Massaccesi Handbags

[Summer_J]

I will do my best @Summer_J! I know other ones on here though can help clarify if I'm not clear enough.

Here is option 1 with Theia:
From Marco's website: "With one unclicking of the lobster clip on the strap and rehooking it to the end circular hardware piece, the strap drop widens from 10.6 to 19.3 inches."
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Option 2 is having an additional leather piece that buckles to attach to the existing strap to lengthen it (which Marco definitely has done in the past so he would know exactly what this is):
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You may want to specify though what total length you want.

Option 3 is a slider: (and for @Fancyfree, I chose a pic with brass hardware )
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This one I personally have not seen Marco do but that of course doesn't mean he hasn't done it or he can't do it.

For myself, where I want the bag to lay on me varies depending on the style...I am a shortie and I do tend to like my crossbody bags to be a little higher so many times I have added holes with a leather puncher so the bag is where I want it to be. With MM, that usually is only 1-2 holes though. However, for his shoulder bags, I find they are just right for length for me. The Minerva short strap is perfect for me. I do know though that some like the Soulmate to clear their elbow when putting "her" on, so they ask for a longer strap drop for that style.

One more note on straps...I find the leather can make a difference. The pebbled, nappa, fiore, cuoio toscana, and tuscania are most comfortable for me. I imagine Verona would fall into this but somehow I've never tried a Verona strap. But weirdly, merinos has been a little slippy for me and vacchetta a little "hard." But, that's just my opinion.

Hope this helps!

Thanks! I totally understand now and I had thought of asking Marco to do Slider (now I know there is a term for this) but changed my mind since he doesn't quite understand what I had wanted. Slider is the most flexible in terms of length adjustment but I feel is a little on the casual side and not so suited for Marco's range of bags.

Theia type looks greats but I think for the longer length is fixed once it is lengthen, correct?

You have explained it perfectly! By the way I am a shortie too, probably much shorter than you.

 

[southernbelle43]

I will do my best @Summer_J! I know other ones on here though can help clarify if I'm not clear enough.

Here is option 1 with Theia:
From Marco's website: "With one unclicking of the lobster clip on the strap and rehooking it to the end circular hardware piece, the strap drop widens from 10.6 to 19.3 inches."
View attachment 4937064

Option 2 is having an additional leather piece that buckles to attach to the existing strap to lengthen it (which Marco definitely has done in the past so he would know exactly what this is):
View attachment 4937066
You may want to specify though what total length you want.

Option 3 is a slider: (and for @Fancyfree, I chose a pic with brass hardware )
View attachment 4937065
This one I personally have not seen Marco do but that of course doesn't mean he hasn't done it or he can't do it.

For myself, where I want the bag to lay on me varies depending on the style...I am a shortie and I do tend to like my crossbody bags to be a little higher so many times I have added holes with a leather puncher so the bag is where I want it to be. With MM, that usually is only 1-2 holes though. However, for his shoulder bags, I find they are just right for length for me. The Minerva short strap is perfect for me. I do know though that some like the Soulmate to clear their elbow when putting "her" on, so they ask for a longer strap drop for that style.

One more note on straps...I find the leather can make a difference. The pebbled, nappa, fiore, cuoio toscana, and tuscania are most comfortable for me. I imagine Verona would fall into this but somehow I've never tried a Verona strap. But weirdly, merinos has been a little slippy for me and vacchetta a little "hard." But, that's just my opinion.

Hope this helps!

I will do my best @Summer_J! I know other ones on here though can help clarify if I'm not clear enough.

Here is option 1 with Theia:
From Marco's website: "With one unclicking of the lobster clip on the strap and rehooking it to the end circular hardware piece, the strap drop widens from 10.6 to 19.3 inches."
View attachment 4937064

Option 2 is having an additional leather piece that buckles to attach to the existing strap to lengthen it (which Marco definitely has done in the past so he would know exactly what this is):
View attachment 4937066
You may want to specify though what total length you want.

Option 3 is a slider: (and for @Fancyfree, I chose a pic with brass hardware )
View attachment 4937065
This one I personally have not seen Marco do but that of course doesn't mean he hasn't done it or he can't do it.

For myself, where I want the bag to lay on me varies depending on the style...I am a shortie and I do tend to like my crossbody bags to be a little higher so many times I have added holes with a leather puncher so the bag is where I want it to be. With MM, that usually is only 1-2 holes though. However, for his shoulder bags, I find they are just right for length for me. The Minerva short strap is perfect for me. I do know though that some like the Soulmate to clear their elbow when putting "her" on, so they ask for a longer strap drop for that style.

One more note on straps...I find the leather can make a difference. The pebbled, nappa, fiore, cuoio toscana, and tuscania are most comfortable for me. I imagine Verona would fall into this but somehow I've never tried a Verona strap. But weirdly, merinos has been a little slippy for me and vacchetta a little "hard." But, that's just my opinion.

Hope this helps!

The Theia strap is my favorite. And I recently learned that a very stiff leather strap, although nice and wide, is not very comfortable.

 

[Fancyfree]

I will do my best @Summer_J! I know other ones on here though can help clarify if I'm not clear enough.

Here is option 1 with Theia:
From Marco's website: "With one unclicking of the lobster clip on the strap and rehooking it to the end circular hardware piece, the strap drop widens from 10.6 to 19.3 inches."
View attachment 4937064

Option 2 is having an additional leather piece that buckles to attach to the existing strap to lengthen it (which Marco definitely has done in the past so he would know exactly what this is):
View attachment 4937066
You may want to specify though what total length you want.

Option 3 is a slider: (and for @Fancyfree, I chose a pic with brass hardware )
View attachment 4937065
This one I personally have not seen Marco do but that of course doesn't mean he hasn't done it or he can't do it.

For myself, where I want the bag to lay on me varies depending on the style...I am a shortie and I do tend to like my crossbody bags to be a little higher so many times I have added holes with a leather puncher so the bag is where I want it to be. With MM, that usually is only 1-2 holes though. However, for his shoulder bags, I find they are just right for length for me. The Minerva short strap is perfect for me. I do know though that some like the Soulmate to clear their elbow when putting "her" on, so they ask for a longer strap drop for that style.

One more note on straps...I find the leather can make a difference. The pebbled, nappa, fiore, cuoio toscana, and tuscania are most comfortable for me. I imagine Verona would fall into this but somehow I've never tried a Verona strap. But weirdly, merinos has been a little slippy for me and vacchetta a little "hard." But, that's just my opinion.

Hope this helps!

Thank you for this clear and oh so useful info! I finally understand the extra strap version !
Maybe an idea to also post this on the Leather & Customization thread?

Wishing you all
a Very Merry Christmas
and a Covid-free 2021 ​

 

[SouthernPurseGal]

I just added the equivalent of an entire bag to my current order: 6 metallic/purple velvet verona SLGs that will adorn my keys, be my wallet, my coin pouch and makeup bag. I’m ridiculously excited.
Words to live by: the only thing worth forgoing a third purse to your MM order is getting 6 gorgeous SLG goodies instead.

 

[christinemliu]

Theia type looks greats but I think for the longer length is fixed once it is lengthen, correct?

You have explained it perfectly! By the way I am a shortie too, probably much shorter than you.

Glad it was helpful @Summer_J! Yes, the longer length on the Theia is fixed. Oh, I don't know...I am 5 feet and 1/2 an inch haha.

Thank you for this clear and oh so useful info! I finally understand the extra strap version !
Maybe an idea to also post this on the Leather & Customization thread?

You're welcome @Fancyfree and great idea, I will post this there too!

Happy holidays everyone!

 

[afroken]

Thanks! I totally understand now and I had thought of asking Marco to do Slider (now I know there is a term for this) but changed my mind since he doesn't quite understand what I had wanted. Slider is the most flexible in terms of length adjustment but I feel is a little on the casual side and not so suited for Marco's range of bags.

Theia type looks greats but I think for the longer length is fixed once it is lengthen, correct?

You have explained it perfectly! By the way I am a shortie too, probably much shorter than you.

You can also ask Marco to set the length of the messenger strap to your liking. For example, I can ask Marco to set my messenger strap to the adjustable length of 30” to 40”, so I can wear my bag both as a shoulder bag and crossbody.

I’m excited to see your new Sabrina when it arrives. You’ll love it, it’s a wonderful colour combination. Dark green is my favourite colour but surprisingly I never thought of pairing it with dark brown, and I’m liking the combination I see here!

 

[SEWDimples]

Ladies, my white box arrived on Wednesday, but I was a bit busy, so I could not post before. Here are my new beauties:
Astra satchel in Pompei amethyst with contrast strip in Fiore dark magenta and dark gunmetal hardware. This bag is/feels a bit bigger than I expected.
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Modified Penelope in purple velvet Verona. I had originally ordered a Little Minerva in this leather, but I am no good with suede, so I asked Marco if I could change my mind. fortunately, he had not cut the bag yet, so it was ok.
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Midi Calista in bluette Verona. This bag is everything I wanted when I first saw this style a couple years ago. The size is perfect and the leather is so yummy! (BTW, the bag is not crooked, I was in a hurry and took the picture from the side.)
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Love your new bags. This new Astra satchel is gorgeous. I will have consider ordering one. The Calista is beautiful. I own a blue too, but in a different leather. Enjoy.

Wow! Marco works very hard

My Astra Hobo (Brownrose and Dark Taupe Nappa, Light pink lining, Dark Gunmetal hardware) already arrived!
She is very gorgeous, and hardware is beautiful and easy access.
I carry her this week.

Actually, She is less redness than these photo. I am not good photographer...

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Your Astra hobo is beautiful, especially dark hardware. Enjoy.

 

[SEWDimples]

Here is my Astra Satchel on river vachetta that matches my dark denim! I think the strap is a bit wide, I would order it with a 1" strap instead if I order another. And I think I would have preferred maybe a less bright color if I would have known the edge dye would match.

Thanks for the feedback. Will keep this in mind when ordering my bag.

 

[Summer_J]

Glad it was helpful @Summer_J! Yes, the longer length on the Theia is fixed. Oh, I don't know...I am 5 feet and 1/2 an inch haha.


You're welcome @Fancyfree and great idea, I will post this there too!

Happy holidays everyone!

We are the about the same great shortie then!

 

[Summer_J]

You can also ask Marco to set the length of the messenger strap to your liking. For example, I can ask Marco to set my messenger strap to the adjustable length of 30” to 40”, so I can wear my bag both as a shoulder bag and crossbody.

I’m excited to see your new Sabrina when it arrives. You’ll love it, it’s a wonderful colour combination. Dark green is my favourite colour but surprisingly I never thought of pairing it with dark brown, and I’m liking the combination I see here!

I am excited too! I told him to set max at 40" but didnt tel him about the shortest length though. If the shortest and longest length difference is too wide, wouldn't the excess strap be "dangling" around when set to the shrotest? I don't like the long flap hanging around. Thanks for the suggestion thought..i will definitely think about it.

 

[afroken]

I am excited too! I told him to set max at 40" but didnt tel him about the shortest length though. If the shortest and longest length difference is too wide, wouldn't the excess strap be "dangling" around when set to the shrotest? I don't like the long flap hanging around. Thanks for the suggestion thought..i will definitely think about it.

The excess strap won’t be dangling, I took a photo of my crossbody strap for my Sabrina midi, and there’s a leather cuff or whatever that is called to prevent dangling. You can also ask Marco to add a second cuff (which is not fixed and can be moved around) onto the crossbody strap.


Hope this helps!

 

[Summer_J]

The excess strap won’t be dangling, I took a photo of my crossbody strap for my Sabrina midi, and there’s a leather cuff or whatever that is called to prevent dangling. You can also ask Marco to add a second cuff (which is not fixed and can be moved around) onto the crossbody strap.

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Hope this helps!

Thanks!

 

[Cleda]

My somewhat impulsive eBay purchase! Is the seller here?
I received this dark blue Verona Angelica on Christmas Eve, and immediately started using it. I love it so much!! Angelica went from not being in my radar to a top favorite among my collection. Actual colour of dark blue Verona is more purple than blue in most lights.

 

[SouthernPurseGal]

My somewhat impulsive eBay purchase! Is the seller here?
I received this dark blue Verona Angelica on Christmas Eve, and immediately started using it. I love it so much!! Angelica went from not being in my radar to a top favorite among my collection. Actual colour of dark blue Verona is more purple than blue in most lights.

Congratulations!
I’m waiting for an orange tuscania Angelica and I cannot wait!

 

[Cleda]

Congratulations!
I’m waiting for an orange tuscania Angelica and I cannot wait!

Orange Tuscania is a beautiful leather! It has this wow factor, your Angelica is going to look amazing in it!