Two boxes from Italy are on their way to me as of 5-6 days ago! I hope to get these in my grubby paws within a week or so!
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What did you get? Exciting!! How long did it take since you placed the order to get shipment notification?Two boxes from Italy are on their way to me as of 5-6 days ago! I hope to get these in my grubby paws within a week or so!
The time varies with each order, depending on how complex the assembling process of each bag is. For example, it would be faster to make a Calista compared to a Grande Penelope Messenger. My Calistas Midis usually ship within a month, while my Little Minerva and Aura took about 1.5 months.What did you get? Exciting!! How long did it take since you placed the order to get shipment notification?
Hi @Cleda! I actually don’t wear my GPM that often, but that might be more of a function of my wanting to rotate my bags and not going out that often. I like the bag well enough, but I wish I had asked for a shorter/shoulder length strap. The strap it came with only works for me as a crossbody, which makes sense given the name@lenie @bonniekir @smile10281 How are you all liking your Grande Penelope Messenger? It seems few people have this newer style and I can't find many pictures of it. I want something in dark green vachetta, and am deciding between the GPM and regular sized Modena.
@pdxhb How are you liking your dark green vachetta Modena? Do you think Vachetta is a good choice for this style? Does it look and feel very professional, and thus less suited for casual outfits? What hardware did you choose to go with dark green vachetta?
Anyone else have any thoughts on these 2 styles in Vachetta? I want something that I can use for work as well as casual weekends. Modena is comfortable and looks great, just a little too big (midi is too small). I like the clean lines of GPM and its 3 compartments, but it looks a little plain. So torn, it's hard to decide!
No, still waiting
Sorry, don't have any bracelets, but thank you for alerting us/me to the clearance sale!For those talking about Massacecesi discounts, I have just received an email about an offer on several leathers for Friday and Saturday. I wish I had some spare cash!
Can anyone tell me about bracelets. I have one, but it is too big for me, but I might be able to afford some new ones, or other SLGs.
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Hi @Cleda! I actually don’t wear my GPM that often, but that might be more of a function of my wanting to rotate my bags and not going out that often. I like the bag well enough, but I wish I had asked for a shorter/shoulder length strap. The strap it came with only works for me as a crossbody, which makes sense given the name. I should have considered that when ordering! I recently got a strap from a separate business to use with this and some other bags. It helps, but it’s not the most comfortable, though I love the look. The bag is pretty spacious; I put most of my things in the middle compartment, as the side compartments are narrow.
I love the GPM! By measurements, it’s similar in size to the little Minerva but I like the organization and structure of the GPM. I have 3 now and ordering another. I have dark green vachetta in an Aphrodite and Siena. It’s my favorite dark green leather, and I have dark green in Verona, Nappa, Fiore, and pebbled, besides the Vachetta. It’s is amazing!@lenie @bonniekir @smile10281 How are you all liking your Grande Penelope Messenger? It seems few people have this newer style and I can't find many pictures of it. I want something in dark green vachetta, and am deciding between the GPM and regular sized Modena.
@pdxhb How are you liking your dark green vachetta Modena? Do you think Vachetta is a good choice for this style? Does it look and feel very professional, and thus less suited for casual outfits? What hardware did you choose to go with dark green vachetta?
Anyone else have any thoughts on these 2 styles in Vachetta? I want something that I can use for work as well as casual weekends. Modena is comfortable and looks great, just a little too big (midi is too small). I like the clean lines of GPM and its 3 compartments, but it looks a little plain. So torn, it's hard to decide!
Hi @Cleda! I actually don’t wear my GPM that often, but that might be more of a function of my wanting to rotate my bags and not going out that often. I like the bag well enough, but I wish I had asked for a shorter/shoulder length strap. The strap it came with only works for me as a crossbody, which makes sense given the name. I should have considered that when ordering! I recently got a strap from a separate business to use with this and some other bags. It helps, but it’s not the most comfortable, though I love the look. The bag is pretty spacious; I put most of my things in the middle compartment, as the side compartments are narrow.
@smile10281 I remember you have a Hera midi right? And @Cleda do you have a Hera or Minerva? Maybe try using their shoulder straps? I ordered a separate Minerva strap from Marco to wear on bags with uncomfortable shoulder strapsThanks for responding! I am considering this in Vachetta, so I would expect the side compartments to be even stiffer and less functional, though Marco said it will soften soon enough. Is it easy to get a phone out of that pocket?
I love this strap you got, very interesting design! Can imagine that it might not be comfortable though, it's a little like the Sabrina chain strap, which cuts into my shoulder of the bag is loaded too. What is the strap drop like on this strap? I do not do crossbody carries too, and planning to shorten the strap for shoulder carry.