Massaccesi Handbags

[carterazo]

I absolutely agree with you on what this color goes with and it takes me back to a similar discussion when I ordered my second MM bag. I was planning to order a Zhoe this was in 2014/2015 when MM first started his own handbag line. I was deciding between a black or a grey or perhaps a brown but the orange nappa caught my eye. I said the problem is that I do not have anything in my closet that orange nappa would go with. One of the lovely tpf ladies said to me orange is such a neutral and her comment was "orange is the new black". She convinced me to get an orange nappa zhoe. I definitely do not regret that choice at all. I found that the orange nappa was extremely versatile and it goes with so many colors. The first leather that caught my eye was the Coquelicot is my favorite leather. It is gorgeous. Of course I also love all the metallics. I have an absolute weakness when it comes to MM metallic leathers.

That pewter diamond leather is gorgeous! I love it! And you know I am not into metallics. I am so tempted to get a Stella in it. I believe @tenKrat has one and it's so classy. I can't think of one occasion when I would use it, though. I already have items in the flor leather that would work just fine.

 

[lenie]

I have been on the fence concerning the Grande Penelope Messenger because I've been uncertain about which leathers are most suited for it.

Which leathers do you have in GPM, @lenie? And which have you now ordered?
Which leathers do you think work well for this bag?

Can you show us some photos of your GPMs hanging ("door knob photos") with some weighty content... say... a can of beans?

I have the GPM in dark green Cuoio toscano, taupe grey fiore, and natural Cuoio Toscano. I’m carrying the dark green one now and can take pics on Saturday. I ordered the wider messenger strap(1.2”) and an extra shorter shoulder strap. I’m going to order an anthracite GPM with the sale and a little Minerva in coquelicot orange.

 

[lenie]

Wow you must really like the GPM!! Ok you and @smile10281 are convincing me to try the GPM instead of getting another Modena.

I saw the shot you posted of your Calista in verona with Siena in vachetta. Now that dark green verona is available in the clearance sale, it is a consideration too! I like verona for sure, but only have 1 vachetta Daphne so far and wanted another. Like @Fancyfree, I am finding it very hard to decide which leather is most suited for the GPM. Same question too, which leather do you think suits it? The bag itself is quite minimalistic in design, do you think Vachetta will make it look too plain





I think the GPM would look great in almost every leather. The softer leathers might need more backing. The design is simple and elegant. Vachetta is heavier than Verona but the dark green vachetta does have a beautiful sheen.
Here is my Aphrodite in dark green vachetta.

 

[paintednightsky]

Well Marco's emails on new leather always brings me back here I absolutely loved my diamond everrose midi victoria awhile back. I decided to order a pewter full size selene this time. Gunmetal either light/dark hardware. And either a purple or fuschia interior. The leather is puddly and so light weight! I figured it would be lighter than my vachetta midi selene so would be great for a full size tote.

 

[Cleda]

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I really love this, how the leather looks almost black in the shadows, but glows green where the light hits. I feel that if I don't get a GPM in dark green vachetta, my itch to get something in dark green vachetta will not go away. So my mind is made up! Now considering some SLGs for the clearance leathers....

 

[Cleda]

Hey everyone, I somehow stumbled upon this site while googling for photos of MM bags in the diamond leathers. It seems to be a mirror of purseforum, and is active up until my latest post! The odd thing is, I tried logging in, and I failed to login at first with a wrong password. When I tried my Purseforum password, it works. That means whoever created this mirror site has our login details!

What's up with this site???

Edit: @Vlad @Megs for your attention!

 

[BagsAndCarbs]

Hey everyone, I somehow stumbled upon this site while googling for photos of MM bags in the diamond leathers. It seems to be a mirror of purseforum, and is active up until my latest post! The odd thing is, I tried logging in, and I failed to login at first with a wrong password. When I tried my Purseforum password, it works. That means whoever created this mirror site has our login details!

What's up with this site???
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Maybe we should att Megs or Vlad?

The clearance leathers are so beautiful. I was thinking about a sabrina with dark gunmetal hardware, but I am waiting for my first massaccesi to arrive and I want to see a bag in person before ordering two.
the coqueticot orange would look aldo good in a sabrina, i know there was one made in orange tuscania a while ago.

 

[Cleda]

Maybe we should att Megs or Vlad?

The clearance leathers are so beautiful. I was thinking about a sabrina with dark gunmetal hardware, but I am waiting for my first massaccesi to arrive and I want to see a bag in person before ordering two.
the coqueticot orange would look aldo good in a sabrina, i know there was one made in orange tuscania a while ago.

Thanks! I've edited my post to tag them.

Orange is surprisingly neutral, I agree. I'm just getting one cardholder for this clearance sale, though there are so many leathers that tempt me!

 

[Fancyfree]

I have the GPM in dark green Cuoio toscano, taupe grey fiore, and natural Cuoio Toscano. I’m carrying the dark green one now and can take pics on Saturday. I ordered the wider messenger strap(1.2”) and an extra shorter shoulder strap. I’m going to order an anthracite GPM with the sale and a little Minerva in coquelicot orange.

So interesting,- would never have thought of soft and lightweight Fiore for GPM!
This opens a "whole new world" of possibilities

 

[djfmn]

Here is a photo of my diamond metallic leather Little Tulipano. I traded this with a lovely tpf lady and it is one of my favorite MM bags. I use it all the time. During the day with jeans at night when I used to go out on dates (Precovid) I think it is pewter and silver if I remember correctly. The diamond leathers are gorgeous.

 

[TotinScience]

Does anyone have a midnight blue diamond leather bag or an SLG?

 

[carterazo]

Does anyone have a midnight blue diamond leather bag or an SLG?

I was hoping to see that color as well. It seems to have very little shine to it, which I like a lot.

 

[coach943]

I've sat out the last few promos, but since the anthracite pebbled leather is part of the promo, I decided to do a minimalist Selene Midi. Someone posted a modified one not too long ago that I really liked with no hardware on the strap except for the connector piece. I decided to go with that style with silver hardware, light pink lining, and a slightly longer strap drop.

I've never felt like I've been able to get the Selene strap just right for me. I don't like the original strap, so I usually modify the strap to a Soulmate-style that is adjustable. I'm thinking the no-hardware-on-the-strap modification might make it a bit more comfortable for me to carry.

 

[Fancyfree]

I've sat out the last few promos, but since the anthracite pebbled leather is part of the promo, I decided to do a minimalist Selene Midi. Someone posted a modified one not too long ago that I really liked with no hardware on the strap except for the connector piece. I decided to go with that style with silver hardware, light pink lining, and a slightly longer strap drop.

I've never felt like I've been able to get the Selene strap just right for me. I don't like the original strap, so I usually modify the strap to a Soulmate-style that is adjustable. I'm thinking the no-hardware-on-the-strap modification might make it a bit more comfortable for me to carry.

Oh, I do hope you like the minimalist strap version as much as I do (pretty sure you're referring to my bag ) My straps are a little longer than the regular straps, too, and I feel that is the essential component.

I was really surprised to see that Marco put Pebbled Anthracite in the clearance sale,- it is such an elegant grey. Glad I've already ordered 2 more bags in this leather

 

[carterazo]

Here are pictures of some swatches I requested from Marco. I always ask him to pair it with a leather I have so I can get a better perspective on the color. Hope this helps someone. !