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

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I keep my bags in boxes and dust bags. My problem is that I simply don't have enough room, they take up a lot of space. I was considering storing them on racks that resemble artist drying racks (the ones that loot like horizontal file room boxes. My concern is, will I run the risk of those permanent leather creases if I don't store them in boxes or bags. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks in advance.
 
SuzyZ, that is EXACTLY how I store my bags too! They're all in their pajamas, and I store them in big, thick Rubbermaid bins! And I decorate my house with all the bags I am actively using. Some are hanging from doorknobs, some are propped up or hanging off chairs with wooden frames, some sit on the dining room table, and some are in a glass case made for knick-knacks. I love seeing them all when I am walking around the house!

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Moonfancy, your methods of handbag storage are similar to mine! I am desperately searching for the best way to store my Soulmates. I've donated 9 (soon to be 12) handbags so far to make room for my beautiful Massaccesi bags.
 
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Here's a really rough look at what I'm doing with my purses. I recently moved and turned a room into my closet/boudoir. The shelves are from ikea -Kallax, $34 usd each. The pink was on clearance so I hopped on that. I'm planning on ripping out the closet pole shelf thing and putting in a shelf for my larger purses. Hope this serves as some inspiration!
 
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Here's a really rough look at what I'm doing with my purses. I recently moved and turned a room into my closet/boudoir. The shelves are from ikea -Kallax, $34 usd each. The pink was on clearance so I hopped on that. I'm planning on ripping out the closet pole shelf thing and putting in a shelf for my larger purses. Hope this serves as some inspiration!


Looks great!
 
I have only been "collecting" handbags since January. When I first got a few I stored them in dustbags -but they seemed so sad:sad: . I didn't change/use them very often because I couldn't see what I had. I finally took them all out, neatly stuffed every one of them with their dustbags and some extra tissue and arranged them neatly on my closet shelves. Now every time I walk into my closet I get to admire my lovely "collection" instead of trying to remember what was in those things:yes: .

However, everytime I read in this forum I feel guilty, like perhaps I'm mistreating my assets... can't decide what's worse -them getting dusty, or not being used because I can't see them. It's such a quandry!!!:cry:


I think you were reading my mind!! I store my handbags on the top shelf of my closet and I never put them in their dustbags. It's partially because I wouldn't remember what I have but it's mainly because I love looking at them. I'm not exaggerating when I say that everytime I walk into my closet, I look at all of them and am in awe of their beauty. To me, they're not just utilitarian; they're pieces of art that are extra amazing because they're useful and can go anywhere with you. I can't decide ifI should put them in their bags to protect them or keep them out so that I can enjoy them every day. (I had no idea that most people use the bags. I guess that`s an indication of how important they are.)
 
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