Massaccesi Handbags

[Fancyfree]

anyone have a bag in croc leather - did it soften overtime?

I have a Sabrina and the handle is so stiff that it hurts my shoulder each time I carry it using the arm hole.

I am second guessing whether I should have ordered the midi size instead of the regular one
TIA

Hmmm... I believe all leather can be softened, for instance by greacing the raw side and repetitive bending of the leather. But I suspect it would severely damage the Croc surface.

I imagine a Croc Sabrina, whether Regular or Midi, would be more comfortable to be hand held.

For shoulder carry ("arm through hole") or on a messenger strap with flaps down, I think you would need a far softer leather.

 

[Kimbashop]

Second day of teaching on campus, and I finally get to use my Modena (and yes, I do get to teach in summer sandals!). I have missed this bag. I pulled it out of its dustbag and was hit with that wonderful leather aroma that accompanies all of Marco's bags. This is the regular size, and it fits everything I need. Although this is a bathroom shot, the second photo is in portrait mode, which shows off the Nappa leather quite nicely.

 

[Kimbashop]

I carried this beauty later ... She is developing a nice patina.

 

[Ludmilla]

Second day of teaching on campus, and I finally get to use my Modena (and yes, I do get to teach in summer sandals!). I have missed this bag. I pulled it out of its dustbag and was hit with that wonderful leather aroma that accompanies all of Marco's bags. This is the regular size, and it fits everything I need. Although this is a bathroom shot, the second photo is in portrait mode, which shows off the Nappa leather quite nicely.

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You and your bag look great. The Modena is a wonderful bag for work! My sister has it and uses it all the time.
(For my needs it is too small unfortunately.)

 

[Kimbashop]

You and your bag look great. The Modena is a wonderful bag for work! My sister has it and uses it all the time.
(For my needs it is too small unfortunately.)

Admittedly, I use larger totes for larger days LOL. Otherwise, Modena has been my go-to.

 

[tenKrat]

Speaking of patina, here’s my Aura in dark taupe vacchetta. She has a nice slight gloss, although she looks quite shiny in the pic due to the skylight in the room. My Friday outfit:

 

[tenKrat]

Second day of teaching on campus, and I finally get to use my Modena (and yes, I do get to teach in summer sandals!). I have missed this bag. I pulled it out of its dustbag and was hit with that wonderful leather aroma that accompanies all of Marco's bags. This is the regular size, and it fits everything I need. Although this is a bathroom shot, the second photo is in portrait mode, which shows off the Nappa leather quite nicely.

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Yay! Some mod shots!
I have the little sister to your bag in black Fiore. The Modena is a wonderful bag.

 

[tenKrat]

It’s taken a month and a half, but I finally took a couple of mod shots! My mom asked for pics of a dress, and I actually remembered to put on my bag when I took the pics.

I still absolutely love this bag. The black nappa is lovely, and the design is perfect for me!

I’m also throwing in a bonus shot of my blue Africa Phoebe in action. My only regret with this one is not also ordering one in lead Africa. It is such a hardy and unique leather!
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Thank you for the mod shots with your beautiful Aurora.

 

[Ludmilla]

Admittedly, I use larger totes for larger days LOL. Otherwise, Modena has been my go-to.

I carry too much stuff. And I cannot manage to downsize.

 

[djfmn]

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Gorgeous. I love red bags. I find red bags are a great neutral and go with lots of things. At least that is my opinion and I am sticking with it!!

 

[djfmn]

Admittedly, I use larger totes for larger days LOL. Otherwise, Modena has been my go-to.

You and the bag look great. Wonderful modshot. I also love the size of my midi Modena it is the perfect size for me.

 

[Kimbashop]

Speaking of patina, here’s my Aura in dark taupe vacchetta. She has a nice slight gloss, although she looks quite shiny in the pic due to the skylight in the room. My Friday outfit:
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I love the dark taupe vacchetta; I have a Daphne in it and it is such a beautiful neutral. It looks great on the Aura. And I love your whole outfit.

 

[Kimbashop]

Gorgeous. I love red bags. I find red bags are a great neutral and go with lots of things. At least that is my opinion and I am sticking with it!!

I feel the same way. It is a color that works with any number of colors.

 

[Kimbashop]

You and the bag look great. Wonderful modshot. I also love the size of my midi Modena it is the perfect size for me.

Thanks! I think the Modena may be at the top of my list of fave MM bags. Although little Val is a close second. I have used that bag constantly.

 

[Claudia Herzog]

My metallic bags are doing fine, but the flora I use inside my bigger bag is showing wear. I wouldn't recommend using metallic for a SLG.

I will be curious to see if this happens to me, too. For the past five months, I've been handling my Little Penelope in teal diamond on a daily basis (it's become my card and cash holder when it became clear my continental wallet is beautiful but just too heavy), and just today I was admiring how the leather is still holding up like new.