Massaccesi Handbags

[TotinScience]

The Valerie satchel is classic and beautiful. I love the picture of it in Taupe pompei!

My only hesitation is a little frustration I have had with other bags where the handle is attached to the flap. I can’t open the bag while holding it unless I put it down or use the shoulder strap. The satchel doesn’t have a back pocket so I imagine having to open the bag frequently to get to my cell phone. Has anyone else felt this way? Would you pass on this style due to the inconvenience of having to set the bag down to open it?

So my little Bendel schoolbag is somewhat similar (handle attached to the flap, 2 turnlock closures) - for a smaller bag it's not that big of a deal, since the flap is quite short, so you can get in and out fairly quickly. For the big one, however, I can see it being kind of a hassle. As for the back pocket, it seems like it would have to be wedged in between the strap/hardware design, not sure how pretty that would turn out. But definitely worth asking!
I swoon over the Little Valerie - I might just have to sell my Bendel and get me one of those instead in Marco's infinitely better leathers

 

[djfmn]

My new Zhoe in everose diamond leather arrived today! The light gunmetal hardware goes well with the leather.

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And I’m really looking forward to a school satchel style! [emoji3]

@Taimi Which is the more accurate photo of the leather. The outside of the bag or the inside where you show the pink lining?
I am busy deciding on a Little Muse and I leaning towards Everose diamond but want to be sure of the color of the leather.
Thanks for the help.

 

[msd_bags]

I think I can pass on the satchel this go around. But if you read the whole promo email there is 20% off any orders. Nothing to enable or anything.

Noticed the 20%off on other orders too!! [emoji3] The school bag satchel is not my style but there are others that I’m eyeing.

 

[southernbelle43]

Well duh, after watching this site and MM's blog for DAYS waiting for the satchel, I missed the posting! I was catching up on this thread and started seeing you talk about a "Valerie" and thought you meant the Victoria!
I love the satchel style, it is ME. I know it is not for everyone, but he has managed to create the traditional school bag style that is also very modern and elegant. Have placed my order already!! I told you I had everything picked out.

 

[Devyn Danielle]

@southernbelle43 What leather, color and hardware?

 

[djfmn]

I ordered a Little Muse in Pompei everose glitter. I was going to go with an everose Diamond Little Muse but when I sent an email asking Marco if there was any everose Diamond available for a Little Muse. He said there was but that the diamond leather was not substantial enough for a Little Muse. He indicated Little Muse is a structured bag and it needs a leather that is substantial enough for the style. He told me that he felt that diamond was not a good leather for that style. I always listen to his recommendations as he knows the leathers and the styles so pompei Everose Glitter is what I ordered.

 

[southernbelle43]

@southernbelle43 What leather, color and hardware?

Dark green vacchetta, gold hardware, apple green lining.

 

[southernbelle43]

I ordered a Little Muse in Pompei everose glitter. I was going to go with an everose Diamond Little Muse but when I sent an email asking Marco if there was any everose Diamond available for a Little Muse. He said there was but that the diamond leather was not substantial enough for a Little Muse. He indicated Little Muse is a structured bag and it needs a leather that is substantial enough for the style. He told me that he felt that diamond was not a good leather for that style. I always listen to his recommendations as he knows the leathers and the styles so pompei Everose Glitter is what I ordered.

That will be beautiful! I always listen as well.

 

[southernbelle43]

@Taimi Which is the more accurate photo of the leather. The outside of the bag or the inside where you show the pink lining?
I am busy deciding on a Little Muse and I leaning towards Everose diamond but want to be sure of the color of the leather.
Thanks for the help.

Oh my, that is really striking. I love the Zhoe and it is perfect for that leather.

 

[Kylacove]

I ordered a Little Muse in Pompei everose glitter. I was going to go with an everose Diamond Little Muse but when I sent an email asking Marco if there was any everose Diamond available for a Little Muse. He said there was but that the diamond leather was not substantial enough for a Little Muse. He indicated Little Muse is a structured bag and it needs a leather that is substantial enough for the style. He told me that he felt that diamond was not a good leather for that style. I always listen to his recommendations as he knows the leathers and the styles so pompei Everose Glitter is what I ordered.

My diamond rose midi Theia looks more like a shiny new penny, not as attractive as Tami 's picture. Love the style but not sure I like the color. Like the everose glitter pompei better.

 

[Tankgirl]

Well duh, after watching this site and MM's blog for DAYS waiting for the satchel, I missed the posting! I was catching up on this thread and started seeing you talk about a "Valerie" and thought you meant the Victoria!
I love the satchel style, it is ME. I know it is not for everyone, but he has managed to create the traditional school bag style that is also very modern and elegant. Have placed my order already!! I told you I had everything picked out.

So which leather and color did you pick?

 

[southernbelle43]

So which leather and color did you pick?

Dark green vacchetta, gold hardware, apple green lining.

 

[southernbelle43]

Lenie, as soon as my dark green vacchetta bag gets here, you can stop worrying about me stealing your Aphrodite which I still think is one of the best bags on this thread!!

 

[djfmn]

My diamond rose midi Theia looks more like a shiny new penny, not as attractive as Tami 's picture. Love the style but not sure I like the color. Like the everose glitter pompei better.

I am pleased to hear that because I just ordered a Little Muse in everose Glitter pompei as I was leaning towards the Everose Diamond. Marco indicated that diamond leather was not substantial enough for a structured bag like Little Muse. So I went with the glitter Pompei.

 

[vink]

OMG! I went to the page and my heart stop there a minute! It’s beautiful! I mean I like satchel and think the school satchel style is beautiful and cool to have, but never own one coz I think it look too “student-ly”. (Is there such a thing?) But this time, I want one! He really design them so well.

Off to imagine my perfect bag now, but seriously, the one on the page s already stealing my heart. Here goes my imagination. I think I’ll simply order that one.