Luxury Care: How to Care for a Designer Item
If you recently received a beautiful present this Valentine’s Day, then you probably want to know how to take care of that wonderful item. And if you happen to get a designer item, then you should know how to take care of it so that you can get the best use out of it
Clothing
Luxury items such as designer clothes, can be tough to take care of if you don’t wash them properly. Accidently washing a luxury brand shirt in a normal washing machine may cause it to shrink or worse, become totally faded. Be sure to read the item’s care instructions carefully before washing it. Dry clean that item if you know it’s not going to be good once washed even if the label says to wash it or handwash it instead. Caring for your designer threads will make them last for a long time and will keep them looking like they’re new whenever you wear them.
Handbags
When it comes to bags, it might seem easy to take care of such things, but proper care needs to be taken so that they can be used as much as possible. If you happen to splurge on a vintage purse from a high-end brand, make sure that you have a dust cover for it or at least a box to store it in. This keeps the purse in mint condition and protects it from the natural elements. Never leave your purse or whatever you store it in outside in an extremely hot or cold place as that can permanently damage it. Caring for your luxury bag makes you value the things that you have and feel grateful for having those things as well.
Jewelry
Designer items such as jewelry can be tricky to take care of. Jewelry should be stored in their original packaging whenever possible. If a necklace you bought doesn’t happen to come with a jewelry pouch, you can always buy one or buy a jewelry box to store it in. Keeping a delicate necklace in a pouch or box can preserve the stones on it, keep it free of scratches, and make it easy for you to find.
Caring for luxury items is an easy task that can help you get the best possible use out of those items. You’ll be happy that you’re taking good care of the things that you own.
Shefali is the author of Own It! Love What You Already Have of which all book proceeds go toward good causes. She is an executive at her family’s business, and board director for two other companies. She’s an alumna of Columbia Business School in New York City and Drexel University. She lives in Dubai with her husband and continues to travel for work. To learn more, visit shefalikarani.com