How do you store or display your purses/bags/handbags?

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LeatherDoc said:
A couple of suggestions I can make. The first is a company out of Hong Kong called - KISSABAG they have a range of handbag fillers designed to maintain shape of your bags. they may have an agent in the US or wherever you are. Secondly, there is a company in Texas called bagadocious who create storage bags that they print a photo of your bag onto the front, so you can organise them and see whats in there without having to rummage through. Both great companies.

hope it helps
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Thank You, I looked a kissabag, and they are very nice. I just don't care for the fact that they're like many of the pillow shapers. I would rather stuff my bags with something that I can maneuver a bit; that's why I was looking at the Save Our Shapers.
Right now I'm using some of my clothes and such.
 
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ariadnerentz said:
Hey everyone!
I have a problem, I have a big collection of bags, and when I got them, I would throw out the boxes, and stuff the bags with towels, and display it on my shelf. Well this isnt really the best way to store them, and I am looking to maybe store them in boxes. Unfortunately, I can't go into Hermes, Chanel, or Louis Vuitton and ask for more boxes, they would probably call the police on me. But I was wondering if there is a 3rd party box, or some sort of system that I can buy?
Any other ideas to store the bags would be greatly appreciated. I have most of the dustbags for the bags if that counts for anything.

Thanks in advance!
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You can buy a storage system in Stockmann, as this https://stockmann.com/sub/sv/Ordning-och-reda/11461/11392/11441. Buy a piece of cotton cloth and put it between the bags and cover all the bags together. Storage box should have a ventilation system. Can not use a plastic bag! You can not store near heat sources bags!
 
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I use open fabric bins from The Container Store, like these: http://www.containerstore.com/shop/...93&green=93C9EBDE-D8E3-5A11-9D7C-01AF775F9373

I have them all arranged on a low shelf behind doors, so it's easy for me to reach them.

Then I put each bag in a dust cover (either the one it came with, or a pillow case). I don't stuff the bags, but I make sure that before I put a bag away it is COMPLETELY empty and fresh. I stack a few bags on top of each other, but not too many, because I don't want them to get too smooshed.

BTW, I don't know if this is the right way to do it... I'm new to the world of designer bags, and I don't have anything incredibly expensive (like a Birkin). But I do have some nice bags, and I plan to add to my collection.

I'd love to know if I'm making a mistake stacking my bags, so if someone could give me some feedback I'd really appreciate it. I am learning SO much from The Purse Forum!
 
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OMG. I have been storing my leather bags in a big plastic cabinet type with drawers with silica gel pouches? Is that bad? I have nowhere else to put them? Would it be okay to still use them? Maybe I could leave them open a bit for it to breathe? Also, how do you store bags that aren't real leather? A lot of my bags tend to peel.. :faint:
 
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I love all of my bags and because of the investment I have put into them I have been planning on buying one of the large IKEA shelves that is open (no back) and has small compartments so I can display my bags in my room so I can see them and have easy access...bad idea?
 
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poms said:
I love all of my bags and because of the investment I have put into them I have been planning on buying one of the large IKEA shelves that is open (no back) and has small compartments so I can display my bags in my room so I can see them and have easy access...bad idea?
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It sounds like an interesting idea... and also it sounds like you have a LOT of beautiful bags! Lucky you!

I guess if it were me, the only thing I'd worry about is the bags getting dusty. But if you rotate your bags frequently, then it wouldn't be a problem. In my case, I have some bags (the dressier ones) that I might only wear a few times a year. I wouldn't like to think of those bags "open to the elements," especially if they are beaded, or suede, or have decorations on them.

Oh... and you don't have a cat, do you? LOL...
 
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I left one of my Coach bags out on display, and it faded on one side unevenly. I was so upset, and threw it away. All that money down the drain.
I keep my bags in the dust bags that come with them, and this is what the Coach store told me to do. I finally ordered the shape savers and can't wait to get them. My new Michael Kors bag came stuffed with tissue, and the SA thinks the suffers will be great.
 
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slyyls said:
I left one of my Coach bags out on display, and it faded on one side unevenly. I was so upset, and threw it away. All that money down the drain.
I keep my bags in the dust bags that come with them, and this is what the Coach store told me to do. I finally ordered the shape savers and can't wait to get them. My new Michael Kors bag came stuffed with tissue, and the SA thinks the suffers will be great.
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Which shape savers did you buy? I just saw these online at The Container Store. I'm tempted... has anyone used them?

http://www.containerstore.com/shop/closet/accessoryStorage/handbags?productId=10032637
 
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Ok ladies so I'm new to this & just got my first few LV bags a month ago. We are on vacation in Canada for 3 weeks and so not knowing how to store my bags I put my DA neverfullGM in the dust bag then in the box it came in & I'm pretty sure (can't remember) I had to fold down the handles to get it to fit. Now after reading some posts on here I'm freaking out about the straps & how it will look when I get home :cries: should I be as worried as I am? Is it a HUGE deal to have possibly left the straps folded down on top of the bag? I'm worried about them being misshaped or cracked...
 
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MandaB said:
Ok ladies so I'm new to this & just got my first few LV bags a month ago. We are on vacation in Canada for 3 weeks and so not knowing how to store my bags I put my DA neverfullGM in the dust bag then in the box it came in & I'm pretty sure (can't remember) I had to fold down the handles to get it to fit. Now after reading some posts on here I'm freaking out about the straps & how it will look when I get home :cries: should I be as worried as I am? Is it a HUGE deal to have possibly left the straps folded down on top of the bag? I'm worried about them being misshaped or cracked...
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its unlikely that they all crack. They may crease but as long as you rehydrate the leather they should soften if not come out completely. Obviously it depends how long you leave it, but usually it wouldnt be a problem
 
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LeatherDoc said:
its unlikely that they all crack. They may crease but as long as you rehydrate the leather they should soften if not come out completely. Obviously it depends how long you leave it, but usually it wouldnt be a problem
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Whew thank you! How do I rehydrate the leather? Just by using it (the moisture in my hands etc). We are gone for 3 weeks so it will have been stored like that for that long & as soon as I get back I will be storing it differently for sure!
 
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MandaB said:
Whew thank you! How do I rehydrate the leather? Just by using it (the moisture in my hands etc). We are gone for 3 weeks so it will have been stored like that for that long & as soon as I get back I will be storing it differently for sure!
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I use For Handles Only, from Lovin' My Bags. It's gentle, and it doesn't change the color of the leather. You apply a light coat, let it dry, apply a second light coat, let it dry, and then buff with a cloth. It looks as though you didn't do anything... which is what you want!
http://www.lovinmybags.co/for-handles-only/
 
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