How do you store your Chanel Handbags?

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#828
Laying it flat and keeping it upright made the sag worse for me, so now I hang it up by its chains and that prevents it from sagging further. Other than that I don't add any tissue or wrap the dustbag around, then again I use it too often so I don't feel like going through this again and again.
 
#829
I use mine as my everyday bag, so have not stored it yet. It is sagging, but it's a bag being used for its intended purpose, so it doesn't bother me at all. If I were to switch it out, I would store it with the tissue paper in the dust bag.
 
#830
I am wondering how many people actually store their bags in the dust bag, with the chain wrapped, and all the cloths in, etc... I of course want to be careful with my bags and preserve them as much as possible. But I don't want it to be overly time consuming and annoying either.

I know the "ideal" way I'm supposed to store them, but I feel like if I'm going to be using them and switching them around every day, it's a super hassle to put them away like that every single time.

Should I really be worried about the chains denting the quilts if I just leave the bag upright, with the chain pulled out normally and pulled behind the bag? I'm really curious to hear people's thoughts on this, and see how everyone stores their bag, for people who use theirs on a regular basis. I also like to be able to see my bags at a glance so I feel like if I put them all in their dust bags, I won't be able to see them...
 
#831
This is how I currently store mine. I use the dust bag to cushion the bottom and drape it over the top. I pull the straps out and wrap them in tissue and lay it a little behind the bag, but that is a little annoying to do every time and wondering if it's really necessary.

Please share how you store your bags for everyday
 

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#834
I definitely put mine in their dust bags and place them on the top shelf in my closet...these are pretty expensive items and I want to take care of them. That said, I don't baby's bags....I just try to be careful.
 
#836
Jenchun21 said:
Tutu, have you ever had a problem with denting from the chain straps? That's my biggest concern. Do you think it's necessary for me to wrap them in tissue?
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Only once, and it was from how a Chanel boutique packaged a classic flap I purchased while traveling. I used the steamer method to get them out. I've not had any issues with chain indent from my storage of bags.
 
#838
tramcaro said:
Tutu,

What is a steamer method? I have my old patent chevron dented with the chain a while ago and still haven't figured out how to lift the dent! Please help!
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A very wonderful SA shared this with me, about how they get out dents in the store. Please use extreme caution doing this and never, ever iron your bag.

Use a professional clothing steamer, and cover your bag with a towel. Get the steam close to your bag (NOT touching it), so that some of the heat gets to the bag. Remove steamer and towel and rub out the dent with your fingers. Repeat as needed (more often is better than one big mistake). Err on the side of caution, as this is an expensive bag. It really does work.

Andddddddddddddddddddddd I just saw you mentioned patent leather. I really don't know that this would work with patent; as that is a kind of "plastic" coating/veneer on top of the leather, I don't know that I would recommend this method for a patent bag. If you decide to try it anyway, please be extremely careful, and only get it a little warm to see how it works.
 
#839
Jenchun21 said:
This is how I currently store mine. I use the dust bag to cushion the bottom and drape it over the top. I pull the straps out and wrap them in tissue and lay it a little behind the bag, but that is a little annoying to do every time and wondering if it's really necessary.

Please share how you store your bags for everyday
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I like your little set up/storage method. I leave my bags out similar to you. The only ones I really have in dust bags are the ones I haven't used in a very long time. I do tuck the chains into the bag if I haven't use them in a few weeks. And I tuck a white wash cloth or the felt they provide between the chain and top of quilted bag.
 
#840
That makes me feel better that not everyone keeps their bags in the dust bags all the time if they're being used. I thought maybe I was being too careless with them.

I'm thinking of getting some pieces felt or soft cloth and lining the shelves with them, so they will be sitting on something soft and I wont have to worry about them scuffing when I take them on/off the shelf.

As for the indenting from the chains, I think Tutu is right. It should be ok unless it's sitting for long periods of time without use. So I'll probably loosen up on the the tissue wrapping :)
 
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