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

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chillyne said:
HI purse lovers,

I'm a newbie, found this useful purse forum while searching for a good purse storage in the net. Anyway, I have this problem about my Coach purse.. I just realized when I got home that it doesn't have a dust bag inside of it. I contact the customer service of the Coach but they said they can't assist me with my problem, I even asked to pay for it.. Beggin if they can send or something. But they didnt helped me at all.

Have you experienced the same thing too?

Another thing, IF ever Coach wouldnt give me any dust bag for the purse.. Is there any stores or online store that I can buy like dust bags for my purses too?

PLS HELP ME!! thanks!!
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Try ebay or old pillow case would work.
 
#1,024
I have yet to find a great system for mine. Right now they are stacked on top of each other, unstuffed, in dust bags... :s
BUT I'm making room so they won't be so crowded by getting rid of old shoes and bags I don't use anymore.
 
#1,025
happywife18 said:
Try ebay or old pillow case would work.
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yeah saw some coach dust bags on sale. anyway, i was thinking maybe i can do like same colors (all whites) dustbags for my purses. even some of my purse have there dustbags with them. im just thinking it is more clean to see if it's all uniform in color like all white or all black.. or just one color u want. PROBLEM IS? i cant find like a retail store that makes a dustbag, or im just too clever to find it right!! :confused1:

pls help me, if you guys know any stores who sells dust bags or drawtring bags, or whatever you call it, i dont know either what the exact word. i keep on searching the net, but i cant find the right one.

frustrated!! :sad:
 
#1,026
ok, im sure this thread has been covered... but..........

i have probably 30+ bags, and they are not cheap. they just kept building in the closet in the dust bags. one on top of the other.. not good, so i started to hopefully fit them in two good size boxes.. , not working. the bottom ones are getting squished..

any suggestions????? i live in a tiny apartment so space is limited... help????
 
#1,027
You really have no choice, if you want to preserve your beautiful bags and keep them in good condition a loonnnggg time.

If they are leather, stuff the bags with tissue paper or unprinted newsprint (or white wrapping paper - anything you can crunchle up) to help hold their original shape. Store them upright. If the bags came with a dust bag/sleeper, use it.

Yes, this will take up a lot of room in your closet - build shelves - do something.

There is nothing worse than to see an old vintage handbag that otherwise would be gorgeous except the bottom has been squashed out of it. Leather has a memory - once you store them stacked on top of each other, unstuffed, for any length of time, you'll ruin the handbag. A squashed deformed expensive handbag pancake, if you will, that will never come back to life. Money you've just thrown out the window...

You've made an investment - now keep that investment worthwhile.

*With much credit to Stormy Heart, our resident leather expert, who continues to teach us everything she knows
 
#1,028
indiaink said:
You really have no choice, if you want to preserve your beautiful bags and keep them in good condition a loonnnggg time.

If they are leather, stuff the bags with tissue paper or unprinted newsprint (or white wrapping paper - anything you can crunchle up) to help hold their original shape. Store them upright. If the bags came with a dust bag/sleeper, use it.

Yes, this will take up a lot of room in your closet - build shelves - do something.

There is nothing worse than to see an old vintage handbag that otherwise would be gorgeous except the bottom has been squashed out of it. Leather has a memory - once you store them stacked on top of each other, unstuffed, for any length of time, you'll ruin the handbag. A squashed deformed expensive handbag pancake, if you will, that will never come back to life. Money you've just thrown out the window...

You've made an investment - now keep that investment worthwhile.

*With much credit to Stormy Heart, our resident leather expert, who continues to teach us everything she knows
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Thanks so much.. i will work on it this w/e.. and make room!!

the fabric & canvas bags, will they act the same?
 
#1,029
Great post indiaink!

Depending on the size of your bags, you could find an alternative at The Container Store. I got a set of canvas "shelves" that hang from a rod in the closet, and many of my bags fit there. Some bags will be too tall and will need other accomodations.
 
#1,031
indiaink said:
No, those can always be gently 'ironed' or put in the dryer on 'air dry' to get any wrinkles out - as long as there is no leather bits on the bags.

You're welcome!:tup:
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my kate spade Thea bags have leather bottoms. i was thinking (dangerous), im wondering if i stuff my bags put them in the dust bag and hang them in the closet.. unless that will rip the dust bag?
 
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indiaink said:
You really have no choice, if you want to preserve your beautiful bags and keep them in good condition a loonnnggg time.

If they are leather, stuff the bags with tissue paper or unprinted newsprint (or white wrapping paper - anything you can crunchle up) to help hold their original shape. Store them upright. If the bags came with a dust bag/sleeper, use it.

Yes, this will take up a lot of room in your closet - build shelves - do something.

There is nothing worse than to see an old vintage handbag that otherwise would be gorgeous except the bottom has been squashed out of it. Leather has a memory - once you store them stacked on top of each other, unstuffed, for any length of time, you'll ruin the handbag. A squashed deformed expensive handbag pancake, if you will, that will never come back to life. Money you've just thrown out the window...

You've made an investment - now keep that investment worthwhile.

*With much credit to Stormy Heart, our resident leather expert, who continues to teach us everything she knows
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This is good advice. My mom has some old LVs that I have seen recently and they have NOT held up well.

Target made something like this http://www.amazon.com/Richards-Canv...?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1226515575&sr=8-10 that looked like it may work. The side pockets looked big enough for most bags and you can put the stuffing in it and keep them in the dust bags. This one doesn't look as large though. Good Luck.
 
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iamsmilin said:
This is good advice. My mom has some old LVs that I have seen recently and they have NOT held up well.

Target made something like this http://www.amazon.com/Richards-Canv...?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1226515575&sr=8-10 that looked like it may work. The side pockets looked big enough for most bags and you can put the stuffing in it and keep them in the dust bags. This one doesn't look as large though. Good Luck.
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wow.. thanks for the link.. that's really cool. i need about 6 of them :shrugs:
 
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iamsmilin said:
This is good advice. My mom has some old LVs that I have seen recently and they have NOT held up well.

Target made something like this http://www.amazon.com/Richards-Canv...?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1226515575&sr=8-10 that looked like it may work. The side pockets looked big enough for most bags and you can put the stuffing in it and keep them in the dust bags. This one doesn't look as large though. Good Luck.
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Ikea sells something similar, without the "saddlebag" pockets (sorry, didn't know what else to call them!) for about $6. I've never seen them anywhere else, so your link is neat! I don't really have small enough bags to fit inside the side pockets, so the Ikea one works perfect for me.

I wonder if I could use that Amazon one for other goodies though...:graucho:
 
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Diesel&Coco said:
Ikea sells something similar, without the "saddlebag" pockets (sorry, didn't know what else to call them!) for about $6. I've never seen them anywhere else, so your link is neat! I don't really have small enough bags to fit inside the side pockets, so the Ikea one works perfect for me.

I wonder if I could use that Amazon one for other goodies though...:graucho:
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i think the Ikea suggestion would be more in my budget.. :yahoo:
as i spend all my money on Handbags and Makeup.. , skincare, haircare.. girl stuff..............................................
 
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