Thanks for these photos, esp the mod shots. It helps so much to visualize the size of this bag when worn. I have been curious about this style for a while now. Are any of these photos close to the real life teal color? Could you possibly take one in natural outdoor light?I am liking the grande Penelope messenger; as @bonniekir said, it’s probably not as spacious as the Victoria though their dimensions are similar (due to the compartments), but it fits all of my essentials easily and then some. I took a picture of the items I usually carry with me and added in a few extras (kindle, mini toiletry pouch, candy). I’m just missing my car keys, phone (used it to take the pictures), and face covering. As you can see, I fit most of the items in the main/middle compartment. Since the kindle and phone are flat, I figure I could put these in either of the side, taller pockets. These pockets are quite spacious - not deep, but length and width are generous. Tried to make this clear with the shot of the pocket containing the kindle.
One other thing I noticed is that the strap that comes with the bag is quite long. I realize this is a messenger and therefore probably intended to be worn crossbody, but I had thought I might be able to wear it over the shoulder. Even on the shortest length, I think over the shoulder would not work for me. In the mod shot, I have the strap set at the shortest length, and the bag sits just where I would want it. (For reference, I’m 5’6” and normally on the smaller side of average - I’m 3 weeks postpartum in this shot and still have several lbs to lose). Also, in this shot, the bag is filled with my items.
I haven’t had a chance to take the bag on any errands/out of the house, but it feels comfortable and I think it would be easy to get in and out of.
Hope these pics/thoughts are of some use to those who are interested in this style!
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To me, the goat leather feels soft but not as smooth or light as Nappa, or buttery like Verona. Having said that, the strap feels a lot softer than the rest of the bag and is really pliable (maybe it’s thinner than the leather used for the main part?). Sorry for the limited comparisons!
Thanks! I think the color looks like the preview posted by @bonniekir.
I took some shots of the bag outside just a few minutes ago; it was raining this morning where I am and is now sunnier but still a little cloudy. There is some variation in the way the color appears IMHO even among these shots. For comparison, the fourth picture is an indoor shot with indirect, natural light, and the last picture is a closeup I took in my closet (no windows, incandescent lighting). Hope this helps.
Thank you so much for these pictures! They have inspired me to reserve some of this leather for a later bag TBD!
I would agree. Because I have the goat in a bucket style, I can say that the leather drapes well -- not as soft and smooshy as Merinos or Verona, but perhaps comparable to Nappa. It feels substantial yet is soft and light, and it is starting to soften up more as I use it.Thanks!
To me, the goat leather feels soft but not as smooth or light as Nappa, or buttery like Verona. Having said that, the strap feels a lot softer than the rest of the bag and is really pliable (maybe it’s thinner than the leather used for the main part?). Sorry for the limited comparisons!
Yay, my white box arrived today and I tore into it! Literally. The box doesn't look like a box anymore. And every time, I always think, Marco really needs to give a master class on packaging to other companies. Amazing. So this box had a bunch of firsts for me...my first Angel Midi, first goat leather, first MM water bottle pocket, first fiore leather, first deep blue Africa, and first Minerva strap with rounded studs.
The deep blue Sorrento goat leather is fairly spectacular. It's a pretty dark navy blue, it's soft and light, yet feels sturdy. Totally agree with someone who said the color saturation is off the charts. As @Kimbashop noted, there is a slight gamey smell, that still tells you it's leather, but from a different animal than the usual calf / lamb / cowhide smell we're probably used to. It's not overpowering though.
For the Angel Midi, I chose the non-tassel version, added a water bottle pocket, and a wider messenger strap. I am loving all the pockets! Especially now with all the masks and wipes I have to carry around, it's great to have easy access. I think she's such a functional style. I went with the regular handles though, and as I mentioned earlier in this thread, I did debate shorter handles. I'm still on the fence though on whether that was the right decision; I think the original design is definitely right in proportion with the style, but in function, the crossbody strap can be shoulder carry and the shorter handles might help open up the interior easier and be easier to grab and go.
The real surprise to me is the fiore leather in the Little Penelope. I love it way more than I thought I would. It's very soft but definitely not as thick as pebbled, which gives it an elegant feel. I can't stop touching it. I'm pretty sure I want more fiore in my life. And look at the adorable little pouch this Little Penelope came in!
I'm a weirdo, I like rounded studs over square and pebbled leather is a little more "grippy" than merinos so this Minerva strap is going to be super useful to me.
Deep blue Africa is really a unique color! It's hard to capture so I didn't include it in the following pictures:
The deep blue Sorrento goat leather is fairly spectacular. It's a pretty dark navy blue, it's soft and light, yet feels sturdy. Totally agree with someone who said the color saturation is off the charts. As @Kimbashop noted, there is a slight gamey smell, that still tells you it's leather, but from a different animal than the usual calf / lamb / cowhide smell we're probably used to. It's not overpowering though.
For the Angel Midi, I chose the non-tassel version, added a water bottle pocket, and a wider messenger strap. I am loving all the pockets! Especially now with all the masks and wipes I have to carry around, it's great to have easy access. I think she's such a functional style. I went with the regular handles though, and as I mentioned earlier in this thread, I did debate shorter handles. I'm still on the fence though on whether that was the right decision; I think the original design is definitely right in proportion with the style, but in function, the crossbody strap can be shoulder carry and the shorter handles might help open up the interior easier and be easier to grab and go.
The real surprise to me is the fiore leather in the Little Penelope. I love it way more than I thought I would. It's very soft but definitely not as thick as pebbled, which gives it an elegant feel. I can't stop touching it. I'm pretty sure I want more fiore in my life
. And look at the adorable little pouch this Little Penelope came in!I'm a weirdo, I like rounded studs over square and pebbled leather is a little more "grippy" than merinos so this Minerva strap is going to be super useful to me.
Deep blue Africa is really a unique color! It's hard to capture so I didn't include it in the following pictures:
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I am loving what you did with this Angel! It's such a cool look now! 
Oooh I love the rounded studs!Yay, my white box arrived today and I tore into it! Literally. The box doesn't look like a box anymore. And every time, I always think, Marco really needs to give a master class on packaging to other companies. Amazing. So this box had a bunch of firsts for me...my first Angel Midi, first goat leather, first MM water bottle pocket, first fiore leather, first deep blue Africa, and first Minerva strap with rounded studs.
The deep blue Sorrento goat leather is fairly spectacular. It's a pretty dark navy blue, it's soft and light, yet feels sturdy. Totally agree with someone who said the color saturation is off the charts. As @Kimbashop noted, there is a slight gamey smell, that still tells you it's leather, but from a different animal than the usual calf / lamb / cowhide smell we're probably used to. It's not overpowering though.
For the Angel Midi, I chose the non-tassel version, added a water bottle pocket, and a wider messenger strap. I am loving all the pockets! Especially now with all the masks and wipes I have to carry around, it's great to have easy access. I think she's such a functional style. I went with the regular handles though, and as I mentioned earlier in this thread, I did debate shorter handles. I'm still on the fence though on whether that was the right decision; I think the original design is definitely right in proportion with the style, but in function, the crossbody strap can be shoulder carry and the shorter handles might help open up the interior easier and be easier to grab and go.
The real surprise to me is the fiore leather in the Little Penelope. I love it way more than I thought I would. It's very soft but definitely not as thick as pebbled, which gives it an elegant feel. I can't stop touching it. I'm pretty sure I want more fiore in my life
I'm a weirdo, I like rounded studs over square and pebbled leather is a little more "grippy" than merinos so this Minerva strap is going to be super useful to me.
Deep blue Africa is really a unique color! It's hard to capture so I didn't include it in the following pictures:View attachment 4841943View attachment 4841944View attachment 4841945View attachment 4841946
Thank you@TotinScience! I forgot to add an interior shot of the Angel Midi:I am loving what you did with this Angel! It's such a cool look now!
@Fancyfree, thank you!! I'm glad I'm not the only one hahaha.
This was tremendously helpful! Thank you very much for taking so many photos in every conceivable light! I know this will be extremely helpful to so many of us considering this deep teal color in a new type of leather. Enjoy your beautiful new bag!
I love rounded studs tooYay, my white box arrived today and I tore into it! Literally. The box doesn't look like a box anymore. And every time, I always think, Marco really needs to give a master class on packaging to other companies. Amazing. So this box had a bunch of firsts for me...my first Angel Midi, first goat leather, first MM water bottle pocket, first fiore leather, first deep blue Africa, and first Minerva strap with rounded studs.
The deep blue Sorrento goat leather is fairly spectacular. It's a pretty dark navy blue, it's soft and light, yet feels sturdy. Totally agree with someone who said the color saturation is off the charts. As @Kimbashop noted, there is a slight gamey smell, that still tells you it's leather, but from a different animal than the usual calf / lamb / cowhide smell we're probably used to. It's not overpowering though.
For the Angel Midi, I chose the non-tassel version, added a water bottle pocket, and a wider messenger strap. I am loving all the pockets! Especially now with all the masks and wipes I have to carry around, it's great to have easy access. I think she's such a functional style. I went with the regular handles though, and as I mentioned earlier in this thread, I did debate shorter handles. I'm still on the fence though on whether that was the right decision; I think the original design is definitely right in proportion with the style, but in function, the crossbody strap can be shoulder carry and the shorter handles might help open up the interior easier and be easier to grab and go.
The real surprise to me is the fiore leather in the Little Penelope. I love it way more than I thought I would. It's very soft but definitely not as thick as pebbled, which gives it an elegant feel. I can't stop touching it. I'm pretty sure I want more fiore in my life
I'm a weirdo, I like rounded studs over square and pebbled leather is a little more "grippy" than merinos so this Minerva strap is going to be super useful to me.
Deep blue Africa is really a unique color! It's hard to capture so I didn't include it in the following pictures:View attachment 4841943View attachment 4841944View attachment 4841945View attachment 4841946
Lovely choices. That navy goat looks perfect on the Angel and I love the rounded studs. Very chic looking.Yay, my white box arrived today and I tore into it! Literally. The box doesn't look like a box anymore. And every time, I always think, Marco really needs to give a master class on packaging to other companies. Amazing. So this box had a bunch of firsts for me...my first Angel Midi, first goat leather, first MM water bottle pocket, first fiore leather, first deep blue Africa, and first Minerva strap with rounded studs.
The deep blue Sorrento goat leather is fairly spectacular. It's a pretty dark navy blue, it's soft and light, yet feels sturdy. Totally agree with someone who said the color saturation is off the charts. As @Kimbashop noted, there is a slight gamey smell, that still tells you it's leather, but from a different animal than the usual calf / lamb / cowhide smell we're probably used to. It's not overpowering though.
For the Angel Midi, I chose the non-tassel version, added a water bottle pocket, and a wider messenger strap. I am loving all the pockets! Especially now with all the masks and wipes I have to carry around, it's great to have easy access. I think she's such a functional style. I went with the regular handles though, and as I mentioned earlier in this thread, I did debate shorter handles. I'm still on the fence though on whether that was the right decision; I think the original design is definitely right in proportion with the style, but in function, the crossbody strap can be shoulder carry and the shorter handles might help open up the interior easier and be easier to grab and go.
The real surprise to me is the fiore leather in the Little Penelope. I love it way more than I thought I would. It's very soft but definitely not as thick as pebbled, which gives it an elegant feel. I can't stop touching it. I'm pretty sure I want more fiore in my life
I'm a weirdo, I like rounded studs over square and pebbled leather is a little more "grippy" than merinos so this Minerva strap is going to be super useful to me.
Deep blue Africa is really a unique color! It's hard to capture so I didn't include it in the following pictures:View attachment 4841943View attachment 4841944View attachment 4841945View attachment 4841946