Massaccesi Handbags

[DrJoy]

My first Angelica!! I love the style and I don't know why it took me so long to try her. The shade of sleet grey Fiore is lighter than I expected, but it does work as a winter bag. Wider messenger strap, dark grey lining (which is so lovely!), reverse zips, dark gunmetal hardware. Sorry, it's overcast here, but these are the pics I took:
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I forgot whose recommendation it was, but thank you! I copied you and got a shoulder pad in Aquila Matte to use for other bags, and it's exactly what I wanted:View attachment 5282659
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Just stunning! Definitely the perfect winter color, or spring, or whenever

 

[DrJoy]

My full-sized Bouquet tote in Ginger Cuoio Toscano arrived today. It has dark gunmetal hardware and marine lining. I am in love with this color. It is the perfect terra cotta shade. This is my first bag in the Cuoio Toscano. It's a thick, chewy leather. I will definitely be ordering this leather again.

I love tote bags. This is a bit more north-south than what I usually go for, but it is very comfortable on the shoulder. I got the strap drop customized at 26 cm, which I have decided is the perfect length for me.

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I love the way the lining brings the dark gunmetal hardware sort of forward to the eye. Just beautiful!

 

[DrJoy]

A white box arrived! Astra satchel in amaranto pebbled with Mia clasp. I previously asked for suggestions on the clasp and received helpful feedback, so instead of a magnetic closure i asked Marco to change the clasp. I prefer the Mia clasp to the astra one as it is easier to open/close.

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These are gorgeous! I hadn’t thought of changing the clasp. Great tip! I keep going back and forth with this one, because I’m afraid it will not be casual enough for daily wear and I haven’t been out…since…2020. You’ve given me hope.

 

[DrJoy]

I just got the email for the Handmade Vacchetta promotion. The mint green color is calling my name, even though I absolutely do not need another bag right now. But a mint green Little Selene Zip with bamboo handles? I am not sure I can resist the pull.

That mint green is just beautiful and I can see the bamboo handles contrasting and elevating the highlights in this leather!

 

[djfmn]

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...

I also love the mint green and am having a hard time choosing between the green and the airforce blue.

 

[coach943]

I love the mint green, but after thinking about it rationally, I remembered that I sold a mint green bag last year because I didn't carry it very often, and I still have a mint green bag.

During the last promo, I debated between rust brown and tan for a Little Selene, and ultimately went with the rust brown. That bag is in transit to me.

After thinking about it, I decided that a Selene Midi is a better option as I will carry it more. I also love that side pocket version with the contrast stitching Marco posted on Instagram a while back. I decided to make it pretty lux. I'm going with Tan Handmade Vacchetta and adding the side pockets, beige contrast stitching, beige lambskin lining, light gold hardware, and no hardware on the straps.

I hope some of you order the mint color so that I can live vicariously through your reveals.

 

[djfmn]

FYI
Marco updated the blog article with additional prices for bags that were not listed in the handmade vachetta promo newsletter that was sent out.

 

[Natalia_L]

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.

Would you share your Ellen in Tan Vachetta please. Trying to decide whether to pull the trigger on a bag in the Tan Vachetta. It reads rather red to me. More cognac than saddle. What do you think. This will be my first MM.

 

[coach943]

Would you share your Ellen in Tan Vachetta please. Trying to decide whether to pull the trigger on a bag in the Tan Vachetta. It reads rather red to me. More cognac than saddle. What do you think. This will be my first MM.

If you go to the Instagram page, there are several Tan Handmade Vacchetta bags:

I think this one is @djfmn 's that she bought in a sample sale: Photos here and here

Here is a Midi Selene.

Here is an Astra but the caption says it is Cuoio Vacchetta, but he doesn't have that listed as a color option. I think it might be tan?

I have a bag in the old Sauro Tan Vacchetta leather. It definitely has quite a bit of amber tones to it.

 

[dramaprincess713]

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.
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I’m excited to that you think this might work! You’re right that the Theia strap seems wider than the PLG one. I just love that the Theia can be both short shoulder and crossbody in a single strap, so I think I’d be ok with it being wider. Or, I wonder if Marco is able to make the Theia strap a bit thinner?

I didn’t think about the possibility of losing the cinched neck look with the strap on the side. That’s definitely something to consider. I actually love the side ties-it’s what makes the Bouquet so appealing to me. But I think you bring up a good point, and it’s something to think about. I think if I did decide to omit the side ties, I would actually probably go for a Midi Selene with no shoulder straps and a Theia/crossbody/shoulder strap on the sides.

So many options to contemplate!

 

[djfmn]

Would you share your Ellen in Tan Vachetta please. Trying to decide whether to pull the trigger on a bag in the Tan Vachetta. It reads rather red to me. More cognac than saddle. What do you think. This will be my first MM.

Welcome to the MM group we are thrilled to have you as part of our little tpf group.
When I asked Marco about the Tan Handmade vachetta when I was buying my Ellen and specifically about how much red is in it here is his response to me.
"Tan Handmade Vacchetta has a tiny bit of red but it's minimal in my opinion. It can be see just in certain light conditions. Tan is beautiful in my opinion"

I will try and take some photos of my Ellen and post them later today.

 

[djfmn]

If you go to the Instagram page, there are several Tan Handmade Vacchetta bags:

I think this one is @djfmn 's that she bought in a sample sale: Photos here and here

Here is a Midi Selene.

Here is an Astra but the caption says it is Cuoio Vacchetta, but he doesn't have that listed as a color option. I think it might be tan?

I have a bag in the old Sauro Tan Vacchetta leather. It definitely has quite a bit of amber tones to it.

I have the same bag as the tan sample sale bag.

 

[piosavsfan]

+1. I wish the Astra Satchel was bigger.

Would you order if Marco made a bigger one?

I asked him and he said it is possible to make a bigger version but he would need a few people to sign up because making a new pattern is expensive.

Anyone else interested in a bigger Astra Satchel?



Edit: A bigger Astra Hobo is also possible if there is interest. But it sounds like one or the other.

 

[Natalia_L]

If you go to the Instagram page, there are several Tan Handmade Vacchetta bags:

I think this one is @djfmn 's that she bought in a sample sale: Photos here and here

Here is a Midi Selene.

Here is an Astra but the caption says it is Cuoio Vacchetta, but he doesn't have that listed as a color option. I think it might be tan?

I have a bag in the old Sauro Tan Vacchetta leather. It definitely has quite a bit of amber tones to it.

Thank you very much. Interesting how different they look. Mostly tan but definitely some red. Decisions , Decisions

 

[piosavsfan]

I haven't picked a bag style yet but thoughts on Mint green vacchetta with light gunmetal hw and pink lambskin lining?