Massaccesi Handbags

[christinemliu]

I just returned from a business trip and thus was only able to photograph my 2nd batch of bags today. Again, I am very happy with what I ordered but the bag that surprised me most was the little Athena. It is adorable in this size and leather and will become a practical weekend bag for me. And yes, I realize I have an issue/addiction. Need to stop ordering burgundy/red/purple coloured bags. Oh well...

So, in no particular order, here they are. I usually choose silver hardware and some random lining, so you will probably find my choices boring in that regard. I may try something fancy next time just to be able to offer some eye candy!

ANGELICA - Crystal pink Merinos with silver hardware, dark grey lining (think some of you own this exact same bag as I recall I got inspired by someone on the thread)

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DAPHNE - Light sea green Merinos with silver hardware, light fuchsia lining

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SELENE ZIP MIDI - Bordeaux Vacchetta with silver hardware, black lining

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LITTLE ATHENA - Port Merinos with silver hardware, burgundy lining

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Next one to receive will be my Graven Goat Angelica which I hope will arrive soon.

Wow!!!! These are all so luscious! I didn't find any of your lining choices boring, i thought they were quite varied. The little Athena is gorgeous. My fave I think is your vacchetta Selene, though I have been in a Selene mood recently. Enjoy using them all!!

 

[christinemliu]

My latest order, another Penelope messenger arrived! Black Verona with I think it’s a 1.2 in. wide detachable strap. I like this much better than the standard strap width. Game changer!
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Penelope messenger with original strap and newest one with a wider strap

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Oh, what eye candy all at once today! Verona is such a unique leather and I love it when we discover game changers! What color is your original Penny Messenger? She's pretty too!

 

[LuvNLux]

@pinkorchid20 What a lovely selection of bags & colors! I especially love that little Athena.

 

[Devyn Danielle]

Oh, what eye candy all at once today! Verona is such a unique leather and I love it when we discover game changers! What color is your original Penny Messenger? She's pretty too!

Thank you! That’s lead grey pebbled.

 

[pinkorchid20]

Wow!!!! These are all so luscious! I didn't find any of your lining choices boring, i thought they were quite varied. The little Athena is gorgeous. My fave I think is your vacchetta Selene, though I have been in a Selene mood recently. Enjoy using them all!!

Marco already started making suggestions as I am usually fine with grey or silver lining but I quite enjoy the variation this time. The Selene in Vacchetta is special - such a strong but sensual leather. Have yet to take her out

@pinkorchid20 What a lovely selection of bags & colors! I especially love that little Athena.

Thank you, me too!

 

[djfmn]

Marco just posted a promo on FB and sent a newsletter out about the Luna which he indicated he just added to the website.
The Luna comes with a short strap option as well. I went between Aurora, Little Diana and Luna when I selected my Kickstarter bag. I eventually landed up with the Little Diana. Although I really was torn between Little Diana and Luna. I love the Luna option with the short strap that would be perfect. I am thinking Luna in one the new metallics. Luna is 20% off through Sunday any additional bag with the Luna order is also 20%. Yikes I might have to break down and get a Luna in the French Rose or Eggplant Laminato metallic. I have a midi Juliet in pewter laminato and I absolutely love that leather.

 

[djfmn]

@orchidmyst - thank you for posting the seasonal metallics. This time I am really tempted, the green and eggplant are just lovely.

Has anyone had issues pairing larger metallic bags with simple outfits? I hesitated when Marco offered the last batch of metallics as I was unsure of whether or not a Little Athena or equally sized bags would be too loud. I am not conservative but also want my bag to complement my look, not dominate it. Hence, would appreciate some thoughts and experience on how you ladies pair your metallics? (I am not wearing smaller pouches and the like, so that would not be an option although much more low key)

I have not had any issues pairing larger metallic bags with simple outfits. Depending on the color metallic you select I do not think it overwhelms the outfit. I have always been very concerned about this same issue. I have a Africa lead midi Selene and wear it all the time and find it is a very subtle metallic and changes in different light. I also have an Africa bronze midi Soulmate that I used all the time my daughter is using it at the moment and I love that color. I have a midi Juliet in pewter laminato and it is great bag also not overpowering at all. I have a Little Tulipano in platinum and pewter diamond leather which is silver and gold. I thought it might be blingy but it is not at all.. I also have a number of the pompei shimmer leathers and they have a metallic shimmer to them. I just ordered the emerald green laminato for my Little Diana and I am probably going order a Luna in the French rose or Eggplant metallic. I personally do not find metallics too much for a simple outfit it adds to it. Having said that I used to only have a handbags in black and brown and now I like to wear simple outfits and my handbag is where I add a little bit of color and pizzazz. But I do not like my bag to be overwhelming and detract from perhaps a beautiful but simple dress I am wearing. It needs to complement my outfit.
I have probably rambled on but hope I have been a little helpful.

 

[orchidmyst]

@orchidmyst - thank you for posting the seasonal metallics. This time I am really tempted, the green and eggplant are just lovely.

Has anyone had issues pairing larger metallic bags with simple outfits? I hesitated when Marco offered the last batch of metallics as I was unsure of whether or not a Little Athena or equally sized bags would be too loud. I am not conservative but also want my bag to complement my look, not dominate it. Hence, would appreciate some thoughts and experience on how you ladies pair your metallics? (I am not wearing smaller pouches and the like, so that would not be an option although much more low key)

Most of my MM bags are colorful so I haven't had any problems with matching clothes, even with metallic bags. For metallic leather, I tend to pick the darker metallic colors for bigger bags and the lighter metallic colors for smaller bags. I actually like having one bold color and one neutral color for similar bag sizes so it is easier to pick a bag to go with my mood and clothes.

 

[bellebellebelle19]

My latest order, another Penelope messenger arrived! Black Verona with I think it’s a 1.2 in. wide detachable strap. I like this much better than the standard strap width. Game changer!
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Penelope messenger with original strap and newest one with a wider strap

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If I could order more MM bags, I would always get the 1.2" strap!! Totally worth it. So comfy, even with my giant Selene. I love how it looks with your Penelope!

Marco just posted a promo on FB and sent a newsletter out about the Luna which he indicated he just added to the website.
The Luna comes with a short strap option as well. I went between Aurora, Little Diana and Luna when I selected my Kickstarter bag. I eventually landed up with the Little Diana. Although I really was torn between Little Diana and Luna. I love the Luna option with the short strap that would be perfect. I am thinking Luna in one the new metallics. Luna is 20% off through Sunday any additional bag with the Luna order is also 20%. Yikes I might have to break down and get a Luna in the French Rose or Eggplant Laminato metallic. I have a midi Juliet in pewter laminato and I absolutely love that leather.

Ooh, the Luna will be soooo pretty in those laminatos!!

 

[Coastal jewel]

Thank you! I am really struck by the depth and dimension of this color and the leather. It is a stunning neutral that will go with nearly everything I own.

Looks perfect for you! Glad she’s getting use..

 

[Coastal jewel]

DD. Perfect wider strap on Penny. Messenger. I have one “ in production”. I think I will see about upgrading the strap.

10 K. My “Athena Messenger” dark taupe Verona w a minerva strap ( and who knows what else I ordered with it) are almost here. Reveals by the weekend.

Luna.. I love Luna. I could be a luna-tic but she looks perfect. I cannot.

Metallics. I’m totally conservative but actually don’t have a problem in my black and brown world with a pop of metallic. I use my Selene midis dark blue and platinum Africa all the time.

It’s fun to see two of my recent BST purses re-homed. Some of my faves I did not order! I’m glad they have happy homes.

 

[Vanilla Bean]

Will Marco move the brand imprint - say to the back of bag - and will he make it smaller?

I think a Mini Zhoe in Titanium with a shorter non-adjustable strap would be lovely. But not with a big stamp on the front. A Penelope sized stamp at the bottom of the back panel would be good.

 

[orchidmyst]

Will Marco move the brand imprint - say to the back of bag - and will he make it smaller?

I think some of the bags are find as is but not others.

I'm not sure if you can move it but you could ask Marco.
The brand imprint is different on each style. Some are on the side, like the Angelica or on the bottom. The Mia & Grande Mia doesn't even have the brand imprint.
What do you not like about the brand imprint?
I think the brand imprint location is quite discreet and not boldly catching attention on each style unless requested. Someone had gold imprint on the brand imprint and it turned out very nice.

 

[Vanilla Bean]

I think the large imprint detracts from the look of the bag. I have noticed the variations between bags and that doesn't make sense to me from a brand perspective, and it makes it harder to remember what you're going to get with each bag. As mentioned above, I'm interested in a style that unfortunately has a large imprint.

I figured I could ask Marco but thought there might be some actual experience to report here.

 

[bellebellebelle19]

I think the large imprint detracts from the look of the bag. I have noticed the variations between bags and that doesn't make sense to me from a brand perspective, and it makes it harder to remember what you're going to get with each bag. As mentioned above, I'm interested in a style that unfortunately has a large imprint.

I figured I could ask Marco but thought there might be some actual experience to report here.

I don't recall anyone ever having it removed, sorry! I know lots of bag-makers will remove labels for a fee, so there's definitely no harm in asking if it can be moved to the back or anything.