You can choose ANY hardware and ANY lining for no additional charge. I recommend that you use UPS rather than USPS if you are in the US. USPS is swamped with absentee ballots and I would not trust it. It cost about $55 for UPS.
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Yes you can get any lining and hw with no additional charge as part of the promotion.
Wow, I can't believe my Calista Midi Crossbody / Messenger in independence blue velvet verona, taupe lining, and light gunmetal hardware arrived before the end of the promo. So it took about 11 days from Italy to the east coast.
@Coastaljewel, maybe @carterazo?, sorry, I forgot who all were waiting along with me...finally, she's here!
My first impressions:
-I love independence blue! It's a light navy with absolutely no purple (sorry, I don't love purple in my blues haha).
-Velvet Verona is amazing. It is velvety, with a softer lighter feel than nubuck or suede.
-This size is so much better on me than the regular Calista.
-There are five holes for adjustment on the strap. The strap is super comfy.
-I asked for the added exterior zipper pocket which perfectly fits my phone, but if your phone is longer than 6 inches, you may want to ask for a bigger one.
- I love how she hugs my body. I imagine it's a similar feel to the Theia.
-I think in capacity, she would fit simiarly to what you can fit in a Juliet Midi.
- The shape lends itself to easy storage! If you don't stuff her much, she hardly takes up any room.
Suggestion: If you wanted the option for an even shorter strap drop (so that it can also be shoulder carry), here are several ideas:
1. You can ask Marco to do the extra strap idea that I think @dfjmn mentioned recently. An additional strap can be buckled in to give it longer length.
2. You can ask for something like on the Theia, where the strap crosses over on itself.
3. You can ask if you can do an adjustable metal connector.
4. You can add more holes to the strap (I plan to do this; there are reasonably priced leather hole punchers) or Marco can do that for you as well before shipping to you.
In the pictures, Calista Midi Crossbody is in its shortest setting. I have compared it also to a Juliet Midi.
Feel free to ask any questions!
Attached are pics. The strap drop measure is on the shortest setting.
@Coastaljewel, maybe @carterazo?, sorry, I forgot who all were waiting along with me...finally, she's here!
My first impressions:
-I love independence blue! It's a light navy with absolutely no purple (sorry, I don't love purple in my blues haha).
-Velvet Verona is amazing. It is velvety, with a softer lighter feel than nubuck or suede.
-This size is so much better on me than the regular Calista.
-There are five holes for adjustment on the strap. The strap is super comfy.
-I asked for the added exterior zipper pocket which perfectly fits my phone, but if your phone is longer than 6 inches, you may want to ask for a bigger one.
- I love how she hugs my body. I imagine it's a similar feel to the Theia.
-I think in capacity, she would fit simiarly to what you can fit in a Juliet Midi.
- The shape lends itself to easy storage! If you don't stuff her much, she hardly takes up any room.
Suggestion: If you wanted the option for an even shorter strap drop (so that it can also be shoulder carry), here are several ideas:
1. You can ask Marco to do the extra strap idea that I think @dfjmn mentioned recently. An additional strap can be buckled in to give it longer length.
2. You can ask for something like on the Theia, where the strap crosses over on itself.
3. You can ask if you can do an adjustable metal connector.
4. You can add more holes to the strap (I plan to do this; there are reasonably priced leather hole punchers) or Marco can do that for you as well before shipping to you.
In the pictures, Calista Midi Crossbody is in its shortest setting. I have compared it also to a Juliet Midi.
Feel free to ask any questions!
Attached are pics. The strap drop measure is on the shortest setting.
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@christinemliu Thanks for posting your photos of this beauty. To me, it looks like a textured suede, but softer? Now, the big question: do you think that scratches or scrapes will easily show & can they be easily rubbed out with your finger to blend in? How delicate does this appear to be? Is it heavy?
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she's great. that is the same leather that MM has on hold while I figure out what I want. would you mod-shot??? for those of us who dither?
Hi @LuvNLux! Yes, that's a good description of the leather being a textured suede but softer. So, on the bottom of the bag, I took my nail and scratched it a little. Nothing happened! However, Marco does recommend spraying these types of leathers with a leather protector like Collonil so I plan to do that before taking "her" out. Since my scratch didn't do anything, I would say it's not delicate. At the same time, it isn't heavy at all. I think the only downside I'd say is it does attract a little bit of lint, but I wonder if that would decrease after spraying and it has been on top of my blanket.
Okay, @Coastal jewel, there's a reason I've never posted modshots...I'm horrible at them. And I've had four children so the stomach pouch factor is strong...here's the only that came out kind of okay (I'm 5 feet and 1/2 inch tall):
I have been lusting after the dark beige Verona since you posted the picture comparing this to other similar colors!You know best of all how long I have wanted this bag. The problem is the color/leathers I am considering. I have not seen them irl and I want to be sure of the color. I love the gentian blue he included in the email. Plus, I just need to see that dark beige Verona irl. Is it my perfect greige? Agh!
The Calista midi promotion has been extended through end of day Monday.
Thank you... You look wonderful! We are both 5'2.. and I might have the 1/2 on a good day or with shoes. And Marco's models are 6'5
Wow! Beautiful. I didn’t know that Calista comes with a zipper compartment on the back?
I just ordered mine in 2 sizes: the Midi and the original Calista. I didn’t manage to find mod shots of the original size Calista, so it’s a gamble on my part. Hopefully it will not make me loo like the bag is wearing me. I am 5.5” medium-small build
Please share mod shots if you have the regular size Calista. Thanks!
in 2 sizes: the Midi and the original Calista. I didn’t manage to find mod shots of the original size Calista, so it’s a gamble on my part. Hopefully it will not make me loo like the bag is wearing me. I am 5.5” medium-small build Please share mod shots if you have the regular size Calista. Thanks!