When Marco was producing bags for Belen Echandia, he installed water pockets for lots of us. It will fit a regular sized water/ pepsi/ coke bottle.
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When Marco was producing bags for Belen Echandia, he installed water pockets for lots of us. It will fit a regular sized water/ pepsi/ coke bottle.
Thanks for the info. I have a Cuoio Toscano that is very soft. Would you say it's as soft as that leather?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!
Hi @jaspearl! I actually didn't specify where to put the interior water pocket; I just requested it. I'm pleased where it is and the two slip pockets were moved to the size with the zipper. This is my first one and does fit what @bonniekir said. It probably won't fit those wide-mouthed Nalgene bottles but it will fit the s'well ones.
This wasn't posed specifically to me but I will throw in my thought. I touched the cuoio toscano that's on my straw Diva Midi to compare. The cuoio toscano is softer than the goat, with a little more "give" to the feel. The goat is still soft, but has more of the element that gives leather a little sheen...hope that gives the right impression. Keep in mind though that I just received this goat leather, so it may soften up over time. I've had and used the Diva for a few weeks now.
Similar! Although I only have the Cuoio Toscano trim on a straw bag for comparison. The leather on that bag is not broken in, as I haven’t had/used the straw bag for long, but I would say that the Sorrento might actually feel a little softer..
Oops! So sorry, I should’ve read your post, @christinemliu, before replying! I haven’t used my straw bag much at all, and I think that could make a difference in the feel. I totally agree with you about the sheen on the Sorrento!
My Clio will be here tomorrow. I believe I am the first of the Clio's that are starting to be shipped out. It was shipped USPS and will have taken 7 days to get here.
Thanks so much for the info. I'm looking to have MM make a bag for my mom as she loves Italian leather. She really likes the feel of the cuoio toscano so I'm not sure if the goat leather will work for her. Maybe I'll just have to get the goat bag for myself and keep looking for my mom.
I can't wait to hear what you think! I really like that style.
I have a little valerie in toscano and the midi diva in goat. I find the feel of the goat leather to be a bit softer. It is breaking in well.
A bit late with your request, but here you go. I compared the bag size to my midi Aurora and my Little Valerie. It can fit quite a bit provided things aren’t too long in length.
II can fit a fair amount into the midi diva— more than the little Val and about the same as the midi Aurora due to its flexibility. Here is what I could fit in, although these days I carry a lot less. Missing from the bag contents is my phone. The last photo show what it looks like packed. It doesn’t close all the way this full, but close enough. I could still fit a few smaller things if needed.
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A bit late with your request, but here you go. I compared the bag size to my midi Aurora and my Little Valerie. It can fit quite a bit provided things aren’t too long in length.
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I can fit a fair amount into the midi diva— more than the little Val and about the same as the midi Aurora due to its flexibility. Here is what I could fit in, although these days I carry a lot less. Missing from the bag contents is my phone. The last photo show what it looks like packed. It doesn’t close all the way this full, but close enough. I could still fit a few smaller things if needed.
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Thank you!!! You carry just about the same amount I do.
A bit late with your request, but here you go. I compared the bag size to my midi Aurora and my Little Valerie. It can fit quite a bit provided things aren’t too long in length.
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I can fit a fair amount into the midi diva— more than the little Val and about the same as the midi Aurora due to its flexibility. Here is what I could fit in, although these days I carry a lot less. Missing from the bag contents is my phone. The last photo show what it looks like packed. It doesn’t close all the way this full, but close enough. I could still fit a few smaller things if needed.
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Thank you!!! You carry just about the same amount I do.
I am all about pouches these days! A Flora which functions as my Wallet and fits perfectly in the bag, a Balenciaga makeup bag (comb, lipstick or on workdays would carry tech stuff because of its capable size) and my “Covid” pouch (mask, sanitizer, gloves). Plus keys and phone. That’s pretty much it. I could fit my mini iPad if needed.
It's also possible that the color goat leather @Kimbashop has is a bit softer than my color. I've experienced the hand varying across colors. Like my caramel merinos feels softer than my dark grey merinos...