Massaccesi Handbags

[Fancyfree]

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.

So happy for you and your bag , and so happy for my Tuscania bags (as they will guaranteed become accidentaly wet one day ). Thank you for sharing the good news!

 

[Ludmilla]

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 )

All my Theias are full sized. The Aquila Matte leather does scratch so I would only recommend it for the brave people out there who do not mind patina. I can do hanging pics of Aquila and Sheen this evening as I have the two at hand. Suede and Cuoio are in the country house.

 

[Ludmilla]

@Fancyfree - here a pic of the Sheen Theia hanging. Inside are an umbrella, my MacBook, wallet and cosmetic pouch.
You can see that the leather is not broken in yet. It does not slouch/drape nicely, but wrinkles a bit awkwardly.

 

[Fancyfree]

@Fancyfree - here a pic of the Sheen Theia hanging. Inside are an umbrella, my MacBook, wallet and cosmetic pouch.
You can see that the leather is not broken in yet. It does not slouch/drape nicely, but wrinkles a bit awkwardly.
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I think she looks blinking gorgeous .
But I see what you mean, that she has some stiffness.

I have so little experience with Theias, only my beloved Dark Brown Tuscania Theia.
I have not worn my Theia enough to "break her in" (and actually I am not sure whether I want her to soften/change,- I love her the way she is).

I am so glad to discover that you own Theias in all degrees of stiffnes and slouch ,- I have found it hard to find photos of slouching, hanging Theias with some contents. (Most photos I find appear to show either flat, empty Theias/Theia Midis or fully stuffed Theia Midis, similar to the illustrations on Marco's shop page)

 

[Fancyfree]

Verona alert !!!!
Check your emails

 

[Fancyfree]

The Verona email from Marco reminded me of something I have meant to share with you all,
but especially with @Devyn Danielle:

Calista Midis are made with folded in edges instead of edge paint:


Full sized Calistas are cut and edge-painted:


BUT:
One can request to have the leather on a full sized Calista folded in instead of edge painted

Personally, I think I prefer folded in instead of edge paint except on Tuscania or Sheen (as they are very thin with a crackly surface - I suspect the folded edge would be very vulnerable)

 

[TotinScience]

So happy for you and your bag , and so happy for my Tuscania bags (as they will guaranteed become accidentaly wet one day ). Thank you for sharing the good news!

I second @djfmn story actually. I once got into a TORRENTIAL downpour with my Minerva midi in Tuscania and I was in that rain for a solid 10 minutes. The bag dried while I was indoors and you would never be able to tell. I think that leather is so thirsty it doesn't mind a bit of extra moisture .

 

[Devyn Danielle]

The Verona email from Marco reminded me of something I have meant to share with you all,
but especially with @Devyn Danielle:

Calista Midis are made with folded in edges instead of edge paint:
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Full sized Calistas are cut and edge-painted:
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BUT:
One can request to have the leather on a full sized Calista folded in instead of edge painted

Personally, I think I prefer folded in instead of edge paint except on Tuscania or Sheen (as they are very thin with a crackly surface - I suspect the folded edge would be very vulnarable)

Oh wow, thanks for sharing! I’d definitely prefer a folded age to avoid any possible edge paint issues.

 

[Ludmilla]

I think she looks blinking gorgeous .
But I see what you mean, that she has some stiffness.

I have so little experience with Theias, only my beloved Dark Brown Tuscania Theia.
I have not worn my Theia enough to "break her in" (and actually I am not sure whether I want her to soften/change,- I love her the way she is).

I am so glad to discover that you own Theias in all degrees of stiffnes and slouch ,- I have found it hard to find photos of slouching, hanging Theias with some contents. (Most photos I find appear to show either flat, empty Theias/Theia Midis or fully stuffed Theia Midis, similar to the illustrations on Marco's shop page)

I think your brown Tuscania Theia is absolutely stunning and if I had known that he is doing that promo I would have passed on Sheen, probably.

On to my next Theia, the Aquila matte one.
I have worn that bag about 3 times more often than the Sheen one.
It is filled again with my MacBook, an umbrella, a cosmetic pouch and wallet.

It definitely hangs differently. As soon as I have photos of all Theias I will post them together.

I also took a photo at my office window as you were asking about scratches:

This pic is pretty accurate regarding the true colour of the bag. Aquila matte does scratch, but the scratches blend in eventually. Like Tuscania it is dry leather. I should add that I did not treat that bag with any leather conditioner or protective products.

 

[Fancyfree]

I think your brown Tuscania Theia is absolutely stunning and if I had known that he is doing that promo I would have passed on Sheen, probably.

On to my next Theia, the Aquila matte one.
I have worn that bag about 3 times more often than the Sheen one.
It is filled again with my MacBook, an umbrella, a cosmetic pouch and wallet.
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It definitely hangs differently. As soon as I have photos of all Theias I will post them together.

I also took a photo at my office window as you were asking about scratches:
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This pic is pretty accurate regarding the true colour of the bag. Aquila matte does scratch, but the scratches blend in eventually. Like Tuscania it is dry leather. I should add that I did not treat that bag with any leather conditioner or protective products.

Thank you so much, @Ludmilla . Theia is such an interesting bag. So different in different leathers.

I see what you mean about Aquila Matte's wear marks making it like a (thicker) Tuscania in dry leather,- this really piques my interest for Aquila Matte

 

[Fancyfree]

I could not help myself, I simply had to order another Verona Hera Midi with Theia strap, this time in Blue Iris

My Brown and Black Hera Midis are my most elegant, beautiful (and practical!) bags...

I feel Hera is the ultimate Verona bag and Verona is the ultimate Hera leather.
There has, however, been an issue with all my Heras, including my full sized Pebbled Hera, - "leather pull"

"Leather pull" is my term for when the weight of a bag with contents causes the leather around/next to/below the bag's strap connector to stretch or bend.

I truly hate "leather pull" , which is why I request that D-rings on Zhoes and Penelope Messengers are sewn on top end of bag...

Anyway, Marco and I have figured out how to similarily avoid the "leather pull" on Heras, so I feel I should share it, in case any of you might want this Hera solution yourselves.

Simply request "Leather strap attachment sewn on top edge of bag" . If you like, you can use this photo to illustrate:

 

[jkern04]

So, I got my first ever shipment from Massaccesi today. A Rua Angelica in Handmade Tan Vachetta and a Flora in Port Merinos. Box was very well wrapped and packed. As I removed the paper I got that wonderful leather smell. Removed the cover from the Angelica and the leather is beautiful, but she seems really small. I go online to verify the dimensions. The Rua only lists the bottom which is almost 13", measured this bag and it's a bit over 11" on the bottom and about 14" on the top. She is Angelica not Rua Angelica.

There is not a huge price difference between the two and I don't know the markup for the handmade vachetta. In the subject of my email and in my request I did say Rua. But, after that, we referenced the bag as Angelica. Not exactly sure which one I may have paid for. Yes I know, I need to email Marco to discuss with him. You will just understand my disappointment.

Both bags are stunning, I can say that. Unfortunately, I still carry around large bags.

 

[Fancyfree]

So, I got my first ever shipment from Massaccesi today. A Rua Angelica in Handmade Tan Vachetta and a Flora in Port Merinos. Box was very well wrapped and packed. As I removed the paper I got that wonderful leather smell. Removed the cover from the Angelica and the leather is beautiful, but she seems really small. I go online to verify the dimensions. The Rua only lists the bottom which is almost 13", measured this bag and it's a bit over 11" on the bottom and about 14" on the top. She is Angelica not Rua Angelica.

There is not a huge price difference between the two and I don't know the markup for the handmade vachetta. In the subject of my email and in my request I did say Rua. But, after that, we referenced the bag as Angelica. Not exactly sure which one I may have paid for. Yes I know, I need to email Marco to discuss with him. You will just understand my disappointment.

Both bags are stunning, I can say that. Unfortunately, I still carry around large bags.

Oh dear, what a pity!
Fortunately, Marco is always very understanding.

(I have "the hard way" learned how vital it is to carefully read the details on the PayPal invoice,- I find that usually reveals any oversights or misunderstandings before production. )

But PLEASE post photos of your Angelica! I so long to see photos of bags in Handmade Vacchetta!!!

 

[southernbelle43]

So, I got my first ever shipment from Massaccesi today. A Rua Angelica in Handmade Tan Vachetta and a Flora in Port Merinos. Box was very well wrapped and packed. As I removed the paper I got that wonderful leather smell. Removed the cover from the Angelica and the leather is beautiful, but she seems really small. I go online to verify the dimensions. The Rua only lists the bottom which is almost 13", measured this bag and it's a bit over 11" on the bottom and about 14" on the top. She is Angelica not Rua Angelica.

There is not a huge price difference between the two and I don't know the markup for the handmade vachetta. In the subject of my email and in my request I did say Rua. But, after that, we referenced the bag as Angelica. Not exactly sure which one I may have paid for. Yes I know, I need to email Marco to discuss with him. You will just understand my disappointment.

Both bags are stunning, I can say that. Unfortunately, I still carry around large bags.

So sorry this happened on your first order. I remember the excitement of my first one. I hope you can get it sorted out. Mistakes can be made in communications. It is accidental, but that does not take away your disappointment.

 

[Kimbashop]

So, I got my first ever shipment from Massaccesi today. A Rua Angelica in Handmade Tan Vachetta and a Flora in Port Merinos. Box was very well wrapped and packed. As I removed the paper I got that wonderful leather smell. Removed the cover from the Angelica and the leather is beautiful, but she seems really small. I go online to verify the dimensions. The Rua only lists the bottom which is almost 13", measured this bag and it's a bit over 11" on the bottom and about 14" on the top. She is Angelica not Rua Angelica.

There is not a huge price difference between the two and I don't know the markup for the handmade vachetta. In the subject of my email and in my request I did say Rua. But, after that, we referenced the bag as Angelica. Not exactly sure which one I may have paid for. Yes I know, I need to email Marco to discuss with him. You will just understand my disappointment.

Both bags are stunning, I can say that. Unfortunately, I still carry around large bags.

total bummer -- that must be really disappointing. Marco is really responsive to things like this, so hopefully this will get resolved. I would love to see what the Angelica looks like in Tan Vachetta, if you feel like taking pictures ot it.