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I never bought one but was gifted one recently by a sweet TPF poster and I love it. I use it to carry money along with my metal card case.
I am SUPER excited...!! I received a white box from Italy today, with -
- Theia Midi in lead Africa
- Selene Zip Midi in purple Africa
- Saturn Wallet in crimson red Fiore
I don't have images of the other two bags yet but let me tell you - the Saturn Wallet is delicious in Fiore leather. It's nice and smushy but according to Marco should be able to take the abuse that wallets often go through - being touched, stuffed into bags, etc. The grain of the leather goes really nicely with the design, though obviously the "curve" on the front of the wallet isn't as prominent as it would be with a smoother leather like Nappa or Pompei. However, the leather and the crimson red color are utterly gorgeous!
I wanted this wallet to have a more luxurious feel so Marco suggested black lambskin for the interior lining. It was perfect and exactly what I was looking for, and in my hands it feels exactly like I would hope for a beautiful wallet to feel like. I also like the lambskin more for longevity and hopefully it shouldn't show wear as easily as cloth will/would.
I requested a button closure instead of a zip closure for the pocket on the other side. Marco worked really hard on this aspect and again, it turned out perfectly and exactly as I imagined / hoped.
This is not by any means a "compact" wallet - I would categorize it more as a medium or even large-sized wallet. I don't have my passport on hand but I do believe I could comfortably fit my passport into this wallet if needed. For this size of wallet, I like how spacious the interior is - plenty of room for essential cards and the pocket could fit coins as well as receipts, and it's not hard to see what's inside the pocket at all, and aside from that it could also hold other things like a train ticket, a small brochure or pamphlet, etc.
This would never replace a compact wallet for me (I currently use a combination of an Hermes Silk'In Compact Wallet + Hermes Calvi Card Holder) but I could definitely see myself using this instead of a continental wallet for situations when I need space more for "other things" rather than cards or receipts/tickets/papers.
In the hand, it doesn't feel quite as "compact" as my continental wallet from Celine - however, the interior and the feeling/sound of the zipper closure are fantastic. I'm not a connoisseur of wallets by any measure but I am quite in love with this wallet and how it turned out!
Some additional pictures for size comparison. The Clipper card pictured is the same size as a credit card, and the card holder pictured is my Hermes Calvi card holder. I also have a picture with my hand, and for what it's worth I have small-ish but not tiny hands.
- Theia Midi in lead Africa
- Selene Zip Midi in purple Africa
- Saturn Wallet in crimson red Fiore
I don't have images of the other two bags yet but let me tell you - the Saturn Wallet is delicious in Fiore leather. It's nice and smushy but according to Marco should be able to take the abuse that wallets often go through - being touched, stuffed into bags, etc. The grain of the leather goes really nicely with the design, though obviously the "curve" on the front of the wallet isn't as prominent as it would be with a smoother leather like Nappa or Pompei. However, the leather and the crimson red color are utterly gorgeous!
I wanted this wallet to have a more luxurious feel so Marco suggested black lambskin for the interior lining. It was perfect and exactly what I was looking for, and in my hands it feels exactly like I would hope for a beautiful wallet to feel like. I also like the lambskin more for longevity and hopefully it shouldn't show wear as easily as cloth will/would.
I requested a button closure instead of a zip closure for the pocket on the other side. Marco worked really hard on this aspect and again, it turned out perfectly and exactly as I imagined / hoped.
This is not by any means a "compact" wallet - I would categorize it more as a medium or even large-sized wallet. I don't have my passport on hand but I do believe I could comfortably fit my passport into this wallet if needed. For this size of wallet, I like how spacious the interior is - plenty of room for essential cards and the pocket could fit coins as well as receipts, and it's not hard to see what's inside the pocket at all, and aside from that it could also hold other things like a train ticket, a small brochure or pamphlet, etc.
This would never replace a compact wallet for me (I currently use a combination of an Hermes Silk'In Compact Wallet + Hermes Calvi Card Holder) but I could definitely see myself using this instead of a continental wallet for situations when I need space more for "other things" rather than cards or receipts/tickets/papers.
In the hand, it doesn't feel quite as "compact" as my continental wallet from Celine - however, the interior and the feeling/sound of the zipper closure are fantastic. I'm not a connoisseur of wallets by any measure but I am quite in love with this wallet and how it turned out!
Some additional pictures for size comparison. The Clipper card pictured is the same size as a credit card, and the card holder pictured is my Hermes Calvi card holder. I also have a picture with my hand, and for what it's worth I have small-ish but not tiny hands.
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Very beautiful wallet. that color is stunning and I love the black lambskin interior. Thank you for all of the size comparisons.
What a beautiful Selene Midi! So is your Little Minerva.
I'm also part of the group of recent shipments. Here is an orange straw and natural cuoio toscano Soulmate Midi with light gold HW and tortilla lining. Tortilla is an elegant color. The straw is the best quality one I’ve seen so far. The straw is tightly woven and surprisingly soft, for straw.
The other handbag in my white box—a Modena Midi (original long shoulder strap version) in dark grey Croco and medium grey Verona. Light gunmetal HW and dark grey lining. I added an exterior back flat pocket.
This bag is light on the shoulders and easy to carry. The double straps stay put on my shoulders, which are broad. I like this style a lot.
This bag is light on the shoulders and easy to carry. The double straps stay put on my shoulders, which are broad. I like this style a lot.
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Not my usual mod shot...this is an outfit for another day (with black heels, not pictured, I forgot to include).
I love your new bags, and really appreciate how you coordinate them head to toe with your outfits and shoes. What a fun and hip match between your modena and your dress.
Gorgeous wallet! The lambskin lining looks so luxe! Does it also have a compartment for bills? I feel like that's a silly question, but I'm also not sure I see one.
That straw looks beautifully high quality! I'm not someone who can really see myself using a straw bag, but Marco's straw really seems special!
I never would have thought of combining the leather and colors like that, but it looks great! Lovely bag!
I use my Little Penelope for headphones or to store jewelry during travel or when going to the gym (again, remember THOSE activities? lol)
No bill compartment. I don't typically carry bills around and if I know I will be, I carry my continental wallet so that the bills lie flat without folds. With this one,if I did find myself carrying cash around I would just fold them up and stick then in the pocket on the right side.
More pictures! Lead Africa Theia Midi with light gunmetal hardware and purple lining (modified to exclude the half moon styling on the exterior), and purple Africa Selene Zip Midi with dark gunmetal hardware and sage lining.
I love the Theia without the half moon! It gives it such a clean look!
Wow I love this Selene Midi the tweed colors are stunning. Selene midi is a favorite MM tote for me and this is amazing.