MC Keepall 45 question

[pursedeb]

This is a silly question but I was hoping someone could help me out. I just got a MC Keepall 45 and will be using it for the first time in a couple weeks. Do I need a base shaper and if so, I am unable to find a red one and I feel the acrylic ones would be too stiff. Does anyone have advice on this? Thanks so much!

 

[LxTxNx]

It'll be hard to find since they only make shapers for purses not duffles. I don't think you need one tho.

 

[pursedeb]

Thanks!

 

[wigglytuff]

wow i didnt know they made multicolor keepalls

 

[pursedeb]

Unfortunately the MC Keepalls have been discontinued - I bought it from a friend

 

[itsonly4me]

congrats, thats one of my fav pieces!! I had a white one but was so paranoid when I used it!

I think its fine without a shaper because of the two straps that go around it, it keeps its shape better than a speedy.

 

[CGS]

Actually, they do make shapers for 45's, found some on ebay-

http://cgi.ebay.com/CLEAR-Base-Shap...emQQptZUS_CSA_WH_Handbags?hash=item1c0f4a7eab

 

[DANIELI]

You don't need one, I have a regular mono keepall 45 and never use a baseshaper, I think a baseshaper is great for everyday bags like Speedy.

 

[louislover260]

They are ALL over ebay... Just search for "keepall 45 base shaper"

 

[pursedeb]

Thanks so much everyone!

I totally agree with you itsonly4me - I also have the white one and I am so paranoid of actually using it. I'm afraid of getting it dirty when I put it through the airport security xray machines - makes me feel like not taking it but thats why I bought it - crazy!

 

[louislover260]

You could just save it for weekend trips in the car or train. Just buy some cheap Target luggage for flying because if it doesn't get stolen it's going to get torn to shreds!

 

[19flowers]

Congrats on your MC Keepall -- they are gorgeous!!

 

[him8nce_momma69]

This is a silly question but I was hoping someone could help me out. I just got a MC Keepall 45 and will be using it for the first time in a couple weeks. Do I need a base shaper and if so, I am unable to find a red one and I feel the acrylic ones would be too stiff. Does anyone have advice on this? Thanks so much!

It should be fine because of the straps that go around it, but, as another tPFer stated, you can find clear shapers for 45s on eBay. I have one for my Mono 45, that I sometimes use as an everyday bag, but I find that I rarely use the shaper. BTW, Congrats on getting the MC Keepall...It's a beautiful piece!

 

[pursedeb]

Thanks so much for the replies! TPF is the best - I think I'll be fine without a base shaper - yea!!!