Massaccesi Handbags

[southernbelle43]

UPS. WHITE BOX! My Little Minerva in berry red Verona. This is a unique color of red. It has a heavy purple undertone. This is great because my other red bag is a pure tomato red, so they are quite different. A couple of you asked for comparison shots with some other MM bags and I will do that tomorrow. This is a quick shot under poor lighting, lol.

 

[samfalstaff]

UPS. WHITE BOX! My Little Minerva in berry red Verona. This is a unique color of red. It has a heavy purple undertone. This is great because my other red bag is a pure tomato red, so they are quite different. A couple of you asked for comparison shots with some other MM bags and I will do that tomorrow. This is a quick shot under poor lighting, lol. View attachment 4804838

Beautiful!

 

[Kimbashop]

UPS. WHITE BOX! My Little Minerva in berry red Verona. This is a unique color of red. It has a heavy purple undertone. This is great because my other red bag is a pure tomato red, so they are quite different. A couple of you asked for comparison shots with some other MM bags and I will do that tomorrow. This is a quick shot under poor lighting, lol. View attachment 4804838

Love this color!

 

[dramaprincess713]

UPS. WHITE BOX! My Little Minerva in berry red Verona. This is a unique color of red. It has a heavy purple undertone. This is great because my other red bag is a pure tomato red, so they are quite different. A couple of you asked for comparison shots with some other MM bags and I will do that tomorrow. This is a quick shot under poor lighting, lol. View attachment 4804838

Lovely bag, and love that shade of red!

Side note - what shipping option do you use? My order that shipped on July 8 still hasn't even made it into the US yet. It's taking much longer than my first order. Granted, I chose the cheapest, USPS option, so I expected it to take some time, but I didn't realize the timing/duration would be so inconsistent between orders.

 

[southernbelle43]

Lovely bag, and love that shade of red!

Side note - what shipping option do you use? My order that shipped on July 8 still hasn't even made it into the US yet. It's taking much longer than my first order. Granted, I chose the cheapest, USPS option, so I expected it to take some time, but I didn't realize the timing/duration would be so inconsistent between orders.

I use UPS which is not cheap. It gets here in 48 hrs though.

 

[LuvNLux]

UPS. WHITE BOX! My Little Minerva in berry red Verona. This is a unique color of red. It has a heavy purple undertone. This is great because my other red bag is a pure tomato red, so they are quite different. A couple of you asked for comparison shots with some other MM bags and I will do that tomorrow. This is a quick shot under poor lighting, lol. View attachment 4804838

Love that leather Verona texture and the color!

 

[Bag peace]

It's stunning @southernbelle43. I really like this shade of red- almost a raspberry isn't it?
Wear it in good health!

 

[Aminu]

I've just caught up on 30 pages of this thread and am loving all these new reveals! Sadly, I'm not in a position to buy any more bags for quite some time, so I am living vicariously through all of you. I'm especially sad to have missed out on the straw bags, but perhaps Marco will offer them again next year?

Every few months, I decide I want an Angel Midi. And then, for some reason, I decide against it .
I have finally figured out why . The handles!

I love the bag, especially the non-tassel version. But I am not keen on the appearance of the handles (they do look comfy, though).

I'm sure Marco would make whatever MM handles I ask for.
But I'm finding it really difficult to choose. I've made a sort of compilation of options:
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but I am non the wiser. I am unable to envision how these handles would look on Angel. Maybe I should just stick with the regular Angel handles..

Any suggestions? I'd be really grateful for any input, opinions or ideas!

Did you decide? The gold Divina Midi with Victoria handles is mine - so far, I've added Victoria handles to all my totes, I like the little bit of hardware, and the fact that this allows the handles to hinge rather than the leather to fold, and find the width of them comfortable. However, I love the look of skinny handles, but worry they would be agony on my shoulder considering I always carry a heavy wallet, water bottle and umbrella everywhere!

Wow, you ladies have gotten some really gorgeous bags!

Here are mine:

Grande Mia in Prussian blue - this color is not what I thought. I thought is was more blue/blue, but it is definitely a very dark teal. It's beautiful. I had Marco pick the lining for me from 3 choices I gave him - silver, red, or light blue. He surprised me with red and I love it! Grande Mia is my perfect sized bag. This was a special gift from DH. He was so proud to give it to me. I carried her twice already.


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I also asked Marco to make me a fun bag I had had in mind for a long time. I wanted more panels, he thought it should be less, so we settled on 10. I had poor Marco send me 571 pictures with color combinations which I thought and thought about. I almost went with a set of colors in nappa, but changed my mind due to my love of pebbled. I also know well what the flirt red and fuchsia look like irl. It is so hard to decide on colors from pictures. These always came up darker than what they really are. I was quite nervous to send him my final choice. Marco was so gracious and helpful the whole time. I love how it turned out! The colors are fun and sweet without being in your face. Marco suggested orange lining and silver hardware - a perfect complement to all the colors. I carried her yesterday and she is a delight!
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Just stunning! I love the Croco leather and it's definitely on my list for a future purchase. And your multi-colour Penny - wow! It's so fun and creative! Gives me lots of ideas

 

[southernbelle43]

It's stunning @southernbelle43. I really like this shade of red- almost a raspberry isn't it?
Wear it in good health!

Yes it is. That is a good name for it. People on TPF know I am terrible woth colors. I don't know a cool tone from a warm tone and forget asking about undetones, lol. But I can definitely see the blue/purple in this leather.

 

[Bag peace]

Yes it is. That is a good name for it. People on TPF know I am terrible woth colors. I don't know a cool tone from a warm tone and forget asking about undetones, lol. But I can definitely see the blue/purple in this leather.

Me too! I don't understand any of that stuff.
I just saw it and immediately thought of a juicy raspberry, lol! I am very simplistic in my thinking

 

[southernbelle43]

My white box has arrived!

First up is my first straw bag, and also first sample bag. I didn't even know what lining or hardware it was made of, I just grabbed it! I still don't know what lining it is... First thoughts: Midi Hera is a comfortable shoulder bag, and I love the handle attachment! Being used to leather bags, this straw bag feels incredibly lightweight. I didn't know why I was expecting it to be stiff or scratchy, but it is actually soft and drapey. I'm a little bit worried about getting dirt on it though, I have no idea how to clean a straw bag.

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Next up is Little Athena in Coral Red Africa RT. This is my first red bag! I'm still not sure what I can wear it with. Are matching shoes and bag still a rule? Leather smells amazing and I love the Africa texture on a structured bag with clean lines.
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I found a surprise MM Pendant in the pocket of my Midi Hera. I am checking with Marco if it is meant to be for me, or if it was left in there by accident. In any case, I was inspired by this post to try using it to bling up one of my Penelopes with the same hardware colour: https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/massaccesi-handbags.878845/post-32604741

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Your Hera is awesome. I have not considered that bag in the past, but that style in the straw is so chic. And the strap attachment is beautiful!!

 

[djfmn]

UPS. WHITE BOX! My Little Minerva in berry red Verona. This is a unique color of red. It has a heavy purple undertone. This is great because my other red bag is a pure tomato red, so they are quite different. A couple of you asked for comparison shots with some other MM bags and I will do that tomorrow. This is a quick shot under poor lighting, lol. View attachment 4804838

Gorgeous. Love red bags and this is stunning.

 

[dramaprincess713]

Yes it is. That is a good name for it. People on TPF know I am terrible woth colors. I don't know a cool tone from a warm tone and forget asking about undetones, lol. But I can definitely see the blue/purple in this leather.

So funny you say you are not good with undertones because when I read what you wrote about it having a heavy purple undertone, it was like a lightbulb went off in my head - that is the type of red I adore and now I finally know how to describe it!

 

[southernbelle43]

Requested comparisons of Little Minerva, the Theia midi and the Modena midi.








In the three bags I don't have to use the red Massaccesi Penelope midi because of all the pockets.

The Little Minerva and the Modena midi hold the same. Theia is a MUCH bigger bag and holds twice as much. It does not look as big as it is in the photos above, they almost look like the same size from the side and bottom.
This shows the difference much better.


I really like the strap treatment and thanks to the lady who suggested I get a purple lining. I never would have thought of choosing that, but it is so cool.


I am carrying the Little Minerva for the first time today and really like it. IT is no secret that I am a true Verona fan. The berry red leather feels the same as my other Verona bags, but it has more shine. It is a lovely leather.

It is not a light bag even with the few things I carry. But it is not overly heavy. I cannot imagine how heavy the full size one would be in any leather other than the lightest one (Merinos). It would take a younger person than me to carry it. As with all MM bags, the quality and leather are perfect in every way. I think this bag is one that I will use a lot. I hope this post helps you. Please let me know if you need more photos or have more questions about this new bag.

Now I am waiting for my coated canvas "current good quality but fair price brand" bag which I will post in that thread, lol. One must have diversity in one's bags.

 

[southernbelle43]

So funny you say you are not good with undertones because when I read what you wrote about it having a heavy purple undertone, it was like a lightbulb went off in my head - that is the type of red I adore and now I finally know how to describe it!

Well you are the first one you who has ever been helped by my descriptions, lol.