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I raise my hand on this one; I’m one of the two or the third person. I succumbed like some of you who have added last-minute orders to your “last” order. ;)

@vink, I hope you don’t mind having a copycat, but I fell for your bag when I saw it. I ordered the exact same leather/color and light blue lining color with light gold hw. Did you ever say which hw you got? I can’t tell from your pic. My collection will once again be infused with a bright, happy color. That hasn’t happened in a long time. I’ve been acquiring mostly neutrals the last few years.

My modifications to the Angelica messenger are a top zipper closure, no standard middle zipped compartment, and an additional shorter shoulder strap just like the one that comes with the Minerva Midi.

I don’t mind at all. [emoji4] It’s your dark Taupe Vacchetta aura that inspires mine, too. [emoji4] I got mine with SHW but I’m sure GHW will make it more playful. [emoji4] I just got another one with the top zipper with a middle compartment and I think yours will work best. (I never actually study hard about Marco’s compartment system, but this one is in glitter Pompeii so the top zipper and middle compartment will definitely help it retain its shape even more afterward. That’s my consolation. [emoji4] And also very interesting. This will likely be a great traveling bag with all the organization and security. [emoji4])
 
Ok. I have a Pompeii question... please tell me what you like about the leather. I tend to lean toward Marino’s, pebbled. I have had Athene and Tuscania but they seem to fragile ( Athene) or rustic (tuscania) . I also liked Africa’s. I’ve never had Nappa. Pros cons. Likes and dislikes

For me;

Pro: structured but seriously very light. It’s bendable but will spring back.

Con: too smooth. I like leather with some texture. It also has shine to it which I’m not sure if I like or dislike it. [emoji848][emoji848][emoji848]
 
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Ok, this is bad.

I had been thinking of getting a Rua Angelica in pompei but I did not like any of the colors in the swatch folder I was sent (except bluette and ameythst, but I wanted a dark color for travel). So I made my order without a Rua Angelica, but in my mind I was always thinking about angelica.

I saw from @djfmn 's post of available leathers that dark green pompei was available. Dark green pompei is one of the fall/winter 2018 colors and sounded promising as I have a lot of blue bags but no green bags. So I asked Marco about it and he sent me this photo.

I think dark green pompei looks like a dark green with blue undertones. I will be ordering my Rua Angelica in this dark green pompei, silver hardware, top zipper. Marco suggested for the lining, light fuchsia or cappuccino, I think fuchsia will be a nice pop of color, I already have fuchsia in 2 bags and I love it, but it may look a little gaudy perhaps with the dark green pompei? what does everyone think?

If you’re a girly girl and like pop of color or contrast, go for light fuchsia. But if you want something neutral, go with cappuccino. [emoji4]
 
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Anyone here see the octane nappa irl? Marco sent me a picture and it's gorgeous! Now I'm wondering if I should do Angelica in that color or vaccheta? [emoji32]

What do you guys think about the color?View attachment 4209191

I'm not sure if this picture represents the color well, as it seems to be taken in bright light. I have a swatch of octane merinos and it looks much darker and a more saturated blue than this.
 
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Anyone here see the octane nappa irl? Marco sent me a picture and it's gorgeous! Now I'm wondering if I should do Angelica in that color or vaccheta? [emoji32]

What do you guys think about the color?View attachment 4209191

I have an octane merino and I think it look washed out in this photo. Mine is darker so I have my hesitation to comment on the color since I’m not sure if it has too much direct light on the leather. [emoji28]
 
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My final order arrived today, only 3.5 weeks after I placed it. I wasn't expecting it so soon!

Divina Midi in China Blue Pebbled, with dark blue lining and GHW. I had Victoria handles added (China Blue is a little bit more indigo than I was expecting, hard to tell in this pic)
Mini Zhoe in Gold Laminato Lamb with gold lining and GHW
Modena in White Pebbled with silver lining and GHW
Modena in Dark Brown Nappa with dark grey lining and GHW (it's not as dark as pictured)

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