Massaccesi Handbags

[jkern04]

Here is what the zipper looks like, open and closed. It’s a great mom bag as it stores all of my son’s friends’ phones (while they are off in the park playing kickball), sunblock, my personals, my sun hat and a few of my son’s birthday presents in the form of gift cards and small tokens, as it is his 13h birthday party today. I’m thinking I could have used the regular sized Selene today!
@Cleda, this bag is definitely blue-grey, which I love. It’s a really lovely neutral.

I am not a big tote person, do use them occasionally. I am absolutely in love with these anthracite totes everyone is posting. May have to cave and add one to my order.

 

[LuvNLux]

@afroken posted that it's between Verona and pebbled in terms of weight

Thank you!

 

[Ludmilla]

Here is what the zipper looks like, open and closed. It’s a great mom bag as it stores all of my son’s friends’ phones (while they are off in the park playing kickball), sunblock, my personals, my sun hat and a few of my son’s birthday presents in the form of gift cards and small tokens, as it is his 13h birthday party today. I’m thinking I could have used the regular sized Selene today!
@Cleda, this bag is definitely blue-grey, which I love. It’s a really lovely neutral.


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Happy Birthday to your sun!
You took some awesome pics of your beautiful bag.

 

[djfmn]

Handmade vacchetta looks to be priced a fair bit higher than original vacchetta, I think... Original vacchetta would cost a bit more than the other regular stock leathers, but the difference was usually €20-€30 or so, from what I recall -- and some older bag styles still have prices for original vacchetta on the e-shop, eg Minerva Midi shows up as €460 in vacchetta and €430 in pebbled, whilst from the blog post, the handmade vacchetta price for Minerva Midi is €565. I guess the premium is for the way that this leather is made, though? (ie as the name reminds us, handmade! ) It definitely looks beautiful and sounds very promising!

I asked Marco about the pricing because it was higher than regular vachetta here is his response.

"This kind of leather is produced in a completely different way than any other leather we've used so far.
All our leathers are somehow 'industrial' while this kind of Vacchetta requires a handmade process on each skin. That obviously raises cost incredibly but it makes a big difference since each skin is somehow unique. No brand uses this kind of Vacchetta anymore since it costs too much for the market. If our Handmade Vacchetta would be used by a top brand they'd sell it for well over
€1,500, probably even much more than that"

Once I had an understanding of what it takes to make this leather I realized although initially I thought it was pricey we are actually getting a leather that should probably cost close to 3 times the price we are paying. I have decided to get a second bag in this leather either a zhoe, aura or Clio with a top handle as well as a shoulder strap. Now to select a leather.

 

[Monaliceke]

I asked Marco about the pricing because it was higher than regular vachetta here is his response.

"This kind of leather is produced in a completely different way than any other leather we've used so far.
All our leathers are somehow 'industrial' while this kind of Vacchetta requires a handmade process on each skin. That obviously raises cost incredibly but it makes a big difference since each skin is somehow unique. No brand uses this kind of Vacchetta anymore since it costs too much for the market. If our Handmade Vacchetta would be used by a top brand they'd sell it for well over
€1,500, probably even much more than that"

Once I had an understanding of what it takes to make this leather I realized although initially I thought it was pricey we are actually getting a leather that should probably cost close to 3 times the price we are paying. I have decided to get a second bag in this leather either a zhoe, aura or Clio with a top handle as well as a shoulder strap. Now to select a leather.

Wow! Really? 3 times the price? I thought I would consider this leather in my wish list for a future order, but now I am hesitating.…
Did someone mention that this promo is extended?

I love the Calista style & I already have 2 Midis and 1 Original size. I was thinking of getting another full size Calista in this leather, just not sure about the current colors on promo. I wanted a red bag, but this red doesn’t seem to be bright enough in his photos. Looking forward to see more pictures of the colors.

 

[djfmn]

Wow! Really? 3 times the price? I thought I would consider this leather in my wish list for a future order, but now I am hesitating.…
Did someone mention that this promo is extended?

I love the Calista style & I already have 2 Midis and 1 Original size. I was thinking of getting another full size Calista in this leather, just not sure about the current colors on promo. I wanted a red bag, but this red doesn’t seem to be bright enough in his photos. Looking forward to see more pictures of the colors.

I believe it was extended through the end of the weekend.

 

[Fancyfree]

Wow! Really? 3 times the price? I thought I would consider this leather in my wish list for a future order, but now I am hesitating.…
Did someone mention that this promo is extended?

I love the Calista style & I already have 2 Midis and 1 Original size. I was thinking of getting another full size Calista in this leather, just not sure about the current colors on promo. I wanted a red bag, but this red doesn’t seem to be bright enough in his photos. Looking forward to see more pictures of the colors.

Hello, fellow Calista fan
Which leathers do you have in Calista?

 

[Monaliceke]

Hello, fellow Calista fan
Which leathers do you have in Calista?

Hi, I have 2 in Nappa and the newest is Fiore. How about you?

 

[Fancyfree]

Hi, I have 2 in Nappa and the newest is Fiore. How about you?

Oh, I would love to see and try Nappa Calista!
Does it drape or keep it's shape?

I have Tuscania, Merinos, Sheen and Verona. (Photos in MM reference thread and here:

What Handbag/Purse Are You Carrying Today?!

I'm not used to being this organized :lol:. Rest assured that it looks big enough to function as a black hole bag. :giggle:

forum.purseblog.com

 

[Kimbashop]

Gorgeous! Love these pics. Happy birthday to your son!!

Thank you!

 

[Kimbashop]

I am not a big tote person, do use them occasionally. I am absolutely in love with these anthracite totes everyone is posting. May have to cave and add one to my order.

I hear you! I’m not usually a tote person either.There is something about this style that works for me. The longer handles makes it easier to wear than some other totes I own, making it feel more like a shoulder bag. And it has enough bling to it that makes it feel unique and dressed up. The grey Is just gorgeous. Here is another photo (below)

Happy Birthday to your sun!
You took some awesome pics of your beautiful bag.

Thank you! Here is another one.

 

[Monaliceke]

Oh, I would love to see and try Nappa Calista!
Does it drape or keep it's shape?

I have Tuscania, Merinos, Sheen and Verona. (Photos in MM reference thread and here:

What Handbag/Purse Are You Carrying Today?!

I'm not used to being this organized :lol:. Rest assured that it looks big enough to function as a black hole bag. :giggle:

forum.purseblog.com

Wow, you have an amazing collection Are they all in the original size? I believe all of your leather choices must be super drapy, right? I am hesitating to get it in this Handmade Vacchetta as I’m not sure about the drape for a Calista. What do you think?

I have 1 full-size Calista & 1 Midi size in Nappa and they drape nicely on my body, look exactly like the photos on MM site’s Lookbook. I only had them since December, so they are not worn a lot yet. But I can imagine the Nappa to soften more in future. I will try to take some photos. I would love my Calistas to have a worn, vintage look & a carefree drape after frequent wear.

My newest is a Midi in White Fiore which has just arrived on Friday, so I have not used her yet. Can’t wait for the Summer!

 

[Fancyfree]

Wow, you have an amazing collection Are they all in the original size? I believe all of your leather choices must be super drapy, right? I am hesitating to get it in this Handmade Vacchetta as I’m not sure about the drape for a Calista. What do you think?

I have 1 full-size Calista & 1 Midi size in Nappa and they drape nicely on my body, look exactly like the photos on MM site’s Lookbook. I only had them since December, so they are not worn a lot yet. But I can imagine the Nappa to soften more in future. I will try to take some photos. I would love my Calistas to have a worn, vintage look & a carefree drape after frequent wear.

My newest is a Midi in White Fiore which has just arrived on Friday, so I have not used her yet. Can’t wait for the Summer!

White Fiore sounds gorgeous!

Yes, all my Calistas are the original size.
However, my first Calista Midi (with a 5cm lengthened strap drop) is on it's way in the post,- I am looking forward to see if I like it as much as my full-sized Calistas

I am afraid I don't have a clue how Handmade Vacchetta would work for Calista.

Personally, I (so far) prefer my Calistas in the thinnest, most pliable leathers,- Merinos and Tuscania. So I know I would love Fiore

 

[Monaliceke]

White Fiore sounds gorgeous!

Yes, all my Calistas are the original size.
However, my first Calista Midi (with a 5cm lengthened strap drop) is on it's way in the post,- I am looking forward to see if I like it as much as my full-sized Calistas

I am afraid I don't have a clue how Handmade Vacchetta would work for Calista.

Personally, I (so far) prefer my Calistas in the thinnest, most pliable leathers,- Merinos and Tuscania. So I know I would love Fiore

Honestly, I also prefer the look of the full-sized Calista.
As for the thickness, I don’t think Fiore is thin but I love the hand feel of the pebbled leather. You will love Fiore.
I hope it will hug me beautifully as it softens with wear.

 

[Monaliceke]

I am wondering if anyone has a Calista with a top zipper close? How does it wear? TIA.