I also got the email for the Handmade Vacchetta promotion. I love the mint green and the airforce blue. I am going to get either a Bouquet midi or a Little Selene. I also do not need another bag but I love my handmade vacchetta Ellen in tan. I cannot resist getting another handmade Vacchetta leather bag. I am also thinking I might get lambskin lining seeing as it is also 25% off the cost of the lining.
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I would also like to say that I really appreciate that in the last few sales, Marco has given us a span of more sale days to think about our decisions. And I really, really appreciate the very clear price list he included in the Handmade Vachetta email. It is so helpful to see the prices laid out so comprehensively. If anybody reading here is a newbie, just know that the different leathers are set at different price points, and the prices you're seeing for Handmade Vachetta are probably the most expensive of Marco's lines. As I understand it, this is a special leather that's worth the price!
I also appreciate the extra time and list of styles with prices! I was interested to see that there is a little Hera - I didn’t know this was available. Hera is one of my favorite styles. Does anyone here have a little Hera?
Crap I want that Mint Green Vacchetta. I don't know what to order! My favorite is the Hera but I have 3 and one of them is Mint Verona... I'm always afraid to venture away from what I know I love but at the same time feel the need to branch out.
this is great, I've been wanting a bunch of these! may I ask the measurements of it, and what do these cost? edit - I mean the shoulder pads?
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I suspect you can order them in any size you want
. The key issue is that the slots fit the width of the strap you want to apply it to.Personally, I order my strap pads with suede backing, I describe the pads I order here:
I have also been ordering strap pads. It all started when I discovered the Pompei shoulder strap of my Clio kept slipping off my shoulder.
So we designed a strap pad that turned out to be so effective and comfortable that I have been ordering strap pads for most of my shoulder and crossbody bags, also bags from other brands. Heavy shoulder bags no longer feel heavy...
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The suede backing gives perfect amount of light friction.
- 5 x 15 cm rectangular pads with curved corners.
- Beige /undyed suede backing.
- Edge paint concealing the pale suede underside.
Marco makes the slits quite tight / minimum width. So for a 2.5cm wide strap, he makes the slit only just 2.5 cm wide. Works brilliantly if you want the pad to "stay put". If you want to be able to slide the pad to various positions, you need to ask him to make the slits wider.
Feel free to use photo if ordering
I believe I pay 30 or 35 euros when I order a strap pad together with the bag I mean to use it with (so same leather, stitching and edge paint). I believe it is a bit more expensive to order a strap pad alone, probably due to extra work mixing edge paint to the correct colour etc.
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Omg, I am SO tempted by this promo, mainly because I really want to experience the Handmade Vacchetta. But I'm having a really hard time justifying a new bag, especially as I have a Hera Midi, Penelope, Astra Satchel, and Penelope Midi on their way to me. And because I'm actually really trying to downsize my collection. And because we will be moving soon, and I should be saving for moving expenses plus new furniture. But still, I'm tempted and wondering if there's some way I can justify it anyway...
This sounds like my current inner dialogue.
I have just posted yesterday that I would love a Modena in handmade vachetta, and hours later this promo arrives, with 25% off lambskin lining too!
Like you, I have 4 bags incoming and am saving for some home repairs. I'm trying to downsize too, will need to force myself to list some bags on the BST. I started browsing styles on the shop site anyway, but ended up with analysis paralysis as usual. Deciding between Modena, Ellen, Little Selene or Astra Crossbody.
In my experience, there is ALWAYS a way to justify a new bag purchase.
I have been where you are and have finally learned that there will ALWAYS be another leather or another bag. Marco seems to come out with something that I like just as much or better.
Can I see pictures of your Charlotte Satchels please? I've only found a couple searching the thread.
Lol, I too started growing the site anyway and also ended up with analysis paralysis.This sounds like my current inner dialogue.
I have just posted yesterday that I would love a Modena in handmade vachetta, and hours later this promo arrives, with 25% off lambskin lining too!
Like you, I have 4 bags incoming and am saving for some home repairs. I'm trying to downsize too, will need to force myself to list some bags on the BST. I started browsing styles on the shop site anyway, but ended up with analysis paralysis as usual. Deciding between Modena, Ellen, Little Selene or Astra Crossbody.
Bouquet, Selene, and Diva (sizes yet to be determined) are calling to me. But again, I really really shouldn't!I mean, I've already started to think of ways to justify it!In my experience, there is ALWAYS a way to justify a new bag purchase.
I should be good and pass...but I don't want to!You are so right - Marco always does come out with new and amazing options! I was good and passed on some of his promos (the Bouquet promo was hard to pass up!), but the Handmade Vacchetta has been on my radar for awhile though, so it seems like I should take advantage of the promotion. But of course, I then have all of these reason why actually, I should not take place an order. I need to give it a few days to figure out what to do!
