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Talk about bittersweet -- I used my Alexia Midi recently when I met up with a group of girlfriends, and some of them complimented the colour (dark green vacchetta) and the shape. One of them even expressed interest in the larger sized Alexia for a future purchase, but that conversation got curtailed quickly enough when I broke the news that MM was closing shop... :crybaby:

Using this bag again, I'm definitely glad I switched my final order from another Penelope Messenger to my second Alexia Midi, though -- this style is definitely unique, and showcases the fabulous leathers so well! :heart: (Thanks again to @tenKrat and @vink for that nudge that I needed to change my final order! :flowers:)
 
And 1400+ pages later here we are. I was one of those who bought a bag and carried it with every outfit until it fell apart. Now thanks to you (and TPF) I have some nice bag “friends” and have a beautiful selection of handbags in my closet. Just for fun I am curiuos to see how many MM’s we all have in our closets. I will start. I now have 14 handbags, 2 Penny’s which I do not count as a full bag ( lol) and 3 Penny midis.
I have gifted at least three to my daughter. So I suppose my total count would be 21 total.
Once I receive my final order, my total MM tally will be:
- 4 Penelope Messengers
- 2 Zhoe Legends
- 2 Alexia Midis
- 1 Modena
- 1 Little Muse
- 3 Penelopes
- 2 Penelope Midis (1 modified to add a crossbody strap)
- 1 Flora
- 1 cardholder
- 2 tassels
Everything from the Penelopes and downwards, I consider as SLGs, though :lol: So that's 10 MMs and an assortment of SLGs, which is quite a bit of damage done in just about a year...!! :whut::angel: But there have definitely been some really special bags and leathers in the past year of MM madness, and overall, I've definitely checked off some bag/leather wants from Marco's offerings...
 
your bag/scarf game is 150%!!!
Question: did you get any notification about your order status or the box just showed up at your doorstep?
No notifications from MM for my past orders, although I do get notifications from the carrier (by email when it was TNT, by text message now that Marco has changed to using FedEx). The notifications usually come maybe 2 or 3 days before delivery (though it could be that it takes longer for them to ship to Asia than to the US).

Is he still using TNT? Coz every time when he ship, I’ll get tracking from TNT and they’ll call me before delivery (since I’ll have to pay tax and duties), but this time, as I’m still waiting for bags from other sales which I asked him to hold until now that I’m back from my trips, there’s still no notification in my mail box.
@vink, I think he switched to FedEx maybe 2 or 3 months ago, even for deliveries to SEA. I've been getting text message notifications from FedEx instead of email notifications when Marco ships. As for duties, FedEx doesn't seem to call the recipients before delivery like TNT sometimes did for me -- for my past two deliveries from FedEx, I've instead been getting a snail mail bill for the customs duties that are payable (usually arriving around a week after the package is actually delivered).
 
Once I receive my final order, my total MM tally will be:
- 4 Penelope Messengers
- 2 Zhoe Legends
- 2 Alexia Midis
- 1 Modena
- 1 Little Muse
- 3 Penelopes
- 2 Penelope Midis (1 modified to add a crossbody strap)
- 1 Flora
- 1 cardholder
- 2 tassels
Everything from the Penelopes and downwards, I consider as SLGs, though :lol: So that's 10 MMs and an assortment of SLGs, which is quite a bit of damage done in just about a year...!! :whut::angel: But there have definitely been some really special bags and leathers in the past year of MM madness, and overall, I've definitely checked off some bag/leather wants from Marco's offerings...
LOL I have always claimed that anything the size of a Penelope or smaller is NOT a bag! And I did mine in 1.5 years which is rather sobering when written down, lol.
 
I missed out on BE so I was glad to find MM earlier this year. Will enjoy the lovely bags Marco made for me. It felt like true luxury to have interaction with the actual designer and have a bag made to your specifications.
I was just thinking this - it's such a rare service. At this price point, I can only think of Laurel Dasso for interactions with the designer for a custom bag for the mid hundreds range. Custom LV, Goyard, etc are $xxxx+ and I don't think you get to talk to the house designer personally? Haute couture is another instance of custom + personal interaction and collaboration with the designer, but haute couture is for clothes and costs $x,xxx-$xx,xxx+. MM had a great unique business going on.
 
I was just thinking this - it's such a rare service. At this price point, I can only think of Laurel Dasso for interactions with the designer for a custom bag for the mid hundreds range. Custom LV, Goyard, etc are $xxxx+ and I don't think you get to talk to the house designer personally? Haute couture is another instance of custom + personal interaction and collaboration with the designer, but haute couture is for clothes and costs $x,xxx-$xx,xxx+. MM had a great unique business going on.
He did indeed which may be why he is not in business, trying to give quality products at a reasonable price and doing it with limited employees. It was all to our benefit, but he on more than one occasion hinted to me in some emails that he was not making any money? I feel so bad for him.
 
So happy and yet a bit sad that my last order from Marco arrived today. It was part of this final sale, so I am pleased that it arrived so quickly. Midi Muse in bluette pompei with light gold hardware and a Polsino cuff in teal diamond. There was one mistake: the lining should have been dark blue, rather than dark grey, but I don’t mind.

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Your bag is gorgeous. I love the leather perfect. Enjoy your fabulous new bag.
 
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And 1400+ pages later here we are. I was one of those who bought a bag and carried it with every outfit until it fell apart. Now thanks to you (and TPF) I have some nice bag “friends” and have a beautiful selection of handbags in my closet. Just for fun I am curiuos to see how many MM’s we all have in our closets. I will start. I now have 14 handbags, 2 Penny’s which I do not count as a full bag ( lol) and 3 Penny midis.
I have gifted at least three to my daughter. So I suppose my total count would be 21 total.
Oh I would love pictures too of everyone's collection...not sure if here or we should revive this thread? (the Che Famiglia pics of your MM family: https://forum.purseblog.com/index.php?threads/886161/

Oh, I both can't wait and am bittersweet about my final sale order...
 
I was a BE bag person who switched over to MM with Bonnie along with many other ladies on this forum. I have bought about 40 MM bags over the past 4 years. 2 Aphrodites, 4 midi Selenes, 6 Midi Soulmates, 4 Phoebe's, 1 Stella, 1 Diva, 1 midi Sabrina, 1 Daphne, 2 Angelicas, 7 Zhoe's (2 mini, 3 regular and 2 Legends) 2 Penelope's, 3 Little Tulipanos, 2 Auras, 2 Little Muse, 1 Tulipano and a midi Alexia. I have gifted a number of them to my daughter and friends. Traded 1 and sold 2. I have kept 27 although I do have 2 Penelope's and 2 Phoebe's and those don't count as bags [emoji6] do they!!
 
Another mini survey. Massaccesi was my first designer handbag. Now that he is closing I am curious to see where others will be shopping. I recently bought a woven Bottega veneta sachel preowned which is really nice. But there are not many other BV styles that catch my eye right now. Arayla is an option, especially if they put out some smaller sizes of a couple of their bags. What say you?
 
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Another mini survey. Massaccesi was my first designer handbag. Now that he is closing I am curious to see where others will be shopping. I recently bought a woven Bottega veneta sachel preowned which is really nice. But there are not many other BV styles that catch my eye right now. Arayla is an option, especially if they put out some smaller sizes of a couple of their bags. What say you?
Not sure yet. I am hoping he reopens at some point. I have looked at Arayla and some of their bags look interesting. I know I am probably going to offend some of their supporters but I find their marketing/pricing somewhat deceptive. They have a base price but I have yet to see how you can purchase a bag at that price. Even if you select a standard bag. I am not sure if I am doing something wrong but whenever I price a base bag it is much higher than the base with no bespoke add on. I have found this to be somewhat off putting. Maybe I have been spoiled but I know what MM bags are going to cost even with all the changes and additions.
 
Not sure yet. I am hoping he reopens at some point. I have looked at Arayla and some of their bags look interesting. I know I am probably going to offend some of their supporters but I find their marketing/pricing somewhat deceptive. They have a base price but I have yet to see how you can purchase a bag at that price. Even if you select a standard bag. I am not sure if I am doing something wrong but whenever I price a base bag it is much higher than the base with no bespoke add on. I have found this to be somewhat off putting. Maybe I have been spoiled but I know what MM bags are going to cost even with all the changes and additions.

Yes several have complained about that. Apparently they are so small that if they have to purchase leather for only one bag, the material and the labor are more expensive. Really strange marketing. I have only bought sample and sale bags. But the quality of the leather is really nice and the Harlows are so darn comfortable and easy to access your items from even though they are a puddle of leather. I who hated hobo bags have two Harlows ,lol.
 
After all is said and done and I get my final order, I will have:
1 midi Sabrina
1 midi Selene
1 Daphne
2 Zhoes
1 Zhoe legend
1 Sienna
1 Little Miss M
1 Little Muse
1 midi Alexia
1 little Tulipano interior
4 Penelopes
2 midi Penelopes
5 little Penelopes
2 Phoebes
1 Flora
1 tassel
I also rehomed 1 Calista, 1 Angelica, and 1 Zhoe legend. I regret letting go one of them. [emoji45]
 
Which one do you regret? If it’s the angelica, it might be on ebay now.

After all is said and done and I get my final order, I will have:
1 midi Sabrina
1 midi Selene
1 Daphne
2 Zhoes
1 Zhoe legend
1 Sienna
1 Little Miss M
1 Little Muse
1 midi Alexia
1 little Tulipano interior
4 Penelopes
2 midi Penelopes
5 little Penelopes
2 Phoebes
1 Flora
1 tassel
I also rehomed 1 Calista, 1 Angelica, and 1 Zhoe legend. I regret letting go one of them. [emoji45]
 
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