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Just posting this for reference. I had to wait a while to see it IRL because I was abroad when it was delivered. I wanted an elegant black bag in nappa for evening wear and I think it hits the spot. Slightly disappointed at the creasing around the embossed name as it detracts from the bag but hopefully nobody else will notice.
Lovely... considering ordering one of these.
 
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I ordered a Little Athena in almond cuoio toscano with beige/dark brown pitone (python) with gold hardware and cappuccino lining. @Coastal jewel told me that she thought her all time favorite MM style was the Little Athena. I also loved @tenKrat beige cream Little Athena so I decided to to get one. I previously never considered this style but after all these ladies said it a great MM bag I decided to try one out.
That will be a gorgeous bag! Love the leather/python choices...i am waiting on my first little Athena to arrive, and i am pretty sure it will be a style i will order in more leathers...

Did you order the standard top handles or the modified minerva strap some ladies have done?
 
Someone asked me about the comparison of the Muse, Muse Midi and Selene Midi.
So while I was taking pictures, I got some comparison pictures with the Angelica, Tulipano and Rua Angelica.
(I posted this at the Reference Pictures thread too)

Side View:
(from left to right)
Selene Midi, Muse Midi, Muse, Rua Angelica
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(from left to right)
Angelica, Selene Midi, Rua Angelica, Tulipano
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For reference:
Selene Midi in Dark Brown Deerskin (with top zip closure & soulmate handles)
Muse in Everose Glitter Pompei (with standard closure)
Muse Midi in Brownrose Nappa (with top zip closure)
Rua Angelica in Fuchsia Pompei
Angelica in Marine Blue Merinos
Tulipano in Everose Glitter Pompei

Muse Midi (left) and Muse (right) - bottle of water is 24.5cm tall
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Selene Midi (left) and Muse Midi (right)
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Selene Midi (left) and Muse (right)
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Selene Midi (left) and Angelica (right)
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Selene Midi (left) and Tulipano (right)
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Selene Midi (left) and Rua Angelica (right)
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Muse (left) and Rua Angelica (right)
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As you can see, most leather starts to slouch after a while but the Pompei keeps it shape very well.
Pompei is also very light so it is a good choice for structured bags.

Inside comparison with Penelope inside and a bottle of water (24.5cm tall);
Muse Midi here
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Selene Midi here
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Muse here
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Someone asked me about the comparison of the Muse, Muse Midi and Selene Midi.
So while I was taking pictures, I got some comparison pictures with the Angelica, Tulipano and Rua Angelica.
(I posted this at the Reference Pictures thread too)

Side View:
(from left to right)
Selene Midi, Muse Midi, Muse, Rua Angelica
View attachment 4538374
(from left to right)
Angelica, Selene Midi, Rua Angelica, Tulipano
View attachment 4538375
For reference:
Selene Midi in Dark Brown Deerskin (with top zip closure & soulmate handles)
Muse in Everose Glitter Pompei (with standard closure)
Muse Midi in Brownrose Nappa (with top zip closure)
Rua Angelica in Fuchsia Pompei
Angelica in Marine Blue Merinos
Tulipano in Everose Glitter Pompei

Muse Midi (left) and Muse (right) - bottle of water is 24.5cm tall
View attachment 4538364
Selene Midi (left) and Muse Midi (right)
View attachment 4538368
Selene Midi (left) and Muse (right)
View attachment 4538369
Selene Midi (left) and Angelica (right)
View attachment 4538370
Selene Midi (left) and Tulipano (right)
View attachment 4538371
Selene Midi (left) and Rua Angelica (right)
View attachment 4538372
Muse (left) and Rua Angelica (right)
View attachment 4538373

As you can see, most leather starts to slouch after a while but the Pompei keeps it shape very well.
Pompei is also very light so it is a good choice for structured bags.

Inside comparison with Penelope inside and a bottle of water (24.5cm tall);
Muse Midi here
View attachment 4538376
Selene Midi here
View attachment 4538377
Muse here
View attachment 4538378
Those comparisons are wonderful. Thank you!!! Maybe it is just me, but even having all of the measurements I have trouble visualizing the exact sizes of the various handbags. This helps so much!!!
 
That will be a gorgeous bag! Love the leather/python choices...i am waiting on my first little Athena to arrive, and i am pretty sure it will be a style i will order in more leathers...

Did you order the standard top handles or the modified minerva strap some ladies have done?
I ordered the standard top handles.
 
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Someone asked me about the comparison of the Muse, Muse Midi and Selene Midi.
So while I was taking pictures, I got some comparison pictures with the Angelica, Tulipano and Rua Angelica.
(I posted this at the Reference Pictures thread too)

Side View:
(from left to right)
Selene Midi, Muse Midi, Muse, Rua Angelica
View attachment 4538374
(from left to right)
Angelica, Selene Midi, Rua Angelica, Tulipano
View attachment 4538375
For reference:
Selene Midi in Dark Brown Deerskin (with top zip closure & soulmate handles)
Muse in Everose Glitter Pompei (with standard closure)
Muse Midi in Brownrose Nappa (with top zip closure)
Rua Angelica in Fuchsia Pompei
Angelica in Marine Blue Merinos
Tulipano in Everose Glitter Pompei

Muse Midi (left) and Muse (right) - bottle of water is 24.5cm tall
View attachment 4538364
Selene Midi (left) and Muse Midi (right)
View attachment 4538368
Selene Midi (left) and Muse (right)
View attachment 4538369
Selene Midi (left) and Angelica (right)
View attachment 4538370
Selene Midi (left) and Tulipano (right)
View attachment 4538371
Selene Midi (left) and Rua Angelica (right)
View attachment 4538372
Muse (left) and Rua Angelica (right)
View attachment 4538373

As you can see, most leather starts to slouch after a while but the Pompei keeps it shape very well.
Pompei is also very light so it is a good choice for structured bags.

Inside comparison with Penelope inside and a bottle of water (24.5cm tall);
Muse Midi here
View attachment 4538376
Selene Midi here
View attachment 4538377
Muse here
View attachment 4538378
Thank you for posting all of these pix. You have so many beautiful bags :smile: I am with Southernbelle, seeing the bags helps so much to get a sense of size and proportion....
 
Someone asked me about the comparison of the Muse, Muse Midi and Selene Midi.
So while I was taking pictures, I got some comparison pictures with the Angelica, Tulipano and Rua Angelica.
(I posted this at the Reference Pictures thread too)

Side View:
(from left to right)
Selene Midi, Muse Midi, Muse, Rua Angelica
View attachment 4538374
(from left to right)
Angelica, Selene Midi, Rua Angelica, Tulipano
View attachment 4538375
For reference:
Selene Midi in Dark Brown Deerskin (with top zip closure & soulmate handles)
Muse in Everose Glitter Pompei (with standard closure)
Muse Midi in Brownrose Nappa (with top zip closure)
Rua Angelica in Fuchsia Pompei
Angelica in Marine Blue Merinos
Tulipano in Everose Glitter Pompei

Muse Midi (left) and Muse (right) - bottle of water is 24.5cm tall
View attachment 4538364
Selene Midi (left) and Muse Midi (right)
View attachment 4538368
Selene Midi (left) and Muse (right)
View attachment 4538369
Selene Midi (left) and Angelica (right)
View attachment 4538370
Selene Midi (left) and Tulipano (right)
View attachment 4538371
Selene Midi (left) and Rua Angelica (right)
View attachment 4538372
Muse (left) and Rua Angelica (right)
View attachment 4538373

As you can see, most leather starts to slouch after a while but the Pompei keeps it shape very well.
Pompei is also very light so it is a good choice for structured bags.

Inside comparison with Penelope inside and a bottle of water (24.5cm tall);
Muse Midi here
View attachment 4538376
Selene Midi here
View attachment 4538377
Muse here
View attachment 4538378
Thank you so much for all the comparisons. It really helps me to understand the sizes of the bags.
 
Someone asked me about the comparison of the Muse, Muse Midi and Selene Midi.
So while I was taking pictures, I got some comparison pictures with the Angelica, Tulipano and Rua Angelica.
(I posted this at the Reference Pictures thread too)

Side View:
(from left to right)
Selene Midi, Muse Midi, Muse, Rua Angelica
View attachment 4538374
(from left to right)
Angelica, Selene Midi, Rua Angelica, Tulipano
View attachment 4538375
For reference:
Selene Midi in Dark Brown Deerskin (with top zip closure & soulmate handles)
Muse in Everose Glitter Pompei (with standard closure)
Muse Midi in Brownrose Nappa (with top zip closure)
Rua Angelica in Fuchsia Pompei
Angelica in Marine Blue Merinos
Tulipano in Everose Glitter Pompei

Muse Midi (left) and Muse (right) - bottle of water is 24.5cm tall
View attachment 4538364
Selene Midi (left) and Muse Midi (right)
View attachment 4538368
Selene Midi (left) and Muse (right)
View attachment 4538369
Selene Midi (left) and Angelica (right)
View attachment 4538370
Selene Midi (left) and Tulipano (right)
View attachment 4538371
Selene Midi (left) and Rua Angelica (right)
View attachment 4538372
Muse (left) and Rua Angelica (right)
View attachment 4538373

As you can see, most leather starts to slouch after a while but the Pompei keeps it shape very well.
Pompei is also very light so it is a good choice for structured bags.

Inside comparison with Penelope inside and a bottle of water (24.5cm tall);
Muse Midi here
View attachment 4538376
Selene Midi here
View attachment 4538377
Muse here
View attachment 4538378
Thank you so much for these helpful pictures! I love the Pompei leather on the Muse - it helps the bag retain its structure so well.
 
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