Massaccesi Handbags

[Cleda]

I got this Siena from the BST. I've always liked the look of Siena, but felt that full sized is too big and the midi size is too small to match Siena's smart briefcase look. But when a good deal surfaces on the BST, I didn't think twice.

Siena in Black Laminato Metallic.

 

[djfmn]

Not sure if someone has posted this but I read on the MM website in the blog for the handmade vachetta promotion that Marco has extended the promotion through Friday Jan 14th.

 

[christinemliu]

This is fascinating to me! I carry my bags exclusively on my right shoulder, to the point where I have made serious and conscious efforts to carry on my left shoulder because I feel like I need to balance myself out but just cannot do it. It literally feels wrong on the left shoulder and consistently feels like it’s going to fall off on the left shoulder. I had NO ideas zip orientation on bags is suited for the left side. I never even thought about it. Now I am really curious. I”m not even sure I still own any bags with a zip closure, but I want to find one and carry it the “wrong” way to see if I like zip any better.

Yes! I am the same here. When I think of it, I also rotate but I usually always carry on the right, or crossbody so the bag is on my right. It's the most comfortable and for the same reason, it's easier for me to zip from left to right. I'm one of the ones who ask for reverse zips.

@Fancyfree is totally right about the standard zip direction. I'm not sure if this is the origin, but I've read the intention is that you're supposed to wear the bag on the left. Similar to a watch. Because, it supposedly is easier to reach across your body with your right hand and get something. Which my efficient-loving mind doesn't seem correct. I think of people drawing a weapon out of their holster. Like, I'm going to be quick on the draw to pull out my lip balm LOL.

Hi @carterazo, and, I'm talking about Daphne for sure! Light blue lining is also one of my favorites. So I already have a Little Selene, in tan handmade vacchetta, nut lambskin lining (really luxurious), also inspired by @tenKrat:
And just a note to anyone considering, Little Selene doesn't automatically come with a crossbody strap or crossbody attachments, so you'll need to request that if you want them. This is a great size, it's not really that little. Here it is compared to Selene Zip Midi:

I forgot to mention that I added a top zipper to my Little Selene. I don't want people to think that's standard (notice it's reverse zip )!

 

[Cleda]

Hi @carterazo, and, I'm talking about Daphne for sure! Light blue lining is also one of my favorites. So I already have a Little Selene, in tan handmade vacchetta, nut lambskin lining (really luxurious), also inspired by @tenKrat:

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And just a note to anyone considering, Little Selene doesn't automatically come with a crossbody strap or crossbody attachments, so you'll need to request that if you want them. This is a great size, it's not really that little. Here it is compared to Selene Zip Midi:
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Is that rose gold hardware as well? Does anyone know if rose gold hardware was a special just for the summer promotion, or is it always available but with bamboo handles only?

For reverse zip - if you're holding the bag with logo facing away, would you be zipping L>R to open, or R>L?

 

[lenie]

Here is a picture of Smoke grey next to Dark Taupe vachetta from Marco.

 

[christinemliu]

Is that rose gold hardware as well? Does anyone know if rose gold hardware was a special just for the summer promotion, or is it always available but with bamboo handles only?

For reverse zip - if you're holding the bag with logo facing away, would you be zipping L>R to open, or R>L?

Hi @Cleda! I don't know if it's also available, but you can always ask if Marco has any left. I would think that he could do rose gold without the bamboo handles.

If I'm holding the bag with the logo facing away from me and I'm looking down at the bag, I would be zipping Left to Right to open the bag. I took a picture:


Side note, I took pictures in the mirror and even marked them to show you, and then realized that's really confusing because the mirror reverses the image haha.

But the Little Selene has the zipper like I prefer. The gray bag is how Henri Bendel, one of the older bag companies who apparently introduced Chanel to the US and sadly now closed, does their industry standard zips. [Though, I think for design, they did the shorter bottom zips for the side pockets in the opposite direction.]

I realize however it's the same amount of times you open and close the bag but especially if I want to get into my bag quickly, I feel I'm faster when I am opening left to right, with my bag on my right side.

 

[southernbelle43]

I know you said that the verona felt a bit stiff. I have had my velvet verona midi soulmate for a year now and it has really softened up. I just picked it up from its perch this morning and gave it a squeeze.

I did not describe it well. The leather is not stiff. I was actually referring to the texture of the leather itself which does not feel "silky" like suede, but rather rough to the touch. I gave it two light coats of suede spray, so I should be good to go without worrying too much about spots and stains. I like this bag a lot even though I am usually a more East West lover.

 

[bagsbagzbagss]

Hey everyone! Sorry to keep posting about this but want to make sure anyone who is interested gets in on it!

Marco approved the inbetweener sized Juliet and we are calling it the Juliet Alto! This will be sized in between the Midi and Full size and something roughly like 12x7.5x5 (these are not the exact measurements they're just roughly in between what the two other sizes are - Marco will have to draft the proportionate pattern for exact measurements but this will hopefully give you a rough idea of sizing) Think Speedy 30ish.

Pricing for Juliet Alto will be:
560 euros for handmade vachetta (425 euros during the current promo)
and in non-premium level leathers it will be 400 euros.

Be sure to get that amazing handmade vachetta pricing! Holy discount.

 

[bagsbagzbagss]

Hey everyone! Sorry to keep posting about this but want to make sure anyone who is interested gets in on it!

Marco approved the inbetweener sized Juliet and we are calling it the Juliet Alto! This will be sized in between the Midi and Full size and something roughly like 12x7.5x5 (these are not the exact measurements they're just roughly in between what the two other sizes are - Marco will have to draft the proportionate pattern for exact measurements but this will hopefully give you a rough idea of sizing) Think Speedy 30ish.

Pricing for Juliet Alto will be:
560 euros for handmade vachetta (425 euros during the current promo)
and in non-premium level leathers it will be 400 euros.

Be sure to get that amazing handmade vachetta pricing! Holy discount.

I should say those measurements are in inches

 

[afroken]

Hi everyone! I’ve been away from TPF for a good part of last year and have just started catching up on all the MM posts that I’ve missed (hundreds of pages! I had to get out some wine to enjoy along with all the eye candy ) I was in the middle of transitioning to a new job so I didn’t have time to plan or purchase any MM purchases in the past year, and to be honest my wallet thanks me and I really don’t need another bag since I’m working from home, and our country is in its 4th or 5th lockdown right now. But looking at all the beautiful reveals has me itchy for a new MM bag right now

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This is one stunner @southernbelle43 , I almost audibly gasped when I came across your reveal. Do you think it’s heavy? I remember that we are both wary of heavier bags but I love the aesthetics of the Bouquet.

 

[Claudia Herzog]

Hi everyone! I’ve been away from TPF for a good part of last year and have just started catching up on all the MM posts that I’ve missed (hundreds of pages! I had to get out some wine to enjoy along with all the eye candy ) I was in the middle of transitioning to a new job so I didn’t have time to plan or purchase any MM purchases in the past year, and to be honest my wallet thanks me and I really don’t need another bag since I’m working from home, and our country is in its 4th or 5th lockdown right now. But looking at all the beautiful reveals has me itchy for a new MM bag right now


This is one stunner @southernbelle43 , I almost audibly gasped when I came across your reveal. Do you think it’s heavy? I remember that we are both wary of heavier bags but I love the aesthetics of the Bouquet.

Afroken! Welcome back!

 

[dramaprincess713]

Trying to decided on a color for this MIDI Minerva (I’m pretty sure I’m going to go for this promo and pretty sure that is the style I’m going with), and I can’t decide between tan or rust brown. I was strongly leaning towards tan but was asking Marco questions about the colors and he sent me this photo:

Now I don’t know because I feel like I like both tan and rust brown equally! Eek, how does one choose?!

The navy and Air Force blue are also really calling to me, but at least the navy is a standard color so I don’t feel the need to jump on it. And, I like the mint green WAY better in this photo than on the website and kind of want to get something small in it since I’m a sucker for mint and Tiffany blue type colors. I thought maybe a Little Penelope, but I already have one that I never use. I would do a regular Penelope, but I have a Tiffany Blue pebbled Penelope on it’s way to me, and I feel like it’s too similar to justify both (though had I know this mint was coming, I would have waited and gotten the Penelope in this!). Penelope Midi is a thought but I have one in Velvet Verona on it’s way to me, and I’m not ever sure how or if a I’ll use it yet, so if feels silly and premature to order a second one in mint handmade vacchetta. So I don’t know…maybe I gain some sense and resin and pass on the mint?

 

[Kimbashop]

Hi everyone! I’ve been away from TPF for a good part of last year and have just started catching up on all the MM posts that I’ve missed (hundreds of pages! I had to get out some wine to enjoy along with all the eye candy ) I was in the middle of transitioning to a new job so I didn’t have time to plan or purchase any MM purchases in the past year, and to be honest my wallet thanks me and I really don’t need another bag since I’m working from home, and our country is in its 4th or 5th lockdown right now. But looking at all the beautiful reveals has me itchy for a new MM bag right now


This is one stunner @southernbelle43 , I almost audibly gasped when I came across your reveal. Do you think it’s heavy? I remember that we are both wary of heavier bags but I love the aesthetics of the Bouquet.

Hi Afroken! It's great to see you here again.

 

[bagsbagzbagss]

Trying to decided on a color for this MIDI Minerva (I’m pretty sure I’m going to go for this promo and pretty sure that is the style I’m going with), and I can’t decide between tan or rust brown. I was strongly leaning towards tan but was asking Marco questions about the colors and he sent me this photo:
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Now I don’t know because I feel like I like both tan and rust brown equally! Eek, how does one choose?!

The navy and Air Force blue are also really calling to me, but at least the navy is a standard color so I don’t feel the need to jump on it. And, I like the mint green WAY better in this photo than on the website and kind of want to get something small in it since I’m a sucker for mint and Tiffany blue type colors. I thought maybe a Little Penelope, but I already have one that I never use. I would do a regular Penelope, but I have a Tiffany Blue pebbled Penelope on it’s way to me, and I feel like it’s too similar to justify both (though had I know this mint was coming, I would have waited and gotten the Penelope in this!). Penelope Midi is a thought but I have one in Velvet Verona on it’s way to me, and I’m not ever sure how or if a I’ll use it yet, so if feels silly and premature to order a second one in mint handmade vacchetta. So I don’t know…maybe I gain some sense and resin and pass on the mint?

What about a mint phoebe or flora?
I love rust and tan equally as well but went for rust this time!

 

[piosavsfan]

Charlotte Satchel in mint green vacchetta with pink lambskin lining and silver HW ordered!