Massaccesi Handbags

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Cleda said:
@BagsAndCarbs Love your photo-laden reveal and modshots! I have a red Little Athena too, but in the top handle version and Africa leather. I do shove my phone in that front pocket, so far it hasn't made a mark. But Africa leather is not as smooth and sleek as Nappa, so I certainly understand your concern.
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I do too. But wear marks do not bother me. My bags are like me, wrinkled and scarred by living, lol.
 
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BagsAndCarbs said:
Two straps:
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"unfolded" Theia strap.
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The straps feel firm on the shoulder, although they slip with a soft fabric sweater/shirt. They attach smoothly. They don't "go" together though (or do they???), and the normal little athena strap feels a bit redundant but can be useful to change the look of the bag/outfit.

HARDWARE:
The hardware is of the highest quality. It feels substantial and opens/closes smoothly. The logos on the hardware are imprinted perfectly and they came without a single scratch. The bag has a variety of shapes and sizes of different hardware elements, and all of them are beautiful and very cohesive. The design shows. Images:
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The feet are big and sturdy.
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DETAILS

ayy... that smell...
the stitching is excellent.
the bag comes with a card that says "Designed for: + my name". I guess that's because it is personalized to me. That feels very very luxurious.
the edge paint is very good.
The logo is beautifully embossed.
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The requested swatches come in a little bag.
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Overall impressions:
I bought the bag after I got a job and I know every time I look at it, I'll be reminded of my success. The bag is a beautiful thing that has been carefully designed, and yet it is extremely functional and something for everyday use. The leather literally shines, and the smell is truly out of this world. It is not heavy but feels substantial, and it has a lot of detail. The theia strap is very ingenious and elevates the bag, which by itself has minimal design (I can see it wearing is under the arm with no straps as well, as a big clutch).
I exchanged almost thirty emails with Marco. He responded patiently and expertly, sometimes at 11 at night (which is not a good thing because I think he works too much). He made suggestions and the bag is the product of his advice and expertise.
If they gave me a premier designer bag instead of it, I wouldn't take it (maybe I would, just so I could sell it and by three MMs!)

I love my bag. I think the big fashion houses don't make designs as beautiful and curated as Massaccesi. This is my first expensive bag, and I see myself staying with the brand for as long as it exists, and not ever "upgrading" (or rather "downgrading") to premier designers. I have my eye on Fendi, which makes beautiful bags, but presented with the choice, I'd buy MM any time.

Feel free to ask questions or request pictures. I'll provide details of my swatches to the leather reference thread when possible and update this bag with outfits in the following days! (you'll get sick of it in the end lol).

What do you think of the bag???

It really is as beautiful as I had imagined it...

oh one final thing:
I placed the order on Feb 13 and I recieved it today, April 12.
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You got a gorgeous bags and it is obvious that you love it! Yay! Enjoy your new beauty. :flowers:
 
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Kimbashop said:
Does anyone know how this compares in size to little Minerva?
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Little Minerva is a little taller,-
•Little Minerva 28.5 – 22 – 9 cm
•Zhoe Legend 26 – 20.4 – 9 cm
•Little Athene 26/28 – 19 – 9 cm

Actually, my Zhoe Legend is a little wider than on Marco's website, 27/29 - 20.6 - 9 cm, so the sizes on the website are not absolutely accurate.
 
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