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Indiana Jones wore his leather jacket every day. Jim Morrison is said to have kept his leather pants on for two years running. Madonna probably has more leather than anyone else on the planet. Leather looks good, wears well and feels great.

But what if you have more than one piece in your wardrobe? What if you feel like you need to store your leather for a short time? How can you pack it away so it stays fabulous?

Dry storage is key. Hang it on an appropriate hanger (please recycle what comes from the cleaners back to the cleaners!). Get a rounded wooden or padded hanger for your item. Hang in a cool, dry place until you are ready to wear again. Simple right?

OK, let’s say you have a small place and have to store in the cellar or attic. It’s not ideal but it can be done. Option one: try a fabric closet, available at most department and hardware stores for around $50. They assemble quickly and are basically a wheeled garment rack with a cotton blend fabric box around it. Steer clear away from anything with a plastic lining as it will encourage mold. Plastic most assuredly will bring moisture which is the enemy here. Hang your leather in the fully enclosed fabric closet until you are ready for it. Option two: wrap your leather loosely in acid free tissue paper (widely available at craft stores, sometimes you can buy it from the dry cleaner ~ they use it for wedding gown storage) and store in an airtight container.

Purses need a bit of TLC before they are stored. Give them a quick clean (**hyperlink here to cleaning entry**) stuff them with a couple of pieces of crushed tissue paper and hang them up. Leather need air to breath, don’t stuff them into a plastic bag and shove them in the back of the closet!