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#38,778
dramaprincess713 said:
I have no capacity concerns with the Midi Minerva, but I am slightly concerned about the closure only being a magnet. This is odd for me because I love open bags (open totes are often my bag of choice) and usually dislike zip closures (never use them!). I think it’s something about it being an E-W shoulder bag…it feels like since it’s not at tall, it wouldn’t have the security an open tote does. I would also get it without a middle compartment (I kind of hate middle compartments) so I wouldn’t be able to put important things in the middle compartment. I also worry that things would easily fall out of it if it were accidentally bumped or there at sudden stops on a car, etc. I know I could request a zip closure, but I’m not sure I want to do that. It seems like it would alter the look of the bag by essentially “pinching in” the top, and again, I don’t actually usually like/use zip closures. Anyone with a Midi Minerva that could speak to the openness/security of the bag?
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My Minerva Midi in pearl grey pebbled has a top zipper closure and no middle compartment. The zipper does not alter the look of the bag. The zipper closure adds security, and like you said, an E-W bag needs it more than a N-S bag.
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Devyn Danielle said:
I know when you’re dreaming of your next MM bag looking at pics of other people’s bag is so important. Not sure if you knew, but someone posted a while back that the way to see the posts with pictures is to search for the style with the word attach in brackets, so Minerva would be searched as Minerva (attach). You just replace the parentheses with brackets. It won’t let me post it that way. I guess it thinks I’m trying to add an attachment lol.
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Oh @Devyn Danielle , I've been telling people how to search for terms in this thread, but I've been asked how to search for pics, this is great! But, it didn't work for me. What am I doing wrong?
 
#38,780
christinemliu said:
Oh @Devyn Danielle , I've been telling people how to search for terms in this thread, but I've been asked how to search for pics, this is great! But, it didn't work for me. What am I doing wrong?
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I’ve taken a screenshot to show you what the search should look like. All posts with pictures of Minerva should come up. It will show the original post, and any posts that quoted that picture as well.
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piosavsfan said:
I will be honest and tell you I hate the Bouquet with fringe. It looks like the bag grew a really long mustache. :lol: I love the way the Minerva looks with fringe so that would be my vote. I did have a Minerva with a zipper and didn't think it really altered the look of the bag. I don't think I've had one with magnet closure.
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Lol! Now that you’ve said that, I can’t unsee it! :lol:

tenKrat said:
My Minerva Midi in pearl grey pebbled has a top zipper closure and no middle compartment. The zipper does not alter the look of the bag. The zipper closure adds security, and like you said, an E-W bag needs it more than a N-S bag.
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Thank you for these photos! In my mind, a zipper was literally being the two top edges together which is why I was concerned about altering the look, but I can see that actually isn’t the case at all. If I got for it, I think I will go for a zipper. I can always leave it unzipped, but Inkind I’d like knowing I have the option for security, at least I’m this type of bag.
 
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whatevs said:
Thanks for the info!

Quick follow-up: I want to start with the Zhoe in Vacchetta (before moving on to my plans for a less structured bag), and I was thinking of getting a Mia top strap. I saw this on one of your earlier posts, and I'm definitely favoring top handles these days.

Can you think of any reason the handle might not work for a Zhoe in Vacchetta? I'm careful not to overload bags, so it's less a concern about wear and tear than experience -- would a handle detract from what makes the Zhoe in Vacchetta so special? I know these things are subjective, but any input would be welcome!
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Were you thinking only top handle or also having the shoulder straps attached to the handle / top flap?
Top handle looks great on Zhoe, @tenKrat has posted lovely photos of Zhoes with top handles.

Not so sure whether it would be a good idea to attach shoulder strap to Zhoe top flap. You had better ask Marco.
Mia (and all other MM bags with shoulder strap attachment to top flap) has a metal clasp//closure...
Zhoe only a magnet closure.
 
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Fancyfree said:
Were you thinking only top handle or also having the shoulder straps attached to the handle / top flap?
Top handle looks great on Zhoe, @tenKrat has posted lovely photos of Zhoes with top handles.

Not so sure whether it would be a good idea to attach shoulder strap to Zhoe top flap. You had better ask Marco.
Mia (and all other MM bags with shoulder strap attachment to top flap) has a metal clasp//closure...
Zhoe only a magnet closure.
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@whatevs When I added a Mia handle to some of my Zhoes, I asked Marco to put the shoulder strap attachment rings on the inner sides. He left the standard attachment rings on the handle, but I never attach the strap to those. They look fine as decorative hardware, but you could ask Marco to leave them out if you prefer.

Zhoe actually comes with a top zipper closure. Mini Zhoe and Zhoe Legend come with magnet closures. I’ve added top zippers to my Legends.

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Fancyfree said:
Were you thinking only top handle or also having the shoulder straps attached to the handle / top flap?
Top handle looks great on Zhoe, @tenKrat has posted lovely photos of Zhoes with top handles.

Not so sure whether it would be a good idea to attach shoulder strap to Zhoe top flap. You had better ask Marco.
Mia (and all other MM bags with shoulder strap attachment to top flap) has a metal clasp//closure...
Zhoe only a magnet closure.
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Definitely top handle - a la tenKrat

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Mia in hot pink, light pink, and tangerine nappa. Silver hardware. No idea why this is sideways
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I’m also considering asking to have the D rings for the crossbody strap attached on the edge of the bag rather than inside, FancyFree style:

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Dark blue pebbled Modena with light silver lining ans silver hardware. That bag was made for a friend of my sister. Theia in Sacrament green Sheen leather with sage green lining and gold hardware.
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Definitely agree re: shoulder strap. I’m going to add the top zip (on the Zhoe legend) for a little more security.
 
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