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Stardust is really pretty. Id‘d be really tempted if black was offered as I’ve been waiting for the right leather to get an Iride for dressier occasions.
Just tell him how long you want the strap. I find that to be easiest. The chain strap for Sabrina midi is not long at all, only 30 in. I’m 5’2” and it’s not possible to wear crossbody, only shoulder carry. If you think about it, at 30 inches, if you fold it in half that’s less than 15 inches at your front and 15 at the back because it has to go over your shoulder. For me, it’s just an added design element as I still use as a clutch even with the chain attached. I have toyed with the idea of getting a chain with smaller links for shoulder carry.
I haven't posted here for some time - I'm back as I'm considering a bag in Stardust. Black is available, I believe, if you ask. I was asking Marco about colors, and he says that he doesn't usually show black on his promo charts for his special leathers (I'm paraphrasing, probably badly!), but it sounds as though it's available if you email him.
Not to enable or anything!
Also, I asked him how delicate Stardust is, and he said that he doesn't consider Stardust to be more delicate than nappa. I was considering Stardust vs. nappa for a Clio.
Not to enable or anything!
Also, I asked him how delicate Stardust is, and he said that he doesn't consider Stardust to be more delicate than nappa. I was considering Stardust vs. nappa for a Clio.
My vacchetta bags have softened well, but it takes time and use.
I have an Iride and a mini Zhoe (actually... multiple mini Zhoes). Both are beautiful - I find the mini Zhoe to be a great mini bag for everyday use. My mini Zhoe in black cuoio Toscano has had a lot of use the past several months. The leather is so beautiful and durable, and the look and the function suit my life really well, at least when I don't need to carry a lot. I find the mini Zhoe to be multifunctional - it's an errand bag, a driving kids to practice bag, and a date night bag, particularly in a special leather. The bag can have a different sort of feel depending on whether you have the thin leather strap with a few inches of chain, or a thin all-leather strap, or a wide strap.
I can't wait to travel again and take a mini Zhoe.
I customize my mini Zhoes with a top zipper, and it makes it even more secure but cuts down on what I can carry. The mini Zhoe closure is fully secure without the top zip, it's just something I tend to like.
The Iride is bigger than I'd expected and gorgeous, but it's more of a special occasion bag for me. If it were me, I'd go for a mini Zhoe, but that reflects my personal taste and how I'm using my bags these days.
I can't wait to travel again and take a mini Zhoe.
I customize my mini Zhoes with a top zipper, and it makes it even more secure but cuts down on what I can carry. The mini Zhoe closure is fully secure without the top zip, it's just something I tend to like.
The Iride is bigger than I'd expected and gorgeous, but it's more of a special occasion bag for me. If it were me, I'd go for a mini Zhoe, but that reflects my personal taste and how I'm using my bags these days.
Oops, I've been away for so long I've forgotten how to quote! The above post was for @smile10281 , who asked about mini Zhoe vs. Iride.
That is exactly why I want the Iride, special occasions. What leather is your Iride made from?
It's the teal Flor goat leather, a special from AW 2019. I'm sure the Iride would look amazing in Stardust.
It slouches, but I am not sure what others consider smooshy. Here is my Verona bag that is about three years old. Verona to me is chewy, earthy, robust.
Maybe one could choose a softer and contrasting leather on the sides / the gussets and have a stiffer leather on the front, back and flap...
BTW, my Vacchetta Minerva Midi softened quite quickly, even without me wearing her, when I had given her lots of very greasy leatherconditioner. I was very generous and thought I had smeared on too much, as she stayed sticky for several days. But over the next week or two she absorbed it all and the leather became beautifully pliable. (I wrote about the conditioner I used in post 31 285 on page 2086 of this thread.)