To make sure that your Christina Malle handbag ages beautifully, we recommend that you: Avoid exposure to direct light and any source of heat or moisture. Avoid contact with any oil or chemical based substances, perfumes and any items containing alcohol and its derivatives. If your bag comes in contact with water or any of the above substances, gently wipe clean with a dry, absorbent cloth. Store in the Christina Malle dustbag (the very large bags do not have dustbags), never in a plastic bag.