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[djfmn]

Even though I absolutely love vacchetta leather I have put off buying vacchetta mainly because I live in what I consider a summer climate having moved from a northern snowy climate. Most of the vacchetta colors including the handmade vacchetta colors were on the darker side. Some time ago I asked Marco why there werent any lighter what I call summer colors in vacchetta and handmade vacchetta and here is his response. "Unfortunately there's a reason why tanneries tend to avoid to produce light colors in Vacchetta. Vacchetta natural surface is obviously very subject to direct sunlight. Darker colors create patina while light colors tend just to become lighter and some customers might not like that. They prefer to get the lovely patina look from the darker colors and that is why the tanneries tend to produce more darker colors in vacchetta and handmade vacchetta". So when tan became available in handmade Vacchetta I purchased an Ellen which I absolutely love because it is a lighter color and the leather is amazing.
Today when I received the newsletter and he had some new fun lighter colors mint green and airforce blue I decided I would break down and get a bag in one of those 2 colors knowing that both of them are not going to be a stock color and I will not have the opportunity again to get this leather in these colors. As I mentioned it is unusual to find lighter colors in this leather based on what Marco told me. I also know I do not need another bag but knowing I wont be able to get this leather in the future I have decided to buy a midi Bouquet in either the airforce blue or mint green. I am leaning more towards the airforce blue.

 

[djfmn]

This promotion is very appealing! I am waiting for a white box from Marco, however I would like to order a Vacchetta bag.
I am a little concerned about the weight of Vacchetta leather, so I am considering a smaller bag (Victoria midi, Theia midi or Penelope messenger...?).

I have an Ellen in handmade Vacchetta in a tan color. I do not like heavy bags at all. I do not find my Ellen in handmade vacchetta to be heavy at all. I also have a sauro tan vachetta mid Selene and do not find vachetta to be to heavy in that style either. I am going to purchase a mid Bouquet in handmade vacchetta and was considering having a lambskin lining but I have decided that I do not want the extra weight of the lambskin lining so I am going with regular lining.

 

[champ_04]

I have an Ellen in handmade Vacchetta in a tan color. I do not like heavy bags at all. I do not find my Ellen in handmade vacchetta to be heavy at all. I also have a sauro tan vachetta mid Selene and do not find vachetta to be to heavy in that style either. I am going to purchase a mid Bouquet in handmade vacchetta and was considering having a lambskin lining but I have decided that I do not want the extra weight of the lambskin lining so I am going with regular lining.

Thank you for your experience.
Selene midi is my best MM style. Thus I consider a Airforce Blue selene midi, but Mint Green calls me...

 

[christinemliu]

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!

@Claudia Herzog, I love how you said this. I was trying to say something similar but you said it really well here. I priced it out with a couple of styles and actually his promo price is cheaper than the regular retail of the style in the less expensive leathers. So I do think this is an amazing promo.

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?

@porpentine, I did use @Fancyfree's post in my request and asked for 1.25 in, 3.1 cm slits. You can request measurement, leather, and size of slot. I ordered as part of another promo so this one was 25 euro.
I've also ordered a set of pads for my Demetra that I will reveal when they come. Those will have a snap or some way to attach to the straps. Those were also part of a promo and were 40 euro for the set of 2.

This promotion is very appealing! I am waiting for a white box from Marco, however I would like to order a Vacchetta bag.
I am a little concerned about the weight of Vacchetta leather, so I am considering a smaller bag (Victoria midi, Theia midi or Penelope messenger...?).

@champ_04, I have a tan handmade vacchetta Little Selene with lambskin lining! and I don't find it heavy. That's important to me too that a bag not be heavy. Handmade vacchetta is lighter than his regular vacchetta I think.

When I received my Little Selene, I knew I wanted more of the handmade vacchetta. It's really exquisite. I am leaning towards smoke grey...but I love the Avio Blue, dark taupe, and rust too!!! The struggle is real .

 

[dramaprincess713]

So, I had an idea, but I don't know if it's an awful idea and would love to get some thoughts.

I've been a fan of Portland Leather Goods' Butterfly Bucket bag for awhile now.

I like that's it's a bit of a different take on the bucket bag. I haven't pulled the trigger though because I worry it might be too small for me.

I also really like Marco's Bouquet, but I need another tote like I need a hole in the head. But, I was thinking, what if I did a Midi Bouquet in the Handmade Vacchetta with the shoulder straps removed and a Theia strap on the sides instead? I feel like it might give me a similar look as PLG's Butterfly Bucket bag? The Midi Bouquet is about the same width, about and inch and a half taller, and about an inch and a half smaller in depth, so it's not the exact same look, but I feel like could give me a similar vibe? (Going by dimensions, it seems the Midi Bouquet wouldn't really be any igger than PLG either, but somehow it just looks bigger to me.) I feel like the side ties of the Bouquet give the clinched look of the Butterfly Bucket, but I was also thinking I could request the side cinch closure that is in the Selene to make sure it has that look. And I like the idea of a Theia strap because going from shoulder to crossbody carry easily with just a single strap is hugely appealing to me. I thought I could also request something similar with a Midi Seleve or Little Selene, but I really like the side times on the Bouquet.

I don't know. It's late, and I haven't slept more than 3hrs at a time in almost 9 months (eagerly looking forward to the day my sweet baby girl sleeps through the night!), so I feel like I really have no sense of if I'm coming up with a brilliant idea or an awful one. Thoughts?

 

[Cleda]

So, I had an idea, but I don't know if it's an awful idea and would love to get some thoughts.

I've been a fan of Portland Leather Goods' Butterfly Bucket bag for awhile now.
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I like that's it's a bit of a different take on the bucket bag. I haven't pulled the trigger though because I worry it might be too small for me.

I also really like Marco's Bouquet, but I need another tote like I need a hole in the head. But, I was thinking, what if I did a Midi Bouquet in the Handmade Vacchetta with the shoulder straps removed and a Theia strap on the sides instead? I feel like it might give me a similar look as PLG's Butterfly Bucket bag? The Midi Bouquet is about the same width, about and inch and a half taller, and about an inch and a half smaller in depth, so it's not the exact same look, but I feel like could give me a similar vibe? (Going by dimensions, it seems the Midi Bouquet wouldn't really be any igger than PLG either, but somehow it just looks bigger to me.) I feel like the side ties of the Bouquet give the clinched look of the Butterfly Bucket, but I was also thinking I could request the side cinch closure that is in the Selene to make sure it has that look. And I like the idea of a Theia strap because going from shoulder to crossbody carry easily with just a single strap is hugely appealing to me. I thought I could also request something similar with a Midi Seleve or Little Selene, but I really like the side times on the Bouquet.

I don't know. It's late, and I haven't slept more than 3hrs at a time in almost 9 months (eagerly looking forward to the day my sweet baby girl sleeps through the night!), so I feel like I really have no sense of if I'm coming up with a brilliant idea or an awful one. Thoughts?

It might work! Though Theia strap seems wider than the one on the PLG Bucket. Theia strap is 4.5cm/ 1.8" at its widest and 3cm/ 1.2" at its slimmest. Perhaps a consistently slim strap like the one on Astra Crossbody, but with leather attachment at the sides? If Bouquet straps were to be attached at the sides, it will probably lose that cinched neck though, so you may even want to omit the side straps for a cleaner look. The somewhat bucket shape can then be maintained by adding an inner cinch like on the Selene. I see the PLG Bucket has a similar cinch inside.

 

[Ludmilla]

I wish there were XL versions of the Astra Satchel and Hobo. They are so beautiful but not quite big enough for me.

+1. I wish the Astra Satchel was bigger.

 

[ajamy]

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?

Has anyone asked Marco for size details of the little Hera? I don’t want to bother him if someone else has already got these.

 

[smile10281]

Has anyone asked Marco for size details of the little Hera? I don’t want to bother him if someone else has already got these.

I have not! Also interested in seeing pics if available.

 

[champ_04]

@Claudia Herzog, I love how you said this. I was trying to say something similar but you said it really well here. I priced it out with a couple of styles and actually his promo price is cheaper than the regular retail of the style in the less expensive leathers. So I do think this is an amazing promo.


@porpentine, I did use @Fancyfree's post in my request and asked for 1.25 in, 3.1 cm slits. You can request measurement, leather, and size of slot. I ordered as part of another promo so this one was 25 euro.
I've also ordered a set of pads for my Demetra that I will reveal when they come. Those will have a snap or some way to attach to the straps. Those were also part of a promo and were 40 euro for the set of 2.


@champ_04, I have a tan handmade vacchetta Little Selene with lambskin lining! and I don't find it heavy. That's important to me too that a bag not be heavy. Handmade vacchetta is lighter than his regular vacchetta I think.

When I received my Little Selene, I knew I wanted more of the handmade vacchetta. It's really exquisite. I am leaning towards smoke grey...but I love the Avio Blue, dark taupe, and rust too!!! The struggle is real .

Thank you @christinemliu, I am also attracted Smoke gray. It seems a little Anthracite pebble.
Very struggle to choice...

 

[djfmn]

Has anyone asked Marco for size details of the little Hera? I don’t want to bother him if someone else has already got these.

According to Marco it is 15% to 18% smaller than the midi Hera.

I have not! Also interested in seeing pics if available.

Here is Marcos response about the little Hera.
Little Hera: I created its pattern more than an year ago since a couple of customers were interested. In the end they never ordered that bag so it has never been added to our collection. Bag in my opinion was in fact too small for a soft shoulder bag. It's approx 15-18% smaller than Hera Midi. Considering that we have pattern it can be produced in case.

 

[DrJoy]

Some mod shots of the Soulmate Midi in port merinos.

Soooooo pretty!

 

[DrJoy]

Finally got my midnight Tuscania Demetra after a very long wait! I conditioned the leather as soon as I took it out of the box. This is a great shopper bag. Mods: extended flat handles. Flat edges around the top of the bag so they’re not “puffy” for lack of a better word and added an exterior rear pocket separated into two. Overall I’m satisfied, just should have made straps a little bit thinner, about the size of the Victoria straps would have been perfect.

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This is an absolutely beautiful bag. I have 2 lovely blue bags I haven’t carried yet - and now I’m trying to stop myself from emailing Marco. I love the straps! I hate it when a bag digs into my shoulders. Excellent mods!

 

[DrJoy]

My Bouquet in Arctic Nappa with longer handles arrived! I like it very much but am slightly disappointed that Marco forgot the contrast stitching I had asked for to make the knots pop. I sent that request in a prior email but it seems like he just worked off the initial order and forgot about the change. I would recommend confirming with him that the change is being made in the in-process order if you change things mid-stream.

I also ordered a 13" MacBook sleeve out of Handmade Vacchetta, so when I get that I'll let you know how that turned out. I sent him the Senreve one as an example (which I actually sold because I just don't like their leather).
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Holy moly this is pretty! I’m waiting on a bouquet to arrive today or tomorrow and this just pushed my excitement into overdrive. I love the contrasting colors. It makes me yearn for spring.

 

[DrJoy]

I just received my first Bouquet order. The regular Bouquet is the sample one in Caramel Merinos and the Bouquet midi is in the dark chocolate Merinos. Please excuse the poor pics-must so excited to get them and wanted to share with my MM friends. The bags are fully stuffed with tissue paper in the pics.

The Bouquet is the love child of the Soulmate and Aphrodite. A little dressier/elegant than the Soulmate but it still has the soft folds. A little more interest than the Aphrodite with the folds and side ties. Love this style!

The Merinos and other soft leathers are perfect for the Bouquet to highlight the beautiful folds and design elements. Can’t wait to get my Velvet Verona Bouquet midis!

The Bouquet midi is the perfect everyday bag size. It easily holds my full size wallet and other essentials with room to spare. The regular Bouquet is great for days when you need to carry a bit more. The softer leathers really make the bag seems smaller than actual measurements.

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I’m with everyone else, the contrast stitching and edge paint is lovely. That dark chocolate is tempting, I don’t currently own anything that deep (unless you count black). It looks like it will pair with anything!