Caring For Your Leather Handbags

When you invest in a leather crossbody, clutch, backpack, or satchel, you'd surely like it to last for life. Every Hammitt bag is designed with functionality and craftsmanship in mind - and we stand by both, forever. Our Lifetime Promise covers hardware like rivets, zippers, and strap clasps. 

So, how do you keep your leather bags in tip-top shape, year after year? Consider this the ultimate leather care guide, with tips for cleaning and conditioning everything from pebbled leather to suede-like nubuck. Have a leather stain that's particularly stubborn? We recommend finding a leather care expert near you - they'll be glad to help taking care of your beloved Hammitt collection. 

THE CLASSIC CARE GUIDE

Here’s your quick little handbook to TLC for our most popular leathers.

PEBBLED

Our soft, classic texture. 

1. Clean excess debris with a lightly damp cloth. Then, apply a small amount of our tinned leather cleaner onto a soft cloth. Rub in a circular motion until fully coated, making sure to blend any edge marks.
2. Dry for 1 hour + apply more coats if needed. Let cure for 24 hours.
3. Store away from sunlight if possible.

SNAKE

Our bold, embossed leather. 

1. Clean excess debris with a lightly damp cloth. Then, spray a small amount of our leather protectant onto a soft cloth. Blot and rub in a circular motion until fully coated, making sure to blend any edge marks.
2. Dry for 1 hour + apply more coats if needed. Let cure for 24 hours.
3. Store away from sunlight if possible.

NUBUCK

Our suede-like, traced delight.

1. Clean excess debris with a soft, dry cloth.  Then, spray a small amount of our easy-to-spritz leather protectant onto the bag. Be sure to spray from a distance to avoid water stains! 
2. Let cure for 24 hours. Store in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight.

BUFFED

Our sanded and smoothed essential.

1. Brush off excess debris with your soft cloth. Then, spray a small amount of our easy-to-spritz leather protectant onto the bag. Be sure to spray from a distance to avoid water stains. Do not rub in. Let dry, and voilà! 

PS: Cleaning a buffed leather may remove excess metallic sheen when present, so proceed with caution! Keep in mind that denim stains are most likely permanent. Please store in a cool, dry area away from sunlight.