so what was the verdict on washing your bag? i was thinking about it myself but i'm scared to wash it in the washing machine in case it results in irreversible wrinkles!! let me know how your wash went! thanks!!

I love(!) Herve Chapelier bags, especially for flights, the beach, and school. They do get really dirty after all that though, so I've defintely had to wash my Herve bags in the washing machine, and its totally fine :) I think its best to use the gentle cycle, though, and maybe Woolite or a similar gentle detergent just in case. I've also known friends who've done it and it's worked out fine for them too.

Where can I find an Herve Chapelier bag in San Francisco, CA?? I have been looking everywhere!!!!!!!

I bought an XL Herve Chapelier weekender tote on ebay with the intention of using it as a carry on. I decided its too large and would like to exchange it for a smaller size. I'm not having luck working with the seller. Does anyone know where these bags are sold and do you think they'd accept an exchange? Thank you.

does anyone know where i can get a herve chapelier 1024? they're impossible to find argh. thanks!

Does anyone know where I can buy a Herve bag (in any size) in the Boston area or Winston-Salem, N.C. area? Please e-mail me back!

They sell Herve Chapelier at Queen Be and at Francesca Laurenzi, both on Newbury St. Francesca has only a few left though. I have six! HC bags, love the colors, and all different sizes. I love the versatility. But I still have not washed mine. I would like to hear verdict on washing these bags.

I just saw that HC has a new website - www.hervechapelier.com. It's very user friendly, and they have a lot of different sized bags and colors. I didn't know that they have backpacks and travel bags too. Has anybody used these travel bags to carry books on campus?

I just bought my second HC. The medium size, which is impossibly roomy without being cumbersome at all! I use it when commuting. Here in Italy it is sold in many shops :-)

are the hc bag foldable?? i'm deciding between this and longchamp. personally the hc bags i love and i think looks better, but i want something that can be folded

I just washed my herve this weekend. I had a big black stain near the bottom (looks like grease). I am sad to say the stain didn't come out, but the bag looks the same as it did when it went into the wash (on delicate cycle). Go for it!

Hi, I'm looking for a Herve bag for school, and i just bought a herve chapelier 1028N, and was not aware of how small it would be, i bought it on Ebay, and its good for a purse, but i need one that can hold a lot of books, anyway, i was looking at the picture on this site and it looks like the perfect size whar size is it so i can start looking
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i own three bags and i love them! i have washed mine a few times. the stains don't come out all the way, but it cleans them up a little. the herve website is a great resource for finding stores in your state that carry the bags. i have found a few in north carolina. i attend unc-chapel hill and they are very popular there. i recently purchased a 925N for my school books and it is great when i don't have too many books. i purchased a customized longchamp a few months ago, but i definitely prefer the herve. the colors and size are fantastic. i plan to buy another smaller one soon to use as a pocketbook. has anyone had any good luck on ebay?

I send mine to the dry cleaners- works like a charm!!!!

I sent my Herve Chapelier 913 (the large travel tote) to the dry cleaners, and the rubber lining is now coming apart. I have black flakes of rubber all over my books. I would not recommend dry cleaning!

I just realized i have had my HC med tote bag for 4 years and it still looks great. I have dragged this bag everywhere with me and throw it in the wash on the regular cycle. Just hang to dry and you are good to go. They are incredibly durable.

I washed mine and it did get irreversible wrinkles. I dumped it and bought an identical one on ebay!

I found the best place to buy Herve Bags...I was in New York and there is a great shop on madison ave that has a huge selection. It was between 85 and 86 street on Madison, the name is Venture, i called to order a coin purse and they shipped it right a way... 212.288.7235

machine washing works great. i put it in with a towel, used cold water and regular detergent. i used a stain stick too (put it in immediately afterwards) and it came out very clean. no wrinkles. and then i let it air dry.

I have a friend who has a herve bag, and she put hers in the washing machine, but when it came out it had bubbles all over the material because of it's plastic based material. I would be careful!!