Massaccesi Handbags

[porpentine]

Hi everyone, so sorry for the delay. I’ll start posting these photos now. @Kimbashop @christinemliu @afroken @southernbelle43
Bag no1 is a full size Selene, black vacchetta outer, black lambskin lining, extra outer pocket, simplified handles with rounded connectors. It weighs 1.7kg.

Hi Everyone sorry for the delay in posting pics of the lambskin lining! I promise I will do it over the weekend!!

 

[porpentine]

Bag no 2 is Victoria, full size, Cuoio Toscano leather, beige lambskin leather lining. It weighs 1.1kg.

 

[porpentine]

I really hope these photos help. I love both colours of lambskin lining in both bags. The lambskin texture is really soft and silky.

While they are not lightweight, this is partly due to the outer leathers are contributing to this weight as well. They are Vacchetta and Cuoio Toscano respectively - the heaviest leathers that Marco offers. All together I really don't think they're heavier than (eg) my old Celines, though.

Please also take into account that I asked for none of the special Selene hardware on the handles of the Selene. As hardware may also add weight, the removal of it will have counteracted the addition of the lambskin somewhat.

Also, I have a Tulipano in nappa, lined in black lambskin too. I dont have photos to post yet, but the inner bag in nappa with black lambskin lining is only 700g. It has no hardware on it though.

Happy to answer any questions about the lambskin!

 

[BagsAndCarbs]

@Fancyfree thank you so much for your detailed replies. I'm going to take a look at the blog and subscribe! further down the MM rabbit hole... jumping head first lol!

When you say that his normal linings are prettier, do you mean the fabric liners, or the black and beige leather linings (as opposed to a hypothetical customizable red lining)? TIA

As for the pompei leather, that was PRECISELY my hesitation! I love the smell and feel of "leather leather", like, say, a little minerva in pebbled (I don't own any, but I imagine how that must smell/feel). And I'm not much of a hobo bag woman, I like my bags structured and sleek, that's why I'm drawn to the little athena and the pompei leather.

Another thing is that I'm looking for a true red, one that doesn't have orange nor pink/purple undertones. And I feel like the cherry red pompei is... a cherry red. Not a true red.

So yes, I think I'll order swatches of leather... who knows, maybe they have an older leather that I don't know about. A mystical skin, all forgotten in the attelier, waiting to be used!

I also like pompei because OF COURSE I would like a card holder to go all matchy matchy, or a key chain, and I feel that that leather would be perfect for SLGs.


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Hi everyone, so sorry for the delay. I’ll start posting these photos now.
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thanks for those pictures of the leather linings... they look bomb!

Sorry If I didn't use that quote properly, I'm really terrible at technology.

I'll keep you posted with what is going on in my head, and with the swatches when they arrive!

 

[christinemliu]

"I really hope these photos help. I love both colours of lambskin lining in both bags. The lambskin texture is really soft and silky."

@porpentine: Wow! Thank you for posting these...really worth the wait. I want to reach out and pet your bags, both the exterior and interior. Both really look amazing. The modification of the Selene handles totally change up the style; I think that's so cool. The handles look comfy too. I've never seen those connectors before on a Massaccesi...maybe they're on style I haven't tried yet but I don't remember seeing them on any of his bags. And such a gorgeous Victoria...the color-blocking you did is beautiful. Unique just all around in many aspects of your two bags...I want to see the Tulipano! I was just thinking about the Tulipano...it's definitely a cool design and I was wondering why it isn't on his website yet.

If you haven't, you should think about uploading your pictures to his website!
Go to https://www.marcomassaccesi.it/, then click on "News." Go to "We are MM." Click on "Upload." I don't think I've seen any bags with the lambskin interior posted on his site.

Which bag will you use first??

 

[Fancyfree]

When you say that his normal linings are prettier, do you mean the fabric liners, or the black and beige leather linings (as opposed to a hypothetical customizable red lining)?

Hi, @susanagonzc, by "normal linings" I did indeed mean his fabric linings. Marco's fabric linings are actually the best quality and most beautiful lining materials I have ever come across. I particularly love his dark grey lining !

 

[afroken]

@porpentine thank you! Your bags are beautiful - I especially love your black on black Selene, it’s inspiring me to consider one (probably in a lighter leather ) somewhere down the road. I’ve never seen the lambskin lining but it looks so luxurious, I might consider topping up for one for an slg at some point. Thank you for adding the weight as well, wow that Selene is hefty! Wonderful bags, thank you so much for sharing, these are very helpful

 

[Fancyfree]

@TotinScience @Cleda @Fancyfree @LuvNLux (I feel like I’m missing someone) - are you ladies going ahead with bordeaux tuscania group order? I’ll be getting a Little Minerva if we decide to group order. Anyone else interested please feel free to join in!

I suggest we wait.
I suspect that Marco might offer a general Tuscania promo when reintroducing colours... My impression is that the promo-reductions are similar to group order reductions (?)

Quoting from e-mails (where Tuscania was not the main topic):

Me: I see Sheen has sparked new interest in Tuscania! ​

Marco: Happy to know about Tuscania, it's one of leathers I'll have to invest this year. ​

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I'd hate for a group order to result in no Tuscania promo and thereby fewer Tuscania colours on offer....

 

[afroken]

@susanagonzc

Red leather swatches that you can consider asking Marco: deep red fiore, amaranto pebbled, and garnet red verona. I asked for a swatch of the fiore and pebbled, and imo the fiore is a true red, the pebbled was a tiny tinge brighter but could also be considered a true red. I heard from someone here that the verona is identical to the fiore in terms of colour.

 

[afroken]

I suggest we wait.
I suspect that Marco might offer a general Tuscania promo when reintroducing colours... My impression is that the promo-reductions are similar to group order reductions (?)

Quoting from e-mails (where Tuscania was not the main topic):

Me: I see Sheen has sparked new interest in Tuscania! ​

Marco: Happy to know about Tuscania, it's one of leathers I'll have to invest this year. ​

​

I'd hate for a group order to result in no Tuscania promo and thereby fewer Tuscania colours on offer....

Oh my goodness! If Marco could introduce a general tuscania promo then I’d be over the moon!

 

[djfmn]

@Cleda

The Stardust leather if I run my hand over it one way feels soft and sort of suede like. If I run my hand the other way it feels a little rougher because of the sparkles and the nap I think. To me it seems as though it has a nap/pile to it which means it has a slightly raised surface and will feel smooth when you run your hand in the direction of the nap. When you run your hand against the nap in the opposite direction it will feel a little rough. Having said that it is such a great leather it is so unique with this gentle sparkle. I really like it a lot.

 

[coach943]

Pompei was never on my radar before due to the characteristics you just described but your quote above is making me rethink pompei! I live in a land of snow and hail (thankfully no earthquakes) and this may be a good addition to my "extreme weather" bags

I got caught in a downpour the other day with my Miss M Pompei bag. It really is a durable leather. I carry it more than any of my other bags, and it still looks brand new.

 

[djfmn]

@susanagonzc

Red leather swatches that you can consider asking Marco: deep red fiore, amaranto pebbled, and garnet red verona. I asked for a swatch of the fiore and pebbled, and imo the fiore is a true red, the pebbled was a tiny tinge brighter but could also be considered a true red. I heard from someone here that the verona is identical to the fiore in terms of colour.

I have an amaranto pebbled midi Selene and a Fiore deep red midi Calista and a bordeaux red Verona midi Modena. I gave the midi Selene to my sons girlfriend because she loves red bags. I have the bordeaux red verona midi Modena and the dark red fiore midi Calista to me all three are deep red bags. My preference is for a darker richer red leather handbag. These leathers imho definitely are all a darker red leather.

 

[BagsAndCarbs]

Thank you for your suggestions. From what I see, the pebbled is more for unstructured bags, although I love that red color! I will request the swatches.

 

[afroken]

Thank you for your suggestions. From what I see, the pebbled is more for unstructured bags, although I love that red color! I will request the swatches.

Marco can always add backings to make “slouchy” leather structured just let him know exactly what you want, and leave the rest to him. He can make your handbag dreams come true!

Edit: however, take into consideration that extra backing may add to the weight. But you can always tell Marco that you want less backing to offset the weight a little bit. Fiore is already a light leather, so even with extra backing, I don’t think it’ll be heavier than pompei. Post #70 on the MM reference thread lists Marco’s leathers by weight.

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