Hey I just posted my actual expensive one and I also mention that I tried to copy yours. Not as successful as yours turned out
How do you store your Chanel Handbags?
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Been following this post for a while and ordered several different bag pillows from different vendors. So far the best ones are from Mygrandfathersthings. They have this bag pillow (fluffy) and felt protector (ferdie?) which I always got a set of those. The fit is great and the pillow is a tad taller than regular bag pillows which will fill in the bag entirely. I love that the bag pillow has a ribbon at the top that I can simply grab to get the pillow in and out.
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.I like the box! How are you liking it so far?
Also the hooks I used had a sticker thing that sticks to the hook and box so it stayed on, maybe that's why the suction ones didn't work.
Have you tried the pillow on the newer bags with the metal plates? I recently got a pillow from a different brand and I absolutely love the pillow but it pushes on the authenticity plate so my bag is pushed out a bit. Not the sellers fault at all since this is a change on Chanel's end. It isn't too pushed out but over time I think it may misshapen my lambskin bag. It works really well for bags without the authenticity plate though.
. I reached out to the brand and told them about that and they are looking into it so hopefully they create some where the pillow is less plump at the center to accommodate for the plate. 
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I like the box! How are you liking it so far?
Also the hooks I used had a sticker thing that sticks to the hook and box so it stayed on, maybe that's why the suction ones didn't work.
That’s why I’m worried about the pillows the microfiber cloth and/or tissue paper work well. Small towel and or pillowcase in larger bags.Have you tried the pillow on the newer bags with the metal plates? I recently got a pillow from a different brand and I absolutely love the pillow but it pushes on the authenticity plate so my bag is pushed out a bit. Not the sellers fault at all since this is a change on Chanel's end. It isn't too pushed out but over time I think it may misshapen my lambskin bag. It works really well for bags without the authenticity plate though.
I find this to be true as well. I stored an LV leather bag in its dust bag and box. Shoved it in the closet and forgot about it for a year.
I panicked the other day after reading this forum so I went to checked on it and found no problem! In fact, the leather still smells amazing. Mind you I live in a very humid climate. Didn’t even use a dehumidifier and the AC is only turned on at night while I’m sleeping.
Now I wonder whether I should store it outside the box? Hmm
I fell in love with this idea and ordered a handful of these a few months back. What I realized was that I didn't use the bags that I stored this way as often. Too much of a pain to take them in and out. So now I store my CC's on my shelf, stuffed to maintain their shape. Much more likely to use them, I find! I'll hold onto the clear boxes in case I decide to use them in the future. They are excellent quality, and if I owned exotics or something I would be more likely to use them.
Hi all,
I was going to cut a piece of felt for the front of my vintage double flap as they come in the boutique but it occurred to me that with the flap closed down on the felt, that would add extra pressure against the quilts and perhaps flatten them further. Being vintage, the quilts are already flatter but obviously I don't want to make it worse or cause the dreaded indentations/dimples. Does anyone have any thoughts on this?
Also, I tuck the chain to one side and inside the main compartment, but I read that it can dent the inner flap at the edge. I don't have a new dustbag with the double pockets so I can't tuck the chain in there. Any ideas?
In the meantime, this is what I do to store it (in a dustbag).
I was going to cut a piece of felt for the front of my vintage double flap as they come in the boutique but it occurred to me that with the flap closed down on the felt, that would add extra pressure against the quilts and perhaps flatten them further. Being vintage, the quilts are already flatter but obviously I don't want to make it worse or cause the dreaded indentations/dimples. Does anyone have any thoughts on this?
Also, I tuck the chain to one side and inside the main compartment, but I read that it can dent the inner flap at the edge. I don't have a new dustbag with the double pockets so I can't tuck the chain in there. Any ideas?
In the meantime, this is what I do to store it (in a dustbag).
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Update!! I got an antique barrister bookcase (they have glass doors that fold up), so I’ve put my acrylic display cases etc into the two lower shelves.
I can leave the doors up or down, but the display cases are breathable and the red eye on the bottom is attached to a clear box top with hooks and not encased.
below are photos and the eye isn’t Chanel but it’s kinda creepy so I included that one. Other Chanel bags in my closet. I was focusing on the robot cat which is irrelevant to this post. And I couldn’t resist the hanging Loewe painted cat charm hahaha or the evil eye bag because I dunno
I can leave the doors up or down, but the display cases are breathable and the red eye on the bottom is attached to a clear box top with hooks and not encased.
below are photos and the eye isn’t Chanel but it’s kinda creepy so I included that one. Other Chanel bags in my closet. I was focusing on the robot cat which is irrelevant to this post. And I couldn’t resist the hanging Loewe painted cat charm hahaha or the evil eye bag because I dunno
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were you able to by chance figure out how to store your chain ? how has wrapping it in paper and storing it in the dustbag been for you ? has it left any dents on your bag ? thank you !I’ve got my first Chanel bag recently, it’s a classic flap caviar in medium.The thing is I noticed that it just so slightly seems to lean forward when it stands. Is there a way to store it to correct the forward tilting ? When I don’t use the bag it’s backwards in the dustbag so that the chain rests on the back of the bag. Inside I stuff it with tissue paper and the chain is wrapped in paper also and placed in the top section of the dustbag. The bag is standing upright in my closet . Is there anything I should be doing different ? And is is possible just by the use of paper to correct tilting ?
how has your experience been so far with the felt strap protectors ? thank you !
how has your experience with resting the chain on top of the quilts been so far? thank you !
were you ever able to figure out if leaving the chain to the side causes indents on the inside flap ? and if leaving the felt in has added pressure to your quilts ? thank you !
Hi Amanda,
I did find that leaving the chain tucked inside or tucked to the side but hanging outside does dent the inner flap a bit...but I can't find a better alternative.
I find storing a Chanel in any fashion will have some effect on the bag. Some say store the bag on its back with the chain lying outside of it on a surface, but the bag lying down can flatten the quilts. So for now, I'm still keeping the chain tucked inside the bag and just dealing with some denting in the inner flap. It's not major.
I decided not to add felt to the front of the bag so that it would not pressure and flatten the quilts.
I hope that helps!
I did find that leaving the chain tucked inside or tucked to the side but hanging outside does dent the inner flap a bit...but I can't find a better alternative.
I find storing a Chanel in any fashion will have some effect on the bag. Some say store the bag on its back with the chain lying outside of it on a surface, but the bag lying down can flatten the quilts. So for now, I'm still keeping the chain tucked inside the bag and just dealing with some denting in the inner flap. It's not major.
I decided not to add felt to the front of the bag so that it would not pressure and flatten the quilts.
I hope that helps!
thank you for getting back to me !! i totally get what you mean, its like which of the two evils would you prefer basically/unfortunately haha - it seems overall consensus of what i read so far is that those felt wraps around the chain or even just wrapping it in the paper it originally came from in the boutique and resting it on the top of the bag is the best way so far
