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#751
As fate would have it, three bags are arriving Monday. All were ordered at different times, one in November. A Del Giudice, a Cesaire and a Massaccesi. So the big question is, which one will make my pulse race and my eyes pop because it is so beautiful and such good quality. (I already know Massaccesi will be gorgeous, having bought many of them). Stay tuned for details.
 
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#754
My Cesaire Bahia clutch arrived and all I can say is that it took my breath away. The leather is like silk, the stitching, the edges, the style are perfection. A truly exquisite bag.
It came with a nice note from the owner, information on the type of leather and how to care for it. It has a nice dust bag and was packed well. The color does not show up accurately. It is a rich burgundy or oxblood. You can see the accurate color on the Cesaire web site.
The magnet closures are strong enough to hold it closed. It takes two hands to open the bag. But you can put your phone/keys in the pocket directly underneath the flaps and they are easy to access without opening the bag.
The lining is a gray twill.
The handles are iguana stamped lambskin. I am not a fan of exotics, so I was very pleased to see that the pattern is very, very subtle. You can hardly feel the stamping.
The only accommodation I had to made regarding size and what I carry was to change into a flatter wallet from the bulky one that I have been carrying.
Here she is and I am truly impressed with this bag and would not hesitate to buy another Cesaire.
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#755
I received my Petrol Ode from Cesaire. I'm disappointed because it is smaller than expected. They list the depth as 8 cm but this bag is completely flat so it has a couple of cm of depth at most and that makes a big difference in my ability to fit all of my stuff into this bag. The magnet closure also seems lower than I'm used to and that limits the height of the bag because it won't close if you fill it up. On the positive side, the leather is silky soft, the bag is well made, the shoulder strap is sturdy and doesn't slip, and I like the teal color. I'm unclear whether Cesaire allows returns. I'm going to send them an email because this bag is really not going to work for me due to the size. For those of you familiar with MM, this bag is smaller than a Calista. It would be like the midi version of the Calista if Marco had one.
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#756
piosavsfan said:
I received my Petrol Ode from Cesaire. I'm disappointed because it is smaller than expected. They list the depth as 8 cm but this bag is completely flat so it has a couple of cm of depth at most and that makes a big difference in my ability to fit all of my stuff into this bag. The magnet closure also seems lower than I'm used to and that limits the height of the bag because it won't close if you fill it up. On the positive side, the leather is silky soft, the bag is well made, the shoulder strap is sturdy and doesn't slip, and I like the teal color. I'm unclear whether Cesaire allows returns. I'm going to send them an email because this bag is really not going to work for me due to the size. For those of you familiar with MM, this bag is smaller than a Calista. It would be like the midi version of the Calista if Marco had one.
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That is too bad about the size. It is a darling little bag though.
 
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piosavsfan said:
Yeah it's really cute and the leather is great, just wish it was bigger!
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that's a super cute bag, but I can see how space might be an issue. I hope they will do right by you, returns-wise.
All of your ladies inspired me to get a Cesaire of my own, but I went cheap and got a barely used one for a crazy low price on Poshmark. Excited to see it when it gets here.
 
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piosavsfan said:
I received my Petrol Ode from Cesaire. I'm disappointed because it is smaller than expected. They list the depth as 8 cm but this bag is completely flat so it has a couple of cm of depth at most and that makes a big difference in my ability to fit all of my stuff into this bag. The magnet closure also seems lower than I'm used to and that limits the height of the bag because it won't close if you fill it up. On the positive side, the leather is silky soft, the bag is well made, the shoulder strap is sturdy and doesn't slip, and I like the teal color. I'm unclear whether Cesaire allows returns. I'm going to send them an email because this bag is really not going to work for me due to the size. For those of you familiar with MM, this bag is smaller than a Calista. It would be like the midi version of the Calista if Marco had one.
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Have you seen the Gavroche?
33/17/19?
It's a lot deeper than your Ode and can be carried by hand or worn crossbody?
 
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piosavsfan said:
It's a nice looking bag but I prefer slouchy hobos, which is what drew me to the Ode. I haven't heard back yet whether it's returnable and can't find any info on their website.
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You're right, piosavsfan, I tried to find something about returns and didn't find anything.
I think you can send them an email and they will certainly reply to you as Césaire is known as a very reputable brand.
 
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