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How to Store a Canvas and Leather Bag Over Summer

How to store a canvas and leather bag over summer British weather is hard on bags from October to March; summer is hard on them in a quieter way. Heat, sunlight and a cupboard that bakes against an outside wall do more damage over three months than a winter of rain does. The good news is that putting a bag away properly...

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How to Break In a Full-Grain Leather Bag (Without Ruining It)

How to break in a full-grain leather bag without ruining it A new full-grain leather bag is stiff on purpose. The fibres are tight, the surface is even, and the bag holds its shape on the shelf. The first six weeks of use decide whether the leather softens the right way (a soft, even patina, darkening where your hand rests, creasing where...

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