A little while ago I asked Marco about putting a top zipper closure on a Victoria midi. He told me he could do that but if I went with that I could not fold in the bag sides.
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I know what you mean about the buckle, but to me it’s more retro than dated. A definite feel of the late seventies about it.
MM BST group is where dreams come true. I was a Hesitant Holly and missed out on all the Flor promos, but a magical BST fairy user happened to be letting go of her Flora in teal shade and oh my days, you ladies were not joking about photos not doing this leather justice! What is especially missing from a purely digital experience of this leather is its incredible texture - it feels like some really expensive embroidery!
Someone asked above what fits into a Flora and it's not a whole lot - it's definitely an errands/date kind of bag. Here she is as a satellite bag to my larger tote, carrying quick access essentials - an iPhone XR, 2 sets of keys (one very bulky and large), a small bottle of hand sanitizer, and a work badge.
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Glad you had a chance to experience the Flor, embroidery is an apt word to describe it. The teal version looks especially photogenic!
What is the larger tote behind Flor, by the way? It looks very interesting.
When I saw your post about the buckle being retro I agree it definitely has a retro look about it. Although I had not thought about it like that.
I'm not fond of external hardware. I always omit as much of it as possible and love to have this possibility with MM bags. And yet I love the Clio! 
So I have just placed my order,- Octane Pompei Clio with Marine lining (shock horror, I've finally managed to go for a non dark grey lining!), Light Gunmetal hardware, small base studs (I find the regular base studs too large for small bags) and 2 extra eyelets in crossbody strap. The only hardware I've omitted are the snap hooks,- I've asked for the crossbody strap to be fixed directly on to the D-rings.
This is the fastest I have ever decided on the details or purchase of a bag
So I have just placed my order,- Octane Pompei Clio with Marine lining (shock horror, I've finally managed to go for a non dark grey lining!), Light Gunmetal hardware, small base studs (I find the regular base studs too large for small bags) and 2 extra eyelets in crossbody strap. The only hardware I've omitted are the snap hooks,- I've asked for the crossbody strap to be fixed directly on to the D-rings.
This is the fastest I have ever decided on the details or purchase of a bag
This sounds like a gorgeous bag. Love octane Pompei and you have picked a gorgeous lining. I have never picked a bag with external hardware either. It is not my thing but Clio with the buckle some how appeals to me. I don't know why but it just does. Your bag will be stunning I can't wait to see it.I'm not fond of external hardware. I always omit as much of it as possible and love to have this possibility with MM bags. And yet I love the Clio!
So I have just placed my order,- Octane Pompei Clio with Marine lining (shock horror, I've finally managed to go for a non dark grey lining!), Light Gunmetal hardware, small base studs (I find the regular base studs too large for small bags) and 2 extra eyelets in crossbody strap. The only hardware I've omitted are the snap hooks,- I've asked for the crossbody strap to be fixed directly on to the D-rings.
This is the fastest I have ever decided on the details or purchase of a bag
Gosh that von Holzhausen still looks fantastic and I know how much you have used it!! And, of course,MM BST group is where dreams come true. I was a Hesitant Holly and missed out on all the Flor promos, but a magical BST fairy user happened to be letting go of her Flora in teal shade and oh my days, you ladies were not joking about photos not doing this leather justice! What is especially missing from a purely digital experience of this leather is its incredible texture - it feels like some really expensive embroidery!
Someone asked above what fits into a Flora and it's not a whole lot - it's definitely an errands/date kind of bag. Here she is as a satellite bag to my larger tote, carrying quick access essentials - an iPhone XR, 2 sets of keys (one very bulky and large), a small bottle of hand sanitizer, and a work badge.
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the Flor is simply outstanding.
I trust MM to know his own products, but I agree with you. It has to be the zipper because you lose space at the top when it is zipped. My first one had a zipper. The one I have now has no zipper because the flap snaps and secures the bag. In this photo you can see I still have room for my rather large sunglasses case or a small umbrella, etc. However, I added an exterior pocket for my phone which, in my opinion, elevates the style of the bag versus the plain back.
Has anyone bought a Grande Penelope Messenger? I had one ordered, but before he could make it, he came out with the Little Minerva and I changed my order. I am eager to see a Grande with some mod shots.
I ordered one but don’t expect to receive it for some time. I, too, would love to see more pictures/mod shots.
The bag is a large shopper from von Holzhausen - as @southernbelle43 can attest, it is my most favorite bag of all time
(feels blasphemous to say that on our beloved MM thread lol).After a lot of thought and some advice from @tenKrat I have decided to add a Mia handle to my Clio. As well as having the messenger strap. I know my preference is handheld. I thought about the midi Modena short handle but decided after discussing it with Marco as well as tenkrat I have decided the Mia handle is the way to go. I am super excited about getting this bag in sandstone verona with blue lining and gold hardware.
