Thanks for posting these pictures. I am curious about how this leather wears over time, too. I’m undecided between midnight and Bordeaux and also the style.. strongly leaning toward Calista. For those who own or have owned a Calista, is it easy to get in and out of? Do you find it fits over coats just fine (without making any adjustments)? Also, does it stay on the shoulder well?
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Ladies I should not have posted that about changing my order. I cannot do that to Marco when I voted for that color and he ordered it for us. I will stick with my midnight blue order. It will be stunning and I will love it. Every bag gets wear at some point and I certainly am going to keep using my orange one!
I wonder if we mistakenly categorize the texture of this leather as “dry.” It is very matte, but is it really dry? Just curious. On the other hand lots of untreated leathers have natural oils in them...so much that you can massage the leather and marks disappear. So I suppose it really is dry?
I attempted to take a photo of my new nut Stardust Sabrina midi. There is no way to capture the color...it was totally washed out, no matter what lighting I used. I do not want to publish it like that. So I will post Marco’s photo. It is true color and gorgeous!
I have 3 calista midis. For my first one, I didn’t request for any modifications and while I love the bag, I feel the shoulder drop isn’t long enough. For my next two, I requested a shoulder drop extension of 2” (15 euros), and LOVE IT. The shoulder drop extension allows me to easily fit the bag over coats and also made it easier for me to get in and out of the bag. And yup, the bag is very easy to access. It’s similar to Bottega Veneta veneta hobos, if you have one, and is extremely comfortable to wear. Hope this helps!
I owned a pre-loved Tuscania Calista (in whiskey) pictured below. I was the second or possibly the third owner and this Calista had definitely been used / carried / loved haha. My personal opinion is that the natural distressing in Tuscania and non-coated / non-glazed characteristic makes it a "thirsty" leather (maybe a better word than "dry"?). It's possible what looks like corner wear just means it needs some conditioning with a leather conditioner...that's my guess. I could be wrong. But over time, the patina resulting from use and the oils in our hands will make it less "thirsty" and gives it a really nice softness. I noticed this in places like the handle and the exterior.
I found for me, the Calista is totally easy to get in and out of, both the regular and the Midi. The regular in particular opens wide so you can see everything inside. On me, Calista fit over a coat and stayed on my shoulder really well, especially when at least half full. Others though can chime in...
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Sorry! I've already answered myself, I just found the info... I got all pumped up about this tuscania promo lol
I have a full sized Calista in Midnight Blue and have worn it a lot, no signs of wear, but then of course Calista has NO corners. And I guess Sabrina has the most pointy corner of any bag design...
@AliceWondered recommended Renapur for Tuscania, and WOW,- the effect was really impressive. I put Renapur on one side of the bag (leaving the other side untreated (in wait for Bick 4 recommended by @TotinScience). Renapur so totally moisturized the Tuscania that I would actually recommend using it sparingly, but definately to use it for Tuscania if you feel the leather needs some moisture/TLC
I too find the regular Calista a breeze to get in and out of, it sits well over coats and it sits on my shoulder as if moulded on. It is my most comfortable shoulder bag. I would not go for a very dark lining, as I imagine that might make visibility a challenge,- dark grey works fine for me.
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Concerning size (full sized Calista vs Midi ) and length of shoulder strap,-
I am not tall,- 1.6m / 5.2. For me, the shoulder drop of Midi would be too short for my liking due to the shape of the bag.
I understand that the size of the full sized Calista may seem daunting for for other not-so-tall girls, but in a slouchy leather (like Tucania quickly becomes) the bag actually does not feel or look too large (but really cool!) Something to do with the width of the bag collapsing /draping as it hangs, at the same time moulding itself around my side.
I suspect the addition of an outer, zippered pocket would inadvertanly add structure that would limit the drape I love...
I am not tall,- 1.6m / 5.2. For me, the shoulder drop of Midi would be too short for my liking due to the shape of the bag.
I understand that the size of the full sized Calista may seem daunting for for other not-so-tall girls, but in a slouchy leather (like Tucania quickly becomes) the bag actually does not feel or look too large (but really cool!) Something to do with the width of the bag collapsing /draping as it hangs, at the same time moulding itself around my side.
I suspect the addition of an outer, zippered pocket would inadvertanly add structure that would limit the drape I love...
@southernbelle43, I couldn't get your posts out of my mind haha so I went to look at my cobblestone Tuscania Penelope Midi. Three corners were fine but one corner did look "dry" or "thirsty."
So I added some conditioner, and now it looks like this:
I should look into Renapur and Bick 4 though...I have Applegarde, Rough & Rumble's Remedy, and Popov Leather Saddle Soap, which do seem to work fine.
So I added some conditioner, and now it looks like this:
I should look into Renapur and Bick 4 though...I have Applegarde, Rough & Rumble's Remedy, and Popov Leather Saddle Soap, which do seem to work fine.
Once you get the bick 4 and tried it out on tuscania, can you please share which one (renapur or bick 4) worked better/you preferred more? Thank you!
There's a reason why I don't come here every day: it makes me long for more Massaccesis. After thinking about my regret of missing out on copper metallic, I'm planning a new order. Now I need your help and advice.
1) There *is* enough copper diamond for my Phoebe! What color hardware should I choose for an elegant (or as elegant as my taste in blingy leather permits) NOT edgy/funky look? The hardware would just be for the clasps, etc., as I will be requesting an all-leather strap.
2) What color lining would you choose with light celeste metallic?
3) What color hardware would you choose with nut stardust, again to get a mature, elegant rather than funky look?
Many thanks!
1) There *is* enough copper diamond for my Phoebe! What color hardware should I choose for an elegant (or as elegant as my taste in blingy leather permits) NOT edgy/funky look? The hardware would just be for the clasps, etc., as I will be requesting an all-leather strap.
2) What color lining would you choose with light celeste metallic?
3) What color hardware would you choose with nut stardust, again to get a mature, elegant rather than funky look?
Many thanks!
Thanks very much for your thoughts! This is really helpful!