Marco says times are hard but he agrees that we have to remain positive to survive this. He seems a little more upbeat today.
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glad to hear that. I'm placing another order soon. I can't do too much right now, but I would like to support him in any way possible.
That is sweet of you. I ordered a couple of weeks ago but he warned me it would be June before I get it because they closed him down. I told him that would be fine.
Oh dear! I hope he (and all of us) will survive this crisis! Let’s hope you get a response from him soon.
Me too, I ordered 2 bags in January and I really don’t mind a longer wait. We can’t go anywhere anyway!
I put my iPhone back in my bag after using it so I know where it is, thus I carry a bag around the house like an idiot!! LOLMe too, I ordered 2 bags in January and I really don’t mind a longer wait. We can’t go anywhere anyway!
As a big fan of smaller indie brands that produce quality handbags, I am honestly worried about how hard this pandemic is going to hit them all. Unlike the big houses, it seems unlikely that smaller guys have enough revenue buffer built in to weather a storm of this magnitude.
Gotta try this trick!
Purchased this little cutie recently. Only because the price was too good to ignore (and its a bag I would have paid full price for) but it also fits a gap in my bag collection for a chain strap for more dressy occasions. Hill and Friends, Happy Tweency bag in Oxblood. Flipping love it. And made in England! Should've been £395 I paid £175!!! 
Found Orciani on here and got a bag for a friend who loved it. I'm glad for this thread!
I would like to add Smythson to the list. They are a British brand from the late 19th century, known for stationery and SLGs, but they also make bags which are fairly minimalist affairs with simple lines and some interesting shapes (I like their Concertina), in colours from the usual black and blue to green, purple and even yellow. They come out with new bags / colours almost every year. Their leathers are luxurious and feel high quality. My favourite bag is the Kingly, an understated shopper in butter-soft leather that's not as delicate as it looks - not even a scratch despite using it regularly for 2 years. It's holding up even better than some higher-end purchases. The Christmas sale is a good time to try the brand out.
I would like to add Smythson to the list. They are a British brand from the late 19th century, known for stationery and SLGs, but they also make bags which are fairly minimalist affairs with simple lines and some interesting shapes (I like their Concertina), in colours from the usual black and blue to green, purple and even yellow. They come out with new bags / colours almost every year. Their leathers are luxurious and feel high quality. My favourite bag is the Kingly, an understated shopper in butter-soft leather that's not as delicate as it looks - not even a scratch despite using it regularly for 2 years. It's holding up even better than some higher-end purchases. The Christmas sale is a good time to try the brand out.
I was intrigued by the positive experiences with Deadly Ponies and decided to buy one during their recent online sale. The deer leather is indeed lovely and soft to touch but I was disappointed by their assembly quality: the front corners of my bag are asymmetrical which stands out on a structured style like this. I inquired about an exchange (for another of the same style) but was told that this is not a fault and there is no exchange or refund for change of mind on sale items. Caveat emptor.
Sad about this bag but thank you to all who have posted on this thread. I love my Massaccesi and Rough and Tumble bags that I discovered here and hope to discover more,
Sad about this bag but thank you to all who have posted on this thread. I love my Massaccesi and Rough and Tumble bags that I discovered here and hope to discover more,
