LEATHER
Leather
We offer repairs for wear from use and maintenance. After checking the item's condition, we will advise you on the available options and cost.
Everyday care
Care methods vary by material and finish. Select the section for your item.
For all leatherAll leather items
- After wearing, hang the item on a hanger with broad shoulders and leave it in a well-ventilated, shaded place for about half a day to release sweat and moisture.
- About once a week, use a soft horsehair brush or dry cloth to remove dust, including from the collar, cuffs, pockets, and seams. Dirt can cause drying and mold.
- Avoid direct sunlight and areas near heaters. They can cause leather to harden or fade.
- Apply perfume and hairspray before getting dressed.
- If the item gets wet in the rain, blot the moisture with a dry cloth. Reshape it, hang it up, and let it air-dry in the shade. Drying it quickly with a hair dryer or heater can cause hardening and cracking. Once it is completely dry, apply a light layer of conditioner.
- Store the item in a breathable cover, such as a nonwoven fabric cover. Remove plastic covers, which trap moisture, and hang the item rather than folding it. Air it out once every 1–2 months while in storage, and keep moth repellents from touching the leather directly.
- Do not wash leather at home. If it is visibly soiled, use a professional cleaner that specializes in leather.
Lambskin and sheepskinJackets, vests, and pants made of lambskin or sheepskin
- This leather is fine-grained and soft, but it scratches easily. Take care to avoid rubbing it against bags with metal hardware, rings, or watches.
- Condition 1–2 times a year, ideally at the beginning and end of the season. Put a very small amount of cream or spray-type mink oil on a soft cloth and spread it thinly over the leather.
- Solid mink oil contains a lot of oil, so it can cause stains or stickiness on soft leather. If you use it, always test it first on an inconspicuous area on the inside.
Cowhide and kip leatherJackets made of cowhide or kip leather, and panels such as sleeves
- Thick and firm, this leather develops creases that follow your body and gains a sheen the more you wear it.
- Condition 1–2 times a year. Put a small amount of mink oil or leather cream on a cloth and spread it thinly in circular motions. Let it absorb for several hours to half a day, then wipe off any excess with a dry cloth.
- Applying too much can cause stickiness, mold, and loss of shape. You can add more later if needed, but excess oil cannot be removed.
SuedeSuede jackets and cardigans
- After wearing, first brush lightly against the nap to loosen dust. Then brush in the direction of the nap to smooth it. Use a suede brush.
- Do not use oil or cream. They can cause stains or color changes.
- Before wearing, lightly spray the entire item with a suede-safe waterproofing spray from about 30 cm away. To avoid uneven coverage, apply it in 2 passes, letting it dry between each, rather than spraying a large amount at once. The effect gradually wears off, so reapply at the beginning of the season.
- If it gets wet, do not rub it. Blot the moisture with a dry towel and let it air-dry in the shade. Once dry, brush to raise the nap.
- Oil and drink stains can spread if rubbed. Please contact us promptly.
ShearlingShearling jackets
- When you get home, gently pat the wool side to remove dust, then brush gently in the direction of the nap. Brushing too hard may pull out the wool.
- Shearling is sensitive to moisture. If it gets wet, blot the moisture by pressing it between bath towels, then let it dry in the shade. A hair dryer can cause shrinkage.
- Do not use ordinary mink oil, as the leather can absorb too much oil and change color. Protect it with a waterproofing spray designed for shearling.
- Store it on a hanger that fits the shoulders, with space between it and other clothes. Do not pack it tightly so the wool can breathe.
Leather downLeather down jackets
- After wearing, hang the item on a broad-shouldered hanger in a well-ventilated, shaded place to release moisture trapped in the down.
- Do not wash it at home. If you have perspired heavily or it is visibly soiled, use a professional cleaner that handles both leather and down.
- Store it on a hanger or loosely in a large, breathable bag. Compressing it can make it difficult for the down to regain its loft.
- At the beginning of the season, gently pat the surface to loosen the down before wearing.
Wool, alpaca, and nylon panelsCombination items with melton, alpaca, nylon sleeves, or check fabric
- After wearing, brush wool and alpaca sections with a clothes brush in the direction of the fibers. This helps prevent pilling and moth damage.
- For localized stains on the fabric, gently dab with a firmly wrung-out cloth. Do not wet the leather sections.
- Ordinary dry cleaning may damage the leather sections. Be sure to use a professional cleaner that handles leather.
- When storing, use only 1 type of moth repellent and place it where it will not touch the leather directly.
Leather pants and shortsLeather pants and shorts
- The knees and waist tend to absorb sweat. After wearing, hang the item without turning it inside out and let it air out.
- Clip hangers may leave marks. Place a piece of fabric between the clips and the item, or hang it by the waistband on a wide hanger.
- After wearing, gently smooth out creases from sitting by hand and hang the item; this can make them less noticeable.
