Massaccesi Handbags

[Kimbashop]

The Little Minerva pockets are about 4.5 inches high and the inside is about 4.75 inches wide. I would not put anything really thick in them. I use the other side for a small pack of tissues. My bag is made of regular Verona which sags a little giving the Little Minerva a slouchy, pudgey look, lol. If you don't like this look you need to get him to add something to make it more rigid.
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wow, your bag is beautiful. Is that the Berry Verona? That is a lovely leather.

 

[southernbelle43]

wow, your bag is beautiful. Is that the Berry Verona? That is a lovely leather.

It is. I had told Marco if he ever ran across a red Verona to get me one. He said when he saw this berry he knew I would love it.

 

[Fancyfree]

Ladies with a little Minerva: Could you please share how tall the outside pockets are? What could/have you fit inside those pockets? Also, longer flap is better? Why or why not? TIA!

Personally, I prefer the look of the longer flap. It does not conceal tha pockets, it only covers the openings. I feel this gives greater harmony and elegance to the bag.

 

[carterazo]

Personally, I prefer the look of the longer flap. It does not conceal tha pockets, it only covers the openings. I feel this gives greater harmony and elegance to the bag.

Thanks!

 

[southernbelle43]

Personally, I prefer the look of the longer flap. It does not conceal tha pockets, it only covers the openings. I feel this gives greater harmony and elegance to the bag.

I totally agree with you on the larger bag. But on the little one, the pockets peeking out just seemed to fit with Marco's original concept. It took me a while to come to this viewpoint however, lol.

 

[Kimbashop]

Fall photo:

 

[AliceWondered]

I asked Marco for a comparison pic of a few of the leathers, along with a black leather. Posting in case it helps anyone else with their choices.

 

[carterazo]

Fall photo:
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[carterazo]

I totally agree with you on the larger bag. But on the little one, the pockets peeking out just seemed to fit with Marco's original concept. It took me a while to come to this viewpoint however, lol.

I see. My concern is what it looks like when on the shoulder. (or hand carried) Does the lift cause the pockets to show completely?

 

[southernbelle43]

I see. My concern is what it looks like when on the shoulder. (or hand carried) Does the lift cause the pockets to show completely?

The corners of the pockets show all the time. Tomorrow I will load it down and take a picture. I don't think it will lift completely up because the flap is secured by two magnets to the body of the bag.

 

[carterazo]

The corners of the pockets show all the time. Tomorrow I will load it down and take a picture. I don't think it will lift completely up because the flap is secured by two magnets to the body of the bag.

Thanks so much!

 

[southernbelle43]

Thanks so much!

Here it is loaded down.

 

[TotinScience]

I totally agree with you on the larger bag. But on the little one, the pockets peeking out just seemed to fit with Marco's original concept. It took me a while to come to this viewpoint however, lol.

I am 100% team standard flap on a little Minerva - peeking corners in this smaller size look very playful and go well with the bag's "personality". On a midi and full size longer flap is great, as it gives the bag that cool "faux messenger" feel while obviously retaining the convenience of top opening .

 

[southernbelle43]

I am 100% team standard flap on a little Minerva - peeking corners in this smaller size look very playful and go well with the bag's "personality". On a midi and full size longer flap is great, as it gives the bag that cool "faux messenger" feel while obviously retaining the convenience of top opening .

You are always able to state things so succinctly and beautifully.

 

[carterazo]

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I am 100% team standard flap on a little Minerva - peeking corners in this smaller size look very playful and go well with the bag's "personality". On a midi and full size longer flap is great, as it gives the bag that cool "faux messenger" feel while obviously retaining the convenience of top opening .

Beautiful! This is very helpful, thanks.