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#19,038
Kylacove said:
What would be the best leather for a midi Theia - Aquila matte , nappa or merinos?
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Both Aquila matte and merino will do fine if you love slouchy look. Nappa has a bit of structure compare to these two. I personally prefer Aquila matte so I may be bias. Aquila matte has a bit of velvety feel to it and it feels heavenly to me. But if counter any oil or scratches, Aquila matte may show coz it can absorb those things. You can rub the scruff off, but it's the leather that will show the life it's been through in the most beautiful way.
If you want your bag to always be pristine, pick merino. But if you want some wear on it, pick Aquila matte. But if you prefer it to hold it's shape along the seam area with sheen, pick Nappa.
 
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#19,040
vink said:
Why!?!? Why couldn't this happen any earlier. :sad: I'd love to adopt that green Verona, but I already own a green trinity. I'm so sad and really wish it goes to a good home.
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You have some lovely bags! This is a really nice one, too - who knows, maybe there will be other bags of mine that find new homes and the green verona hangs around awhile... ;)
 
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#19,041
vink said:
Both Aquila matte and merino will do fine if you love slouchy look. Nappa has a bit of structure compare to these two. I personally prefer Aquila matte so I may be bias. Aquila matte has a bit of velvety feel to it and it feels heavenly to me. But if counter any oil or scratches, Aquila matte may show coz it can absorb those things. You can rub the scruff off, but it's the leather that will show the life it's been through in the most beautiful way.
If you want your bag to always be pristine, pick merino. But if you want some wear on it, pick Aquila matte. But if you prefer it to hold it's shape along the seam area with sheen, pick Nappa.
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This is a really helpful description.
 
#19,042
vink said:
Both Aquila matte and merino will do fine if you love slouchy look. Nappa has a bit of structure compare to these two. I personally prefer Aquila matte so I may be bias. Aquila matte has a bit of velvety feel to it and it feels heavenly to me. But if counter any oil or scratches, Aquila matte may show coz it can absorb those things. You can rub the scruff off, but it's the leather that will show the life it's been through in the most beautiful way.
If you want your bag to always be pristine, pick merino. But if you want some wear on it, pick Aquila matte. But if you prefer it to hold it's shape along the seam area with sheen, pick Nappa.
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I'm thinking that if I get the regular sized Theia, merinos will be a good choice since the leather will slouch and the bag won't look too big. And if I get the midi Theia, then maybe nappa would do. I don't have any experience with the aquila matte leathers so I'm not considering that at the moment.

I actually love the nappa a lot but sometimes I wish there is a version that is matte. The same with pebbled, I don't like the sheen. On the other hand, the only time I had a merinos, I wish it had a little more sheen.
 
#19,043
msd_bags said:
I'm thinking that if I get the regular sized Theia, merinos will be a good choice since the leather will slouch and the bag won't look too big. And if I get the midi Theia, then maybe nappa would do. I don't have any experience with the aquila matte leathers so I'm not considering that at the moment.

I actually love the nappa a lot but sometimes I wish there is a version that is matte. The same with pebbled, I don't like the sheen. On the other hand, the only time I had a merinos, I wish it had a little more sheen.
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The grass is always greener!

I'm the only one who does not like Aquila matte at all! Feels like rubber to me. But that turquoise is my favorite color ever!
 
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#19,045
Kylacove said:
That's what I've been debating during this promo and now Marco has extended it. The swatches of the cherry red nappa and the red Aquila matte looked so close, and the red nappa was on my maybe list for a red bag. It's so hard to know exact colors from pictures alone, and I am very picky about red. Most shades I don't like, but the right one I love. Maybe a sign I should ask for more swatches first and order my red bag for the next promo.
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I love red bags and it took me a long time to decide which red I liked. I am also wanted the exact red I was looking for. I eventually selected amaranto because that was the exact shade of red I wanted. It was not the leather that determined my red bag selection it was definitely the color. I absolutely get it when it comes to a red bag!!
 
#19,046
vink said:
Wow! Never know the Victoria can change the shape with its wing out. I like this look much better. Such an eye catching bag!
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Yes Marco had mentioned it is basically the Selene which is a style I love except it has that structured side flap to give it shape to cinch in or out :) It is a very lightweight bag with this leather and has become my new MM favorite!
 
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#19,048
vink said:
Both Aquila matte and merino will do fine if you love slouchy look. Nappa has a bit of structure compare to these two. I personally prefer Aquila matte so I may be bias. Aquila matte has a bit of velvety feel to it and it feels heavenly to me. But if counter any oil or scratches, Aquila matte may show coz it can absorb those things. You can rub the scruff off, but it's the leather that will show the life it's been through in the most beautiful way.
If you want your bag to always be pristine, pick merino. But if you want some wear on it, pick Aquila matte. But if you prefer it to hold it's shape along the seam area with sheen, pick Nappa.
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I agree with you re the description of the leathers, I will just add that my Aquila ( dark blue but could be any colour) became like new again after a mishap. I had a car sick dog , who barfed all over the bag! I washed it, let it dry and then smothered it with a conditioner.. now it almost looks new again! So when/ if you think it looks tired, or too much rain has washed out some of the natural oils, conditioning will do lots! I like the bags to look used a bit, and I alsolike the smoothness of the merinos.. so it is up to your choise [emoji6]
 
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#19,049
HopelessBagGirl said:
The grass is always greener!

I'm the only one who does not like Aquila matte at all! Feels like rubber to me. But that turquoise is my favorite color ever!
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No you are not I do not like Aquila matte either. I don't like vachetta either it is too heavy for me. I like the look of Athene but it is not a good leather for me either. There are a number of leathers that are not for me but that is what is so nice about MM. He provides so many leather choices that there is always something I find that I like. I love nappa, nubuck, merino, Africa leathers, pebbled and pompei lots for me to choose different bags in different leathers.
 
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I promised myself no more bags after the Little Muse and the Little Tulipano so I got half a bag!!! That doesn't count does it? I always knew that I would add a different outer shell for my amethyst Little Tulipano. I caved and got an outer shell in Sugar Cane Shimmer Pompei I decided why not add something different and edgy to my already bright bag. I know the silver pompei would have been the safe choice but heck when you already have a fun bright colored amethyst bag why not add some additional unusual combination. I think the combination will be so much fun to wear.
 
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