How do you store your Chanel Handbags?

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#496
Its better that you don't have the original box because storing that way the leather does not breathe. Some members store in the box but then routinely take the bags out of the boxes to let them breathe. I store my reissues stuffed with tissue paper then tuck the chain inside the bag and wrap a bit of bubble wrap around the handles so it does not dent the leather. In order to straighten out the base, I would recommend stuffing the bag and store standing up for a short period of time until the crease lessens then go back to storing the bags on its back in the dustbag. I also heard of storing the bags stuffed and hanging by the straps so that the base is just touching the surface (this also helps to straighten out the base). HTH
 
#499
i stuff them and leave the felt over the second flap to prevent indentations from the straps. Then i pull the strap all to one side and stick it outside the dust bag so it doesn't weigh onto the leather. I keep all my purses in their own box. I figure if the stores keep it that way, it's good enough for me!
 
#501
Wow! I have learned alot by reading all the posts - I spent about 2 hours last night on this one topic alone. So... I am letting my bags out to breathe today. (actually I took them out of their boxes last night in a panic). I normally keep them all stuffed with the tissue that came in the bag from the store, in the dustbag, and in the box. I will now keep my GSTs on their sides instead of standing up, I will keep my Cerf on it's side (I don't want it to get slouchy), I'll keep my med/lg flaps on their sides (but will make sure I wrap those chains!) but haven't decided how I'll store my Medallions (standing upright in the box?)... My closet is climate controlled, so I don't think I have the worry of humidity causing any problems if I continue to keep them in their boxes when not in use (mold/mildew was mentioned in these postings). I will continue to pull them all out and check on them once a month.
 
#504
Before you put it in the dust bag, dipped in some milk wipe with a cloth bag, although the taste may narrowly escaped, but can be the most effective prevention of corner crack bags. Although less expensive package you must be very careful, but who wouldn't want it always in the best State, first try, in case the above approach will not do you have no loss, then no you can only find professionals.
 
#506
I unfortunately have a habit of keeping a few go-to's just hanging on random chairs or kicking it on the sofa, but for single flaps I generally wrap the chain in tissue paper and stuff in bag... I also stuff with tissue paper and/or cut-up old white cotton tees and keep in dust bag upright. Double flaps get the inner flap wrapped in the aforementioned cut-up tees... if I had more time, I'd cut up some felt (which I think I will start doing with my patents). GST's get stuffed all the way up with tissue paper/tee rags with handles wrapped and tucked inside, kept upright in dust bag. Sadly, my WoC's don't get treated as well, they're laying flat in a lined drawer. I like the tip on taking them out to "breathe" from time-to-time...
 
#507
Is storing my classic small caviar flap lying down the best way since it already has creasing and sagging on the bottom edges? I'm guessing the previous owner had it standing upright, so now i'm left with this problem.

second concern, storing the classic flaps in general, is it best to have it upright standing or sleeping on its back? I find that there are pros and cons with both ways, but what would be better for the leather?
 
#509
My Chanel's are kept lying down now. One of my bags has a crease/squish on the bottom right side because I always kept her sitting upright. Biggest mistake, the squish won't pop back to its normal shape anymore :shucks:
 
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