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#37,636
Fancyfree said:
I love the Space Blue Nappa and have long wanted a small handbag in this leather. I have been wondering whether to go for Phoebe or a Little Zhoe :confused1:

Which would you recommend, @djfmn, Phoebe or Little Zhoe ?
I am most concerned about how well they keep their shape and appearance...

Should I request extra backing?
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I have 2 Phoebe's one in Africa Lead and one in turquoise pebbled leather. My preference is the Little Zhoe it is bigger than the Phoebe but still a small handbag. I find it holds a more than the Phoebe. The Phoebe I either use as a date bag or I use it as an SLG in my midi Selenes. I have 2 Little Zhoes and I find them to be practical as a small bag and easy to carry. The Phoebe for me is just a little small to be a small handbag. My recommendation would definitely be a Little Zhoe.
 
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djfmn said:
I have 2 Phoebe's one in Africa Lead and one in turquoise pebbled leather. My preference is the Little Zhoe it is bigger than the Phoebe but still a small handbag. I find it holds a more than the Phoebe. The Phoebe I either use as a date bag or I use it as an SLG in my midi Selenes. I have 2 Little Zhoes and I find them to be practical as a small bag and easy to carry. The Phoebe for me is just a little small to be a small handbag. My recommendation would definitely be a Little Zhoe.
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I am actually OK with either size :smile: (I already own a Pebbled Little Zhoe and an Africa Phoebe)

My query is which bag, Little Zhoe or Phoebe, will best keep it's shape (depth) in Nappa :confused1:

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#37,638
Fancyfree said:
I am actually OK with either size :smile: (I already own a Pebbled Little Zhoe and an Africa Phoebe)

My query is which bag, Little Zhoe or Phoebe, will best keep it's shape (depth) in Nappa :confused1:

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I would say the Little Zhoe holds it shape better in Nappa but that is just my personal opinion. I love the looks of Little Zhoe in nappa.
 
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@Ludmilla, I was so thrilled to see your lovely tan Theia on the reference thread!

I have been longing to see bags in the new Handmade Vacchetta, and especally a Theia, as I have been contemplating a Rust Brown Theia Midi... But I never manage to order bags in a new leather without seeing photos first.

:idea: I assume Cuoio Toscano behaves similar to Handmade Vacchetta in a Theia ...? :hrmm:

Does it drape or keep it's shape?
How does it compare to your Sacramento Green Sheen Theia?

Can you please take a photo of it hanging, containing something relatively small but with a bit of weight (like a couple of cans of soup)?
 
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Fancyfree said:
@Ludmilla, I was so thrilled to see your lovely tan Theia on the reference thread!

I have been longing to see bags in the new Handmade Vacchetta, and especally a Theia, as I have been contemplating a Rust Brown Theia Midi... But I never manage to order bags in a new leather without seeing photos first.

:idea: I assume Cuoio Toscano behaves similar to Handmade Vacchetta in a Theia ...? :hrmm:

Does it drape or keep it's shape?
How does it compare to your Sacramento Green Sheen Theia?

Can you please take a photo of it hanging, containing something relatively small but with a bit of weight (like a couple of cans of soup)?
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Thank you so much for your lovely compliments. :flowers:

Cuoio Toscano is a slightly thinner leather than handmade vachetta I think. The bag itself stands upright (at the moment), but it is not as stiff as my green Sheen Theia. The sheen leather is thinner than cuoio toscano, though.
I guess the cuoio toscano will break in after a while. Not sure if it will turn as slouchy as my aquila leather or suede leather Theias. Those are really puddles of a bag.

At the moment the tan Theia is at my other home and I will not be able to take a pic before July 2. But I will try to take a pic as soon as possible!
 
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Yesterday I was out and carrying my biscotti Tuscania midi Selene. I accidentally spilled my entire water bottle into the bottom of the bag. It is a largish metal bottle and the lid lifted and out it spilled. The lining is fuschia. The bottom third of the leather was saturated and about a third of the lining was completely wet. My wallet and pencil case both vera Bradley were soaked. I removed everything and dried the inside lining and pulled the lining away from the leather. I hung it overnight on a hanger. My concern was there would be a water mark on the leather and possibly the lining. This morning I looked and you would never guess that my bag took a water bath with the spill. I was surprised but thrilled that there is nothing to show that the leather was drenched in water.
 
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Ludmilla said:
Thank you so much for your lovely compliments. :flowers:

Cuoio Toscano is a slightly thinner leather than handmade vachetta I think. The bag itself stands upright (at the moment), but it is not as stiff as my green Sheen Theia. The sheen leather is thinner than cuoio toscano, though.
I guess the cuoio toscano will break in after a while. Not sure if it will turn as slouchy as my aquila leather or suede leather Theias. Those are really puddles of a bag.

At the moment the tan Theia is at my other home and I will not be able to take a pic before July 2. But I will try to take a pic as soon as possible!
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Thank you, @Ludmilla !

Are all your Theias full sized?

Do you find Aquilla Matte to be a delicate leather /easily scratched?
(Would love to see a "hanging" photo of that one too ;))
 
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