Abstract: A collapsible hanger apparatus and methods using the collapsible hanger apparatus, having both a folded and unfolded configuration, comprising a central body having a suspension member, a first lower extending portion, a second lower extending portion, and a tongue adjacent to the suspension member, the first extending portion and the second extending portion. Said hanger apparatus further comprising a first shoulder pivotally attached to the first lower extending portion of the central body at a first end of the first shoulder, a second shoulder pivotally attached to the second lower extending portion of the central body at a first end of the second shoulder and a crossbar hinge formed by pivotally connecting the first shoulder at a second end to the second shoulder at a second end, wherein the crossbar hinge forms a groove configured to mate with the tongue of the central body.