CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Time leaves its mark on every Léo et Violette creation, allowing the leather to develop a unique patina and character.
Crafted with care and designed to accompany you through the years, each piece deserves special attention. Discover our care recommendations for each type of leather, to preserve its beauty and accompany its evolution over time.
Pebbled Leather
Our pebbled leather pieces are crafted from exceptional Italian leathers. Made from full-grain leather, their original surface is subtly refined through a delicate textured finish and a soft sheen.
Naturally more resistant to the small marks of everyday life, this leather requires little maintenance. To preserve its beauty over time, we recommend waterproofing your bag once a year (there is no need to do so upon receipt) and nourishing the leather with a colourless leather care lotion, available from your local leather specialist.
To ensure the best possible care, we always recommend entrusting your piece to a leather care professional, helping to preserve its quality and avoid any damage caused by improper treatment.
Smooth Leather
Our smooth leather pieces are crafted from exceptional Italian leathers. Made from full-grain leather, the surface is carefully treated to preserve its natural appearance and exceptionally soft feel.
This leather calls for attentive care, allowing it to develop a beautiful patina over time. To preserve its beauty for years to come, we recommend waterproofing your bag once a year (there is no need to do so upon receipt) and nourishing the leather every three months with a colourless leather care lotion, available from your local leather specialist.
We recommend avoiding prolonged exposure to rain. Should your bag come into contact with water or other liquids, allow it to dry naturally, away from any direct or artificial heat source.
To ensure the best possible care, we recommend entrusting your piece to a leather care professional, preserving its quality and avoiding any damage caused by improper treatment.
Glazed Leather
Our glazed calfskin pieces are crafted from exceptional Spanish leathers. Also known as mirror-finish leather, this calfskin is treated with a special coating that gives it its distinctive shine and luminous, polished appearance.
Its care is simple and requires little attention. A soft cloth, slightly dampened with water, is all that is needed to gently clean the surface. There is no need to apply leather cream or waterproofing treatments, as the leather is already protected by its finish.
Should a mark appear, gently wipe the affected area with a soft, damp cloth, taking care not to rub too firmly.
Although treated, this leather is best kept away from prolonged exposure to rain, as moisture may leave visible marks on its surface.
To preserve the beauty of your piece, we recommend entrusting its care to a leather specialist whenever necessary.
Nappa Leather
Our lambskin Nappa leather pieces are crafted from carefully selected full-grain leathers of exceptional quality. Their natural surface is preserved to retain a smooth, subtly satin finish and an incomparable softness to the touch.
Supple and refined, Nappa leather is distinguished by its unique feel, almost like a second skin. Naturally expressive, it evolves over time, developing a delicate patina that enhances its character and makes each piece increasingly personal.
To preserve the beauty of your piece over the years, we recommend waterproofing it once a year and regularly nourishing the leather with a colourless leather care cream, available from your local leather specialist.
For the most delicate care, we always recommend entrusting your pieces to leather care professionals.
Grained Leather
Our grained leather pieces are crafted from exceptional French and Italian leathers. Made from full-grain leather, their original surface is delicately embossed with a distinctive grain pattern, giving the leather its characteristic texture.
Naturally more resistant to the small marks of everyday life, grained leather requires very little maintenance. To preserve its beauty over time, we recommend waterproofing your bag once a year (there is no need to do so upon receipt) and nourishing the leather with a colourless leather care lotion, available from your local leather specialist.
For the most suitable care, we recommend entrusting your piece to a leather care professional, ensuring its quality is preserved over the years.
Suede Leather
Our suede leather pieces are crafted from exceptional Italian leathers. Made from split leather, the surface is carefully finished to create its distinctive soft, velvety texture.
To preserve the beauty of your bag over time, we recommend avoiding all contact with water and oily substances. Should accidental contact with liquid occur, gently dab the affected area with a clean cloth to absorb the moisture, then allow the leather to dry naturally at room temperature.
As with nubuck, suede may occasionally release some of its colour. We therefore recommend pairing lighter shades with light-coloured clothing, and darker shades with darker garments, to avoid any potential colour transfer.
For everyday care, use a soft crepe brush, gently brushing in the natural direction of the nap to remove dust and surface dirt while restoring the leather's soft appearance.
To ensure the most appropriate care, we recommend entrusting your piece to a leather care professional, preserving its beauty and character over time.
