Putting Leather Goods Away for Winter: Storage That Prevents Mold and Creases
Seasonal storage can protect leather or quietly ruin it. Learn how to clean, condition, stuff and store bags, belts and shoes so they come out of the closet unchanged.
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Lexol Leather Conditioner Review: A Light Conditioner Examined
Lexol Leather Conditioner is thin, cheap and fast to soak in. What reviewers, a darkening test and customer ratings say about where it works and where it stops.
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What to Wear to a New York Office Holiday Party When the Invite Just Says Festive
Festive, cocktail or business casual? How to read the invite, dress for a New York office holiday party, and what to do with the work bag.
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Getting Ballpoint Ink Out of Leather Without Making It Worse
A pen leaked in your bag or a cap-less ballpoint marked the lining. Here is the cautious order of operations for lifting ink from leather, and when to stop and call a specialist.
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How to Remove Scuffs From Smooth Leather: Three Kinds of Mark, Three Fixes
Scuffed leather shoes or briefcase corners? Learn to tell dirt, transferred scuffs and worn finish apart, and fix each one with cream, polish and patience.
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Why a Briefcase Outlasts a Backpack
Backpacks are comfortable and cheap to replace. A well-made briefcase is neither, and yet it often outlives several of them. The reasons come down to materials, repairability and how each is carried.
