How can I care for my Sergio Rossi products?
We only use precious, high-quality materials. Every type of material has its own characteristics and requires special care. Please see our advice below.
SMOOTH AND GRAINED LEATHERS
All smooth or grained leathers should be cleaned with a soft, clean, dry cloth to remove excess dust and dirt. To revive the color, apply a small quantity of neutral wax-based shoe cream and buff with a soft cloth. Avoid direct contact with substances that contain alcohol (perfumes, solvents), oils (makeup) and abrasives. Avoid direct exposure to sunlight and heat. Do not expose to humidity. In the case of direct contact with water, allow to dry carefully in a cool, well-ventilated place. Always put the shoes away in the two separate dust bags provided.
PATENT LEATHERS AND LAMINATES
Clean with a soft, clean, dry cloth to remove excess dust and dirt. Patent leathers are highly sensitive to color transfer. You are therefore advised to carefully avoid contact with other materials. Always put the shoes away in the two separate dust bags provided. The metallic finish on laminated leathers is extremely delicate and can easily be scraped. Once it has been damaged it cannot be returned to its original appearance. This is not considered to be a defect, but a characteristic of the material. Avoid direct contact with substances that contain alcohol (perfumes, solvents), oils (makeup) and all abrasive substances. Avoid direct exposure to sunlight and heat. Do not expose to humidity. In the case of direct contact with water, allow to dry carefully in a cool, well-ventilated place.
SUEDE LEATHERS
Use a brush with soft bristles to gently clean the leather and maintain the characteristic effect of the suede material. Where necessary, use a neutral water-repellent spray specifically for shoes to protect the leather from humidity, always applying it to dry shoes. Suede leather is highly absorbent and can be easily stained. Contact with materials that may transfer color should therefore be avoided. Avoid direct contact with substances that contain alcohol (perfumes, solvents), oils (makeup) and all abrasive substances. Avoid direct exposure to sunlight and heat. Do not expose to humidity. In the case of direct contact with water, allow to dry carefully in a cool, well-ventilated place.
Glitter Kid leather is a suede with a glitter finish. It should be cleaned using a soft, dry cloth in order to avoid removing small parts of the glitter finish which, once removed, cannot be replaced.
FABRICS
All fabrics used to produce Sergio Rossi shoes are delicate and must be handled with care. They should be cleaned only with a soft, dry cloth to remove dust. Solvents of all types should be avoided. Avoid excessive abrasion and all contact with rough surfaces, particularly with Crepe Satin fabric. Once the threads of the fabric are damaged they cannot be repaired.
The Star Mirror fabric is particularly delicate due to its metallic surface finish and should be treated with care. It may develop slight folds when bent: this should be considered a specific characteristic of the leather and not a defect. Damaged parts of the metallic laminate cannot be repaired.
COMBINATIONS OF MATERIALS
For shoes made from a combination of two or more materials, please refer to the following instructions:
FABRICS: clean with a soft, dry cloth and avoid all types of solvents. Avoid excessive abrasion and all contact with surfaces. Once the threads of the fabric are damaged they cannot be repaired.
SMOOTH AND GRAINED LEATHERS: Clean with a dry, clean, soft cloth. To revive the color, apply a small quantity of neutral wax-based shoe cream and buff with a soft cloth, taking care not to touch any other materials.
PATENT AND LAMINATED LEATHERS: Clean with a dry, clean, soft cloth. Avoid all types of solvents.
SUEDE LEATHERS: Use a small brush with soft bristles to gently clean the leather and maintain the characteristic effect of the suede material. Where necessary use a neutral water-repellent spray specifically for shoes to protect the leather from humidity, always applying it to dry shoes.
CRYSTALS AND ACCESSORIES WITH A COMBINATION OF LEATHERS AND FABRICS
Crystals and studs applied to Sergio Rossi shoes are delicate accessories and should be handled with care. Clean with a soft, velvety cloth and avoid contact with surfaces or materials that could scratch or damage them. Also avoid contact with water, solvents of all types, and exposure to direct sunlight and heat. Always put the shoes away in the two separate dust bags provided.
PRECIOUS AND SEMI-PRECIOUS LEATHERS WITH COMBINATIONS OF LEATHERS
All exotic, precious and semi-precious materials are highly delicate and require careful attention. Clean with a soft, clean, dry cloth to remove excess dust and dirt. Do not apply any kind of substance to the leather that could interfere negatively with the tanning. Atmospheric conditions, heat and use can lift the scales of precious materials: these are particular characteristics of exotic materials and should not be considered defects. Avoid direct exposure to sunlight and heat and do not expose to humidity.