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[bonniekir]

Size comparison with Victoria in Blue Jeans Aquila Matte

VanB, both colours look very rich!! I did not realise the reg Muse was that large.. might consider it ..
Both bags look lovely! Congrats!!

 

[starkfan]

You put a lot of thought into this bag. Maybe when it ages, like vacchetta does so beautifully, and softens a little everything will fit as you want it. I am in awe of the leather and the color of my Valerie. It turned out to be larger than I envisioned it. And I am one who prefers big bags. I think it strikes me as being bigger because it is so structured. I think as the leather ages and softens it will not seem overly large. Every time I take it out of its bag I am so impressed with its beauty. I hope you will enjoy your too. We will probably be impressed with these years from now.

Thanks, southernbelle43! This is my first MM in vacchetta, so I'm intrigued to see how it wears!

 

[bellebellebelle19]

Miss Selene with a Coach unicorn pouch/bag charm Mismatched hardware and debatable color matching, but I love it!

 

[bonniekir]

After I used my Alexia Midi for the first time last weekend after receiving it, I was also curious as to exactly how it compared in size and capacity to the other MM styles I have, so I thought I'd try comparing them all at the same time!

First up, size comparisons with the Penelope Messenger, Zhoe Legend and Little Muse:

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Then, this is what I attempted to fit into the Alexia Midi, Zhoe Legend and Little Muse (skipped the what-fits comparison with Penelope Messenger, because I knew that would definitely fit the least):

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Items pictured: Bose wireless earbuds in their charging case (mine is fairly chunky, definitely larger than the AirPods case); LeSportsac pouch that contains a phone-sized Belkin charger and iPod touch, along with charging cables; long continental wallet; reusable shopping bag (folded into a flat pouch); card case; pouch containing car and house keys; phone (proxied by my phone case, since my phone was taking these pics!); wet wipes; tissues; and a foldable umbrella

Alexia Midi has the largest capacity, I think (though it's a close call), fitting everything but the foldable umbrella quite comfortably. Phone goes in the back pocket, and card case and tissues go in the front pockets. The foldable umbrella can still fit in laid on top of everything (or alternatively, below everything at the very bottom), though that's not 100% ideal to me since it restricts access to the other items.

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I think it is a wonderful green, and had the leather not been so heavy, I would love to have the Vachetta! It surprises me that the midi size can hold so many items! It looks very slim, and obviously I thought it was smaller.. lol
Great you tookthe time to compare with other smallish bags.. good to know.
Congrats with this new bag of yours!!

 

[djfmn]

Zhoe Legend fits the same items as Alexia Midi, though because it's slightly shorter in length, it's a slightly tighter fit -- the LeSportsac pouch has to go in lengthwise, though the bag can still (just) zip up. (I had my Zhoe Legend customised to add the zip closure, though, so this wouldn't matter for a standard Zhoe Legend!) The foldable umbrella can maybe still fit on top of or below everything, though it'll definitely be a much tighter fit than in Alexia Midi. That said, the front and back pockets do have more room than Alexia Midi (eg I've previously used the back pocket for an iPad mini before, and it fits comfortably), so it's possible that Zhoe Legend could carry a bit more, depending on the size/combination of things you carry.

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With Little Muse, I had to leave out the reusable shopping bag to get everything else (except the foldable umbrella) to fit, and even then, it was a tight fit -- eg the phone case is partially 'perched' on the side of the LeSportsac pouch, not sitting at the bottom of the bag. Perhaps the reusable shopping bag could still sit on top of everything, though again, that's not 100% ideal for me.

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Alternatively, if I carry just the Belkin charger (and phone charging cable) without the LeSportsac pouch (and also leaving out the iPod touch and the Bose wireless earbuds), there's room for the reusable shopping bag again, and everything is also a more comfortable fit. The foldable umbrella definitely can't go into Little Muse, though, at least not without sticking out!

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Thank you so much for these comparisons. I have been looking at getting a Midi Alexia and the size comparisons are extremely helpful. Your new bag is gorgeous. I love the style and the leather - enjoy.

 

[starkfan]

I think it is a wonderful green, and had the leather not been so heavy, I would love to have the Vachetta! It surprises me that the midi size can hold so many items! It looks very slim, and obviously I thought it was smaller.. lol
Great you tookthe time to compare with other smallish bags.. good to know.
Congrats with this new bag of yours!!

Thanks, bonniekir! The past comments here about the weight of vacchetta in larger bags had me concerned about trying it in too large a bag, but Alexia Midi seems to work nicely so far! Although it is slimmer near the top of the bag (around 2" according to the MM blog), it's still around 3.5" deep at the base (by my measurements), which is what really helps with the capacity, I think. 3.5" is deeper than the Zhoe Legend's main compartment (I measure that at around 2.5", excluding the front and back pockets), so that and the extra 0.5"-1" in length that Alexia Midi has on Zhoe Legend also helps make it feel more spacious.

Thank you so much for these comparisons. I have been looking at getting a Midi Alexia and the size comparisons are extremely helpful. Your new bag is gorgeous. I love the style and the leather - enjoy.

Thanks, djfmn! And I'm glad to hear the comparisons help! A lot of the reference posts here have helped me a tonne when I've been considering different styles/leathers, so I'm happy to pay it back to the MM family here, in whatever way I can!

 

[Taimi]

I love the new fall colours! [emoji7] I’d love to have a midi Angel in either carmin nappa or iris athene. Which one you ladies prefer? The athene leather scratches quite easily, doesn’t it? I’m not in any rush, probably I go for it later in the fall. I love nappa though, I’m using my violet nappa Zhoe today, but I also think that athene is pretty and a little different too.

 

[Devyn Danielle]

I love the new fall colours! [emoji7] I’d love to have a midi Angel in either carmin nappa or iris athene. Which one you ladies prefer? The athene leather scratches quite easily, doesn’t it? I’m not in any rush, probably I go for it later in the fall. I love nappa though, I’m using my violet nappa Zhoe today, but I also think that athene is pretty and a little different too.

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The Carmen Nappa is gorgeous. My vote would be the Nappa just because the comments here lead me to believe Athene shows corner wear rather quickly.

 

[Taimi]

The Carmen Nappa is gorgeous. My vote would be the Nappa just because the comments here lead me to believe Athene shows corner wear rather quickly.

I suppose that too.. I have tested to scratch the athene leather samples with my fingernails and they scratch very easily compared to other leathers.

 

[Devyn Danielle]

I suppose that too.. I have tested to scratch the athene leather samples with my fingernails and they scratch very easily compared to other leathers.

The premature wear and the fact that it scratches easily are deal breakers for me, so I will never purchase a full size bag in athene. I am still open to purchasing a Penelope midi in athene though.

 

[VanBod1525]

I love athene but it is not a hard wearing leather IMO. It can scratch, gets corner wear and when the 'glazing' on the surface goes, it can get a little faded and dusty looking. It is lovely and light, and if you are not hard on your bags or have quite a few so that it can stay out of rotation for a while, it could be for you.

 

[southernbelle43]

I suppose that too.. I have tested to scratch the athene leather samples with my fingernails and they scratch very easily compared to other leathers.

It is definitely more fragile than some of the other leathers. However, I have used one inside my purse for make up for at least two months, which means it is constantly being rubbed by other pouches, a tin of Altoids, iPhone, and whatever else I throw into the bag. It has been treated probably as badly as a leather bag can be. It has no actual "wear" except for the corners. It does have some "marks" but I don't consider that wear, as such. But then I am not one who is bothered about scratches or marks which are just natural leather use to me.
I certainly can understand though it it does bother you...you might not want to get that leather. Isn't it wonderful that we can all get what we like!!! Yea!!!

Here is my Penny midi in lipstick Athene. I think it has held up pretty good. Hope this helps you.

 

[Taimi]

It is definitely more fragile than some of the other leathers. However, I have used one inside my purse for make up for at least two months, which means it is constantly being rubbed by other pouches, a tin of Altoids, iPhone, and whatever else I throw into the bag. It has been treated probably as badly as a leather bag can be. It has no actual "wear" except for the corners. It does have some "marks" but I don't consider that wear, as such. But then I am not one who is bothered about scratches or marks which are just natural leather use to me.
I certainly can understand though it it does bother you...you might not want to get that leather. Isn't it wonderful that we can all get what we like!!! Yea!!!

Here is my Penny midi in lipstick Athene. I think it has held up pretty good. Hope this helps you.

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Thank you for the info, I think your Penny looks just gorgeous! [emoji4] I don’t mind a little wear here and there, as long as it’s not excessive. Your Penny looks still fabulous, so the leather doesn’t seem to be as prone to wear as I thought it would be. Hopefully I’ll get a leather sample sheet of the fall colours along with my orange little Miss M, that would help a lot. [emoji4]

 

[southernbelle43]

Thank you for the info, I think your Penny looks just gorgeous! [emoji4] I don’t mind a little wear here and there, as long as it’s not excessive. Your Penny looks still fabulous, so the leather doesn’t seem to be as prone to wear as I thought it would be. Hopefully I’ll get a leather sample sheet of the fall colours along with my orange little Miss M, that would help a lot. [emoji4]

Yes it always helps to have it in hand!!

 

[carterazo]

Thank you for the info, I think your Penny looks just gorgeous! [emoji4] I don’t mind a little wear here and there, as long as it’s not excessive. Your Penny looks still fabulous, so the leather doesn’t seem to be as prone to wear as I thought it would be. Hopefully I’ll get a leather sample sheet of the fall colours along with my orange little Miss M, that would help a lot. [emoji4]

I have a Phoebe in avio athene and I throw it around, not careful to put it away. It doesn't really show wear. The "crackly" nature of the leather hides wear imo. I like this leather, but you need the right color. I am waiting for a sample in china blue with my order.