Massaccesi Handbags
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I haven't worn her in a while, but she is still a favorite.i had an ugh moment a few weeks ago. I store it flat with both folds on one side. I had put a sweatshirt on top, and then my empty Calista on top of that. Well, I took her out, and I guess the pressure of the sweatshirt, and the Calista was enough to create marks on the bag in the shape of the folded sides AND the thread! I'd read that nappa can crease over time. I just didn't think something as lightweight as a sweatshirt, and empty Calista would cause that. Fortunately the bag flaps cover the imprint, but like I said, UGH! I have since removed the chain strap and placed that in another bag to avoid any imprints from the chain. I also placed some of the packing paper in between the flap and the body of the bag.
I have the Aquila matte in the Calista. The leather is thick and supple. It has a nice texture and feel. It is a really nice leather. What style bag are you thinking of?
The Aquila in Juliet would be a pretty, classic look. It will slouch well when you put your things in it. It depends if you want a more structured, formal look, then I would suggest vachetta or pompei. I have the Juliette in Nappa and vachetta and the leather type and structure really changes the look of the bag.
Juliette in Red Cherry Nappa ( this one slouches nicely when things are put in)
Juliette in River Blue vachetta( this one has a slight slouch when things are out in).
Please know that both bags are fully stuffed with paper in the photos.
Wardrobe pink, blues, purples for color but black and white a lot.... I (ouch) have several blue MM bags and burgundy darker bags with blue undertones... So Dark Amethyst or maybe lilac veronas.
Yikes. Time is ticking. Maybe I should ask Marco to choose!
Thanks for the advice!! I just sent a message via the website. I quite like the idea of a more structured tote (like this YSL Shopper) but I definitely want to hear what the leather expert and designer himself would say about it. I'd hate to get a bag that didn't work because of the leather (for example, not being able to cinch the Selene shut because of the stiffness). I'll keep you updated when he responds!
Maybe I could go with bluette in pompeii? I wish I could find the blue jean aquila again to decide. I would like a shade between bluette and navy that is somewhat structured. I may be too late anyway as Marco hasn't answered my email from this morning.
Thanks for the advice!! I just sent a message via the website. I quite like the idea of a more structured tote (like this YSL Shopper) but I definitely want to hear what the leather expert and designer himself would say about it. I'd hate to get a bag that didn't work because of the leather (for example, not being able to cinch the Selene shut because of the stiffness). I'll keep you updated when he responds!
What about the Divina or Arianna in the pompei? One TPF lady has the Divina in the Everose pompei and it I stunning. She has a picture of it on the FB BST group.
Thanks for the advice!! I just sent a message via the website. I quite like the idea of a more structured tote (like this YSL Shopper) but I definitely want to hear what the leather expert and designer himself would say about it. I'd hate to get a bag that didn't work because of the leather (for example, not being able to cinch the Selene shut because of the stiffness). I'll keep you updated when he responds!
I don't mean to belabor the point and I love all of my MM bags, but stiff does not get it in describing this leather. It goes past stiff. And I hope I don't scare people away from it. It is just such a difference from all of the other MM's leathers that I have...vacchetta, nappa, merinos, Africa, nubuk, etc. It took me by surprise.
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Ok. I did it... the ditherer ordered. Little muse Pearl Grey pebbled with blue lining, gold hardware. I just love the gold. And special strap that Marco has done for me on my Pennie messengers. Decided I really have no light neutral summer purses. I loved the little muse in pebbled denim on the blog and I think pompei is just too stiff for me...
That sounds lovely. I hope I did not scare you off, I seem to be the only one saying this, but I have to be honest.