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Here are some pics of the bag, some in artificial light and some over on the table near the window for natural light. It has silver hardware and the cappuccino lining. Also requested the zip-top closure, no messenger strap, and asked for the side connectors to be removed. I know that would not carry this bag over my shoulder, so just asked for the hardware to be removed. It feels sturdy and the handles are substantial. The zipper inside of the bag is fairly low, but it does lie flat against the bag. On the larger bag the recessed zipper probably wouldn't be as noticeable.

Let's see if these files will attach. :smile: Below is in artificial light. It also includes some sample swatches. The Avio lambskin is not that bright of a blue. It's more of a confederate blue with gray undertones. I think it's very pretty.

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#37,669
Fancyfree said:
I could not help myself, I simply had to order another Verona Hera Midi with Theia strap, this time in Blue Iris :rolleyes:

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

"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.
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I truly hate "leather pull" :mad: , which is why I request that D-rings on Zhoes and Penelope Messengers are sewn on top end of bag...
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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:
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I too, ordered a Verona Hera Midi but in Bluette and with Beige lambskin lining. The Hera Midi might be my favourite MM style. So far I have not noticed the leather pull on the Midi Hera in Cuoio Toscano. Does this happen only for Verona or only when you load up the bag? I usually carry very few light items in my bags, everything that could have fit into a Penelope.

jkern04 said:
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. :sad:

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.
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That is disappointing indeed. I have experienced mistakes in orders before too, though it was due to assumptions on my part that I did not relay when placing the order. Bespoke bag orders require very clear and explicit instructions, and everything should be listed in PayPal to be sure. I hope your first order is eventually resolved to your satisfaction.
 
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Cleda said:
I too, ordered a Verona Hera Midi but in Bluette and with Beige lambskin lining. The Hera Midi might be my favourite MM style. So far I have not noticed the leather pull on the Midi Hera in Cuoio Toscano. Does this happen only for Verona or only when you load up the bag? I usually carry very few light items in my bags, everything that could have fit into a Penelope.
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It started developing on first day of use with my Verona Hera Midis. Perhaps I do carry more (or heavier items? I use quite a large wallet) in my bags than you, but being my "elegant bags" I know that I would not have "loaded" them :no: .
I then examined my Pebbled Hera and discovered it was an issue there too. Being a huge bag, the Pebbled Hera will definately have carried heavier loads.

I guess thin or soft leathers will be more prone to leather pull than stiffer or thicker leathers.

I wonder if factory made highly stuctured bags, with strap connectors on the sides of a bag, use some type of plastic sheet as backing to avoid leather pull?
 
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jkern04 said:
Here are some pics of the bag, some in artificial light and some over on the table near the window for natural light. It has silver hardware and the cappuccino lining. Also requested the zip-top closure, no messenger strap, and asked for the side connectors to be removed. I know that would not carry this bag over my shoulder, so just asked for the hardware to be removed. It feels sturdy and the handles are substantial. The zipper inside of the bag is fairly low, but it does lie flat against the bag. On the larger bag the recessed zipper probably wouldn't be as noticeable.

Let's see if these files will attach. :smile: Below is in artificial light. It also includes some sample swatches. The Avio lambskin is not that bright of a blue. It's more of a confederate blue with gray undertones. I think it's very pretty.

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What a beautiful bag :love:!
Love your choice of lining.

How much does it weigh?
 
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Fancyfree said:
What a beautiful bag :love:!
Love your choice of lining.

How much does it weigh?
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I think she is pretty light at 1 lb 14.5 ounces. My D&B Florentine tote is almost 2.5 pounds. And, I have a pebbled Radley that is 2 lbs 3 ounces. My favorite bag because of it's size and organization is the MK Voyager and it's 2 lbs. Again, I asked for the shoulder strap and connectors to be removed, so that probably helps a bit with weight. But, this type of bag I always carry by the handles.
 
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Cleda said:
That is disappointing indeed. I have experienced mistakes in orders before too, though it was due to assumptions on my part that I did not relay when placing the order. Bespoke bag orders require very clear and explicit instructions, and everything should be listed in PayPal to be sure. I hope your first order is eventually resolved to your satisfaction.
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Yes, that I understand and I did agree with the name Angelica. But, in the emails we discussed adding the zipper and the effect it would have on the interior middle pocket. Marco asked if I wanted it lowered or removed. Since the smaller version does not have the middle pocket, I assumed we were still discussing the larger bag. I think there was some misunderstanding on both our parts along the way.
 
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Marco is a class act. He sent an email apologizing for the misunderstanding and has already requested production of a Rua Angelica. He did ask if I would be willing to ship the bag to a different customer if he was able to re-sell. I'm going to take the bag over to my DIL to see how she likes it. Maybe I'll get her an early Christmas present. If not, I'll be more than happy to work with Marco to find a new home for this beautiful bag.
 
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Fancyfree said:
It started developing on first day of use with my Verona Hera Midis. Perhaps I do carry more (or heavier items? I use quite a large wallet) in my bags than you, but being my "elegant bags" I know that I would not have "loaded" them :no: .
I then examined my Pebbled Hera and discovered it was an issue there too. Being a huge bag, the Pebbled Hera will definately have carried heavier loads.

I guess thin or soft leathers will be more prone to leather pull than stiffer or thicker leathers.

I wonder if factory made highly stuctured bags, with strap connectors on the sides of a bag, use some type of plastic sheet as backing to avoid leather pull?
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Perhaps I should specify the same as well, I don't like the leather pull too. Thanks for sharing this, very timely for me!
 
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jkern04 said:
Marco is a class act. He sent an email apologizing for the misunderstanding and has already requested production of a Rua Angelica. He did ask if I would be willing to ship the bag to a different customer if he was able to re-sell. I'm going to take the bag over to my DIL to see how she likes it. Maybe I'll get her an early Christmas present. If not, I'll be more than happy to work with Marco to find a new home for this beautiful bag.
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It is a gorgeous bag. So pleased Marco is going to make you a Rua Angelica. This leather is amazing. I have a sauro tan vachetta Daphne and recently got a midi selene in sauro tan vachetta. The sauro tan vachetta Daphne my neighbor purchased and didn't like the style. She wanted a midi Minerva instead. I had a taupe midi Minerva that I had never used and she asked if we could trade. I was thrilled to trade. I love the sauro tan vachetta Daphne and she loves her taupe midi Minerva.
 
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piosavsfan said:
I think I have finally found my perfect MM style. I just love the Hera. I think I'm going to have to try and find a new home for my Soulmate because it hasn't been used at all since I got my two Heras. (Clutch in picture is another designer.)
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I know what you mean! Hera is a great style and really shows off the leather. Your Hera is so pretty, what color & leather is it?
 
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