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#36,916
Cessair said:
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:
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Fair enough, the Little Minerva is my favourite MM style and I have one arriving tomorrow (I had thought it was arriving today but had forgotten it’s a holiday here today). I’ll post a photo once I receive it. I have another one in nappa and it’s wonderful. Good luck deciding!

On another note, you can also consider sorrento for Little Minerva. Look back at Marco’s blog posts on sorrento leather and ask him if he has any left.
 
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#36,917
HermesHope said:
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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I haven't ordered bracelets for a long time but in the past, he asked for the measurements of my wrist. I measured another bracelet that I liked in terms of looseness. I ordered in multiple colors and asked him to make one first. He made it to my measurements but I found I liked it more loose, so we made the adjustment for the rest of the bracelets. You can use a string and remember to let Marco know that you included some extra space. I suggest making your bracelet a bit looser because 1) you may put on weight and 2) if you wear more than one bracelet, using the wrist measurement means the 2nd bracelet may be too tight. It would be a slow process to get it right but once you have your desired bracelet size, you can order as many bracelets as you want. I have many in those special limited edition colors.
As for hardware, I suggest silver because it is more neutral as the gold hardware is a bit warm, unlike the light gold hardware on Marco's bags.
 
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afroken said:
Fair enough, the Little Minerva is my favourite MM style and I have one arriving tomorrow (I had thought it was arriving today but had forgotten it’s a holiday here today). I’ll post a photo once I receive it. I have another one in nappa and it’s wonderful. Good luck deciding!

On another note, you can also consider sorrento for Little Minerva. Look back at Marco’s blog posts on sorrento leather and ask him if he has any left.
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Oooh looking forward to seeing a photo of your new Little Minerva! :-)

Thank you for the recommendation regarding sorrento, perhaps I’m in luck and he still has some skins left. I did regret not ordering anything in that leather, it looks very soft and smooshy :heart:
 
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#36,927
My tuscania order has arrived! I ordered a Little Minerva and a Flora.

Little Minerva is in midnight blue tuscania, tortilla lining, light gunmetal hardware. Modifications include longer front flap and back slip pocket. This is a stunning colour! Prior to submitting my order I had gone back and forth on whether I should choose midnight blue or bordeaux, and I’m so glad I chose midnight. The photo shows the colour accurately. It weighs next to nothing despite this model being one of Marco’s heavier bags. I’m very, very happy with this bag.
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Next up is Flora in bordeaux tuscania. It has taupe lining and dark gunmetal hardware. Modifications include an accessory strap rather than a wristlet strap (so that there’s a clip on both ends of the strap). The colour is more brown in person compared to most of the photos we see in the thread. Overall it’s just a difficult colour to pick up on camera (even my photo below shows it more burgundy than it is). It’s still a nice colour, and I’m glad I got something in it (just not a bigger piece). As with the tuscania Little Minerva, the distressing is lovely.
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Extra note: the leather feels a bit dry as previous reviews have mentioned.
 
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#36,928
afroken said:
My tuscania order has arrived! I ordered a Little Minerva and a Flora.

Little Minerva is in midnight blue tuscania, tortilla lining, light gunmetal hardware. Modifications include longer front flap and back slip pocket. This is a stunning colour! Prior to submitting my order I had gone back and forth on whether I should choose midnight blue or bordeaux, and I’m so glad I chose midnight. The photo shows the colour accurately. It weighs next to nothing despite this model being one of Marco’s heavier bags. I’m very, very happy with this bag.
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Next up is Flora in bordeaux tuscania. It has taupe lining and dark gunmetal hardware. Modifications include an accessory strap rather than a wristlet strap (so that there’s a clip on both ends of the strap). The colour is more brown in person compared to most of the photos we see in the thread. Overall it’s just a difficult colour to pick up on camera (even my photo below shows it more burgundy than it is). It’s still a nice colour, and I’m glad I got something in it (just not a bigger piece). As with the tuscania Little Minerva, the distressing is lovely.
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Extra note: the leather feels a bit dry as previous reviews have mentioned.
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LOVE them! Your Little Minerva is to die for.
And thank you for the warning about the Bordeaux colour,- glad to be prepared.
 
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afroken said:
My tuscania order has arrived! I ordered a Little Minerva and a Flora.

Little Minerva is in midnight blue tuscania, tortilla lining, light gunmetal hardware. Modifications include longer front flap and back slip pocket. This is a stunning colour! Prior to submitting my order I had gone back and forth on whether I should choose midnight blue or bordeaux, and I’m so glad I chose midnight. The photo shows the colour accurately. It weighs next to nothing despite this model being one of Marco’s heavier bags. I’m very, very happy with this bag.
View attachment 5046988

Next up is Flora in bordeaux tuscania. It has taupe lining and dark gunmetal hardware. Modifications include an accessory strap rather than a wristlet strap (so that there’s a clip on both ends of the strap). The colour is more brown in person compared to most of the photos we see in the thread. Overall it’s just a difficult colour to pick up on camera (even my photo below shows it more burgundy than it is). It’s still a nice colour, and I’m glad I got something in it (just not a bigger piece). As with the tuscania Little Minerva, the distressing is lovely.
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Extra note: the leather feels a bit dry as previous reviews have mentioned.
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Yay Minerva Midnight blue Tuscania twins! Beautiful bags! :D
 
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afroken said:
My tuscania order has arrived! I ordered a Little Minerva and a Flora.

Little Minerva is in midnight blue tuscania, tortilla lining, light gunmetal hardware. Modifications include longer front flap and back slip pocket. This is a stunning colour! Prior to submitting my order I had gone back and forth on whether I should choose midnight blue or bordeaux, and I’m so glad I chose midnight. The photo shows the colour accurately. It weighs next to nothing despite this model being one of Marco’s heavier bags. I’m very, very happy with this bag.
View attachment 5046988

Next up is Flora in bordeaux tuscania. It has taupe lining and dark gunmetal hardware. Modifications include an accessory strap rather than a wristlet strap (so that there’s a clip on both ends of the strap). The colour is more brown in person compared to most of the photos we see in the thread. Overall it’s just a difficult colour to pick up on camera (even my photo below shows it more burgundy than it is). It’s still a nice colour, and I’m glad I got something in it (just not a bigger piece). As with the tuscania Little Minerva, the distressing is lovely.
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Extra note: the leather feels a bit dry as previous reviews have mentioned.
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congratulations on your two beautiful bags! I am loving these Minervas in midnight tuscania. Looks like a great all-around bag.
 
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