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From beeswax to baby wipes: how to make your leather last a lifetime
We asked the experts about the best ways to care for, clean and protect your favourite leather clothing, shoes and accessories
“You don’t need to buy the products made by the brand selling you the bag or shoes,” says Dai Rees, designer and programme director for craft at the London College of Fashion. Charity shops and online stores such as Vinted and Vestiaire Collective are great hunting grounds for preloved leather jackets, bags and shoes, but check that a piece is not beyond repair before you buy, says Frith. For online purchases, where you can’t hold the item in your hands, ask sellers to provide closeup photos of the areas that are most prone to cracking or strain – seams, straps or handles, zips and creases.
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