Mallika Sharma

How to

Spot a Fake Coach Bag

Due to their popularity, designer bags are often replicated and Coach bags are no exception. Knowing how to spot a fake bag can be extremely helpful if you're looking to purchase one outside of a department store or the ...

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Spot a Fake Michael Kors Bag

Buying a designer brand handbag is a big decision, and it’s important to make sure that you don’t get ripped off. Brands like Versace, Coach, Louis Vuitton, and Michael Kors are common targets for counterfeit supplie...

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Identify Genuine Leather

Objects made of leather are a class apart from any synthetic fiber due to their natural, rich and elegant finish. Today, many similar looking synthetic materials are available in the market sold at a much cheaper price. ...

How to Tell the Difference Between Fake vs Real Golden Goose Shoes

The tell-tale signs that you’re looking at fake Golden Goose sneakersGolden Goose sneakers are incredibly popular for their chic, worn-in look, iconic star, and comfortable fit. However, with their popularity comes a ...

How to Determine if a Louis Vuitton Wallet is Real

Tell the difference between a real LV wallet and a fakeLouis Vuitton (LV) is a French luxury fashion company that has been producing high-quality products since the 1850s. Louis Vuitton wallets are known for pristine co...

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Repair Faux Leather

Faux leather is also known as imitation, synthetic, or artificial leather. It has a similar appearance to natural leather, but faux leather items typically consist of a fabric base with a polyurethane coating. This compo...

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Fix Faux Leather Peeling

Faux leather is a synthetic material made from cheap base fabric and a polyurethane coating. With time and usage, faux leather will eventually begin to peel and flake off. Faux leather is difficult to repair, and many ex...

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Restore Suede

Suede is a type of beautiful, soft leather that's often used to make things like shoes, furniture, or clothing items. If you have a suede item that needs a little fixing up, a suede cleaning brush is a great tool to get ...

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Get Oil Out of Suede

Suede is known for its soft, comfortable texture as well as its delicacy. However, even though suede is hard to clean, you can remove oil stains with some basic household products. Use an absorbent material to pull fresh...

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Repair Torn Leather

Repairing a leather tear can be a little time consuming, but it shouldn’t be excessively difficult if the damage is relatively small. To fix a leather tear, get a leather repair kit with a color compound that matches t...

The Ultimate Guide to Cleaning and Caring for Your Marc Jacobs Tote Bag

Keep your canvas, leather, or jacquard tote looking its bestMost Marc Jacobs tote bags are made of a mixture of canvas, leather, or jacquard, so it can be difficult to know how to clean them properly. Luckily, it’s eas...

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Repair Cracked Leather

Cracks often appear when leather dries out or is exposed to sunlight. The fibers in the leather abrade one another. Although the damage is permanent, many cracks are easy to hide by rehydrating the leather with a good co...

How to Restore a Leather Sofa: Fix Tears and Rips

Does your favorite leather couch have a tear, rip, or hole in it? Leather is both durable and long-lasting, but it can be prone to damage (especially if any children or pets are around). Fortunately, repairing a leather ...

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Get Bad Smells out of Leather

Leather is a material made of tanned animal hide. It is used to make jackets, furniture, shoes, purses, belts and many other products. Although leather is a very durable material, it is more difficult to clean than natur...

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Repair Scratches on Leather Furniture

No matter how careful you are around your leather furniture, it’s very common for leather furniture to get scratches due to normal use. This is especially the case if you live in a household with pets or small children...

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Remove Smell from an Old Leather Bag

Musty, stinky, odorous old leather bags aren't much fun and it's probable you're not keen to reuse such a bag. Before you resort to throwing it out, there are various ways that might just restore it to a respectable odor...

How to Check if a Versace Bag Is Real or Fake

Make sure your designer accessory is authenticVersace makes a number of attractive bags, but how do you know if the bag you’ve purchased is authentic? Counterfeit bags are now circulating regularly in both outlet stor...

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Repair a Faux Leather Sofa

Faux leather is cheaper than real leather, and oftentimes easier to clean. Unfortunately, it is prone to peeling and cracking after long periods of time. If you don't treat the damage right away, it can spread. Luckily, ...

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Restore a Leather Jacket

A leather jacket is a prized possession that, when cared for correctly, can be worn proudly for life. However, leather jackets start to dry out and fade after years of wear. When your old trusty jacket starts to look wor...

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Fix Cracked Leather Seats

Simple methods to clean and repair any kind of cracked leatherNo matter how much care you take in using leather seats—whether they're in your car, a sofa in your home, or a leather office chair—they're bound to crac...