I am a well-known bag whore. I baby my bags like I baby a human being because I love knowing that even though my bag is X yrs old, it looks as though it just came fresh from the store. Of course some bags are easier to maintain than others, hence I try to make sure that the leather I choose can last a real long time. Surely an investment piece that cost a hefty sum shouldn't look like crap after a year yes?

The first thing I believe in is keeping the shape of my bags. Nothing says old than a slouchy out of shape bag thrown into your wardrobe or onto a bag hook leaving it to deform and stretch out of shape. So my first rule of maintaining expensive handbags? Stuffings.

Not just any stuffings of course. I do not like to use old newspapers because they smell. Some of my friends create their own stuffings with mahjong paper and peanut packings. I'm guilty of doing that for some of my bigger bags/ But like I said, I baby my bags, especially the pricier ones. So I've got a seamstress to custom some bag pillows and chain wraps for my Chanels.

I specified that I only want to use suede for the insides, and a light coloured one at that to not stain the insides of the bags. The bag pillow is firm and keeps the shape of my 2.55s. I can now safely store it knowing it won't get squashed and that the chains won't cause scuffings on the delicate leather.

P.S: Pls store your bags if possible without dustbags. It's too humid in Singapore. The leather needs to breathe. If you're afraid of dust, try storing them in a closed cabinet with a moisture absorber (i.e thirsty hippo) to prevent any mould forming on the precious leather. Mould is bag cancer!

If anyone is interested, the prices for the high-quality suede bag pillow and chain wrap sets are;

1) 1 x Medium Purse Pillow – 9.75”W x 4.5”H  
    1 x Medium Chain Wrap – 6.5”W x 3.75”H
    Price: S$45 (includes free registered postage)

2) 1 x Jumbo Purse Pillow – 12”W x 6”H
    1 x Jumbo Chain Wrap – 8.5”W x 3.75”H
    Price: S$50 (includes free registered postage)

3) 1 x Maxi Purse Pillow – 12”W x 7.5”H
    1 x Maxi Chain Wrap – 9”W x 3.75”H
    Price: S$55 (includes free registered postage)

All pillows and chain wraps are handsewn :) Rest assure that there'll be no shoddy workmanship!