2023 Resolution: Shopping my Own Bags and SLG Collection

[Vintage Leather]

A long standing tradition in this thread is to remind ourselves of how wonderful our own collections are by showcasing them. We can see how far we have come, collection wise, and we reminded that we have all (or most of) what we need making it easier to shop our own closets.



• New theme weeks start each Sunday

• Don’t jump ahead but, if you miss a week, please do show your bags “late”.

• Show bags individually or in a group

• You do NOT have to wear the bags that week

• For added fun, show old pictures from previous years to demonstrate how you have curated it over time.

• This is completely voluntary. There is no pressure to post at any time.





So what are the showcases? In the Fall, we group our bags by makers! Feel free to show bags, small leather goods, or however it is easiest to organize!

August 13 - Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta

August 20 - Burberry, Celine

August 27 - Coach, Chanel

September 3 - Chloe, Dior

September 10 - Dooney & Bourke, Fendi

September 17 - Ferragamo, Givenchy

September 24 - Goyard, Gucci

October 1 - Hermes, Kate Spade

October 8 - Loewe, Longchamp

October 15 - Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs

October 22 - Michael Kors, Miu Miu

October 29 - Mulberry, Prada

November 5 - Proenza Schouler, Rebecca Minkoff

November 12 - Saint Laurent, Tods

November 19 - Tory Burch, Valentino

November 26 - Bags by Jewelers: Bulgari, Cartier, Tiffany Co, Van Cleef & Arpels. Alternatively, the pillboxes, compacts and other lovelies made by jewelers that fit in your bag.

December 3 - independent artisans and custom bags.

 

[dcooney4]

I keep my bags in closets only because I have pets and don’t want any animals to have a chance to get at them, otherwise I would probably leave a few out.

 

[JenJBS]

Yours will be more protected than mine..

Mine live in my wardrobes with my clothes, but I use the same one all of the time.
Some are in dust bags, but some just sit there, eventually they’ll get dusty, really I should give them some love.

I think your idea is a good one. I might use mine if they were more visible..

Thank you!

 

[Cookiefiend]

I notice you got the H Cheval Siren scarf. I was going to order this too and was having such a hard time deciding which color to get (Wish I could get all of them lol). Which color did you get?

Would love to see photo along with other scarf you mentioned!

Hi stacy_natalie!
Cheval Sirene is cw 03:

There are several more pictures of the same scarf and of other cws on the seasonal (2023 SS) thread! Temptation awaits!
I don‘t have a mod shot of the Sabina Savage yet, but I do of the McQueen:

 

[JenJBS]

Hi stacy_natalie!
Cheval Sirene is cw 03:
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There are several more pictures of the same scarf and of other cws on the seasonal (2023 SS) thread! Temptation awaits!
I don‘t have a mod shot of the Sabina Savage yet, but I do of the McQueen:
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Beautiful!

 

[BowieFan1971]

This is a questions about storing my bag collection, not shopping it, but it's probably a dumb question and I feel safe enough in this Thread to ask it.

I want my bags out where I can see them, not hidden away in my closet. Can I store them on a bookcase in my home office room (behind me when sitting at my desk, or I'd never get any work done for staring at the bags...) as long as they don't get direct sunlight? Indirect sunlight won't fade the colors / damage the leather, will it? I've left a limited number of bags out for weeks/months at a time as decor with no problems; but I'd be risking most of my collection this time, not just a few bags, so I wanted to double check with you guys.

I think if they are out of direct sunlight, in a temperature controlled room with lower/normal humidity, it should be ok. Just make sure to condition them regularly.

 

[BowieFan1971]

Completely relatable, I have enjoyed and still do enjoy Hermes bracelets, multiple styles. Take the time to wear them and enjoy them, show off some pics if you feel up to it. Have fun!

Here are pics. First is the Kelly Dog Extreme in Gold with GHW. Second is the Kelly Dog in a shade of darker red with a hint of pink with PHW. Any help ID’ing the color would be great. Next two shots are the brown/black reversible Behapi Double Tour with GHW. Last is a Hapi 3 in I think Barenia with PHW. I will post a pic when the black CDC with GHW arrives this week.

 

[JenJBS]

I think if they are out of direct sunlight, in a temperature controlled room with lower/normal humidity, it should be ok. Just make sure to condition them regularly.

Thank you! Gotta love Leather TLC!

 

[JenJBS]

Here are pics. First is the Kelly Dog Extreme in Gold with GHW. Second is the Kelly Dog in a shade of darker red with a hint of pink with PHW. Any help ID’ing the color would be great. Next two shots are the brown/black reversible Behapi Double Tour with GHW. Last is a Hapi 3 in I think Barenia with PHW. I will post a pic when the black CDC with GHW arrives this week.

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Love them!

 

[Cookiefiend]

Here are pics. First is the Kelly Dog Extreme in Gold with GHW. Second is the Kelly Dog in a shade of darker red with a hint of pink with PHW. Any help ID’ing the color would be great. Next two shots are the brown/black reversible Behapi Double Tour with GHW. Last is a Hapi 3 in I think Barenia with PHW. I will post a pic when the black CDC with GHW arrives this week.

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Wow wow wow!

 

[BowieFan1971]

Hi stacy_natalie!
Cheval Sirene is cw 03:
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There are several more pictures of the same scarf and of other cws on the seasonal (2023 SS) thread! Temptation awaits!
I don‘t have a mod shot of the Sabina Savage yet, but I do of the McQueen:
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Love them!

 

[More bags]

Hi stacy_natalie!
Cheval Sirene is cw 03:
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There are several more pictures of the same scarf and of other cws on the seasonal (2023 SS) thread! Temptation awaits!
I don‘t have a mod shot of the Sabina Savage yet, but I do of the McQueen:
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Beautiful additions to your collection- congratulations!

 

[More bags]

Here are pics. First is the Kelly Dog Extreme in Gold with GHW. Second is the Kelly Dog in a shade of darker red with a hint of pink with PHW. Any help ID’ing the color would be great. Next two shots are the brown/black reversible Behapi Double Tour with GHW. Last is a Hapi 3 in I think Barenia with PHW. I will post a pic when the black CDC with GHW arrives this week.

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Great choices! They look great on you!

 

[Evia]

Here are pics. First is the Kelly Dog Extreme in Gold with GHW. Second is the Kelly Dog in a shade of darker red with a hint of pink with PHW. Any help ID’ing the color would be great. Next two shots are the brown/black reversible Behapi Double Tour with GHW. Last is a Hapi 3 in I think Barenia with PHW. I will post a pic when the black CDC with GHW arrives this week.

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Wow! Congratulations they look great on you The red might be rouge garance, I have a bag in it, but it’s hard to tell, or perhaps piment? I think there’s an identify the colour thread on the Hermes forum.

 

[Evia]

This is a questions about storing my bag collection, not shopping it, but it's probably a dumb question and I feel safe enough in this Thread to ask it.

I want my bags out where I can see them, not hidden away in my closet. Can I store them on a bookcase in my home office room (behind me when sitting at my desk, or I'd never get any work done for staring at the bags...) as long as they don't get direct sunlight? Indirect sunlight won't fade the colors / damage the leather, will it? I've left a limited number of bags out for weeks/months at a time as decor with no problems; but I'd be risking most of my collection this time, not just a few bags, so I wanted to double check with you guys.

I think regular leather bags would be fine, although they’ll get dusty as others have already said. I wouldn’t leave patent out all the time, though, or white either just to be on the safe side.
My house gets lots of light in every room, and I keep the bags I’m not using in cupboards with the doors closed except for the bag I’m using, and my BV Cabat which is huge, and lives on the surface all the time. It’s metallic and it’s been fine. I don’t keep bags in dust bags - I put tissue in the dust bag and then stuff the bag with the dust bag. That way I can see what’s where easily.

 

[DME]

Thank you! I will rotate them, since 1/3 to 1/2 will be out at a time. It does get plenty of light, but I am very careful to close the blinds when the sun could be coming directly into the room.


Thank you!

There is also a film you can get for your windows to block out harmful UV rays. It’s kind of like sunglasses for your windows and might help cut down on any potential damage. And the tints vary, with the lighter shades being almost undetectable.