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#17,388
pdxhb said:
I have used my Muse a LOT since I received it. The snaps can come undone when I use the cross body strap and am lugging around my (heavy) work computer with peripherals, a notebook, a pouch and a wristlet. Oh and glasses. If I am not packing that much weight, no issues with the snaps whatsoever. The Pompei leather also helps it retain shape in general.


It's always worth emailing Marco! If you know what you'd like to order, he can finalize it for you. Their focus is on the workshop and making beautiful bags, so the website tends to lag behind, so it should not be taken literally.


I second "like iron"! I have used and abused my Pompei Muse and it looks new. Including the handles and strap, which is notable because I am using it as a work bag.
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Oh lord. Like iron is very appealing to me! What color did you get [emoji4]
 
#17,390
vink said:
I really like Zhoe Legend, but I can’t find a suitable leather and color for “the one” yet. One day.....
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Loving all the reveals! I’ve also been thinking about a Zhoe Legend for some time. I wonder if this style would work best in Vacchetta leather - to hold the shape, or if Nappa or Pebbled leather would work. I am considering Teal Nappa or turquoise Pebbled. China Blue is also on my radar but not sure Zhoe Legend is the right style. I remember seeing the Arianna in the Athene leather and it was a showstopper. Any Zhoe Legend reviews would be helpful.
 
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#17,391
msd_bags said:
No scratches! I think the possible issue with the leather is it developing some lumps/hollows if not stored properly. I stored mine fully stuffed, but maybe there were areas with less stuffing and I had another bag on top of it (storage space limitation) so there was maybe 2 areas with very light wavy depressions.

I’m talking of my big Muse so that’s a lot of tall space. It may not matter much for smaller bags.
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Just my opinion but I would like for mine to get some waves, relaxing, etc. i hope it will relax a little! It just feels too stiff right now.
 
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emmaAr said:
Loving all the reveals! I’ve also been thinking about a Zhoe Legend for some time. I wonder if this style would work best in Vacchetta leather - to hold the shape, or if Nappa or Pebbled leather would work. I am considering Teal Nappa or turquoise Pebbled. China Blue is also on my radar but not sure Zhoe Legend is the right style. I remember seeing the Arianna in the Athene leather and it was a showstopper. Any Zhoe Legend reviews would be helpful.
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Mine is Vacchetta ( black) which I think is the leather for a Zhoe. The Zhoe is so classic in its simplicity and it showcases the “queen” of leathers. Vacchetta. IMHO OF COURSE.
 
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emmaAr said:
Loving all the reveals! I’ve also been thinking about a Zhoe Legend for some time. I wonder if this style would work best in Vacchetta leather - to hold the shape, or if Nappa or Pebbled leather would work. I am considering Teal Nappa or turquoise Pebbled. China Blue is also on my radar but not sure Zhoe Legend is the right style. I remember seeing the Arianna in the Athene leather and it was a showstopper. Any Zhoe Legend reviews would be helpful.
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When it first came out, some girls here got it in Vacchetta. Tenkrat has one in tan, I think and it aged nicely from the photo I saw on the thread. [emoji4] But I don’t know anything beyond that. I agree that some leathers that hold its shape would be nice.
 
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southernbelle43 said:
Mine is Vacchetta ( black) which I think is the leather for a Zhoe. The Zhoe is so classic in its simplicity and it showcases the “queen” of leathers. Vacchetta. IMHO OF COURSE.
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vink said:
When it first came out, some girls here got it in Vacchetta. Tenkrat has one in tan, I think and it aged nicely from the photo I saw on the thread. [emoji4] But I don’t know anything beyond that. I agree that some leathers that hold its shape would be nice.
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Agreed, Zhoe in Black vacchetta is a classic beauty! I have just discovered this style and love it. I’m considering Zhoe Legend for a summer trip but unsure about the leather.
 
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I prefer the Zhoe Legend over the Zhoe because of the boxy shape. My Legend is in a calf leather that is not part of Marco’s usual leathers, but it really suits the style. My mini Zhoe is in pebbled leather and looks great too.

I think Pompei and nappa would also suit the style. There’s a tendency for the side of the Legend to develop a wave at about the half way point, hopefully these leathers would retain the shape more.
 
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Kylacove said:
Do you think the size would make it too much bling in a bright color or glitter leather? If it's a carry on size I think it's too big for me.
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::cocks head in 'baroo' gesture:: You mean there's any such thing as too much bling?

I'm so enchanted by the blingy Glitter Pompeiis that I just placed an order for a Penelope in Titanium, a Midi Penelope in Everose, and a cuff bracelet in Silver. And another cuff bracelet in Dark Brown Tuscania because I'm in love with that leather too, but didn't need a bag in it.

I'm really excited. This is only the third time I've placed an order for brand new Massaccesis!
 
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