"I basically forget it is there but it gives more space in the WOC."
Michelle C. Verified Customer
Rated 4.9/5 by over 75,000 collectors
Small Double Flap Base Shaper
- Cut to fit your exact bag, so it sits flat into the corners and disappears beneath your belongings
- Holds your handbag's shape, protects its base and gives you more usable room inside
- Six vegan leather colours, just 1-2mm thick - designed, cut and made in England
- Cut and made in England
- 60-Day Money-Back Guarantee
"I basically forget it is there but it gives more space in the WOC."
Michelle C. Verified Customer
Say goodbye to sag
Our base shapers hold your handbag's natural shape, protect its base and give you more usable room inside it.
Each one is cut to fit a specific bag rather than trimmed down from a generic size, so it sits flat into the corners and disappears once your belongings are on top of it. Choose from six vegan leather colours, matched to your handbag's interior or chosen to brighten a dark one.
- Prevents sag - cut with precision to fit each handbag exactly, supporting its natural shape
- More room, almost no depth - just 1-2mm thick, so no space is wasted
- Protects the interior and base from the wear of everyday carrying
- Brightens dark interiors - colour match to your lining, or lift a dark interior with a paler shade
- Guards against chain strap marks where a strap would otherwise rest on the base in storage
Choose your colour
Six vegan leather colours, so you can match your handbag's lining or brighten a dark interior:
- Midnight Black
- Beige Cream
- Auburn Burgundy
- Taupe Grey
- Candy Pink
- Crimson Red
Designed, cut and made in England by our own team, for collectors who want their bags to hold their shape for years rather than seasons.
How to use
- Empty your bag and smooth the lining flat.
- Slide the base shaper in and settle it into the corners. It is cut to fit, so it should sit flat without forcing.
- Fill your bag as usual. Once your things are on top of it, it disappears.
Care: wipe with a soft, dry cloth. If it is ever marked, a Cleansing Wipe lifts most everyday marks.
Please note that these are handbag base protectors / shapers, not handbags. Designed and created by our team in England, the brand name and style are for identification and compatibility purposes only, and our products are not endorsed by nor affiliated with any other brand or company.
60-Day Satisfaction Guarantee
We believe you’ll love caring for your handbags with Havre de Luxe. But if you’re not completely satisfied, you can return or exchange your items within 60 days. Your confidence and your handbag’s care are always our priority.
As Seen In
How a base shaper works
Slide it in, settle it into the corners, and your bag holds its shape.
Cut to fit
Each shaper is cut for one specific bag, so it sits flat into the corners rather than floating in the middle.
Choose your colour
Match your lining, or lift a dark interior with a paler shade. Six vegan leather colours.
Protect and support
Holds the natural shape, protects the base from everyday wear and guards against chain strap marks in storage.
Rated 4.9/5 by over 75,000 collectors
Watch the base shaper in action
Structure, room and protection in one piece
Just 1-2mm thick, cut to fit, and gone from view once your belongings are on top of it.
Your bag, holding its shape
A sagging base is the first thing to age a structured bag. Our shapers support the natural silhouette, protect the base and give you more usable room inside, without adding bulk.
- Cut with precision for your exact bag
- Six vegan leather colours to match or brighten your lining
- Designed, cut and made in England
Before and after
The difference a base shaper makes is immediate - corners that sit square, a base that stays flat, and a bag that photographs the way it did on day one.
“The bag no longer looks saggy in photos.”
Diana R. Verified Customer
Rated 4.9/5 by over 75,000 collectors
Why collectors choose Havre de Luxe
Created for luxuryA note from Katelyn
“I ruined my first luxury handbag within weeks of bringing it home. I could not find care products tried and tested on bags like mine, so I created them. Ten years on, every Havre de Luxe product is still developed with master leather artisans and made in England.”
Katelyn, founder.
Rated 4.9/5 by over 75,000 collectors
Loved by over 75,000 collectors worldwide
Great product
I have been buying these super hardware protectors for a few years now and they keep my precious bags looking like new. I cannot recommend them enough. Great service too, arriving quickly and in excellent condition.
Maureen C. Verified Customer
Shop Protectors compatible with Regular / Medium Lily
Helps me keep my bags new
I get these protectors for all my bags. They help keep them looking shiny and new, and retain value if I ever want to sell down the road.
Emily A. Verified Customer
Shop Protectors compatible with Mini Rectangle
Brilliant protector, fits great
Added this protector to my classic card holder and it fits perfectly. Perfect to protect the hardware.
Lucy E. Verified Customer
Shop Protectors compatible with Classic Card Holder
The best protectors
Must have. The best protectors. Will order again soon. Highly recommended.
Lidia T. Verified Customer
Shop Protectors compatible with Mini Rectangle
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions? We’ve got answers.
Shipping
Every order is despatched from England within 1-3 business days. Delivery times, costs and any free shipping offer for your country are on our shipping page.
Which base shaper fits my bag?
Each shaper is named for the bag it is cut for, so choose the one that matches your style and size. If you are unsure, or your bag has changed dimensions between seasons, send us a photograph and the inside base measurements and our team will confirm the right fit before you order.
What is it made from?
Vegan leather, just 1-2mm thick, designed, cut and made in England by our own team. Thin enough that no space is wasted, firm enough to hold your bag's shape.
Will it add bulk or weight?
No. At 1-2mm thick it disappears once your belongings are on top of it, and it gives you more usable room by keeping the base flat rather than letting it sag inwards.
Can I match it to my lining?
Yes. Choose from six vegan leather colours - Midnight Black, Beige Cream, Auburn Burgundy, Taupe Grey, Candy Pink and Crimson Red - to match your lining or lift a dark interior with a paler shade.
Rated 4.9/5 by over 75,000 collectors
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"I bought these for my Mulberry and they work great. I love that I now have peace of mind knowing my hardware is protected."
Georgia H. Verified Customer
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We believe you’ll love caring for your collection with Havre de Luxe. If you’re not completely happy, return or exchange your order within 60 days. Try the ritual at home with complete confidence.
60-Day Satisfaction Guarantee
Made in England
Protecting the bags collectors carry most
60-Day Satisfaction Guarantee
Made in England
Protecting the bags collectors carry most
60-Day Satisfaction Guarantee
Made in England
Protecting the bags collectors carry most
