Possible smoke damage to Coach purse..question..

[jessicadavidson]

I am very new to Coach. Just bought my first three Coach purchases at an Outlet two weeks ago. Me and hubby are going to Vegas and I really wanted to take one of my new purses I have a leather tote, fabric signature soho and a swingpack that is fabric also. I havent been to Vegas in a few years but the last time we were there, there was a lot of smoking in the casinos and bars. I really wanted to take my swingpack which is fabric or one of my leather wristlets...but did not want them to permanently smell like smoke. I am a non-smoker myself and have no idea. Would one be better than the other to take or should I leave them at home and maybe take an old stand buy. Any help would be appreciated, thanks in advance.

Jessica

PS I have been lurking for two weeks since I found this place. The information I have gotten off here has been so helpful. Looking forward to going back to my Coach outlet this weekend and will actually know the names of a few styles. I even spotted my first fake Coach at work yesterday!

 

[Tracy]

Is smoking in public establishments still legal in Vegas?
I might just leave my Coach at home! Although leather may be okay, and when you get home air it out!! Have fun!

 

[bag-mania]

I don't think Coach bags absorb odors any more than other brands. If you are worried about it, then it's probably best to leave them home.

 

[Voodoo]

Welcome!!!

Personally, I would not take anything you don't want to smell like smoke!

 

[noshoepolish]

Take the old standby...

 

[jessicadavidson]

Thanks so much. That is what I will definately do. Better safe then sorry.

 

[deweydrop]

I took a signature swing pack to vegas last year...it did NOT retain any smoke smell.

have fun!

 

[tlloveshim]

If you do take it, Febreeze works really well for taking odors out of bags. I bought a bag off of ebay and it had a very faint smell of smoke. I guess my nose was sensitive enough to pick it up. I sprayed it with Febreeze and let it air out. There is no smell any longer! Have fun on your trip!

 

[Mistyeydgrl]

I got my daughter a Coach purse off of ebay, and it arrived reaking of ciggerette smoke. I stuffed it with newspaper and a few dryer sheets, and hung it up out of the way. I think it took a few days for the fabric to smell better, but the leather trim took a week or more.

I would leave your good purse at home.

 

[katielady]

I say either leave your good purse at home or maybe just take the swingpack. They are a lot cheaper than the bigger bags and also smaller so it may be easier to get the smell out if there is a smell.