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#17,569
Farfelue63 said:
I ordered a Penny messenger in Terra Cota Mérinos on the 2nd, for my mother's birthday (5/4) and no notification yet, but I'm not in a hurry!
And I fell in love with the Soulmate midi, could someone tell me what is the weight of this bag in Mérinos(or Nappa) and in Pebbled.
Thank you in advance
I think I'm totally addicted now :smile:)
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In general, if there is a big occasion (ie Birthday, graduation, going out of town etc) and you ask Marco a bit in advance, he will do his best to get the item out for you before it happens - for example, I had 2 bags made for myself and my Mom for my wedding day and they got delivered perfectly on time. The workshop has no control over things like customs and shipping delays, of course.
As for the soulmate midi, I don't have one in the leathers that you listed (other ladies will help!), but I can tell you it is NOT a light bag in Africa (which I if I recall correctly was between nappa and pebbled weight-wise). As a shoulder carry it feels totally fine, but as a handheld or crossbody it's definitely a hefty friend due to all those magnificent pleats and straps :). It's a gorgeous, gorgeous bag, an absolute classic
 
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TotinScience said:
In general, if there is a big occasion (ie Birthday, graduation, going out of town etc) and you ask Marco a bit in advance, he will do his best to get the item out for you before it happens - for example, I had 2 bags made for myself and my Mom for my wedding day and they got delivered perfectly on time. The workshop has no control over things like customs and shipping delays, of course.
As for the soulmate midi, I don't have one in the leathers that you listed (other ladies will help!), but I can tell you it is NOT a light bag in Africa (which I if I recall correctly was between nappa and pebbled weight-wise). As a shoulder carry it feels totally fine, but as a handheld or crossbody it's definitely a hefty friend due to all those magnificent pleats and straps :smile:. It's a gorgeous, gorgeous bag, an absolute classic
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#17,572
Farfelue63 said:
Ahhh I made a mistake with my fingers :))
Thank you very much for your advice @TotinScience , and for the Soulmate I want to carry it mostly on my shoulder, so I think it will be fine (and probably with extended straps )
And sorry for my poor english !
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I have a midi Soulmate in Africa bronze which I just gave to my daughter. I carried it on my shoulder and did not have a problem with the weight. I also have a midi Soulmate in a bespoke nappa leather and two midi Soulmates in nubuck. I carry all these bags on my shoulder and the weight is fine. I carry a zip around wallet, a check book, a makeup bag, a small pennelope, sunglasses, a Vera Bradley pencil bag, a Kindle and a cell phone.
 
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Farfelue63 said:
Ahhh I made a mistake with my fingers :smile:)
Thank you very much for your advice @TotinScience , and for the Soulmate I want to carry it mostly on my shoulder, so I think it will be fine (and probably with extended straps )
And sorry for my poor english !
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And I have one in Nubuk which does not seem that heavy either. It sits very close to the body when you carry it which makes it feel lighter and is easier on your shoulder.
 
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djfmn said:
My last Zhoe that I recently had Marco make the bespoke pink nappa leather. I spoke to him about contrast stitching or something a little different. He recommended that I go with stitching that was a little darker and not a contrast. He said it was a more classic look which he felt was more my style. I absolutely love the darker stitching. I have attached the photos that I posted when I did the reveal to show the darker stitching. Now to answer your question if you do not love how it looks speak to Marco especially if that is not what your ordered. I happen to like the look of a contrast stitch not for all my MM bags but for one or two it gives it a completely different look. View attachment 4018537 View attachment 4018538
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I love that stitching!!
 
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Just a belated post on how I feel about Africa leathers. At first I did not like it. I ordered one for a friend in deep blue and maybe it was the stiffness or something, but I was "just okay" about it. Then I received my midi Angel in the same leather early this year, pre-loved and already softer, I loved it!! I would have wanted the chance to order one in Lead in the future, but I guess it is not meant to be. I'm glad I have one though before MM discontinued this leather.
 
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One of my first MM people purchases was a Bronze Africa Selene midi w zips. I just got her out again. To say that she’s been a little workhorse is an understatement. She was my go to flight bag for a year and a half. In a packing frenzy... and hoping that my new little muse will arrive at my work destination, she’s heading to florida again. She’s tough.. may have a little wear, but it’s well deserved!
 
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#17,578
Farfelue63 said:
I ordered a Penny messenger in Terra Cota Mérinos on the 2nd, for my mother's birthday (5/4) and no notification yet, but I'm not in a hurry!
And I fell in love with the Soulmate midi, could someone tell me what is the weight of this bag in Mérinos(or Nappa) and in Pebbled.
Thank you in advance
I think I'm totally addicted now :))
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I have the same pennymessenger! I love it!
 
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Anyone else suffer from the issue that they have a list of MM leathers they really want, but there are too few styles that work for them? I’m pretty much maxed out with multiples in the few styles that work for me and not eager to get more in the same style, but I have a long list of leathers that speak to me. 4-5 months until new autumn/winter styles! I’m hoping!
 
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HopelessBagGirl said:
Anyone else suffer from the issue that they have a list of MM leathers they really want, but there are too few styles that work for them? I’m pretty much maxed out with multiples in the few styles that work for me and not eager to get more in the same style, but I have a long list of leathers that speak to me. 4-5 months until new autumn/winter styles! I’m hoping!
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I have a similar issue. I have 3 leathers now that I really want to have. (My list changes from time to time since I constantly edit them, but these 3 remain so I know I really want them.) But no styles to match and the only style that I see will work well for them is Selene. But I already have 2 full sizes, 4 midis, and 1 Midi zip. I may cave in on another full size Selene for one of the leathers though, but the rest on the list will have to wait until I find something suitable for them.

I actually like Angelica and Theia, too, but feel like I already chose the perfect leather and color for them, Aegean blue and ice Taupe. So, I doubt that if I repeat the style I will love the new pieces as much as the one that I already have. (Not that I don’t like Selene that I already have, but she’s such an easy going model. That’s why I feel like it’s easier to make a repeat on her.)

So, yes. I’m waiting. :)
 
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