Massaccesi Aphrodite
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I agree, MoonieStarry! And sometimes it's so funny. I sent an email to Valentina not long ago, and she wrote back from her house. She said she didn't know the answer to my query. It was about 10:30pm or so in Italy. She said she would call Marco to find out the answer to my question, and I asked her to please not call him so late at night. She said, "He want sell purse, he answer phone." And she called him right then! That made me laugh and laugh! And it feels like a little family they have there. It all just adds to the special-ness of the pocketbooks!
I just love how they are so accommodating and try to make each customer happy. I love that they are truthful to their customers so there aren't any surprises in the end. Top notch customer service!
I agree, MoonieStarry! And sometimes it's so funny. I sent an email to Valentina not long ago, and she wrote back from her house. She said she didn't know the answer to my query. It was about 10:30pm or so in Italy. She said she would call Marco to find out the answer to my question, and I asked her to please not call him so late at night. She said, "He want sell purse, he answer phone." And she called him right then! That made me laugh and laugh! And it feels like a little family they have there. It all just adds to the special-ness of the pocketbooks!
That's awesome!A few weeks back I posted a reveal thread for my Massaccesi Aphrodite in Purple/Horizon Grey.
http://forum.purseblog.com/handbags-and-purses/introducing-massaccesi-aphrodite-in-purple-horizon-gray-884180.html#post27544514
I was so happy with the style and the incredible workmanship that I had to get another, especially since seeing some of the Dark Teal leather reveals. Gorgeous! I decided to bespoke a Dark Teal with black straps Aphrodite. I went with the standard light gold hardware (which can look both silver and gold depending on the light ... beautiful!) and the standard grey lining. I just received her last night and she's everything I was hoping for! The leather already feels softer than the purple, although the purple over the last few weeks has softened up as well.
This bag is very comfortable to wear, either with the messenger strap or the handles (FYI ... I had the handles shortened on this bag to about a 5.5-6" drop so I could more easily hand carry it.). What I love about the inside ... it has two interior slip pockets and a zipper pocket which sit a bit higher up so it's so easy to reach in and grab your phone, etc. It also has a clip inside, plus another ring (you can see on my interior photo - I actually thought that was such a nice touch for Massaccesi to add these.). Because it's deep enough, you could comfortably (in most cases) carry it without zipping it up as everything stays secure at the bottom. To top it off, the bag feels very lightweight.
And the leather ... oh the leather. It's amazing! Gorgeous, thick, dark teal. It definitely has green in it. I think my photos show the colour best on the photos with the door behind them. This colour is very hard to photograph. I took photos in three locations and in most locations that lighting brought out the blue. There is also a photo of my purple/horizon grey Aphrodite that shows how the leather has softened.
I was also VERY pleasantly surprised to receive all the swatches for the Fall/Winter line.
I have spent a lot of time looking at them and dreaming of my next bag! I'll post photos of them in the swatches thread if anyone wants to see.
I just can't say enough about Marco and Massaccesi Handbags. Top notch customer service ... they really go above and beyond. To receive a bag that is handmade just for you by this Italian atelier, and not have to break the bank; all I can say is I'm really proud to support this amazing company!
http://forum.purseblog.com/handbags-and-purses/introducing-massaccesi-aphrodite-in-purple-horizon-gray-884180.html#post27544514
I was so happy with the style and the incredible workmanship that I had to get another, especially since seeing some of the Dark Teal leather reveals. Gorgeous! I decided to bespoke a Dark Teal with black straps Aphrodite. I went with the standard light gold hardware (which can look both silver and gold depending on the light ... beautiful!) and the standard grey lining. I just received her last night and she's everything I was hoping for! The leather already feels softer than the purple, although the purple over the last few weeks has softened up as well.
This bag is very comfortable to wear, either with the messenger strap or the handles (FYI ... I had the handles shortened on this bag to about a 5.5-6" drop so I could more easily hand carry it.). What I love about the inside ... it has two interior slip pockets and a zipper pocket which sit a bit higher up so it's so easy to reach in and grab your phone, etc. It also has a clip inside, plus another ring (you can see on my interior photo - I actually thought that was such a nice touch for Massaccesi to add these.). Because it's deep enough, you could comfortably (in most cases) carry it without zipping it up as everything stays secure at the bottom. To top it off, the bag feels very lightweight.
And the leather ... oh the leather. It's amazing! Gorgeous, thick, dark teal. It definitely has green in it. I think my photos show the colour best on the photos with the door behind them. This colour is very hard to photograph. I took photos in three locations and in most locations that lighting brought out the blue. There is also a photo of my purple/horizon grey Aphrodite that shows how the leather has softened.
I was also VERY pleasantly surprised to receive all the swatches for the Fall/Winter line.
I have spent a lot of time looking at them and dreaming of my next bag! I'll post photos of them in the swatches thread if anyone wants to see.I just can't say enough about Marco and Massaccesi Handbags. Top notch customer service ... they really go above and beyond. To receive a bag that is handmade just for you by this Italian atelier, and not have to break the bank; all I can say is I'm really proud to support this amazing company!
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Congratulations on your new Aphrodite!! I have been waiting to see this colour combination and its every bit as gorgeous as I expected - and more. Enjoy 😍
:shame: I'm camera shy ... the closest I'll come to a mod shot is my hand in a photo.
Both Aphrodite bags have the shortened handles, so I can't compare them. I think the regular strap drop is just slightly over 8"?
Moonstarr this bag is absolutely gorgeous. The color combination is incredible. I love this style as you know. It was the first bag I ordered from Massaccesi and it is such a great style. I love the size and the design. The leather you chose is just incredible.
