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#37,816
orchidmyst said:
I have a Hera with a top zipper in Nappa and the top is straight across due to the top zipper.
As for Verona, I have many bags in Verona and most of them slouch across the zipper but I don't have a Hera Midi, and I think it would be more due to the style of Hera Midi that makes the top part straight.
I do have a Verona in Tulipano though where Marco kept the leather very thick and it was able to keep the stiff structure.
So for a firmer structured look, I think it would be possible for most leathers if you ask Marco.
Also, the picture with the model from MM's lookbook is a Hera in Merinos, so the larger size with only one magnetic closure and Merinos leather both make it more slouchy at the top
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Does Verona eventually soften up? Prior to this Hera Midi, all my Verona bags are more structured styles that do not slouch. I'm just wondering if my Hera Midi will start to look different as I use it more. You make a great point as well, the larger Hera will definitely slouch more, even more so if it is in Merinos. Merinos is very soft even when brand new.


Fancyfree said:
Judging from the photos of your Hera and @piosavsfan's Verona Hera, I believe that Marco has recently started adding some backing to the top of the bag. And that this prevents the top slouch.
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Hmm...
This will suit me fine, I prefer the top not to slouch on Hera :biggrin:

For those who want top slouch, I guess one could request "no extra backing along top edge" ? Maybe using one of these photos to show which backing one is referring to.
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I see what you mean! I went to check that part out right away. I do not see that 'ridge' on my Hera Midi in Cuoio Toscano. When I touch both the Cuoio and Verona bags, that part feels pliable on both bags, it does not feel like there is any extra backing. It is possibly just the thickness of the leather that is creating that look. There seems to be 4 layers of leather there, maybe even 5 if the lambskin lining goes all the way up.

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I really don't mind either look (straight across or slouching), what I love about the Hera style is really the sewn-in pleats and the overall design of the bag. Will report back if this Hera Midi starts to change as I use it more.

djfmn said:
Summer sale newsletter there are some amazing deals!!!
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Great deals indeed!! I hope they get snapped up soon. I saw the preview of the upcoming Autumn-Winter colours on Massaccesi's Facebook page and those colours are really pretty! Can't wait to see what will be offered.
 
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@tenKrat always said how much she loved the Sorrento goat leather which I missed out on when it was offered. I was thrilled to see a midi Modena in deep blue Sorrento goat with orange lining. I love Modena Midi and because the bag is not completely made I was able to ask Marco to do hand held handles which is my preference. I am super excited to get this bag.
 
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djfmn said:
@tenKrat always said how much she loved the Sorrento goat leather which I missed out on when it was offered. I was thrilled to see a midi Modena in deep blue Sorrento goat with orange lining. I love Modena Midi and because the bag is not completely made I was able to ask Marco to do hand held handles which is my preference. I am super excited to get this bag.
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Great choice! I checked out the Sorrento entry on the MM blog after seeing that sample bag too. Deep blue Sorrento looks very elegant, very suited for a bag like Modena Midi. How awesome that you can even request for some customisations! I guess that is why some bags have no lining colour stated, perhaps they are not fully constructed yet, and might even be possible to upgrade to lambskin lining.
 
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Cleda said:
Great choice! I checked out the Sorrento entry on the MM blog after seeing that sample bag too. Deep blue Sorrento looks very elegant, very suited for a bag like Modena Midi. How awesome that you can even request for some customisations! I guess that is why some bags have no lining colour stated, perhaps they are not fully constructed yet, and might even be possible to upgrade to lambskin lining.
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I think you are right about lining choice if there is no lining color in the list I bet you could upgrade to lambskin. If I had the choice of lining for the midi Modena in Sorrento goat I would definitely have upgraded to lambskin.
 
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Cleda said:
Hera Midi has become my favourite MM style too! How do people like to wear their full sized/ midi Heras? With the top part flat and straight, or slouching down like in MM's lookbook? I can't decide... I used to prefer the slouching down look, but somehow the Verona is a little thicker and seems to suit the straight look more.

First trip out with my new Hera Midi! Still obsessing over the beige lambskin lining. I want to keep touching it, but am so afraid of dirtying it.
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@Cleda, I love your Hera! From the thumbnail, the two vertical lines looked like whipstitching! Hera looks great in your modshot too. I just wanted to say, I have Angel Midi with blue lambskin as the exterior leather and so far, it has held up well. Of course, I don't know if the beige will be different but I've carried the Angel Midi for awhile and I haven't gotten any scratches or stains yet.
 
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Claudia Herzog said:
I hope our own TPFers snagged some of the deals in Marco’s midsummer sample sale. I can’t wait for the reveal photos when the white boxes start arriving!
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I bought the midi Modena in Sorrento goat deep blue with orange lining. I always wanted a sorrento goat leather bag and missed out previously.
 
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