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DesigningStyle said:
What is Trinity? A type of leather?
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Trinity was a limited leather that they had towards the end of last year, that was described by them on their blog as being similar to Verona, but which (in my experience at least, for one of the colours) wound up being quite drastically different. You can read a bit more about it in the leather reference thread the fab ladies here have previously compiled (https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/massaccesi-leather-customization-reference-thread.975530/), or by searching this thread. I've also previously posted links to my review of the leather, in my posts to the main reference thread too (https://forum.purseblog.com/threads...gs-reference-pictures-only-no-chatter.908113/)
 
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Tankgirl said:
Just wanted to thank you for your post re: the issue of contrast stitching. When I first read it, I was somewhat concerned since I also didn’t want lighter contrast stitching on the Penelope Messenger that I had ordered in the same leather (your bag was my inspiration to place the order, and the promotion made the decision an easy one). I opened the package from MM and discovered the lighter contrast stitching as well as lighter colored zippers (I had customized the Messenger with a zipped center compartment, so the effect was even more pronounced). As I looked at the bag, I remembered what I’d learned in modeling class: Never wear shoes lighter than your outfit; if you do, the attention goes to your shoes, and not to you — and looking at this bag, it was true: what stood out for me were the zippers and the stitching, not the bag itself. I ordered it, so I’ll live with it, but the next time I place an order, I will request no contrast stitching or zippers.
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So sorry to hear that you had the same contrast stitching and zippers on your Penelope Messenger, Tankgirl... :hrmm: I was gonna update once I had Marco's reply on what his production side had to say about the issue after the Easter break, but still haven't received that yet (will update here once I do have the final word).

In short, though, it does sound like moving forward, if you want well-matching stitching and zippers, you have to specify that in your order, as they may otherwise use just the thread/zippers that they have on hand in their workshop (rather than waiting for new supplies of the thread/zippers that match better). That's what I gather from Marco's replies so far, but subject to his production side's reply on the issue.

I can appreciate the issues of not having stock of the right thread/zippers on hand, but it's still disappointing (and frankly kind of bewildering) to me that this happened in bags that got produced and sent out, though -- especially because I remember the comments here about the contrast stitching in the first Muse sample/production piece when it was first launched, and seeing Marco's reply to someone on Facebook that the contrast stitching is by request, but the default/regular feature is matching stitching. :confused1: If the closest-matching thread/zippers aren't in stock in the workshop, shouldn't the production side liaise with the customer-facing side so they can alert the customer and see if they're agreeable to the difference, or otherwise willing to wait for new supplies to arrive instead?

So, to me at least, the contrast stitching and zippers on my Penelope Messenger still aren't what I ordered (because unless specified, shouldn't the features/specs all be the default), but it's something that I'll still have to live with or try to get used to too, unless I sell off the bag without even using it (at likely a significant loss). And for any new bags moving forward, I definitely will have to specify that the zippers and thread should match as closely as possible, because each bag still costs a good chunk of change (even if still some way from high-end designer prices)... C'est la vie, I suppose... :hrmm:
 
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Tankgirl said:
Just wanted to thank you for your post re: the issue of contrast stitching. When I first read it, I was somewhat concerned since I also didn’t want lighter contrast stitching on the Penelope Messenger that I had ordered in the same leather (your bag was my inspiration to place the order, and the promotion made the decision an easy one). I opened the package from MM and discovered the lighter contrast stitching as well as lighter colored zippers (I had customized the Messenger with a zipped center compartment, so the effect was even more pronounced). As I looked at the bag, I remembered what I’d learned in modeling class: Never wear shoes lighter than your outfit; if you do, the attention goes to your shoes, and not to you — and looking at this bag, it was true: what stood out for me were the zippers and the stitching, not the bag itself. I ordered it, so I’ll live with it, but the next time I place an order, I will request no contrast stitching or zippers.
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On a brighter note (I almost used "lighter" :lol:), are we bag twins, Tankgirl? What colour lining did you get in yours, silver like in my Zhoe Legend, or a coloured lining instead? Would love to hear how you get on with the third zip in the middle compartment, since I think you're the only other one who's also done that in the Penelope Messenger! :flowers:
 
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starkfan said:
On a brighter note (I almost used "lighter" :lol:), are we bag twins, Tankgirl? What colour lining did you get in yours, silver like in my Zhoe Legend, or a coloured lining instead? Would love to hear how you get on with the third zip in the middle compartment, since I think you're the only other one who's also done that in the Penelope Messenger! :flowers:
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I chose the light silver lining for the Penelope Messenger. Regarding the center zipper, I can’t take credit for that idea. Another tPF member had posted photos of her Messenger customized like that, and I jumped on the bandwagon.
 
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Tankgirl said:
I chose the light silver lining for the Penelope Messenger. Regarding the center zipper, I can’t take credit for that idea. Another tPF member had posted photos of her Messenger customized like that, and I jumped on the bandwagon.
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Was it the Chocolate Verona Penelope Messenger with Marine lining that you saw? If so, that was actually mine too! :lol: My first MM that's started off a bit of an addiction so far... I'm still pretty happy with how the third zipper worked out, both in that one and my Dark Amethyst Verona (contrast issues notwithstanding). I hope you like it too in yours (again, contrast issues notwithstanding)... :flowers:

And ending off with a bit of eyecandy... My Verona mini-family (sans the SLGs)! With the Everose Little Muse in the background too...
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ETenebris said:
Does anyone know when the recent sale orders will ship? I ordered two MM bracelets but have no idea what the lead time is on those right now. Has anyone received a bracelet yet?
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I just got an email with shipment information, and I was relatively quick on the draw. But I also ordered a small Penny midi. I'd wager we should see more shipments going out this week.
 
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