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I am posting one last time (I am sure you will be glad) that Tuscania is the most perfect leather for the Selene midi. I did add the lightest extra lining possible in the front and back, but not the sides. I am more pleased with this leather in this style than any MM bag I have ever ordered. I love that it stays looking cinched when it is not. Having a fairly large bag that looks much smaller is a win win for me. So there. I will now promise not to post this again, lol.
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My next two will have a shorter drop. This hangs a bit too long when worn crossbody. I may have a cobbler add new holes and remove some of the excess leather strap.
Thanks for posting these! It is SO helpful to see what a bag looks like on a body. I really love the look of the double-hanging chain and the bag looks great in Nappa. I can see what you mean about the length of the strap for a crossbody. Also that nut color is really great.
 
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I am posting one last time (I am sure you will be glad) that Tuscania is the most perfect leather for the Selene midi. I did add the lightest extra lining possible in the front and back, but not the sides. I am more pleased with this leather in this style than any MM bag I have ever ordered. I love that it stays looking cinched when it is not. Having a fairly large bag that looks much smaller is a win win for me. So there. I will now promise not to post this again, lol.
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It does look really nice in this leather. It really shows off the distressed look of Tuscania.
 
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My next two will have a shorter drop. This hangs a bit too long when worn crossbody. I may have a cobbler add new holes and remove some of the excess leather strap.
Love this, it looks great on you.
I am posting one last time (I am sure you will be glad) that Tuscania is the most perfect leather for the Selene midi. I did add the lightest extra lining possible in the front and back, but not the sides. I am more pleased with this leather in this style than any MM bag I have ever ordered. I love that it stays looking cinched when it is not. Having a fairly large bag that looks much smaller is a win win for me. So there. I will now promise not to post this again, lol.
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I love this bag! I drool every time I see all your beautiful tuscania bags. I’m finally getting my order this afternoon :yahoo:
 
I am posting one last time (I am sure you will be glad) that Tuscania is the most perfect leather for the Selene midi. I did add the lightest extra lining possible in the front and back, but not the sides. I am more pleased with this leather in this style than any MM bag I have ever ordered. I love that it stays looking cinched when it is not. Having a fairly large bag that looks much smaller is a win win for me. So there. I will now promise not to post this again, lol.
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You made me laugh! :lol: But seriously, no need to apologize for all the pics. You know we enjoy every single one. The leather variation looks so yummy in this bag! You can truly appreciate all its goodness.
 
You made me laugh! :lol: But seriously, no need to apologize for all the pics. You know we enjoy every single one. The leather variation looks so yummy in this bag! You can truly appreciate all its goodness.
This last year I have purchased several bags, spending a not small sum of money, on bags that did not work for me. Blame it on the Pandemic or whatever, it has not been good for my budget. So I am just so thrilled to have finally gotten it right! After being on this journey for over 4 years, you would think I had learned my lesson. And I brag that I have. NOT. Even the best of us seem to fall off of the wagon occasionally and fall for the new leather or the new style! :panic:
 
Actually, I am wondering whether I maybe will copy your idea..... :hrmm::P
Are you going for a zipped closure or magnet?

Please post photos when you receive your bag :wave:

Yes please do! Then I won’t be alone with my strange request :angel:

I think I will go for the zipped closure, I need a bit more safety for city trips. Happy to share the photos when the bag arrives :-). But first I need to make the most difficult decision - which leathers? I haven’t tried Fiore yet so I might go for Crimson for the body and Beige for the sides.
 
Fellow Massaccesi fans, do you think it would be ok to ask Marco for a Little Minerva without the flap and the pockets (so the front would look the same as the back)? I really like the size and the pleated sides of the Little Minerva but the front is too bulky/busy for me because I am not very tall (And the additional leather means more weight). But I wouldn’t want my enquiry to come across as a criticism on his design, so I am hesitant to ask.

what do you think?
Have you considered the Grande Penelope? Marco had once told me that it’s the fancier counterpart of Little Minerva.
 
Have you considered the Grande Penelope? Marco had once told me that it’s the fancier counterpart of Little Minerva.

Good point, I haven’t considered the Grande Penelope. Just checked on the MM website, it is lovely and very elegant but I am not sure it would be suited to slouching (which I would want for my next bag). And of course, the side pleats of the Little Minerva are just beautiful, I really need those :heart: :smile:
 
Can anyone help me before I bother Marco again, please? I ordered a new bag plus three bracelets a few weeks ago and forgot to discuss the size of the bracelets with him. Could you tell me what sizes they come in? TIA
 
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