The designer bag guide

Caring for leather bags

Use the care instructions from the maker of your exact bag.

Elizabeth Doctor Bag

Mansur Gavriel: light, heat, and shape

Mansur Gavriel advises keeping its pieces away from direct light and heat. It advises stuffing them to hold their shape.

Read its material-specific notes and the product tag for your piece.

Source: Mansur Gavriel: materials and care. Read 2026-11-15 UTC.

Savette: wet leather

For wet leather, Savette advises gentle blotting with a clean, soft cloth. It advises natural drying at room temperature.

Savette advises against rubbing the surface or using direct heat. These instructions apply to Savette leather.

Source: Savette: care guide. Read 2026-11-15 UTC.

Savette: storage

Savette advises storing its bags in the protective dust bag, away from direct sunlight and heat.

Use the maker’s instructions for suede and other materials. Do not apply one leather treatment to every material.

Source: Savette: care guide. Read 2026-11-15 UTC.

Questions before you choose

What does Savette advise when leather gets wet?

Gently blot it with a clean, soft cloth. Let it dry naturally at room temperature.

Where can I find material-specific care advice?

Read the maker’s care guide and the product tag for your exact bag.