I use the Samorga small Trendy CC organizer that fits perfectly. So, I don't need to worry about sagging while storing and using.
How do you store your Chanel Handbags?
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Have you had to worry about any color transfer between the organizer and the lambskin?
Of course, I'll worry about the color transfer and prefer to have the same color. I have a black Trendy, so I got the black organizer. They have a plenty of colors to choose from: https://samorga.com/?product=trendy-cc-s-chanel-trendy-cc-small-25cm-size-organizer-a-set-of-2. They have a baby blue to match your gorgeous Trendy. Their size fits perfectly like a glove. It comes with a set of two inserts, but not three.
Oh my god, that's a perfect array of colors!
The Baby Blue would go great with mine! Do you put your inserts in the front and back pouches?Those two inserts are different sizes and fit for the front and middle pouches. The back pouch is too small anyway.Oh my god, that's a perfect array of colors!
@vivy_tran thank you so much! Yes, there definitely can be some light creasing with lamb skin but mine still looks pretty much in exactly the same condition as the day I bought it. If not better due to how I stuffed it. I have used it several times and have had no additional wear. I also have the small size and will say the small size helps keep the bag flawless with minimal to no creases.
@ChanelCanuck yes, the beige is the medium size! With my small I just use the original stuffing but have found with the medium size that a small/soft t-shirt worked better due to it having more room and surface area for possible creasing or misshaping.
@ChanelCanuck yes, the beige is the medium size! With my small I just use the original stuffing but have found with the medium size that a small/soft t-shirt worked better due to it having more room and surface area for possible creasing or misshaping.
I have a couple classic O-cases from various sizes. What's the best way to store them?
Upright or Laying Flat?
Upright - I'm worried about the sides creasing
Laying Flat - I'm worried about the quilts flattening
How do you store your O-cases? Which is the best way?
Upright or Laying Flat?
Upright - I'm worried about the sides creasing
Laying Flat - I'm worried about the quilts flattening
How do you store your O-cases? Which is the best way?
I have the medium size and I just store it in the pouch upright. Haven’t had any issues with me storing it that way. Btw mine is in lambskin and looks brand new.
I recently bought my first Chanel bag - a preloved black classic flap in caviar leather. I really want to start using it but I’m scared to without protecting it first! Please can anyone help me with looking after it:
1) What is the best way to protect this bag from getting any marks on it and protecting from rain? On my other leather handbags I’ve used Collonil water stop spray (I’m in the U.K.) - should I use this on the Chanel? Scared!
2) How can I keep the leather in great condition and stop it from drying?
3) Is there any way to restore the leather smell? I believe this bag is from 2013 and although it doesn’t smell bad, it is preloved and does have a bit of a old smell to it slightly
4) Best way to store it? Currently keeping it stuffed and in its dust bag, laying flat with the chain away from the bag
Thank you!
1) What is the best way to protect this bag from getting any marks on it and protecting from rain? On my other leather handbags I’ve used Collonil water stop spray (I’m in the U.K.) - should I use this on the Chanel? Scared!
2) How can I keep the leather in great condition and stop it from drying?
3) Is there any way to restore the leather smell? I believe this bag is from 2013 and although it doesn’t smell bad, it is preloved and does have a bit of a old smell to it slightly
4) Best way to store it? Currently keeping it stuffed and in its dust bag, laying flat with the chain away from the bag
Thank you!
I have!
firstly - your bag looks great and certainly doesn't look its age, congrats on your new baby!
I would recommend that you certainly buy a leather cleaner and conditioner. Possibly a spray but personally I have never used one on my caviar pieces and been totally fine (I also live in the uk so I understand the through process completely). I like the renapur products, also colonial like you mentioned (I buy both on amazon). I personally don't use the spray because I want the leather to breathe and some nourishing products provide a bit of water resistance anyway because of their texture. I like the renapur balsam, also their cleaner is great and very gentle (you must dilute it for even more gentle results) as long as you don't saturate the leather - a few moments to clean then wipe off with a clean towel. Wait until the leather is dry then apply the balsam - a thin layer is all you will need. cleaning will also help freshen the scent (I buy preloved too and understand this scent, not horrible just not leathery)
if your heart is set on a spray then do this last and a few days after the cleaning and nourishing to give everything a chance for it to dry. I can't think it would be bad but like I said, I don't have personal experience.
Your bag looks very good anyway - but for storage I would stuff it, keep the chain wrapped in tissue in the top section of the dustbag if you have a classic dustbag, but if not just wrapped in tissue will be good. Also gently wipe the chain when cleaning so it's all nourished together. I keep my classic flap standing up and backwards in the dustbag so the chain rests on the back of the bag - keeping no pressure on the front.
to keep the hardwhere shiny I just buff with a towel - no abrasive products but maybe a touch of water if any leather cleaner is on there to just get it off.
Reading this through I now see why my friends think im crazy about handbag storage. - hope it's not too much! x
firstly - your bag looks great and certainly doesn't look its age, congrats on your new baby!
I would recommend that you certainly buy a leather cleaner and conditioner. Possibly a spray but personally I have never used one on my caviar pieces and been totally fine (I also live in the uk so I understand the through process completely). I like the renapur products, also colonial like you mentioned (I buy both on amazon). I personally don't use the spray because I want the leather to breathe and some nourishing products provide a bit of water resistance anyway because of their texture. I like the renapur balsam, also their cleaner is great and very gentle (you must dilute it for even more gentle results) as long as you don't saturate the leather - a few moments to clean then wipe off with a clean towel. Wait until the leather is dry then apply the balsam - a thin layer is all you will need. cleaning will also help freshen the scent (I buy preloved too and understand this scent, not horrible just not leathery)
if your heart is set on a spray then do this last and a few days after the cleaning and nourishing to give everything a chance for it to dry. I can't think it would be bad but like I said, I don't have personal experience.
Your bag looks very good anyway - but for storage I would stuff it, keep the chain wrapped in tissue in the top section of the dustbag if you have a classic dustbag, but if not just wrapped in tissue will be good. Also gently wipe the chain when cleaning so it's all nourished together. I keep my classic flap standing up and backwards in the dustbag so the chain rests on the back of the bag - keeping no pressure on the front.
to keep the hardwhere shiny I just buff with a towel - no abrasive products but maybe a touch of water if any leather cleaner is on there to just get it off.
Reading this through I now see why my friends think im crazy about handbag storage. - hope it's not too much! x
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I store mine in my closet standing upright with the chain suspended on a rail so the chain never rests on the bag. I use Cadillac Leather lotion every month or so on all of my bags. Your bag is lovely, my Jumbo is identical, just a few years newer. Enjoy your bag.
Hello everyone. Reviving this topic, I wanted to know how does everyone store their bags? Do you keep in the box or just in the dust bag on your shelf?
It is better not to keep them in their boxes. I used to long time ago and the cc turnlock of my jumbo tarnished a bit (Chanel replaced it for me). I live in a humid area and ever since I store my bags stuffed in their dust bags and make sure I air them every night.
Тhank you for letting me know! I have taken them out of the boxes and they are stuffed with dustbag on my shelf.