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I’ve already addressed my concern with my winkled speedy pre loved bag... any tips on how to get them out? I’m not even loving the bag right now and for what I spent, I should! I tried a bag organizer but that made it look too stiff. The side with the pocket is also “falling in” is that normal? Should I stuff it? I’ve heard about a blow dryer? Someone please help me! If I try to sell it I’m afraid I will regret it! I’ve had three speedy bags and had seller regret after! I was also told over the years the canvas has gotten thinner, is that correct? My canvas seems so thick and doesn’t have any “give” and isn’t really soft. It’s from the 90’s
I would just try to use it as much as possible. I think it has to have been stored improperly but canvas will revert back over time. The nineties mono canvas seems to be thicker and it’s gorgeous. I have a speedy from 2004 and it’s the same.
 
I’ve already addressed my concern with my winkled speedy pre loved bag... any tips on how to get them out? I’m not even loving the bag right now and for what I spent, I should! I tried a bag organizer but that made it look too stiff. The side with the pocket is also “falling in” is that normal? Should I stuff it? I’ve heard about a blow dryer? Someone please help me! If I try to sell it I’m afraid I will regret it! I’ve had three speedy bags and had seller regret after! I was also told over the years the canvas has gotten thinner, is that correct? My canvas seems so thick and doesn’t have any “give” and isn’t really soft. It’s from the 90’s

So timely as my husband and I just spent an hour with a clothes steamer on my new speedy b 25. I must have read 100s of posts online about getting the creases out with some people saying they have had the bag for years and they never came out to the other extreme with others saying that if you start using the bag it will come out in a few days. I kept mine stuffed with T-shirts for 3 days but as soon as I removed the stuffing, the creases were as prevalent as ever. My husband came across a YouTube video of someone using a steam cleaner on theirs which worked which is what my husband and I just spent an hour doing. It looks a lot better! I’m sure some on here will advise against but I couldn’t tolerate those creases. We were very careful and kept the bag covered with a towel and steamed it through the towel several times. Now I have it restuffed and am anxious to see how it looks later tonight when I remove the stuffing,

I can’t believe how much time and energy over the last three days stuffing and unstuffing and now steaming I have put into trying to make a brand new bag look presentable!
 
So timely as my husband and I just spent an hour with a clothes steamer on my new speedy b 25. I must have read 100s of posts online about getting the creases out with some people saying they have had the bag for years and they never came out to the other extreme with others saying that if you start using the bag it will come out in a few days. I kept mine stuffed with T-shirts for 3 days but as soon as I removed the stuffing, the creases were as prevalent as ever. My husband came across a YouTube video of someone using a steam cleaner on theirs which worked which is what my husband and I just spent an hour doing. It looks a lot better! I’m sure some on here will advise against but I couldn’t tolerate those creases. We were very careful and kept the bag covered with a towel and steamed it through the towel several times. Now I have it restuffed and am anxious to see how it looks later tonight when I remove the stuffing,

I can’t believe how much time and energy over the last three days stuffing and unstuffing and now steaming I have put into trying to make a brand new bag look presentable!
Thank you! Mine is from 2002 I bought pre loved but man, it’s kind of frustrating! I hope I don’t regret my purchase! I will keep stuffing and I think I’m going to condition it as well.
 
So timely as my husband and I just spent an hour with a clothes steamer on my new speedy b 25. I must have read 100s of posts online about getting the creases out with some people saying they have had the bag for years and they never came out to the other extreme with others saying that if you start using the bag it will come out in a few days. I kept mine stuffed with T-shirts for 3 days but as soon as I removed the stuffing, the creases were as prevalent as ever. My husband came across a YouTube video of someone using a steam cleaner on theirs which worked which is what my husband and I just spent an hour doing. It looks a lot better! I’m sure some on here will advise against but I couldn’t tolerate those creases. We were very careful and kept the bag covered with a towel and steamed it through the towel several times. Now I have it restuffed and am anxious to see how it looks later tonight when I remove the stuffing,

I can’t believe how much time and energy over the last three days stuffing and unstuffing and now steaming I have put into trying to make a brand new bag look presentable!
I think the more your wear it, the weight of your items and gravity will release the creases. :)
 
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Will you guys show me pictures how you wear your original speedy bag with an added strap? I’m not going to splurge and buy an LV strap, I don’t want to so I ordered a cute camo one from a website but it doesn’t look right maybe it’s just me!! Preferably pics with the 35!!
Sorry to jump in here... I‘m interested as well! Thinking about selling my classic Speedy or getting a strap to attach to the handles. Thank you!
 
So timely as my husband and I just spent an hour with a clothes steamer on my new speedy b 25. I must have read 100s of posts online about getting the creases out with some people saying they have had the bag for years and they never came out to the other extreme with others saying that if you start using the bag it will come out in a few days. I kept mine stuffed with T-shirts for 3 days but as soon as I removed the stuffing, the creases were as prevalent as ever. My husband came across a YouTube video of someone using a steam cleaner on theirs which worked which is what my husband and I just spent an hour doing. It looks a lot better! I’m sure some on here will advise against but I couldn’t tolerate those creases. We were very careful and kept the bag covered with a towel and steamed it through the towel several times. Now I have it restuffed and am anxious to see how it looks later tonight when I remove the stuffing,

I can’t believe how much time and energy over the last three days stuffing and unstuffing and now steaming I have put into trying to make a brand new bag look presentable!

I use this in my speedy when not in use and keeps creases to nill:
Satin Pillow Luxury Bag Shaper For Louis Vuitton Speedy Models https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NWVP2M9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_P7rdOngDgGjZO
 
Will you guys show me pictures how you wear your original speedy bag with an added strap? I’m not going to splurge and buy an LV strap, I don’t want to so I ordered a cute camo one from a website but it doesn’t look right maybe it’s just me!! Preferably pics with the 35!!
It's not recommended to attach a strap to the handles of a Speedy that's not already a Bandouliere style. It puts strain on the canvas where the handles are attached and could tear.
 
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