Massaccesi Handbags

[christinemliu]

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!)

@coach943, I read this list out loud to the three lefties in my family, and they totally agree with you!!! With all of it. And my husband and I didn't even realize playing cards cater to right-handies...and they would add, those college desks with the movable table! And a computer mouse...

 

[christinemliu]

@christinemliu For many years, my MIL carried one handbag, a black Coach satchel, until it almost died. And then she would replace it with another black Coach satchel. I watched her replace that bag three or four times over 20+ years. Finally, I thought to myself, "Enough already!" and took matters into my own hands. DH and I gave her a black Zhoe for her birthday three years ago, and she was finally hooked. (Several years ago, I had shown her my Massaccesi bags and told her about how Marco is a talented artisan, the gorgeous Italian leather, etc., but she was only politely interested. We never talked handbags after that.)

After wearing her Zhoe for a while, she asked me to design another bag for her. I told her that I would design her MM bags, but no more black bags for her! She has a nice collection now with various colors and leathers. Her Massaccesi bags have even influenced her to wear more colors so that her clothes match her bags. (She used to only wear black and grey.) So, of course, we've gone clothes shopping several times over the last eighteen months to transform her clothing wardrobe, too. That was a lot of fun. I managed to convert one family member to Massaccesi. None of my friends are into handbags.

@tenKrat, this is so incredibly sweet. I love this story. That's so fun you can share your love with handbags and clothes with her! One of my daughters started to carry around a crossbody leather bag this year. I hope this leads to a shared love of Massaccesi eventually!

 

[Ludmilla]

@tenKrat you got some incredibly beautiful bags!

 

[coach943]

@coach943, I read this list out loud to the three lefties in my family, and they totally agree with you!!! With all of it. And my husband and I didn't even realize playing cards cater to right-handies...and they would add, those college desks with the movable table! And a computer mouse...

Yes, the desk one is huge. Now please go ask them about their phones.

After I starting thinking about it, I suddenly realized MY PHONE IS RIGHT HANDED. I had absolutely no idea. You have to use your right hand to unlock it. The button to use the fingerprint scanner is where your right index finger is. The button to unlock is for your right thumb. It explains SO MANY THINGS. I have never been able to take a one-handed selfie with my cell phone.

I've always wondered how people whip out their phone and a take a picture so easily. They do it all the time. I have NEVER been able to figure out how to take a selfie. I always end up turning the screen off, usually multiple times. Then I could never remember which button to push with my thumb to snap the phone. I simply Could. Not. Do. It.

I've never, ever tried to take a group selfie because I knew I wouldn't be able to do it and would be mortified because others do it so easily. IT IS BECAUSE MY PHONE IS RIGHT HANDED. I was using my left hand to try to snap a picture. I shared this with a friend of mine who is left handed, and it blew her mind, too. I was so thankful that I'm not the only one.

And now I am even more grateful that Marco's purses are left-handed.

 

[coach943]

I THIS BAG.

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Those bamboo handles are absolutely amazing. I love it so much.It is just perfect with the red, too.

 

[coach943]

Another handbag came in the white box, too. Some of you know that vacchetta is my all-time favorite Massaccesi leather, so of course I had to order something in the handmade vacchetta that was recently offered.

As soon as I saw the handmade vacchetta, I asked Marco if he could procure something for me that would be perfect with this leather on a summer bag. I had never before asked for something that he does not have in his inventory, but I thought my request was a pretty good "first-time" request. So, here is Little Selene in red cherry handmade vacchetta leather, light gunmetal hardware, and purple lining. The leather is absolutely exquisite.

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I cannot stop thinking about this Little Selene with the bamboo handles. I love it so much. I'm thinking about an edgy version. I love the red, and I too want to try the vacchetta. Vacchetta is my favorite leather.

I'm thinking red for the main body and metallic black for the strips that go from the bottom up toward the handles. Hardware in dark gunmetal. Maybe black edge paint? Not sure about that. Make it really lux and go with a black or beige lambskin interior. I wonder if Marco could make a tassel with the top circle piece that loops around in some kind of bamboo.

I already have a red/black Miss M, so I absolutely do not need another red and black bag. I really wish I was not spending a ridiculous amount of money on a new AC and exterior paint for my house this summer.

I also think the bamboo handle would be perfect for the Astra satchel. I'm not a satchel person, but I like the idea of it. I wonder if Astra works in Cuoio Toscano. That is another leather I want to try. Maybe in Indian Yellow or Tangerine or Metallic Orange. Maybe Navy Blue or Black as the accent color? I'm not sure. Maybe Black accents with black edge paint? Or black contrast stitching? A tassel would be great too with the bamboo top. So many possibilities!

 

[Jktgal]

I am considering a Divina Midi in Pebbled leather.

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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 have this, love it. No issues whatsoever. Great work bag. I put my small water bottle at the side pack and it's stretched it a bit but that's ok cause that's is what it's for when I use it.

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I think I've ordered at least 1 bag from every promo since last year so I have a few dozen MMs. He has so many style s and different leathers to try it was too easy to do, lol.

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[Fancyfree]

I have this, love it. No issues whatsoever. Great work bag. I put my small water bottle at the side pack and it's stretched it a bit but that's ok cause that's is what it's for when I use it.

Thank you, @Jktgal ! Your post clinched it .

I am going to order a Purple Pebbled Divina Midi with stiff backing . The current Purple Pebbled is a very dark, inky blue purple and matte/not shiny.
Purple lining. Light Gold hardware

(And reversed zipper orientation )

 

[Fancyfree]

I'm wondering whether I find the Divina strap attachments a bit plain... But I do not want any extra hardware (so no Victoria or Selene handles)...

What do you lot think, would a Daphne strap attachment enhance the bag or clutter the design?

 

[BittyMonkey]

Does anyone remember what this leather is called? It's a beautiful blue with a sheen.

 

[djfmn]

Does anyone remember what this leather is called? It's a beautiful blue with a sheen.

This looks like Glitter nubuck. A leather Marco had a number of years ago. I had cream shimmer nubuck in a midi Soulmate that my very good friend absolutely loved so I gave it to her. He might still have some left in different colors. I know there was a lovely beige shimmer nubuck and a couple of other colors.

 

[BittyMonkey]

This looks like Glitter nubuck. A leather Marco had a number of years ago. I had cream shimmer nubuck in a midi Soulmate that my very good friend absolutely loved so I gave it to her. He might still have some left in different colors. I know there was a lovely beige shimmer nubuck and a couple of other colors.

Thanks so much! I never use it because it was huge so I'm thinking of letting her go. But the leather is so pretty...

 

[djfmn]

Thanks so much! I never use it because it was huge so I'm thinking of letting her go. But the leather is so pretty...

It is such a gorgeous leather. Your bag is gorgeous. I love the color really pretty. I know Marco has a little of it left not sure what colors he has because a friend of mine ordered a shimmer nubuck bag a little while ago.

 

[christinemliu]

I'm wondering whether I find the Divina strap attachments a bit plain... But I do not want any extra hardware (so no Victoria or Selene handles)...

What do you lot think, would a Daphne strap attachment enhance the bag or clutter the design?
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My thought is that it would look good, especially complementing the "V" shape on the exterior envelope. If you like it, you're the main vote though haha. Happy designing!

 

[tenKrat]

I'm wondering whether I find the Divina strap attachments a bit plain... But I do not want any extra hardware (so no Victoria or Selene handles)...

What do you lot think, would a Daphne strap attachment enhance the bag or clutter the design?
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I think the Daphne strap attachment would work because its “V”-shaped opening mimics the “V” shape of the envelope flap.

Edit: I just read @christinemliu’s post.