How do you store your Chanel Handbags?

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#423
Hi All! I'm new and have been spying for a while searching for the best way to store my handbags. Want to share my new discovery...got it with a purchase on ebay. It's called Bag-a-Vie. It's a little insert that fits inside my bag. I use it instead of tissue and I store my bags standing up in their dustbags. Lovin' it so far...definitely planning on buying some more! Thought I pass it along to my fellow bag lovers.
 
#424
I put packing air pillows inside my bags when I store them.
They come in many shapes and sizes. I also put a silica gel pack in as well.
All my purses are in dust bags, not in their boxes.
 

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#426
Would never put plastic inside my leather bag. Humidity and heat will destroy the plastic and your bag ;-( Bought these Bag-a-Vie pillows too! They're awesome!! You should give them a try!
 
#427
No problem because I put the air pillows in white felt fabric before being placed inside the bag. There isn't any plastic touching the leather. I've used them for a year now with no problems. The Bag-a-Vie definitely looks great, but the air pillows have been working fine for me. I'm not covering my purse in plastic so the leather can definitely still breathe. Covering leather in plastic is not good. I may try a Bag-a-Vie one day though. Thanks for the recommendation :)
 
#429
Glad that works for you. Seems like a ot of trouble. Would imagine the felt slides off. I'm always running ;-( If I have to wrap anything it ends up not being done and such a hassle. That's why I found these things great! I actually USE them. Tissue would end up all over my closet and my bags would stand empty and start looking pretty bad.
 
#431
i am wondering how would you tuck the chains in a classic double flap?? when i wrap the chains with tissue or anything, i can't close the flaps of the bag anymore because it's too big. for now i'm just stuffing the inside with tissue paper and then using a thin cashmere/silk scarf to cover the bag. the chains just lie on top of the scarf. then i put the bag with the scarf into the dustbag and sit it upright.

is this okay???
 
#434
oneyhay: I think it depends on how/where the chain is resting and whether or not you have a preference for your bags sitting up or laying down. Different bags do different things based on being stored a certain way for too long. So, to avoid all the potential issues, some TPFers rotate their bags in storage.

The issue with chains is to prevent them from leaving imprints or stains on your bag. I know it's long, but if you read all the posts in this thread, you'll read all the things that have happened over the years to various bags, and you'll read the various solutions TPFers have used. HTH :smile1:

oneyhay said:
i am wondering how would you tuck the chains in a classic double flap?? when i wrap the chains with tissue or anything, i can't close the flaps of the bag anymore because it's too big. for now i'm just stuffing the inside with tissue paper and then using a thin cashmere/silk scarf to cover the bag. the chains just lie on top of the scarf. then i put the bag with the scarf into the dustbag and sit it upright.

is this okay???
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