Massaccesi Handbags
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I agree, I've have been using my midi Diva in port merinos lately, and love the colour and texture. Pictures don't do it justice.
No pic of vachetta, but a pic of a colour I never use, but this was so close to Amalfi lemons, I simply could not resist! A crisp lemon yellow with a hint of lime... lol
Also the model was new to me , so I got a few..
juliet reg size in Verona lemon! The sunny pic is close to real.. the full bag is in a bit of shadow..
Also the model was new to me , so I got a few..
juliet reg size in Verona lemon! The sunny pic is close to real.. the full bag is in a bit of shadow..
As a left-handed person who carries my bag on my left shoulder, I say: Please let us have this ONE thing. There are so many things oriented toward right-handed people that no one realizes. We deserve this! (My kingdom for a can opener! Or a corkscrew! Or playing cards! Or a measuring cup! Or chef's knife! Or a notebook!)
I'm right-handed and my husband is left-handed. He doesn't mention it often. I have more respect for him today thinking about how this impacts his daily life and he just quietly adapts. I literally never thought of the can opener.
The absolute worst is when I am asked to serve punch at a reception. ALL Ladles are for right handed people. And it is hard enough to serve it if you are right handed without spilling. I make to, but I am sure I look awkward!!
Some things you just don't even notice because it is just the way things are. I didn't realize that you could buy a left-handed chef's knife until a left-handed friend bought one that he loved. I then looked at my chef's knife and held it in my right hand and realized that the grip and the way knife blade was would definitely work much better if I was holding it in my right hand instead of my left. I'm going to ask for a left-handed knife for Christmas.
ETA: Another funny one for me. For the longest time, I could not figure out how in the world people found it so easy to take selfies with their camera. I could not for the life of me to do it one handed. Turns out you need to hold your phone in your right hand instead of your left. The buttons line up with your right hand. I literally only figured this out recently.
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I read somewhere that the most creative people on earth are left-handed! 
I am considering a Divina Midi in Pebbled leather.
I love side view photos of the bag, not so keen on "end view" photos
I feel Divina has quite an unusual shape.
A lot wider up the sides than at the base, but with the zip closed a lot shallower at the top than the bottom ...
Those of you who own / have owned this bag.- how has it worked for you?
Does your arm squash the envelope pocket and affect the shape of the envelope flap?
I love side view photos of the bag, not so keen on "end view" photos
I feel Divina has quite an unusual shape.
A lot wider up the sides than at the base, but with the zip closed a lot shallower at the top than the bottom ...
Those of you who own / have owned this bag.- how has it worked for you?
Does your arm squash the envelope pocket and affect the shape of the envelope flap?
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Not Divina related but here are the two other Theias:I am considering a Divina Midi in Pebbled leather.
I love side view photos of the bag, not so keen on "end view" photos
I feel Divina has quite an unusual shape.
A lot wider at the top than the bottom, but with the zip closed a lot shallower at the top than the bottom ...
Those of you who own / have owned this bag.- how has it worked for you?
Does your arm squash the envelope pocket and affect the shape of the envelope flap?
Night blue Suede:
And Cuoio Toscano:
Again filled with cosmetic pouch, wallet, umbrella and MacBook.
Will do a post with all 4 on the reference thread, too.
Thank you, @Ludmilla
So useful photos!I love the way Cuoio Toscano hangs, keeping it's shape at the base yet a light drape at the top.
Now all we need are similar photos of Theia Midis
Do they drape less (being narrower)?
I have worn the Cuoio Toscano only two times, so this might change in the future.Thank you, @Ludmilla
I love the way Cuoio Toscano hangs, keeping it's shape at the base yet a light drape at the top.
Now all we need are similar photos of Theia Midis
Do they drape less (being narrower)?
I would love to see some comparison pics between full size and midi Theia, too!
Wow everyone! If you want a soft, smooth, light, luxe leather, the lambskin is for you. My Angel Midi in navy lambskin arrived today. (This was fast production and delivery time...I had ordered during the last week of May during the promo.) I asked for rounded Angelica handles, no side tassels, and no feet. The handles in lambskin feel super nice. I like them better than the original ones for functionality too.
Marco mentioned that this leather is the same one that a famous shoe producer uses for a pair of shoes worth that sells for over four digits!
I totally forgot to ask for a reverse zipper direction, but actually the bag looks good either way haha.
It really is light in weight; the difference is noticeable compared to my previous Angel Midi.
The only thing I would do differently is maybe do a different fabric color. I did light blue, but it doesn't quite go that well with this shade...anyway, here are two pics without the shoulder strap attached:
And an interior shot:
Marco mentioned that this leather is the same one that a famous shoe producer uses for a pair of shoes worth that sells for over four digits!
I totally forgot to ask for a reverse zipper direction, but actually the bag looks good either way haha.
It really is light in weight; the difference is noticeable compared to my previous Angel Midi.
The only thing I would do differently is maybe do a different fabric color. I did light blue, but it doesn't quite go that well with this shade...anyway, here are two pics without the shoulder strap attached:
And an interior shot:
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Hi everyone, I hope you all are enjoying a less confined and fun summer so far. A few days ago, my latest Massaccesi handbag arrived. Here she is...Ellen in white Cuoio Toscano leather and black CT leather for the handles, zipper pulls, and side tabs of the long strap attachments. Also, dark gunmetal hardware, and red lining. I requested black thread for the stitching and black zipper cloth for the zippers to avoid discoloration from dirt and stains.
As the main leather is white, I noticed immediately how the black edge paint was meticulously applied throughout. Keeping in mind that a human being painted all the edges carefully, I appreciate very much that Annamaria (Marco's colleague who does all the edge painting) took the time and care to perform a very difficult task. I mean, REALLY...how many people have a steady enough hand to apply black paint on white leather without making at least a tiny error?! Even if I had found one, I would say, "who cares?!" because such a thing is trivial in the big scheme of life. Plus, "finding beauty in imperfection" puts some things in a more positive and healthy perspective.
This year is the "big 5-0" for me, and I like to believe that I've gotten smarter about not caring about the small stuff.
So, thank you to Annamaria for her exquisite handiwork!
I am very, very happy with my first (and only) white and a-bit-of-black leather handbag!
As the main leather is white, I noticed immediately how the black edge paint was meticulously applied throughout. Keeping in mind that a human being painted all the edges carefully, I appreciate very much that Annamaria (Marco's colleague who does all the edge painting) took the time and care to perform a very difficult task. I mean, REALLY...how many people have a steady enough hand to apply black paint on white leather without making at least a tiny error?! Even if I had found one, I would say, "who cares?!" because such a thing is trivial in the big scheme of life. Plus, "finding beauty in imperfection" puts some things in a more positive and healthy perspective.
This year is the "big 5-0" for me, and I like to believe that I've gotten smarter about not caring about the small stuff.
So, thank you to Annamaria for her exquisite handiwork!
I am very, very happy with my first (and only) white and a-bit-of-black leather handbag!