Thank you so much Devyn Danielle for your response and recommendations. I thought Marino is stiffer than Nappa? Isn't Nappa lamb skin?Yes, your Merinos bag will flop over. That is the nature of Merinos.
Pompei is great for structured bags, but I'm not sure what colors are available. I know marine blue was available in Pompeii at one time. Vachetta is another stiff leather. Depending on the color, it can be a little more casual than Pompeii(and nappa) because some colors scratch easily(makes it look more worn like Frye bags). The only blue in vachetta is River blue which is a lot darker. Nappa is also one a lot of the ladies like for structured bags. My one and only nappa bag is not structured, so I have no personal experience in that regard. Nappa has a slight Sheen, but it's not shiny in the least. Nappa easily works with a suit for the office or Jeans and a Tshirt .Let us know what you end of going with!
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You're welcome. I think Marco describes Nappa as calf leather on his site. In any case, Merinos is definitely not stiffer than Nappa. I think Merinos may slouch the most of all the leathers( with the possible exception of nabuk and Tuscania-- I don't own either of those though). I wouldn't call Nappa stiff, but it definitely will hold it's shape better in a structured style than Merinos. Hopefully some of the ladies with Nappa structured bags will chime in on how well it keeps its structure long term.
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There is additional backing in some of the styles. It's worth asking Marco how much backing is in a Merinos Angelica to better understand just how floppy it will get - I know others have ordered that leather in that style.
I have two Midi Divinas in Nappa - one of them was purchased secondhand and still stands up nicely. The Nappa leather has a silky surface feel and a rich looking sheen, but it's not so soft that it flops. It will slouch and can take on surface marks - in my experience any wear on the surface is minimal but it's a smooth leather so you will see evidence of use just because there isn't any texture to hide that. It's a lovely leather.
If you like texture, the pebbled leather is also lovely and super durable; while it slouches and even can puddle a little, it offers less floppiness than Merinos. Personally I love them all, it just depends on what you are looking for. If there is any Aegean Blue Pebbled remaining or Blue Reef Nappa, I imagine either one could be a gorgeous bag in the Angelica - the Aegean Blue might be too light for you but among the pebbled blue options, it's really beautiful and fresh.
I have both nappa and merinos. Nappa will hold it's shape way more than merinos but still be flexibe. Nappa would be good for a structured bag that you don't want to be stiff. I would pick nappa over merinos for Angelica if you don't want it to flop over. I don't know if Marco has a similar blue in nappa, though. Just ask him, and he will tell you what he still has left.
* Since you want to use this bag for travel, may I suggest pebbled leather in bluette? Marco's pebbled leather wears like iron and it would make a flexible bag. I think bluette is a bright blue, though maybe not as bright as marine. I could be wrong. Marco could tell you how they compare in hue, of course.
Good luck finding the right leather and color!
Wow! Thanks so much for that info, that is really helpful! That Aegean Blue is so pretty. I'm sure the pebbeled will not work for me simply because of the weight, I can't stand heavy bags anymore. I never knew that the Pompeii came in Marine Blue.
I'll ask Marco about the backing, but I'm not even sure if I even like the idea of a backing, I'm sure that will be extra weight.
I'm going to ask if he has it in Pompeii with my second choice as the Blue Reef Nappa, I already feel bad about wasting his time as he must be swamped!
Thanks again!
I'll ask Marco about the backing, but I'm not even sure if I even like the idea of a backing, I'm sure that will be extra weight.
I'm going to ask if he has it in Pompeii with my second choice as the Blue Reef Nappa, I already feel bad about wasting his time as he must be swamped!
Thanks again!
Yes, your Merinos bag will flop over. That is the nature of Merinos.
Pompei is great for structured bags, but I'm not sure what colors are available. I know marine blue was available in Pompeii at one time. Vachetta is another stiff leather. Depending on the color, it can be a little more casual than Pompeii(and nappa) because some colors scratch easily(makes it look more worn like Frye bags). The only blue in vachetta is River blue which is a lot darker. Nappa is also one a lot of the ladies like for structured bags. My one and only nappa bag is not structured, so I have no personal experience in that regard. Nappa has a slight Sheen, but it's not shiny in the least. Nappa easily works with a suit for the office or Jeans and a Tshirt .
I have an Angelica in Aegean pebble and it’s such a happy bag. It’ll slouch over time and give you the effect similar to Diorissimo. The weight of the normal Angelica isn’t so much. I don’t know about the Rua though.
I have a number of nappa bags and have had them for some time they definitely hold their structure and do not flop over. I have a Zhoe in nappa and it is 4 years old and it has not lost its shape at all. Having said that I treat my bags reasonably well. I always stuff them with tissue paper and put them in their dustbags to keep them in good shape. I also have a midi Soulmate in peachy pink nappa that is also close to 4 years old. The photos of the midi Soulmate is included and as you can see it is a little slouchy because of the style of the bag but not much after 4 years of use.
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Your Angelica sounds gorgeous!
I also think the pebbled is more like the leather on the Diorissimo. I love the style of the Angelica and the Diorissimo and I really need a that style in my rotation especially in an extra large size as I have to carry a lot for my kids, so I have to keep leather weight in mind. I'm leaning more towards the Nappa as the Blue Reef to my eye is closest to Marine Blue.
Your Angelica sounds gorgeous!
I also think the pebbled is more like the leather on the Diorissimo. I love the style of the Angelica and the Diorissimo and I really need a that style in my rotation especially in an extra large size as I have to carry a lot for my kids, so I have to keep leather weight in mind. I'm leaning more towards the Nappa as the Blue Reef to my eye is closest to Marine Blue.
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Your Angelica sounds gorgeous!
I also think the pebbled is more like the leather on the Diorissimo. I love the style of the Angelica and the Diorissimo and I really need a that style in my rotation especially in an extra large size as I have to carry a lot for my kids, so I have to keep leather weight in mind. I'm leaning more towards the Nappa as the Blue Reef to my eye is closest to Marine Blue.
Your Angelica sounds gorgeous!
I also think the pebbled is more like the leather on the Diorissimo. I love the style of the Angelica and the Diorissimo and I really need a that style in my rotation especially in an extra large size as I have to carry a lot for my kids, so I have to keep leather weight in mind. I'm leaning more towards the Nappa as the Blue Reef to my eye is closest to Marine Blue.
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