1. Cowhide leather
Cowhide leather is vegetable tanned cowhide using natural methods, not dyed. It has been used conventionally to make Louis Vuitton bags that have a Monogram pattern LV establishment. They are usually used for shoulder straps, handles, leather straps, and bag edges, etc.
The unique feature of cowhide leather is that its color gradually changes from a soft white to a brown and darker over time. When used for a long time, the cowhide leather will become dark brown, which most Thai people commondly call honey-colored cowhide.
However, honey-colored cowhide is a sign that the leather begins to deteriorate and become too old. It’s almost at the end of its service life
On average, it will be around 10 years or more. Various parts will start to deteriorate, rot, crack, crisp, tear, or fray. Louis Vuitton has intentionally designed, it to be able to be repaired and replaced this part.
An old bag whose old cowhide leather has worn out after being repaired and replaced with new cowhide leather will become a new bag that can be used for another 10 years. One Louis bag can be repaired and replaced with new cowhide leather many times until the canvas deteriorates.
Bag users may send directly to Louis Vuitton shop for Cowhide repair service. The advantage is that it maintains 100% originality but the cost will be so expensive and require a long time waiting. It usually takes about 2-3 months. In many cases, it is not worthwhile option.
Apart from LV shop, brand-name bag spa shops are a good choice. The price will be cheaper. And you don’t have to wait that long. But we strongly recommend you choose a shop with particular knowledge and expertise to replace cowhide directly. Many brand-name spa shops are opened everywhere, but those with specific expertise are very limited.
However, it is recommended that you use the service of a shop with particular knowledge and expertise to replace cowhide directly.
Cowhide leather is unique and is considered the charm of Louis Vuitton bag. Coupled with the very durable canvas leather on the bag, it attracts many people to use Louis Vuitton bags widely spread around the world.
The leather in the example picture above is real cowhide leather. In practice, for general brand-name bag users, the leather used to make edge lines, borders, shoulder straps, handles, etc., which are all other types of leather, is commonly called “cowhide leather” as well, even bags from other brands such as Gucci, Celine, Hermes, etc. In fact, they are not cowhide leather but they have their own specific names for each. These bags also can be repaired and replaced, just like Louis Vuitton bags.
If you are looking for cowhide replacement service, we recommend you choose a service from a shop with particular knowledge and expertise to replace cowhide directly only.
2. Ebene leather
It is canvas leather with a dark brown coating. It is used to make Louis Vuitton bags that have a Damier pattern. They are mostly used in the shoulder straps, handles, leather handles, and edges of the bag, similar to cowhide leather.
Ebene leather is a choice for Louis Vuitton lover people who don’t have to worry about cowhide getting wet and damaged because Ebene leather is more durable, more scratch resistant, and water-resistant. It is easy to clean and suitable for general use, so you can use it with less carefulness. That’s why it become more popular now.
In case leather damaged, it can be repaired and replaced like general cowhide leather as well. If you are looking for cowhide replacement service, we recommend you choose a service from a shop with particular knowledge and expertise to replace cowhide directly only.
3. Macassar leather
Macassar, commonly called “black leather”, is another types of cowhide tanned with olive oil or oil from the Macassar tree (macassar oil) found in Sulawesi, Indonesia island. It is used to make Louis bags with gray (graphite) Monogram or Damier designs. They are mostly used in the shoulder straps, handles, leather straps, belt straps, bag edges. Similar to Ebene leather, it is waterproof, more durable, more scratch resistant, and easy to be cleaned. Macassar leather are often used in limited model. The price is higher than other general models.
In case leather damaged, it can be repaired and replaced like general cowhide leather as well. If you are looking for cowhide replacement service, we recommend you choose a service from a shop with particular knowledge and expertise to replace cowhide directly only.
