Menia Polychronakis, of Mina’s Shoe Repair in NYC, shared her top tips for making suede—bags, jackets, shoes, etc.—last from season to season to season.
A few years ago, I splurged on a pair of gorgeous brown suede Saint Laurent boots that have since become my all-time favorites. Though the suede finish once felt buttery, today they’re not nearly as soft or lust-worthy—as result of the numerous times I’ve accidentally worn them on a rainy day and stepped into a giant N.Y.C. sewage puddle.
And, while waterproofing does, in fact, help a great deal when it comes to protecting your suede items, think twice before wearing them in bad weather. Salt and other salt-like chemicals eat away at the suede, she adds. For more stories like this, including celebrity news, beauty and fashion advice, savvy political commentary, and fascinating features, sign up for the
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