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Fancyfree said:
Very soft and pliable
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Yes, @Kimbashop, like @Fancyfree mentioned, the Fiore is very soft and pliable. In fact, in my last order with Sorrento, Africa, and Fiore leather, it was the Fiore item that I couldn't stop touching! Therefore I am ordering an Astra Satchel in Fiore, with accents done in Pebbled. So happy to be able to get something from this new collection style.
 
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christinemliu said:
Yes, @Kimbashop, like @Fancyfree mentioned, the Fiore is very soft and pliable. In fact, in my last order with Sorrento, Africa, and Fiore leather, it was the Fiore item that I couldn't stop touching! Therefore I am ordering an Astra Satchel in Fiore, with accents done in Pebbled. So happy to be able to get something from this new collection style.
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I’m not sure how extensive your MM leather variety is, but if You have merinos could you compare the softness of the two.
 
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Devyn Danielle said:
I’m not sure how extensive your MM leather variety is, but if You have merinos could you compare the softness of the two.
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Sure! Merinos is probably my first love when it comes to MM leather because I prefer softness most of the time. But, now I have learned to appreciate other leathers as well!

I have attached a picture of my softest Merinos piece (caramel) with Fiore (carnation pink). Merinos is slightly softer to the touch, especially because of less pebbling. However, when I compare this Fiore to the grey Merinos Aphrodite I have, especially the part of the leather that isn't the sides (so less smooshy), the softness is comparable.
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christinemliu said:
Yes, @Kimbashop, like @Fancyfree mentioned, the Fiore is very soft and pliable. In fact, in my last order with Sorrento, Africa, and Fiore leather, it was the Fiore item that I couldn't stop touching! Therefore I am ordering an Astra Satchel in Fiore, with accents done in Pebbled. So happy to be able to get something from this new collection style.
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That sounds really nice. Thanks for the details. I was actually wondering about ordering the bag in Fiore because of its lovely texture. Is he putting extra backing on the bag for you or did you want it to be a bit slouchy?
 
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Kimbashop said:
It sounds like we are designing similar bags! I am going to ask marco to do a mock-up with silver and pewter glitter to see what I like. I have tried using photoshop for this but it is not coming out right. I have also been thinking about asking if he can color block the strip of leather at the bottom of the flap as an additional color point.

Still thinking about a lining. I love the tortilla lining in my diva bag but I think it’s because the purple leather works so well with it as a pleasing combination. So still thinking on this one. Wonderful decisions to be had during this time.
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Marco is probably swamped because he hasn't gotten back to me yet today, even though I had a couple of additional questions for him. I actually did consider the silver glitter Pompei, but I think I decided not to go with it for the same reason I probably will not go with platinum - it's a bigger contrast in color from black and while it would be really beautiful, I love the subtlety of a grey/black look, with the extra little something from the Glitter Pompei leather.
 
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Kimbashop said:
That sounds really nice. Thanks for the details. I was actually wondering about ordering the bag in Fiore because of its lovely texture. Is he putting extra backing on the bag for you or did you want it to be a bit slouchy?
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Hi @Kimbashop! So I wanted this particular bag to be a bit slouchy so I actually asked for less or no backing and Marco said that was fine. But extra backing is something to consider depending on the effect you want.

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Marco is probably swamped because he hasn't gotten back to me yet today, even though I had a couple of additional questions for him. I actually did consider the silver glitter Pompei, but I think I decided not to go with it for the same reason I probably will not go with platinum - it's a bigger contrast in color from black and while it would be really beautiful, I love the subtlety of a grey/black look, with the extra little something from the Glitter Pompei leather.
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Hi @ohmisseevee! In one of his replies to me Marco did give me the impression he is swamped (I also can tell because there have been more typos than usual in his replies than usual haha)! I would maybe give him another 24 hours and then contact him again. This is really a good sign though...we hope he stays in business for a long time!
 
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christinemliu said:
Sure! Merinos is probably my first love when it comes to MM leather because I prefer softness most of the time. But, now I have learned to appreciate other leathers as well!

I have attached a picture of my softest Merinos piece (caramel) with Fiore (carnation pink). Merinos is slightly softer to the touch, especially because of less pebbling. However, when I compare this Fiore to the grey Merinos Aphrodite I have, especially the part of the leather that isn't the sides (so less smooshy), the softness is comparable.
Hope this helps!
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Yes, this helps alot! Fiore really sounds like a lovely leather. Thank you!
 
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christinemliu said:
In one of his replies to me Marco did give me the impression he is swamped (I also can tell because there have been more typos than usual in his replies than usual haha)! I would maybe give him another 24 hours and then contact him again. This is really a good sign though...we hope he stays in business for a long time!
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I definitely hope he is getting a lot of order requests!!

I had Marco to help me two renders - one with dark gunmetal, and the other with gold hardware. They both actually look fantastic and honestly, if money were no object I would get both, but I think I am going to stick with my original idea to have something almost like a LBD but in purse form. So, gold hardware! (I am so excited, it is such a pretty look on the Astra Satchel.)

I think the dark gunmetal has a much edgier vibe and while I have no doubt I would carry it and love it, I want a more class look/styling - at least this time around!
 
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ohmisseevee said:
I definitely hope he is getting a lot of order requests!!

I had Marco to help me two renders - one with dark gunmetal, and the other with gold hardware. They both actually look fantastic and honestly, if money were no object I would get both, but I think I am going to stick with my original idea to have something almost like a LBD but in purse form. So, gold hardware! (I am so excited, it is such a pretty look on the Astra Satchel.)

I think the dark gunmetal has a much edgier vibe and while I have no doubt I would carry it and love it, I want a more class look/styling - at least this time around!
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Whoa! If you don't mind, I'd love to see the two renders. That sounds awesome...I picked light gunmetal for mine but now I'd love to see what he came up with!
 
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ohmisseevee said:
I definitely hope he is getting a lot of order requests!!

I had Marco to help me two renders - one with dark gunmetal, and the other with gold hardware. They both actually look fantastic and honestly, if money were no object I would get both, but I think I am going to stick with my original idea to have something almost like a LBD but in purse form. So, gold hardware! (I am so excited, it is such a pretty look on the Astra Satchel.)

I think the dark gunmetal has a much edgier vibe and while I have no doubt I would carry it and love it, I want a more class look/styling - at least this time around!
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Yes, I haven't heard back from Marco either and his last email said that he was swamped with orders. I'm happy for him.

So my bag will likely resemble yours a lot, although I will likely go with light GM or silver. would love to see your rendering.
 
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ohmisseevee said:
I'll DM you! :smile: Marco said these were really quick renders so I don't want to post them here, as they don't look super finished / are not entirely accurate / indicative of his usual quality of images.
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Can you please DM me as well I would love to see the images? Thanks in advance.
 
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