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i think either style would show off the leather well. Here’s a Bordeaux Tuscania with dark gunmetal Cassandra. The messenger style of the Cassandra kinda reminds me of the Minerva. This picture has always tempted me to get a Cassandra. As you can see, it’s gorgeous, and now I’m wanting a Little Minerva in tuscania(sigh)
@Devyn Danielle I totally forgot about this style because it's not on his website..and now seriously considering it! Cassandra is such a cute messenger style bag...
 
@Devyn Danielle I totally forgot about this style because it's not on his website..and now seriously considering it! Cassandra is such a cute messenger style bag...
It is a really big bag if I remember correctly. I bought one from someone on BST and when I opened the box I was shocked at its size. I never carried it and I think I gave it to my daughter? That was seversl years ago and since then I have started using bigger bags so maybe it would not seem so huge to me now. I cannot imagine it as a messenger bag.
 
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It is a really big bag if I remember correctly. I bought one from someone on BST and when I opened the box I was shocked at its size. I never carried it and I think I gave it to my daughter? That was seversl years ago and since then I have started using bigger bags so maybe it would not seem so huge to me now. I cannot imagine it as a messenger bag.
It may be a good work bag or laptop bag? I am researching haha:
Here's a modshot by @VanBod:
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Also, here's more old posts with Tuscania! granite grey and dark brown:
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I think Tuscania suits Minerva really well.
Here are a couple of photos I found:
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You just convinced me - Little Minerva it is.

ETA: I initially was set on getting the bordeaux tuscania but all the differing colours and tones are making me hesitate a bit. It's still on my radar so I'll wait for everyone else to receive their orders and offer more perspective. I may get a Hera later on with bordeaux.

For the Little Minerva, I'll be getting midnight tuscania, tortilla lining, light gunmetal HW, extra modifications are longer flap and exterior back slip pocket
 
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@southernbella, its been a while since you have it. Can you take a picture of it now? Does it get more wrinkled? Do you condition it?

TIA!
I have only used this maybe 5 times which is not enough use to fairly evaluate it. When I was taking the photos I was quite surprised to find corner wear. I am retired and during the last year my only trips have been to the grocery and short errands. So the only places this bag has been put down is on a car seat, my kitchen counter, etc. I have conditioned it once like I do my other bags.
This corner wear is making me rethink my order for the midnight blue Selene. That dark color would really show corner wear. Can anyone who has a bag in Tuscania and has used it a lot see corner wear?
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