Massaccesi Handbags

[Fancyfree]

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

Hmm...
Closing the top of one of your bags with lots of paperclips might give you an idea?
(I would have thought a top zip would "kill" any drape, turning it into a very flat bag...?)

 

[starkfan]

How about Daphne? I absolutely love the Vachetta Daphne I bought from the BST and I think this style suits a glossier leather.

Daphne would be beautiful in this leather.

Ooh, yes, Daphne would look lovely in handmade vacchetta! Thanks for the suggestion, ladies! I have to admit, Daphne as a style hasn't spoken to me very much in the past, and it looks to be very similar in size to the latest MMs that I just received in the past few months (Modena Midi and Little Minerva -- which is not little by any means!)... I may have to skip this promo in order to mull it over more, but I hope we'll see some great reveals!

 

[porpentine]

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.

Thanks for this info! I'm thrilled that Marco has rolled out this high end/exceptional leather. I'm really hoping we will encourage and support this!! I really hope he will make it a feature of this brand and continue to offer more types of exceptional and fine leathers in the future. Previously, the metallics, embossed grain, and other coated leathers were never really my cup of tea. Until now I've only had a limited choice of leathers from MM, though I know others do love them.

 

[Fancyfree]

Just noticed something unexpected. On some of the Aurora options on MM shop pages, this image has popped up. (Or have I merely never noticed it before?)
But only under some of the Aurora Metallic colour options.

 

[djfmn]

I asked Marco for a description of the cherry red handmade vachetta and if it was similar to any other red leather. Here is his response:

"Red Cherry Handmade Vacchetta is a medium red. It's not a dark red but it's neither one of those orangish red typically used for Spring Summer collections. We don't have that exact red in a different MM leather. It's a bit lighter than Pirate Red Cuoio Toscano".

I am thinking a second bag in this leather deciding between cherry red and dark taupe in an aura, Clio or zhoe with an add on of a top handle to hand carry.

 

[Monaliceke]

Hmm...
Closing the top of one of your bags with lots of paperclips might give you an idea?
(I would have thought a top zip would "kill" any drape, turning it into a very flat bag...?)

Marco’s reply is:
”you'll miss a bit of interior volume using a top zip closure. Zipper will have to be straight and that will "eat" top part of interior space of the bag.”

So, I don’t think I will go for the zipper. I agree with you @Fancyfree that it could possibly ”kill” the drape of this style.

 

[BittyMonkey]

Well, I really shouldn't have done this, so I blame you all. I ordered my own pebbled anthracite Selene (regular) with light gunmetal hardware, zip top, outside flat pocket, and light pink lining, and the tan handmade vacchetta Ellen, with light blue lining and gold hw.

I just couldn't quit staring at that gorgeous anthracite color!

 

[Monaliceke]

Promise I will share
Thank goodness the promo is extended, still don't know what hardware to go for, waiting for photos from Marco

I truly don't understand why, when promo-introducing new colours and/or leathers, Marco doesn't prepare and initially post more/larger/better photos of the leathers, and photos of leather/hardware combos . He knows we will ask for them. And that we can't resist them...

Have you received any new photos from Marco yet?

 

[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

Some photos of my Calistas and comparison of the 2 sizes for reference, if anyone is interested.

 

[Fancyfree]

Some photos of my Calistas and comparison of the 2 sizes for reference, if anyone is interested.

Gorgeous bags! Fantastic photos! Thank you!

 

[Fancyfree]

Have you received any new photos from Marco yet?

Nope, I suspect he has forgotten
But today I suddenly decided to save the Handmade Vacchetta Theia Midi for a later date, anyway.
Finances are a little strained at the moment, and I want to see all your Handmade Vacchetta bags first

 

[Devyn Danielle]

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

I said I would never buy another Calista because of issues with the edge paint, but this is a gorgeous collection and very tempting. I’ve wanted a bag in Tuscania for a long time.

 

[Devyn Danielle]

Some photos of my Calistas and comparison of the 2 sizes for reference, if anyone is interested.

Lovely! I think you said the white is Fiore. What are the other leathers?

 

[Fancyfree]

I said I would never buy another Calista because of issues with the edge paint, but this is a gorgeous collection and very tempting. I’ve wanted a bag in Tuscania for a long time.

I have not had any issues with the edge paint on any of mine... Just had a look and a feel.
The edge paint seems as flexible as the leather.
My Midnight Blue Tuscania I have owned for a year. My other Calistas are quite "young" ...

And Tuscania Calistas are to die for....especially Bordeaux (IMHO)

Come to think of it, on a Tuscania Calista, as the leather is so thin and has a rustic vibe, I guess one could actually choose to omit edge paint

 

[jkern04]

Well, I really shouldn't have done this, so I blame you all. I ordered my own pebbled anthracite Selene (regular) with light gunmetal hardware, zip top, outside flat pocket, and light pink lining, and the tan handmade vacchetta Ellen, with light blue lining and gold hw.

I just couldn't quit staring at that gorgeous anthracite color!

I know, I did the same thing before the color sold out. I did mine with silver hardware, light blue lining, and simplified handles. Other options are the same. I envy your Ellen order, that is such a gorgeous bag. If I could just figure out a way to downsize a few inches....