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#18,002
vink said:
If you have the exact bag in mind, I’d say order it. I’d order mine if I have any. After all, I suspect that some of the leathers won’t be available forever and sometimes, it’ll take a significant amount of order for him to order the new batch. This happened to me 5 times already. Sometimes, they can source you a new batch easily, but sometimes, they can’t do it.

So, if I have some leather in mind already, I’d say order it. Their customers aren’t only us and they’re ordering those leather, too.
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@vink nails it, as usual. I think if there is a chance leather is running low, it's a good idea to order the bag that you want even on a smaller sale. I have a bag in mind, but the leather is brand new, so I hope I'll be able to save up and get it with the next 20% off promo :)
 
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Since Africa unfortunately is no more, I finally got the bag I wanted for awhile now as a large workhorse kind of carrier - Demetra in Wine Africa! I figured I'll share some snaps with you here. Demetra is definitely one of the least popular Marco's styles it seems like, which is a shame because she's awesome for several reasons: 1) She's BIG (for scale in the image below you can see my dainty 13 inch Macbook Pro in there 2) she's very light, as there is little hardware 3) she is by far one of the more affordable large bags in Marco's collection. My customizations were top zipper, flat handles (instead of rolled, thanks to researching helpful ladies here I realized those should stay on the shoulder better), light gold HW, and dark grey lining. Color is the most accurate in the bag photo against the green throw :biggrin:. I am just shy of 5 ft 9, size 6 on an average day :biggrin:. In the modshots the bag only has a laptop in it, so pretty empty. Right now it's quite stiff and can almost stay upright on its own, but I suspect she will soften with time, as was my Africa experience so far. I apologize that the mod shots are kind of dark, my living room is backlit with windows
 

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I also agree that it's a great price for a big bag!! Adding the fees for zipper and flat handles though do add to it. What's the price in Africa (which is the same as merinos and nappa) with those mods? Before and after the 20%?
I think if I was in the market for a carry-on bag or work/laptop bag it would be tempting but only if it came out to be significantly cheaper than the Selene midi with zipper closure and crossbody strap because that is also quite big, or the midi Minerva with zippered closure. Which it probably would be.
I wonder if this bag could be made with pompei? It would be really nice in a shimmer pompei.
 
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#18,007
starkfan said:
Because I really wanted something in Chocolate Verona (with that lovely variegation in the leather colour!
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I really like the chocolate Verona!! I think I asked you about the weight of it when you first posted a picture last year, and then decided to go with Merinos. Knowng what I know now about MM leathers I truly regret not gettng something in that leather!!!
 
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TotinScience said:
Since Africa unfortunately is no more, I finally got the bag I wanted for awhile now as a large workhorse kind of carrier - Demetra in Wine Africa! I figured I'll share some snaps with you here. Demetra is definitely one of the least popular Marco's styles it seems like, which is a shame because she's awesome for several reasons: 1) She's BIG (for scale in the image below you can see my dainty 13 inch Macbook Pro in there 2) she's very light, as there is little hardware 3) she is by far one of the more affordable large bags in Marco's collection. My customizations were top zipper, flat handles (instead of rolled, thanks to researching helpful ladies here I realized those should stay on the shoulder better), light gold HW, and dark grey lining. Color is the most accurate in the bag photo against the green throw :biggrin:. I am just shy of 5 ft 9, size 6 on an average day :biggrin:. In the modshots the bag only has a laptop in it, so pretty empty. Right now it's quite stiff and can almost stay upright on its own, but I suspect she will soften with time, as was my Africa experience so far. I apologize that the mod shots are kind of dark, my living room is backlit with windows
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That is such an unusual leather color....and in Africa it is perfect for the minimalistic style of the bag. Great choice!
 
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TotinScience said:
Since Africa unfortunately is no more, I finally got the bag I wanted for awhile now as a large workhorse kind of carrier - Demetra in Wine Africa! I figured I'll share some snaps with you here. Demetra is definitely one of the least popular Marco's styles it seems like, which is a shame because she's awesome for several reasons: 1) She's BIG (for scale in the image below you can see my dainty 13 inch Macbook Pro in there 2) she's very light, as there is little hardware 3) she is by far one of the more affordable large bags in Marco's collection. My customizations were top zipper, flat handles (instead of rolled, thanks to researching helpful ladies here I realized those should stay on the shoulder better), light gold HW, and dark grey lining. Color is the most accurate in the bag photo against the green throw :biggrin:. I am just shy of 5 ft 9, size 6 on an average day :biggrin:. In the modshots the bag only has a laptop in it, so pretty empty. Right now it's quite stiff and can almost stay upright on its own, but I suspect she will soften with time, as was my Africa experience so far. I apologize that the mod shots are kind of dark, my living room is backlit with windows
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This is really lovely!!
 
#18,010
TotinScience said:
Since Africa unfortunately is no more, I finally got the bag I wanted for awhile now as a large workhorse kind of carrier - Demetra in Wine Africa! I figured I'll share some snaps with you here. Demetra is definitely one of the least popular Marco's styles it seems like, which is a shame because she's awesome for several reasons: 1) She's BIG (for scale in the image below you can see my dainty 13 inch Macbook Pro in there 2) she's very light, as there is little hardware 3) she is by far one of the more affordable large bags in Marco's collection. My customizations were top zipper, flat handles (instead of rolled, thanks to researching helpful ladies here I realized those should stay on the shoulder better), light gold HW, and dark grey lining. Color is the most accurate in the bag photo against the green throw [emoji3]. I am just shy of 5 ft 9, size 6 on an average day [emoji3]. In the modshots the bag only has a laptop in it, so pretty empty. Right now it's quite stiff and can almost stay upright on its own, but I suspect she will soften with time, as was my Africa experience so far. I apologize that the mod shots are kind of dark, my living room is backlit with windows
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Fabulous bag and such amazing modshots. The leather is gorgeous. Love love love your new bag. Enjoy [emoji3]

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#18,011
anitalilac said:
5 times? wow..what leather? I was too late for the Rust VAchetta..but just as happy with Mahogany VAchetta..
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1. First batch of dark Taupe Vacchetta. I got an offer to change the leather, but I waited and well, they’re just very different.
2. Some brown Tuscania. I don’t remember the color’s name anymore. I got a cobblestone instead. I like what I got, too.
3. Burgundy Tuscania. This was during some promo. I ended up didn’t order that bag. Maybe they have it now since I just saw a Penelope Midi, but I was informed back then that they don’t have it enough for a whole bag.
4. Tobacco Aquila matte. I replace it with dark brown and am very happy. [emoji4]
5. Blue Aquila matte.
 
#18,012
TotinScience said:
Since Africa unfortunately is no more, I finally got the bag I wanted for awhile now as a large workhorse kind of carrier - Demetra in Wine Africa! I figured I'll share some snaps with you here. Demetra is definitely one of the least popular Marco's styles it seems like, which is a shame because she's awesome for several reasons: 1) She's BIG (for scale in the image below you can see my dainty 13 inch Macbook Pro in there 2) she's very light, as there is little hardware 3) she is by far one of the more affordable large bags in Marco's collection. My customizations were top zipper, flat handles (instead of rolled, thanks to researching helpful ladies here I realized those should stay on the shoulder better), light gold HW, and dark grey lining. Color is the most accurate in the bag photo against the green throw :biggrin:. I am just shy of 5 ft 9, size 6 on an average day :biggrin:. In the modshots the bag only has a laptop in it, so pretty empty. Right now it's quite stiff and can almost stay upright on its own, but I suspect she will soften with time, as was my Africa experience so far. I apologize that the mod shots are kind of dark, my living room is backlit with windows
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Wow! It’s really pretty and doesn’t look bulky at all! And it look great on you! Yay! [emoji38][emoji38][emoji38]
 
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