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[djfmn]

View attachment 4534322 I’ve received 3 of my midi Juliets. Absolutely love them. Only thing is, i thought the 2 top handles would be bigger, for easy hand carry and in crook of the arm, kind of like my Speedy25. Many of you are so creative in your modifications. I am wondering if any of you have ideas of some kind of handle i can have Marco make for each, that would allow for hand carry yet still be aesthetically pleasing to the overall look? The strap i ordered with each bag is a crossbody strap. Above is a pic of the bags.....

I have a couple more Midi Juliets on order and emailed Marco about extending those top handles. Do you all think the bag will still look good that way?

Thanks so much for any feedback, its greatly appreciated And i’ve received 3 boxes these last few weeks...should i take some pix? I hate to overwhelm with too many bag reveals lol.

Your midi Juliets are just gorgeous. I love all the leather choices amazing. I immediately went and tried my pewter laminato midi Juliet hand held and in the crook of my arm. It seems to fit with the handle on my midi Juliet both hand held and in the crook of my arm. Living in Florida I am bare armed most of the time or a very light cardigan so not much bulk. Also for size reference I am 5'4" and a US size 4. I can understand you wanting a bigger top handle to be able to use it both hand held and in the crook of your arm. Hoping you find a solution. I love seeing all your reveals stunning. You definitely won't overwhelm me with any of your reveals. The more the better!!

 

[jbags07]

Oooh your Juliets are so pretty!
As RE: handles, I actually did the opposite but asking Marco to make a profile of my handles lower, because I never wear bags on the crook of my arm and do not like the upright handles look. I am thinking in your case, maybe they can be made on hinges (similar to Speedy) so that they can fall down a bit but have more room when carried on your arm?

Thank u i think they are pretty too! A lovely style. And i have a Speedy and the handles are perfect as u suggested. Just not sure how complicated this would be to get them back to him to fix! And if they would overshadow the Juliet if made larger....Attaching pix so u can see, i cant even fit my hand thru

 

[jbags07]

First of all, all three bags are gorgeous. Beautiful color/leather choices. Second, I totally agree with you about the top handles; I thought they would be larger (bigger drop). If I order another Juliet midi I will definitely ask for the regular Juliet handle drop, which looks to me like you can arm-carry. I love being able to carry my bags as satchels on my arm. Perhaps you could ask Marco about the regular handle drop for your incoming bags?

Thank u so much I am loving the leathers .....i need to take a pic in better light i think! And agree with you about arm carry and asking for the regular Juliet handle drop. I love carrying my Speedy, the handle drop is perfect. And with this slight adjustment, the midi Juliet is such a beautiful and functional style...absolutely love it. Looking foward to seeing yours!

 

[jbags07]

They are beautiful and there is no such thing as too many reveal pix.

Thank u Ok, after the weekend i will bombard you all. Ive had 3 packages delivered in the last couple of weeks...i fell hard for Marcos bags

 

[jbags07]

Your midi Juliets are just gorgeous. I love all the leather choices amazing. I immediately went and tried my pewter laminato midi Juliet hand held and in the crook of my arm. It seems to fit with the handle on my midi Juliet both hand held and in the crook of my arm. Living in Florida I am bare armed most of the time or a very light cardigan so not much bulk. Also for size reference I am 5'4" and a US size 4. I can understand you wanting a bigger top handle to be able to use it both hand held and in the crook of your arm. Hoping you find a solution. I love seeing all your reveals stunning. You definitely won't overwhelm me with any of your reveals. The more the better!!

Thank you Yes i think the metallics look amazing in midi Juliet, and that cayman is to die for! I think some of you are very slender and the standard size handles fit, but I am fuller figured ....i attached some pix in a post above, and its very tight on me. Hand/crook carry is a great option with this style, so i am hoping i can ship them back ay my expense and have them lengthened....and the 3 yet to be made, ask Marco to lengthen also....

 

[Kimbashop]

Thank u so much I am loving the leathers .....i need to take a pic in better light i think! And agree with you about arm carry and asking for the regular Juliet handle drop. I love carrying my Speedy, the handle drop is perfect. And with this slight adjustment, the midi Juliet is such a beautiful and functional style...absolutely love it. Looking foward to seeing yours!

I really love this style. A picture of mine can be found in this thread -- I got it in Bordeaux Verona. The leather is softening with each wear and I'm noticing that the handles are stretching and loosening just a bit, but I do with I could wear it in the crook of my arm. Looking forward to seeing what yours will look like.

 

[orchidmyst]

Thank you Yes i think the metallics look amazing in midi Juliet, and that cayman is to die for! I think some of you are very slender and the standard size handles fit, but I am fuller figured ....i attached some pix in a post above, and its very tight on me. Hand/crook carry is a great option with this style, so i am hoping i can ship them back ay my expense and have them lengthened....and the 3 yet to be made, ask Marco to lengthen also....

I really love your midi juliet bags.
When I fall for a particular style of Marco's bags, I want them in all kinds of leathers but I have had a similar experience as yours with handle and strap lengths so now I order one first to try the style and see if anything needs to be changed.
I think you should contact Marco immediately and directly as he is the maker and knows what can be changed and can give you suggestions on how to make the bag more comfortable for you.
He understands that we all have different needs, which is why many things can be customized.
I have the midi juliet too and my hands can barely fit in the top handle but I like to carry it with the shoulder strap so it does not affect me. As for the Juliet, the top handle is a bit too large if that handle drop is used on the midi juliet. I suggest using a soft measuring tape or string and measure the most comfortable handle drop you prefer. Measure bags that you have of similar styles and it will help give you an idea of what handle drop you need.

 

[jbags07]

I really love this style. A picture of mine can be found in this thread -- I got it in Bordeaux Verona. The leather is softening with each wear and I'm noticing that the handles are stretching and loosening just a bit, but I do with I could wear it in the crook of my arm. Looking forward to seeing what yours will look like.

I really love this style. A picture of mine can be found in this thread -- I got it in Bordeaux Verona. The leather is softening with each wear and I'm noticing that the handles are stretching and loosening just a bit, but I do with I could wear it in the crook of my arm. Looking forward to seeing what yours will look like.

that color! Its amazing, and love the Verona also....absolutely stunning Juliet I don’t think i’ve ever seen such a beautiful shade.....i am loving my Juliets but i have some bag envy going on over here right now

 

[jbags07]

I really love your midi juliet bags.
When I fall for a particular style of Marco's bags, I want them in all kinds of leathers but I have had a similar experience as yours with handle and strap lengths so now I order one first to try the style and see if anything needs to be changed.
I think you should contact Marco immediately and directly as he is the maker and knows what can be changed and can give you suggestions on how to make the bag more comfortable for you.
He understands that we all have different needs, which is why many things can be customized.
I have the midi juliet too and my hands can barely fit in the top handle but I like to carry it with the shoulder strap so it does not affect me. As for the Juliet, the top handle is a bit too large if that handle drop is used on the midi juliet. I suggest using a soft measuring tape or string and measure the most comfortable handle drop you prefer. Measure bags that you have of similar styles and it will help give you an idea of what handle drop you need.

Yes, i. Have slowed down because of that...i kept ordering in winter/spring, and with the long wait times it took awhile to get these bags....but definitely moving foward i won’t order a second bag in any style until i’ve seen it and am sure it works....thank u for your suggestions I sent Marco an email to see what could be done....looking at the bag construction it seems likebthe handles could be somewhat easily switched out for ones just a little larger...hopefully

 

[SayaJ]

Thinking of my second order even before my first order arrives (is this healthy??) - does anyone know if Marco still has rust vacchetta? Considering a Selene Zip Midi in either rust or cuoio (or maybe even river blue!) vacchetta; would anyone know the difference between rust and cuoio?

 

[jbags07]

Just wanted to post about the handle solution, after so many helpful and kind responses yesterday. Thats why i love this forum/this thread so much!

Marco is just so wonderful...he said, send the bags back, let him know the height i want the handles to be, and he will remake the handles for me. He has such a good heart, he truly wants us to be happy and love our bags. Where else would we get this kind of incredible customer service!

I love the bags so much, and am just so happy he is being so generous with his time, to do this for me. I will pay for shipping both ways of course.....

Thank u again ladies for your help monday or tuesday i will post my haul from the last 3 boxes.

 

[jbags07]

Thinking of my second order even before my first order arrives (is this healthy??) - does anyone know if Marco still has rust vacchetta? Considering a Selene Zip Midi in either rust or cuoio (or maybe even river blue!) vacchetta; would anyone know the difference between rust and cuoio?

I can’t help you with that question, although i have one vachetta bag of Marcos and the leather is just to die for.....

To answer your question, is this healthy? Lol, ordering bags from Marco is addictive...to be able to choose the color, leather, style, personalization......and you will see when your first order arrives the incredible quality of the leathers and the craftsmanship of his bags....thats why he has this almost cult following....i only discovered him about 9 months ago and i would be too embarrassed to admit how many bags i’ve bought....

 

[orchidmyst]

Thinking of my second order even before my first order arrives (is this healthy??) - does anyone know if Marco still has rust vacchetta? Considering a Selene Zip Midi in either rust or cuoio (or maybe even river blue!) vacchetta; would anyone know the difference between rust and cuoio?

I don't know if it is healthy but I can say it is NORMAL to be plotting/planning for your next bags.

Marco's leather availability page (https://www.marcomassaccesi.it/available-leathers) does not say he has rust vacchetta available but that only means that he does not have it in stock. He may be able to order it from the tannery if it is in production. Please email him about the rust vachetta. He has river blue and cuoio vachetta in stock now.

I don't have a direct comparison of rust and cuoio vacchetta but have some pictures that may help. Maybe someone has bags with these 2 leathers that could provide a picture.



Rust, Mahogany, Dark Brown, Black

Sauro Tan on top and Rust on bottom

 

[Kylacove]

Talk about bling. Think maybe I went overboard on magenta/amethyst metallic Daphne. Do like the modified Arianna handles.

 

[jaspearl]

I love bling! There's no such thing as too much bling. It makes the bags stand out!

I must remember to try out the Arianna handles in future.