Massaccesi Handbags

[starkfan]

Ladies, thank you for the input! I really appreciate all the information you shared. Most of you recommended vacchetta. Only two preferred nappa. I wonder who have both leathers. Hmm..... @tenKrat, I know you have both. Thank you so much for all the detailed information and pictures!
I realize I never mentioned that I am not one who loves a lot of variation in leather - how come I haven't gone for vacchetta in the past. The lighter colors that show all the variations and change with time are not my cup of tea. I prefer consistency in the leather even when there is texture. i love texture. However, the dark green and black hardly show the variations and look stunning to me. Hence my desire to try the leather. (Yet somehow, I am ok with variation in Athene. Go figure! That being said, I love the simple elegance of the nappa leather. I think it would pair well with the Alexia design, which to me, seems more dressy than casual. I asked Marco about pompei taupe, and nappa taupe as well as the black vacchetta and beige nappa. The last two are the only leathers remaining. Here's hoping they still are, considering that almost whole day has gone by since getting a response from Marco. Meanwhile, I still haven't made up my mind. I am normally not that indecisive. This hurry up situation has me mentally blocked. I thought I had made up my mind a number of times, but keep flip flopping. I have a few more minutes to ponder.... I can see the bag in both colors in my mind and both look lovely!

I'll confess that I'm one of those who doesn't have nappa! My leather preference is definitely for something textured and varied that ages and gets better as I use it... But of course mileages vary, which is what's fantastic about the extent of variety in leather choices that Marco offers. Since you do like texture but not colour variation, black vacchetta definitely still seems like it would suit your preferences -- all the pics that have been posted here show it as a consistently jet black colour, just with the natural texture!

A colour blocked bag like vink suggested might also be the solution! I totally know what you mean about not normally being this indecisive, though -- I'm encountering the same situation with my final order and the struggle of what to choose in China pebbled (with my latest flip-flop being to change the style but also potentially change the leather to River Blue vacchetta! ). This is definitely because of the seeming rush to finalise an order, knowing that MM may shutter for good, as I normally would've thought through and planned out my specs further in advance. I hope you're able to make a decision soon!

 

[HopelessBagGirl]

mud midi soulmate

 

[Sickgrl13]

Ladies, thank you for the input! I really appreciate all the information you shared. Most of you recommended vacchetta. Only two preferred nappa. I wonder who have both leathers. Hmm..... @tenKrat, I know you have both. Thank you so much for all the detailed information and pictures!
I realize I never mentioned that I am not one who loves a lot of variation in leather - how come I haven't gone for vacchetta in the past. The lighter colors that show all the variations and change with time are not my cup of tea. I prefer consistency in the leather even when there is texture. i love texture. However, the dark green and black hardly show the variations and look stunning to me. Hence my desire to try the leather. (Yet somehow, I am ok with variation in Athene. Go figure! That being said, I love the simple elegance of the nappa leather. I think it would pair well with the Alexia design, which to me, seems more dressy than casual. I asked Marco about pompei taupe, and nappa taupe as well as the black vacchetta and beige nappa. The last two are the only leathers remaining. Here's hoping they still are, considering that almost whole day has gone by since getting a response from Marco. Meanwhile, I still haven't made up my mind. I am normally not that indecisive. This hurry up situation has me mentally blocked. I thought I had made up my mind a number of times, but keep flip flopping. I have a few more minutes to ponder.... I can see the bag in both colors in my mind and both look lovely!

Carterazo, you are not alone. I prefer nappa or any smooth leather to one with texture! Hermes box and Chanel lambskin are two of my favorites. And most of my MM bags are either nappa or merinos but I do have 1 vachetta bag, a little Muse in river blue. At least with the portion of the skin that was used to make the bag, the texture is pretty consistent. Some wrinkles but not much. I love the color too!

I am dealing with the FOMO for black vachetta since green slipped through my fingers. I can't get another Zhoe Legend out of my mind!

 

[tenKrat]

I finally paid for my order, dear sister was kind enough to let me use her money grass, not tree ( her description)

So I got:
Angel Midi in Mauve Pebbled, GHW, Lilac Lining
Aura in Indigo Napa , Lilac Lining, GHW
Penelope in Crystal Merinos, GHW, Yellow Lining
Flora in Hot Pink Napa, pink lining , GHW

You sure do live up to your screen name!

The Aura in indigo nappa with lilac lining is my favorite. Would love to see that when it comes.

 

[tenKrat]

@carterazo, @starkfan, good luck with your missions!

 

[tenKrat]

View attachment 4189387mud midi soulmate

The leather and color are divine. Since we’re bringing up regrets, mine is that I didn’t get anything in Verona leather.

 

[TotinScience]

If we are talking regrets, mine are:
- not getting fun color linings (like I said before) - a short term financial savings in exchange for a long-term (FIRST WORLD PROBLEM) longing
- not getting an actual bag in Vacchetta - my Siena is colorblocked with Sauro tan and I adore it, definitely would have enjoyed having a bag in that leather. BST here I come!
- not getting more deep blue Africa - I only have one little Penelope in that color and it is still one of my favorites!
- I definitely might find myself on the market for either Aphrodite or Theia midi at some point - those are two Marco's styles that I enjoyed from afar but just never pulled a trigger on since I others in similar style

 

[djfmn]

Thanks all! I'm very eager to acquire a preloved MM bag soon. I'm just trying to be mindful of the color and leather type before I buy since there aren't many available. I've been told I'm a soft summer (for like wardrobe palette). Not that I follow it religiously, but I want to make sure I pick wisely. And of course, if you remember my earlier saga about my husband (who thought tpf was infiltrated with brand reps, etc), he is also a little cautious about buying over BST (facebook) vs. other sites like ebay, Poshmark, etc. I'm not sure if it's because some sellers don't live in the same country as me (US) or because he was suggesting there's less protection (like they could take the $ but never send the purse). The other day he was even suggesting I use the Amazon wardrobe feature (where you send back what you don't want) & just order a bunch of purses those way. I think he is overly cautious because I had my credit card info stolen (but the bank caught right away & contacted me so no harm) when I tried ordering from the clothing website, Grana (which I learned through online forums like reddit, etc). This was like 2 years ago though, but I can see the cause for concern. I think I'm doing okay now though. I did order a vintage Coach purse (authenticated here) online & plan on a preloved MM next.

I have bought off BST from people all over the world. It is a small group and we all know each other virtually from years of chatting to each other on tpf and the BST there is a trust between everyone. I have never been concerned about buying a bag off our BST and each and every transaction has been great. I have traded bags and that experience has been wonderful as well. The other thing if I am not mistaken tpf does not allow you to participate as a poster if you are in the business. They want this forum to be a discussion among people who enjoy discussing their favorite bag brands. I might be wrong but I think those are the guidelines. I hope you love your first MM bag.

 

[tenKrat]

My bag for today, Aura in taupe vacchetta. I think it was made from the first batch of hides. Very glad I have this one because I much prefer the more natural characteristics of this leather. Later batches have more uniformity in color and texture.

 

[christinemliu]

Thanks all! I'm very eager to acquire a preloved MM bag soon. I'm just trying to be mindful of the color and leather type before I buy since there aren't many available. I've been told I'm a soft summer (for like wardrobe palette). Not that I follow it religiously, but I want to make sure I pick wisely. And of course, if you remember my earlier saga about my husband (who thought tpf was infiltrated with brand reps, etc), he is also a little cautious about buying over BST (facebook) vs. other sites like ebay, Poshmark, etc. I'm not sure if it's because some sellers don't live in the same country as me (US) or because he was suggesting there's less protection (like they could take the $ but never send the purse). The other day he was even suggesting I use the Amazon wardrobe feature (where you send back what you don't want) & just order a bunch of purses those way. I think he is overly cautious because I had my credit card info stolen (but the bank caught right away & contacted me so no harm) when I tried ordering from the clothing website, Grana (which I learned through online forums like reddit, etc). This was like 2 years ago though, but I can see the cause for concern. I think I'm doing okay now though. I did order a vintage Coach purse (authenticated here) online & plan on a preloved MM next.

A couple of comments that someone could correct...There is a feedback doc on the BST so you can see it's real people. After a transaction, people leave comments. Also, you can research but someone pointed out at one time that if you pay on PayPal via "services and goods" (not friends and family), I think you pay a small percentage more (2%?), but you are covered under buyer protection.

I have also had completely positive transactions there. The ladies there and here are very wonderful. They actually attracted me to the brand first because of their passion, second, because of their super helpfulness, and then I experienced for myself what wonderful products MM makes.

 

[vink]

My regrets
- I miss out on Port Merino. I love that color since the release, but always postpone on ordering it figure it’s a permanent leather. I was so wrong.
- I forgot to add back slip pocket on my Theia Midi in Taupe Africa, otherwise, maybe I’ll reach for it more often.
- I miss out on dark green Verona and Bordeaux Tuscania
- I don’t dare to try an Angelica in Vacchetta. I think I have too many bags now and may not get to use it enough.
- I miss out on a chance to ask Marco to source me the color of my dream, a deep blue Nabuk.

That’s all.

 

[Tankgirl]

My regrets
- I miss out on Port Merino. I love that color since the release, but always postpone on ordering it figure it’s a permanent leather. I was so wrong.
- I forgot to add back slip pocket on my Theia Midi in Taupe Africa, otherwise, maybe I’ll reach for it more often.
- I miss out on dark green Verona and Bordeaux Tuscania
- I don’t dare to try an Angelica in Vacchetta. I think I have too many bags now and may not get to use it enough.
- I miss out on a chance to ask Marco to source me the color of my dream, a deep blue Nabuk.

That’s all.

A Soulmate in black Merinos with marine lining.

 

[starkfan]

@carterazo, @starkfan, good luck with your missions!

Thanks, tenKrat! Marco replied to my latest email, and it's done -- switched my order to an Alexia Midi!

I've kept the option of China pebbled open as a back-up to River Blue Vacchetta, but I'm really hoping that there's still enough River Blue Vacchetta to make my bag, and that it hasn't been snapped up in the meantime... I've also left the lining choice open to Marco, and he didn't indicate it in my Paypal invoice, so that'll be a surprise to look forward to when it arrives! (My OCD side might start to get anxious about that in the meantime , but I'm sure he'll make a great choice!)

 

[starkfan]

My regrets -- missing out on some of the earlier Verona leathers for sure, especially from the second batch (dark green, dark red). When that second batch was released and it was said that that would be the last time Verona would be offered (thankfully that hasn't turned out to stay the case!), I moved from lurking in the MM threads here to getting my first MM (Chocolate Verona Penelope Messenger), but because I was new to the brand, I didn't want to jump so far into the pool by getting multiple bags without having ever seen the quality of the leathers or workmanship. Both those colours very much look to be the shades of green and red that I love, so definitely bummed that I missed out on those...

Edited to add: Dark blue Verona is also another (semi-)regret, but thankfully I do have a small piece of that incredible colour, albeit accidentally -- the Penelope Midi that I ordered in dark blue Trinity, but I'm 99.9999% sure accidentally came in dark blue Verona instead. I've still yet to use it (because Penelope Midi doesn't fit my long wallet and cellphone etc as easily as Penelope does), but even if I don't, I think I'll always keep it as almost a collector's piece -- paired with lilac lining, it's a stunner for sure!

 

[Devyn Danielle]

I too regret not getting more Verona bags. I have two. I also hate that I won't be able to get a bag in all the dark glitter Pompei colors .I love them so much, and am glad I was able to get something in the blue and pewter glitters. I dreamed of a biscotti Tuscania Penelope messenger with marine lining for the longest. Unfortunately when I got around to inquiring about the availability, biscotti was all gone.