An well made organizer will help but if you always wanted a Sellier you should wait because both bags IMO are two totally different styles.
How do you keep your bag's shape?
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The key is to NEVER overstuff (weigh down) your bag when using. Clemence, Togo, Swift are prone to sag. Only carry what you need. K32 retourne is a timeless, casual bag. Good luck deciding.
I try not to overload them, and I keep them in the sleeper bags inside their boxes when I’m not using them.
I use well washed white teeshirts. If it’s a big bag I use bubble wrap wrapped in the teeshirt.
Read it on TPF years ago & love recycling where possible
You are absolutey right Love Of My Life! Textbook correct that’s the proper & correct archival storage method. Still do this with special occasion bags that seldom see the light of day.
Everyday bags get recycled stuffing
Cheers!
CC
I just got myself a bag pillow for my Clemence B35 to help maintain its shape when in storage. I find myself always worrying about the airbags deflating etc, and I want to do everything possible to stave off the eventual slouch.
So I got myself this bag pillow from Etsy, and I have to say that I am so far impressed with it. It’s a perfect fit for the bag, and it’s helping keep it in good shape.
So I got myself this bag pillow from Etsy, and I have to say that I am so far impressed with it. It’s a perfect fit for the bag, and it’s helping keep it in good shape.
I know I'm in the minority but I prefer my bags slouchy so I only put something inside when I don't use them for long periods.
My Hermès SM once told me NOT to put the bag away with anything plastic inside ( the air cushions the bag comes with or bubble wrap or anything else made of plastic) since the leather has to breath. He also told me NOT to put the bag away lying down for long periods because it can warp in the long run. So I put my bags away standing up inside their dustbags and in the softer ones I put either an old shirt, or old bed sheets or anything else, as long as it's cotton.
My Hermès SM once told me NOT to put the bag away with anything plastic inside ( the air cushions the bag comes with or bubble wrap or anything else made of plastic) since the leather has to breath. He also told me NOT to put the bag away lying down for long periods because it can warp in the long run. So I put my bags away standing up inside their dustbags and in the softer ones I put either an old shirt, or old bed sheets or anything else, as long as it's cotton.
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My local artisan said the same thing: no plastic, not flat on its back, but that if the bag is laid down in its box the way they originally pack them (which is on a slight incline) that is ideal. And also not to put the lid on the box, again so the leather can breathe
My local artisan said the same thing: no plastic, not flat on its back, but that if the bag is laid down in its box the way they originally pack them (which is on a slight incline) that is ideal. And also not to put the lid on the box, again so the leather can breathe
Yes, that's probably the best way but who has enough storage space to keep all the boxes? Unless one has very few bags... I personally don't have the space and have too many bags
