Massaccesi Handbags

[Fancyfree]

Hi MM lovers,

I have another question. This is a bag I bought from BST, leather is gorgeous and hardware is excellent quality..However, the glue seems to be coming apart. Pls see picture.

Is it common? Should I find leather glue to glue it back or just leave it? Thanks.

Have you asked the former owner whether she had glued that area?
I ask because I, on my bags, can't really see any area that appears to have been glued without being seamed...

 

[Devyn Danielle]

@Fancyfree Yes, garnet red Verona and deep red fiore are pretty much the same.

 

[Summer_J]

Have you asked the former owner whether she had glued that area?
I ask because I, on my bags, can't really see any area that appears to have been glued without being seamed...

I think it is seamed and glue. It is ok, just trying to find out is there anyway to prevent it from getting worse..it is fine as it is just the flap that is glued. Doesn't hurt the functionality of the bag.
Thanks!

 

[Kimbashop]

Only 10 days to the east coast. I thought it would take at least two weeks with all the packages being mailed out this time of year.

Garnet Red Hera with Theia strap modified to same strap drop as Hera strap. Sitting on top is my free Little Penelope in Deep Red Fiore. I took the opportunity to get a Theia strap for my other Hera that’s in dark blue nappa. Marco still had the remnants of leather he used for that bag, so it’s a perfect color match.

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This is really beautiful. I love the color. It perfectly suits the Hera.

 

[Fancyfree]

When I ordered my very first MM bag, I asked whether it was possible to request my favourite, large (5cm) key clip
on a long strap in right end of bag.

I offered Marco to send him these clips, of which I have many. Marco replied that he could provide such clips, there was no need for me to send any.

Many months later I realized that Marco subsequently had ordered an unknown (but substantial) quantity of these clips in all four of his hardware colours. (Which is a real pity, as I would have been happy with all my key clips being in nikkel/silver colour, regardless of what colour the rest of the bags' hardware had. )

My two conclusions:

• Hardware items can be requested.
• Hardware items are only purchased in bulk.

So I need to ask you all, before I ask Marco:

Am I the only one who wishes that Marco offered brass hardware ? ? ?​

When ordering what I perceive as "rustic style" leathers (Cuoio Toscanos and Vacchettas) I long to be able to order brass hardware. Because I feel the leather needs a warmer metal than silver or gunmetal but not as pretty/prim/pretentious as Light Gold.

Please let me/us know if you would like the option of brass hardware ​

Maybe Marco will not wish his designs to be combined with brass hardware. In that case, it's not an issue .

On the other hand, if Marco does not mind using brass hardware, I do not wish to be responsible for a bulk order of (and potential financial loss due to) brass hardware.

So I won't ask Marco about brass hardware unless several of us desire it .

Please reply, both pros and cons

 

[afroken]

When I ordered my very first MM bag, I asked whether it was possible to request my favourite, large (5cm) key clipView attachment 4934088
on a long strap in right end of bag.

I offered Marco to send him these clips, of which I have many. Marco replied that he could provide such clips, there was no need for me to send any.

Many months later I realized that Marco subsequently had ordered an unknown (but substantial) quantity of these clips in all four of his hardware colours. (Which is a real pity, as I would have been happy with all my key clips being in nikkel/silver colour, regardless of what colour the rest of the bags' hardware had. )

My two conclusions:

• Hardware items can be requested.
• Hardware items are only purchased in bulk.

So I need to ask you all, before I ask Marco:

Am I the only one who wishes that Marco offered brass hardware ? ? ?​

When ordering what I perceive as "rustic style" leathers (Cuoio Toscanos and Vacchettas) I long to be able to order brass hardware. Because I feel the leather needs a warmer metal than silver or gunmetal but not as pretty/prim/pretentious as Light Gold.

Please let me/us know if you would like the option of brass hardware ​

Maybe Marco will not wish his designs to be combined with brass hardware. In that case, it's not an issue .

On the other hand, if Marco does not mind using brass hardware, I do not wish to be responsible for a bulk order of (and potential financial loss due to) brass hardware.

So I won't ask Marco about brass hardware unless several of us desire it .

Please reply, both pros and cons

To be honest, one of the reasons that I haven't gotten around to cuoio toscano, vacchetta, and even tuscania is because I wanted the hardware to be more rustic- and aged-looking. Brass would look good, but I too don't want Marco to suffer a financial loss due to having to place a bulk order. Thanks for bringing this up looking forward to other input

 

[Ludmilla]

When I ordered my very first MM bag, I asked whether it was possible to request my favourite, large (5cm) key clipView attachment 4934088
on a long strap in right end of bag.

I offered Marco to send him these clips, of which I have many. Marco replied that he could provide such clips, there was no need for me to send any.

Many months later I realized that Marco subsequently had ordered an unknown (but substantial) quantity of these clips in all four of his hardware colours. (Which is a real pity, as I would have been happy with all my key clips being in nikkel/silver colour, regardless of what colour the rest of the bags' hardware had. )

My two conclusions:

• Hardware items can be requested.
• Hardware items are only purchased in bulk.

So I need to ask you all, before I ask Marco:

Am I the only one who wishes that Marco offered brass hardware ? ? ?​

When ordering what I perceive as "rustic style" leathers (Cuoio Toscanos and Vacchettas) I long to be able to order brass hardware. Because I feel the leather needs a warmer metal than silver or gunmetal but not as pretty/prim/pretentious as Light Gold.

Please let me/us know if you would like the option of brass hardware ​

Maybe Marco will not wish his designs to be combined with brass hardware. In that case, it's not an issue .

On the other hand, if Marco does not mind using brass hardware, I do not wish to be responsible for a bulk order of (and potential financial loss due to) brass hardware.

So I won't ask Marco about brass hardware unless several of us desire it .

Please reply, both pros and cons

I would LOVE brass!!!!
But I am not ordering a lot, so I am not sure if that would be enough to offer brass.

 

[tuowei]

When I ordered my very first MM bag, I asked whether it was possible to request my favourite, large (5cm) key clipView attachment 4934088
on a long strap in right end of bag.

I offered Marco to send him these clips, of which I have many. Marco replied that he could provide such clips, there was no need for me to send any.

Many months later I realized that Marco subsequently had ordered an unknown (but substantial) quantity of these clips in all four of his hardware colours. (Which is a real pity, as I would have been happy with all my key clips being in nikkel/silver colour, regardless of what colour the rest of the bags' hardware had. )

My two conclusions:

• Hardware items can be requested.
• Hardware items are only purchased in bulk.

So I need to ask you all, before I ask Marco:

Am I the only one who wishes that Marco offered brass hardware ? ? ?​

When ordering what I perceive as "rustic style" leathers (Cuoio Toscanos and Vacchettas) I long to be able to order brass hardware. Because I feel the leather needs a warmer metal than silver or gunmetal but not as pretty/prim/pretentious as Light Gold.

Please let me/us know if you would like the option of brass hardware ​

Maybe Marco will not wish his designs to be combined with brass hardware. In that case, it's not an issue .

On the other hand, if Marco does not mind using brass hardware, I do not wish to be responsible for a bulk order of (and potential financial loss due to) brass hardware.

So I won't ask Marco about brass hardware unless several of us desire it .

Please reply, both pros and cons

I would definitely opt for solid brass hardware for those more rustic leathers. I don't see any downsides for the customer to have that option. Only I don't order often and don't want to financially disadvantage Marco.

 

[djfmn]

I have both the midi Sabrina (that I purchased on BST) and a midi Calista, and I think stardust would look better on the Sabrina. In my opinion, Calista needs to be a bit more on the slouchy side, and I’m not sure if Stardust is slouchy enough (though you can ask Marco, and ladies here can chime in). I love my midi Sabrina, it has a lot of character and looks so elegant when worn by the chain or as a clutch, but the midi Calista definitely fits more!

@Summer_J Midi Sabrina would be my choice for the Stardust leather. I have both styles and the midi Sabrina is very versatile it is good for both day and evening. Whereas I feel midi Calista is for me a day bag. If you don't carry a lot midi Sabrina is a great style. You can wear it so many different ways. Midi Calista is my every day casual bag throw everything in and go slouchy shoulder bag. This is just my opinion but I would also ask Marco he has a very good idea of what style looks good in what leather.

 

[djfmn]

Ask Marco what to use. I have never seen that happen!

Nor have I. I bought 4 phoebe's that I bought in January 2015 and have used them regularly for 5 years and they are still perfect. That is unusual ask Marco how to fix it.

 

[Cleda]

What exactly is brass hardware like? Is it gold tone with a matte brushed surface, or does it actually look textured and uneven in tone? Sabrina on the shop site stated that the chain is made from 'pure protected brass'. Zhoe chain portion of the strap is also stated to be brass but it just looks like the regular gunmetal hardware on the rest of my Zhoe.

I think a colourblocked Sabrina in either size will look amazing in the Stardust leather!

 

[Devyn Danielle]

When I ordered my very first MM bag, I asked whether it was possible to request my favourite, large (5cm) key clipView attachment 4934088
on a long strap in right end of bag.

I offered Marco to send him these clips, of which I have many. Marco replied that he could provide such clips, there was no need for me to send any.

Many months later I realized that Marco subsequently had ordered an unknown (but substantial) quantity of these clips in all four of his hardware colours. (Which is a real pity, as I would have been happy with all my key clips being in nikkel/silver colour, regardless of what colour the rest of the bags' hardware had. )

My two conclusions:

• Hardware items can be requested.
• Hardware items are only purchased in bulk.

So I need to ask you all, before I ask Marco:

Am I the only one who wishes that Marco offered brass hardware ? ? ?​

When ordering what I perceive as "rustic style" leathers (Cuoio Toscanos and Vacchettas) I long to be able to order brass hardware. Because I feel the leather needs a warmer metal than silver or gunmetal but not as pretty/prim/pretentious as Light Gold.

Please let me/us know if you would like the option of brass hardware ​

Maybe Marco will not wish his designs to be combined with brass hardware. In that case, it's not an issue .

On the other hand, if Marco does not mind using brass hardware, I do not wish to be responsible for a bulk order of (and potential financial loss due to) brass hardware.

So I won't ask Marco about brass hardware unless several of us desire it .

Please reply, both pros and cons

I was just thinking about this the other day. Brass would be a nice option.

 

[southernbelle43]

If you don't mind, could you show a mod shot? Thank you!

Here it is from the world's worst mod shot person. I knotted the strap (got the idea from Proenza Schouler bags) because I hate cross body carry. But I do love this bag. I am 5'6" . My weight is NOT publishable after nine months of Covid pigging out.

 

[Fancyfree]

What exactly is brass hardware like? Is it gold tone with a matte brushed surface, or does it actually look textured and uneven in tone? Sabrina on the shop site stated that the chain is made from 'pure protected brass'. Zhoe chain portion of the strap is also stated to be brass but it just looks like the regular gunmetal hardware on the rest of my Zhoe.

I think a colourblocked Sabrina in either size will look amazing in the Stardust leather!

The shiny hardware on handbags is plated brass, i.e. brass covered with other metal alloys to look shiny and give the appearance of precious metals (silver, gold...). These shiny plated surfaces are always prone to scratching and wear. The cheaper the hardware, the poorer the quality, the more prone to scratching. Marco uses top-notch hardware.

Plain brass hardware has no metal plating on the surface so it is far less shiny. It can have a brushed or a completely smooth surface.



Uncovered brass does tarnish, which gives it a rustic, aged patina.



In fact, most brass hardware used for bags comes pre-tarnished from the factory.

On plain brass items where the designer does not want tarnishing, for instance some lamps or door bells, the brass is laquered to protect the surface from the air. Weirdly, most pre-tarnished hardware is also laquered! Probably to regulate the degree of tarnishing. It is a very fine, invisible but tough layer of laquer, and in my experience it causes no issues. As this laquer gradually wears away, the tarnishing will increase, adding to the vintage appearance.

Theoretically, one can polish off the tarnish. But on an exposed brass surface the tarnish will return. On handbags, the rub of the leather and our clothes will polish off some of the tarnish on prominant parts of the hardware.

Just like plated brass, plain brass does scratch.
Personally, I think scratches look fine on plain brass (just adds to the rustic, vintage look) but I am always a bit upset when I notice new scratches on my shiny, plated hardware...

 

[djfmn]

Hi,

I have only been admiring MM bags but never ordered from Marco before. Have only recently bought a Flora on BST.

Have always been admiring the Sabrina cos it looks so chic and dressy. But seems like it is not a popular style. Is there any reason for that? For those who have it, how do you like it?

Do you think Stardust will be nicer on midi Sabrina or midi Calista as an everyday bag? Btw, I don't carry alot.

Also, is it too wide when carried crossbody?

TIA

@Summer_J I was communicating with Marco about my choice of Stardust bag and I asked him about a midi Sabrina in this leather. I also asked for his preference between midi Sabrina and midi Calista for Stardust. His response was midi Sabrina and midi Calista would be fine in this leather and then he added by his preference in this leather is midi Sabrina.