be it monogramed canvas or epi leather) or the hardware meaning, the scuff marks or the worn out areas on the bottom corners of your bag, will not be covered in your repair.
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Louis Vuitton will send you a confirmation email when your bag is done being serviced.
When you take your bag to the store for repair, you do not need a receipt. Of course it goes without saying the bag needs to be an authentic Louis Vuitton bag. A client services member will attend to you and the repairs you are seeking. Much like a coat check station or the dry cleaners they will issue you a ticket to claim your bag once it’s finished. They will ask for your information as well as contact number to call to notify you your bag is ready for pick up.
Don’t expect your bag to ready much like 1-hour photo store. The repairs are done by a certified craftsman who is knowledgeable and able to replicate the high quality work or replace authentic hardware parts. Depending on the issue, they may need to send it out for repair so be patient and don’t expect a 24 hour turn around.
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Neverfull Straps Cracking
Before and after photo of repaired bag handles stained from use. A good cobbler or leather repair shop can work magic!
Neverfull Handles Cracking Back
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Now, let’s discuss the wears and tears. Those wears and tears are the history of your bag and where it’s been and what it’s been through. However if your wear and tears or stains (perhaps with a big pen mark or oily food) are unsightly consider taking to a leather worker such as a cobbler to see what can be done to diminish the damage, or stain. Make sure you have the shop test their methods on the material to ensure that the repair won’t further damage the bag even more. Most legitimate shops will know what they can and what they cannot repair – so if you don’t feel comfortable with their knowledge of the material and the stain, please keep on looking. They should have samples or photos of their work for you to preview.
Neverfull Handles Cracking Hands
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Neverfull Handles Cracking Video
This bag had been through hell and back. But after some expert servicing, the bag looks as good as new!
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