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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
I think you did a fantastic job! Congrats on owning two beautiful bags! I have port merino on my list since the release, but can't seem to match it with any style at all. You are luckier than I am. [emoji4] You wear them well, too. [emoji106]
 
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I am on the lookout for a tote-style bag to use for traveling...air travel, car travel, etc. My regular every day bags tend to be high end, but I cannot fathom paying high end prices for a bag that might have to get placed on the floor of an airplane under the seat in front of me. Currently, I have been using a Longchamp Le Pliage in nylon I really want a leather bag though. I have seen so many people talk about the quality of Massaccesi bags on this forum that I thought I would check out the thread for some recommendations. My requirements for a travel tote are a leather and the bag must fully close (zipper preferred but a flap or some other type of closure might be considered). I would prefer a bag that is not too heavy if I have to carry it through airports. Needs to be roomy enough to put a laptop, change of clothes, toiletries, magazines, books, etc. Also, I prefer a bag that can easily be worn on the shoulder (strap drop length similar to LV Neverfull). Bonus points if in addition to the shoulder strap it also has a longer crossbody strap. Does Massaccesi make anything like this?

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Adding to everyone's fantastic recommendations: The Selene or Selene Midi would probably serve you quite well with an added zip top and cross-body strap. One thing to note is the shoulder strap drop. IMO it's worth comparing to other bags you know and love to see if you would like what the standard drop is on this style; for me it's right on the line. For leathers, Merinos is surprisingly light and very durable, but I'll always suggest the Pebbled for a can't-go-wrong durable leather. Many of us have had bags in Pebbled since the beginning of the MM line years and used them for travel or work with no complaints whatsoever. Swatches, though, will certainly help you make your decision as there's nothing like seeing a leather in person.

Another style I'd suggest is the Rua Angelica. It comes with a central zip compartment which I omitted on mine so that it would be wide open for my computer and various pouches. You could retain the central compartment or add a zip top on the wide open bag for security. It's a lovely style, very elegant and also practical without looking utilitarian. The only deviation from your comparison style, the neverfull, is that it's a shopper tote with a combo of short-drop handles and a crossbody strap. I have this style in Verona, of which I believe there are a few seasonal colors available. It's extremely lightweight and has just the right slouch for my taste.

The Divina Midi is another bag that works really well for work and light travel - I have two of them in Nappa. They are gorgeous and fit a computer with additional items nicely. If you also need to carry a change of clothing, the Divina might be a better size. One of mine has an added cross body strap which I recommend for flexibility, but the shoulder carry with the standard handles is really comfortable.

Last but not least: Demetra is a super lightweight, soft, generous style. It comes with a crossbody strap, standard. The handles can slip off of some people's shoulders and Marco has made these with flat, as opposed to rolled, handles for some which seems to fix that concern. One modification that is beautiful is the addition of an external pocket. The strap drop is a little tight for my shoulder wear but the crossbody strap makes up for that.

I recommend Selene coz I like slouchy style. But you can also go with Arianna which will fit what you said even with no customization. I'm not sure if it'd be big enough for all that though, but a full size Selene can.

Arianna is a great work bag, but because it's a narrow profile, I am not sure it would serve very well to carry a computer along with a change of clothing or very many travel essentials. My personal recommendation would be one of the Selenes, Divinas, or a Victoria.
 
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 are both so lovely on you! Thanks for the excellent mod shots. :)
Now I am off to dream of another Calista...
 
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.
I believe it cost €15 to shorten the strap.
Strap drops are always a problem for me. If too short, i need to use my right hand to sling the bag onto my left shoulder. If too long, the bag sits at the widest point of my hip and that's when it slips off my shoulder easily!
 
is that the full size Theia. I am a Theia addict and I love this!!! If it should go missing......
It's the midi Theia. I realised that the midi wasn't on the website so i emailed to ask for it. That's when i found out it was available in diamond leather and then i saw tenkrat's post on her diamond leather bag and i decided i needed a shiny bright bag!

So it's really thanks to tenkrat that i took the plunge!
 
Ladies, question for anyone who owns bags in either dark taupe or taupe pebbled - is color transfer an issue (especially on taupe)? Or is Pebbled a magical repel-all kind of leather :biggrin:?
I cannot speak to that, but MM recommended a color transfer protector after I had a problem with hubby's jeans on a taupe leather chair. It seems to have worked.
 
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Thanks so much! I'm glad you like it! I've been dreaming it up for over a year :nuts:

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 :smile:

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 :smile: 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 :biggrin:
That bag is SO BEAUTIFUL!!
 
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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]
Ooh, thanks for sharing!! I very much look forward to seeing this beauty age! I love a good slouch and adore the flexibility of Venezia :love:
That bag is SO BEAUTIFUL!!
Thank you so much!! :hbeat: Really appreciate it, since I feel like I had a (very small) hand in the design with all my requests. It's my pretty baby, plus it's functionality really fits the bill. I've looked and been tempted by other brands for years, but there is really not a single tote on the market that does everything that this tote does - crossbody, top handle, adjusts to shoulder carry, and cinching!
 
Do most people wait for promos, or do you go ahead and order when you come up with a perfect leather and style you want? The smart thing to do would be to order with a sale, but do leathers run out very often? I'm just thinking about a bag and don't know if I should wait on a possible future sale.
 
Do most people wait for promos, or do you go ahead and order when you come up with a perfect leather and style you want? The smart thing to do would be to order with a sale, but do leathers run out very often? I'm just thinking about a bag and don't know if I should wait on a possible future sale.
If I want a specific bag I usually do not wait on a promo. If I wasn't planning to buy a bag and there is a promo it often is the catalyst for me buying a bag. When I wanted my bespoke leather Zhoe I ordered it without a promo and if I want a specific leather I will go ahead and place an order in case the leather is not available at a later date. So sometimes I buy when there is a promo but definitely not when I am after a specific leather. I have made that mistake once and did not get a bag in the leather I was after because MM no longer had the leather available.
 
On a somewhat related note , I saw an MK Whitney satchel this weekend that has a similar shape to a Zhoe. I liked the size, the colors, and the external pocket. It's also less expensive . Then I felt the leather . It had a good enough texture but I could tell it was thin with a stiff backing. It didn't feel as luxurious as my MM bags. In the past I would have purchased it. Now I would create a similar MM.
 
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