Wow! This is definitely my favorite crossbody that he’s designed. I asked Marco about adding grommets to my Penelope messenger strap, but decided not to get them. I love that he added that little detail.
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I love the buckle detail so different and modern and interesting. Hmm I also like slip pockets on my bags so versatile. I also cannot resist. I asked if it can be make in verona and the answer was definitely.
I meant midi Modena. Not midi Verona. I must have been multi tasking when I wrote this.
I am thinking Clio in Verona. I am in love with the buckle and the back slip pocket.
just got my notification that my straw midi diva is on its way!
I got my Deep Blue Africa Selene today! The color is amazing. I love blue bags and own quite a few, but nothing like this. The closest color I have in my collection is probably a navy Coach or my Prussian Blue Coach rogue, but I wouldn't actually say it's all that close at all. This deep blue Africa is really something unique.
Upon first impressions, I have to say I love the Selene style! I'm a bonafide tote gal, so I suspected I would, and I'm glad I was right. I LOVE the cinching feature. The cinching feature on my LV Neverfull GM is one of my favorite features because I love how it gives one bag two different looks, so I was very much drawn to the cinching feature of the Selene. Honestly, I like Marco's cinching feature, with the inner clasps/straps, better than the LV Neverfull's cinching. Marco's ensures the bag will actually stay cinched, whereas I something like my Neverfull kind of un-cinching itself. And, I love how cinching it makes the bag look so different and much smaller as well.
My one, barely even worth mentioning, wish-it-were-different comment is the straps - but that is completely on me and not at all Marco or the design of the bag. I was so concerned about the bag looking too big and overwhelming on me, and I though that perhaps if it didn't hang so low, it might not look as big. So, I asked Marco to shorten the straps to about an 8.5-9inch strap drop. The strap drop is 8.5 inches, and I feel like they look slightly out of place in comparison to the rest of the bag. However, it is a fine strap drop for me - it easily fits over my arm, and the bag hangs comfortably. And, it was my own request that Marco happily and beautifully obliged. If I ever order another Selene though, I don't think I would change the strap drop from what is standard.
I had Marco choose the lining and hardware for me. I did give him a several lining colors I liked along with some that I don't prefer. He choose light fuchsia lining and light gunmetal hardware for me. The fuchsia is such a fun pop of color, and light gunmetal wasn't even really on my radar, but I love it! I've already noticed that depending on the lighting, the light gunmetal ranges from looking more like silver to very much of a gunmetal tone - so fun!
I've attached photos, but I apologize because they are horrible photos. Someone needs to teach me how to take good bag pics, because I'm truly awful at it! The lighting wasn't the best so I don't feel it really shows the true color of the bag, though I do think this shade is a bit of a chameleon. Also, please excuse my messy, unmade bed - we just got a new mattress and bed frame, and I'm in the process of re-setting everything up.
Upon first impressions, I have to say I love the Selene style! I'm a bonafide tote gal, so I suspected I would, and I'm glad I was right. I LOVE the cinching feature. The cinching feature on my LV Neverfull GM is one of my favorite features because I love how it gives one bag two different looks, so I was very much drawn to the cinching feature of the Selene. Honestly, I like Marco's cinching feature, with the inner clasps/straps, better than the LV Neverfull's cinching. Marco's ensures the bag will actually stay cinched, whereas I something like my Neverfull kind of un-cinching itself. And, I love how cinching it makes the bag look so different and much smaller as well.
My one, barely even worth mentioning, wish-it-were-different comment is the straps - but that is completely on me and not at all Marco or the design of the bag. I was so concerned about the bag looking too big and overwhelming on me, and I though that perhaps if it didn't hang so low, it might not look as big. So, I asked Marco to shorten the straps to about an 8.5-9inch strap drop. The strap drop is 8.5 inches, and I feel like they look slightly out of place in comparison to the rest of the bag. However, it is a fine strap drop for me - it easily fits over my arm, and the bag hangs comfortably. And, it was my own request that Marco happily and beautifully obliged. If I ever order another Selene though, I don't think I would change the strap drop from what is standard.
I had Marco choose the lining and hardware for me. I did give him a several lining colors I liked along with some that I don't prefer. He choose light fuchsia lining and light gunmetal hardware for me. The fuchsia is such a fun pop of color, and light gunmetal wasn't even really on my radar, but I love it! I've already noticed that depending on the lighting, the light gunmetal ranges from looking more like silver to very much of a gunmetal tone - so fun!
I've attached photos, but I apologize because they are horrible photos. Someone needs to teach me how to take good bag pics, because I'm truly awful at it! The lighting wasn't the best so I don't feel it really shows the true color of the bag, though I do think this shade is a bit of a chameleon. Also, please excuse my messy, unmade bed - we just got a new mattress and bed frame, and I'm in the process of re-setting everything up.
It looks lovely! I didn't really notice the strap difference in the photos. Would love to see how it looks when you wear it. I also like the bigger size. I have a midi one and I find it too small for me, at least for how I use tote bags, which is to carry all the world inside of them. I agree the cinch feature is really nice. I don't own anything in Blue africa, but I am really intrigued by it. It looks very subtle.
For a photo of this type of leather, you could try taking one on in indirect light (by a window, or outside on a cloudy day).
I think the Selene is MM's signature bag and I love my midi. The strap looks fine to me.
I have a Selene Midi in deep blue Africa that I bought quite a few years ago. It is still my main bag and has worn extremely well. The leather is wonderful. I hope you continue to enjoy your bag x
I am thinking Verona too! Though the sample ones look so sleek in Pompei. Love the buckle detail as well, and also the asymmetrical flap design. Back pocket is something I appreciate but never wanted to top up for, glad he made it a default here.
You have alot more willpower that I do! I have used my Zhoe only twice, because I prefer open tops rather than a flap, and I am supposed to curb unnecessary spending, so why am I still I am considering this?
Beautiful! Deep blue Africa is so unique to MM. The contrasting fuschia lining is perfect, it really pops. I didn't like the cinched in look on my Selene Midi when I first got it, probably because on MM's website, Selene is always uncinched, so in my mind that is how Selene is supposed to look like. But I love it now, and always wear it cinched unless I need more capacity. It is awesome that this bag allows such an option for expansion.
Thank you! The photos really don't show much of a difference in the strap, so maybe it was just in my head upon initial unboxing.
I will try to post some mod shots when I am able to. I am glad I went for the larger size because like you, I like to carry the whole world inside of them. And if it's too big for a specific day, I'll just cinch it!I'll need to play around with the lighting to get better photos. Thanks for the tip!
Thanks! It's funny - when I first opened the box I through the straps looked short, but in reviewing my photos, it looks just fine to me too!
I saw photos of your deep blue Africa Selene Midi which was part of what pushed me to order this bag! I'm so glad to hear that yours has worn well. It's a wonderful bag!
Thank you! Since I got the regular size, I knew I was going to be a fan of the cinch option. I really do love big bags, but I also love the versatile of making it visually smaller! And it kind of feels like I got two bags for the price of one, lol.
I am getting a Clio in sandstone verona with light blue lining and light gold hardware.
A bargain!Thank you! The photos really don't show much of a difference in the strap, so maybe it was just in my head upon initial unboxing.
I'll need to play around with the lighting to get better photos. Thanks for the tip!
Thanks! It's funny - when I first opened the box I through the straps looked short, but in reviewing my photos, it looks just fine to me too!
I saw photos of your deep blue Africa Selene Midi which was part of what pushed me to order this bag! I'm so glad to hear that yours has worn well. It's a wonderful bag!
Thank you! Since I got the regular size, I knew I was going to be a fan of the cinch option. I really do love big bags, but I also love the versatile of making it visually smaller! And it kind of feels like I got two bags for the price of one, lol.