How do you store your Chanel Handbags?

[23Holly]

Thanks for sharing tips. I would also keep the chains inside to avoid any scratches on my chains

 

[LUVLVBAGS]

I just wrap the chain with tissue and store the bag inside the chanel box. I agree, the chain does make and indentation on both side of the flap. I put a felt there so it prevents it from making indentation. This is not a probem with the single flap.

 

[jessb646]

Does always leaving the button "unbuttoned" cause any problems to the bag?

 

[Serrazane]

Does always leaving the button "unbuttoned" cause any problems to the bag?

I never use the button on the inner flap for fear or leaving an ugly 'bump' on the leather. I'm paranoid that way No problems so far!

 

[Jenita143]

i never button it either because it's a hassle, but I am concerned about the button part leaving an indent on the leather.

 

[lori3173]

I stuffed my 2.55 size 277 with old socks, lined the flap with felt so the chain won't damage the leather, and hang it using a felted clothes hanger. I'm also using a bigger dust bag so the opening is on top versus the original dust bag mine came with, which has the opening on the side.

 

[mink]

I stuff the dustbags with tissue paper, then put the "shaped" dustbag in the bag. I keep my bags in their boxes, lined with tissue paper, and store the boxes upright. I like this method bc I'm too lazy to take the bags in and out of the dustbags and also like that I don't have messy wads of tissue paper to deal with.

 

[luciabugia]

I used to store the Chanels in their boxes stuffed with the tissue paper and stored flat. Now I ditched the box, stuffed them with tissue paper and store them standing to avoid the quilting from deflating especially with the lambskin bags. It is important to stuff the bag with the tissue paper (similar to the one used in the boutique) coz it sucks out moisture and avoids the bags from molding even with less use.

This tip came from my good friend who has been buying and using Chanel since early 90s and still her bags look prestine and almost new! HTH

 

[meerkat]

Agreed. I used to keep them in boxes. Now I stuff the paper that the boutiques gave into the bags, back into the dust bag and leave them standing. I also put bamboo charcoal in sealed packs in the cupboard together with the bags

 

[ladysarah]

on a good day...though sometimes its just hanging out in the hall way ready to go...

 

[miszpinktuxedo]

I stuff them in tissue, keep them in their dust bags, and I keep them in their boxes!

 

[etrulah]

That's a great idea - to make a cover out of felt! Thanks for the tip.

 

[RCapili]

I keep mine in its dustbag in the box. I prefer it in the box, its like it keeps its freshness because everytime I take it out I can smell the leather - I love that smell! LOL

I know what you mean! It keeps it smelling like new every time you open it again. I love the new leather smell lol.

 

[macaroonchica93]

Is it wrong of me to store my flap in a shoe box? or is there some other dignified alternative?

 

[styledbyher]

hey guys! just a question on how u guys store ur reissue. particularly the aged calfskin 2.55.

i wish i had my chanel box with me but it is overseas in my mums house. so basically for the past 2 yeard ive stored mine just in the dustbag.

i threw away the chanel tissue paper so i wrap the chains with a soft white cloth outside the flap and have the flap lying down on its back.

im not sure which is the best way. i do not store it standing up because of the folded base. do any of u guys straighten the base and store it standing up?

most importantly, what is the best way to store the chain? i want the best way possible just to keep it looking fresh : )