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Probably he reinforces the slouchy leathers to get them stiff which makes a heavy bag. He probably prefers the stiffer leathers for the style so there isn't dead weight in the purse, which is never a plus. If my purse is weighty it better be a vachetta or Verona bag that captures my heart with the variegation. If it's a normal nappa, pebbled or merinos I wouldn't be happy with it feeling like a weighty leather. I guess that's one reason I don't like pebbled even though the colors are the best! Especially lively pink, cyber yellow and agean blue. The weight feels unfair given the average quality of the leather. I'm only willing to deal with non lightweight leathers for vachetta or Verona. Otherwise they better be light like merinos or nappa. But that's just me!
I do have a plum pebbled midi Selene that's a bit heavy but so pretty I just deal.
 
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I’ve searched the thread about Dark Taupe Vacchetta, and read mixed reviews. From what I understand, the most recent batch is not the same as the first one. What are your opinions about this color?

I considering a neutral (not black) Grande Aura or Valerie.

Also do any of you have a bag in Turbulence pebbled leather? I asked Marco to send a picture of the swatch. He said it’s a dark warm grey.
 
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Sickgrl13 said:
Anyone out there with OG dark violet merinos find it scratches pretty easily? The leather texture is quite different from other merinos MM bags: very smooth and powdery. I have not used it heavily and the scratches don’t rub out with a finger. I will ask Marco’s opinion but I would ask here too. View attachment 4093062
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@Sickgrl13, my Penny midi in this leather behaves in the exact same way. I use her everyday as an an essentials bag/purse organizer inside my work bags, and she acquires and loses some new scratches and spots almost daily :D. I have a lambskin bag from Rough & Tumble and interestingly, that leather behaves in the same way. Something about this silky powdery texture that makes it prone to scratches, but also makes it roll with them all the same. Enjoy this one of a kind item :D
 
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TotinScience said:
@Sickgrl13, my Penny midi in this leather behaves in the exact same way. I use her everyday as an an essentials bag/purse organizer inside my work bags, and she acquires and loses some new scratches and spots almost daily :biggrin:. I have a lambskin bag from Rough & Tumble and interestingly, that leather behaves in the same way. Something about this silky powdery texture that makes it prone to scratches, but also makes it roll with them all the same. Enjoy this one of a kind item :biggrin:
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Thank you, good to know that it is normal. I am hoping that the scratches will blend back into the patina.
 
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Hi ladies wanted to ask if pompei is heavier than say a Nappa or a pebbled? I only have this two leathers to compare it with. Haven't been in this forum for awhile but Valerie made me interested again. Advice much appreciated.
 
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Bagwis said:
Hi ladies wanted to ask if pompei is heavier than say a Nappa or a pebbled? I only have this two leathers to compare it with. Haven't been in this forum for awhile but Valerie made me interested again. Advice much appreciated.
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Marco said that Pompei is lighter than pebbled. Here’s his full quote from the blog:

“Pompei is perfect to create quite structured bags. It is thicker than Merinos and Nappa but the weight is less than Pebbled. It creates an effect similar to Natural Flat Calf. It is a long lasting leather, ideal for daily stress. The surface has stunning light, not glossy but not matte, just beautiful light!”
 
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lignecpq said:
I’ve searched the thread about Dark Taupe Vacchetta, and read mixed reviews. From what I understand, the most recent batch is not the same as the first one. What are your opinions about this color?

I considering a neutral (not black) Grande Aura or Valerie.

Also do any of you have a bag in Turbulence pebbled leather? I asked Marco to send a picture of the swatch. He said it’s a dark warm grey.
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I have the second batch of dark taupe vacchetta and it's smooth. The color is still very nice and I think is similar to the first batch, but the texture is different. From the photo, it seems like the first batch has some texture to it, while my second batch is very smooth and has no texture at all.
 
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My little Valeries arrive. I haven't had time to take photo of them yet, but I promise I'll this week.

I actually ordered 3. One in blush pink Pompeii, one in sugarcane Pompeii, and one in cherry red Nappa.

Seeing them in different leather, I think I can understand why Marco would recommend a more structured leather for this style.

It has so many line created by leather and seams and almost all the seams are outside seams. If the leather is soft, very likely it can be crushed and try to slouch while the outside seems will try to hold on and keep it structures. I already see this image coming with my Nappa little Valerie. So, I think this is why Marco prefer structured leather for this style.

Mulberry Alexa has an inside seams which I think the slouchiness won't disturb it or even the edge of it.

Anyway, since I haven't used mine, I'll have to see how the slouchiness is she will play out.

Anyway, little Valerie is a small bag for me. Small to medium, perhaps. Look like it'll fit the daily essential just fine, but it's definitely not a big bag.

I'll report more when I get to be home again.
 
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vink said:
My little Valeries arrive. I haven't had time to take photo of them yet, but I promise I'll this week.

I actually ordered 3. One in blush pink Pompeii, one in sugarcane Pompeii, and one in cherry red Nappa.

Seeing them in different leather, I think I can understand why Marco would recommend a more structured leather for this style.

It has so many line created by leather and seams and almost all the seams are outside seams. If the leather is soft, very likely it can be crushed and try to slouch while the outside seems will try to hold on and keep it structures. I already see this image coming with my Nappa little Valerie. So, I think this is why Marco prefer structured leather for this style.

Mulberry Alexa has an inside seams which I think the slouchiness won't disturb it or even the edge of it.

Anyway, since I haven't used mine, I'll have to see how the slouchiness is she will play out.

Anyway, little Valerie is a small bag for me. Small to medium, perhaps. Look like it'll fit the daily essential just fine, but it's definitely not a big bag.

I'll report more when I get to be home again.
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please please post pics!! I can't decide if I want to order one for this sale, but I am reluctant with no mod or reference shots of any kind to go by!
 
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TotinScience said:
please please post pics!! I can't decide if I want to order one for this sale, but I am reluctant with no mod or reference shots of any kind to go by!
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HopelessBagGirl said:
You are killing us by not taking pics immediately!
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Don't meant to be mean, but I'm now away for the family camp and will go back tomorrow. So, for another 24 hrs, please [emoji28] I promise it'll be up in time if you want to order during the sale. My time zone is earlier here. [emoji4]
 
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