Massaccesi Handbags

[TotinScience]

Ladies!
Marco told me that one thing he can do about stiff handles on the Little Muse is to basically make them like Sienna's handles - he puts tubes in LM handles, but does not in Sienna's. So they are not floppy per se, but not stiff and would fold a bit when not engaged.

 

[Cloudburst2000]

Regular Selene is perfect! She's really big and fits absolutely everything. I brought her traveling too and I think you could fit all those things, if the clothes are packed well.
You can request a top zipper for Selene, but it won't be able to be cinched shut anymore and that limits stuffing capacity. That might be fine because it's a big bag anyway! I feel safe enough myself with the snap closure and the cinching mechanism, which I prefer because I love the look of a cinched tote.
You can also request a crossbody strap and request for it to be wider and longer.
I find regular Selene to be quite heavy when stuffed, but if you are flying I can't imagine you will be doing much walking and carrying it around. I found the weight tolerable while going through the airport but was definitely glad to put her down when I could.
I find Venezia to be super hard wearing and I wanted that textured leather look so I'm happy with it, but I'd recommend choosing a lighter leather like merinos or nappa.
Here's a photo of mine:

That is a pretty bag. What does it look like 'cinched shut'? Is that kind of like what the Neverful does where the sides can be cinched in? And what color s that? It's is purty

 

[Sickgrl13]

Anyone notice any chipping of their dark gunmetal? I took my chain from my Sabrina out to compare MM gunmetal to another bag I have, and noticed the chips. Now, I don't use the chain often, but I will admit my hands do gravitate towards it when I do use it on my bag. Maybe that's what happened lol. Too much playing around with it, not doing that anymore. Thankfully it's only one link.

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I have 2 Auras and a Zhoe with gunmetal hardware and no chipping, just some small scratches on the Aura closure.

 

[TotinScience]

Took big sister Zhoe out today as I found the only minus on Little Zhoe: the external slip pocket on the back does not fit an iPhone 8 Plus comfortably. It’s tight. I don’t want to stretch the leather so big sis is keeping me company on errands. View attachment 4086935

Can you please post a family photo of your colorblocked creations at some point? They are so unique and daring and awesome

 

[Sickgrl13]

Can you please post a family photo of your colorblocked creations at some point? They are so unique and daring and awesome

I will try tomorrow once I clean all the cat hair off the couch! My creations consist of: Aura, Aphrodite, Zhoe, and Mini Zhoe.

 

[bellebellebelle19]

That is a pretty bag. What does it look like 'cinched shut'? Is that kind of like what the Neverful does where the sides can be cinched in? And what color s that? It's is purty

Thanks so much! I'm glad you like it! I've been dreaming it up for over a year

I'll attach photos of my bag's cinching mechanism, what it looks like from the front cinched, what it looks like from the top cinched, and my hand slipping inside to help you gauge security

It's "Ruby Red" in the Venezia leather! Here's a link to an older post of mine that shows the vibrancy of the color: https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/massaccesi-handbags.878845/page-1251#post-32288637

I'll also attach a photo of the swatch I originally got, which was much more Burgundy, but may better suit subtler tastes. I'm not sure what color name Marco labels this swatch - it's definitely different from the "Ruby red" of my bag!

Hope this helps you make your decision Personally, for putting any bags under airplane seats, I like to carry around a reusable/machine-washable nylon bag to protect my bags from the elements (I'm a crazy TPFer). My favorite company is Baggu. The largest size fits my Selene and I put it in the Baggu and then feel much better about putting her on the ground

 

[jaspearl]

I received my Calista in Port Merinos and Theia Midi in Everose Diamond a few days ago.

I absolutely love the leathers. I customised the leather drops to 8.5 inches and they work very well for me.

I'm a total convert. I don't think I'll ever buy leather bags elsewhere. The price plus customisation options is fantastic!

 

[jaspearl]

This is my first time posting photos and i never realised just how difficult it is to take good modelling shots!
Thanks to everyone here whose detailed posts have helped me very much!

 

[bonniekir]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you like it! I've been dreaming it up for over a year

I'll attach photos of my bag's cinching mechanism, what it looks like from the front cinched, what it looks like from the top cinched, and my hand slipping inside to help you gauge security

It's "Ruby Red" in the Venezia leather! Here's a link to an older post of mine that shows the vibrancy of the color: https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/massaccesi-handbags.878845/page-1251#post-32288637

I'll also attach a photo of the swatch I originally got, which was much more Burgundy, but may better suit subtler tastes. I'm not sure what color name Marco labels this swatch - it's definitely different from the "Ruby red" of my bag!

Hope this helps you make your decision Personally, for putting any bags under airplane seats, I like to carry around a reusable/machine-washable nylon bag to protect my bags from the elements (I'm a crazy TPFer). My favorite company is Baggu. The largest size fits my Selene and I put it in the Baggu and then feel much better about putting her on the ground

It is truely a lovely Red! I hope you don’t mind a bit of relax / softness in the leather, when worn a lot.. my granddaugter got a Penny messenger in Dark blue , and it has for sure becom softer without collapsing . She keeps it in her schoolbag with her ’important’ items. Like her colouring pencils, food and phone. Books and files in her reg school bag. She will also use it for school outings, so you see this bag is really getting used [emoji1]

 

[bonniekir]

This is my first time posting photos and i never realised just how difficult it is to take good modelling shots!
Thanks to everyone here whose detailed posts have helped me very much!

Congratulations with your new bags!! Funny enough two of my fav models[emoji6]

They look really lovely and they will last you a long time... ’sadly’ one become addicted and my bags have quite a few ’cousins’ lol!!
You make a great model showing the bags wonderfully [emoji106]

 

[clu0984]

I received my Calista in Port Merinos and Theia Midi in Everose Diamond a few days ago.

I absolutely love the leathers. I customised the leather drops to 8.5 inches and they work very well for me.

I'm a total convert. I don't think I'll ever buy leather bags elsewhere. The price plus customisation options is fantastic! View attachment 4087939View attachment 4087940

Looks terrific on you

 

[Devyn Danielle]

I received my Calista in Port Merinos and Theia Midi in Everose Diamond a few days ago.

I absolutely love the leathers. I customised the leather drops to 8.5 inches and they work very well for me.

I'm a total convert. I don't think I'll ever buy leather bags elsewhere. The price plus customisation options is fantastic! View attachment 4087939View attachment 4087940

They look great on you! My first MM bag was in port merinos Was there a charge to shorten the drop? I'm putting my ideas together for another bag, and may need to shorten the straps a little.

 

[msd_bags]

I received my Calista in Port Merinos and Theia Midi in Everose Diamond a few days ago.

I absolutely love the leathers. I customised the leather drops to 8.5 inches and they work very well for me.

I'm a total convert. I don't think I'll ever buy leather bags elsewhere. The price plus customisation options is fantastic! View attachment 4087939View attachment 4087940

Nice bags!! And they look great on you!!

 

[djfmn]

I received my Calista in Port Merinos and Theia Midi in Everose Diamond a few days ago.

I absolutely love the leathers. I customised the leather drops to 8.5 inches and they work very well for me.

I'm a total convert. I don't think I'll ever buy leather bags elsewhere. The price plus customisation options is fantastic! View attachment 4087939View attachment 4087940

These bags are stunning. I love the Theia midi in Everose Diamond such a beautiful leather and the port merino is lovely. Enjoy these great new bags.

 

[pdxhb]

Here another pic of Little Zhoe in the sun, the acid color is less minty here and truer to life. The blue still reads a little purply, but who cares! This bag is [emoji7][emoji7][emoji7]. View attachment 4086471

This is so gorgeous! On my screen, BTW, the blue is perfectly balanced with the acid.