I love the contrast stitching on this rust leather. It really brings out the warm rust color. Also the lining is perfect. Such a gorgeous bag.
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I would definitely be interested in a larger Astra satchel. For sure!
Isn't it? The color reminds me of one of my favorite D&B bags in a burgundy Florentine leather. But, this leather with the variations gives it so much depth and character. I just ordered a Selene Midi in Caramel Merinos but was torn with Rust Vachetta. As the Knight said in Raiders, 'you choose poorly'.
I know I am going to love the Selene I am getting and my goal was to get a lighter weight bag and the Merinos will be perfect for that. Just have serious bag envy with the Rust Vachetta and the Aquila Matte, both are gorgeous!
Sooo, though I placed an order in the last promo - I couldn’t pass it up when this was extended! I mean…the discount is crazy! So, I ordered the Selene Midi in smoke grey, with side pockets and bamboo handles. And because I really just need another bag to justify the shipping 
I also added my first Miss M in the rust brown with red lambskin lining. Now I just have to deal with the anxiety of waiting…..
I also added my first Miss M in the rust brown with red lambskin lining. Now I just have to deal with the anxiety of waiting…..Just beautiful!yes, first thing tomorrow! it has held up really well. I just cleaned and conditioned it. In the meantime, please enjoy this photos from a year or so ago.This is the Little Valerie in Pirate Red Cuoio Toscano, dark red edge paint, and silver hardware. It also comes with a crossbody strap, which is generally how I carry it.
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This is exactly my problem. Sooo good to know I’m not aloneNot going to lie. Waiting for all my orders is going to be so hard when I know what amazing things await me. The problem is I keep ordering more while I wait
I thought I would add some mod shots so that new people could see the dimensions. Overall, it is a wonderful bag to carry. The two clips as a closure system can be a bit fussy if the bag isn't filled, but the upside is that it makes the bag incredible secure when closed. It is the perfect travel bag (at least, I think it will be once I get to travel again).yes, first thing tomorrow! it has held up really well. I just cleaned and conditioned it. In the meantime, please enjoy this photos from a year or so ago.
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These are terrible mod shots, but I hope that they help. This bag would be perfect in Vacchetta. I'm seriously sitting on my hands (and wallet) right now because I SO want to order another little Val in green handmade vachetta but can't do it right now.
I have to comment on this bag because 1) Hera is my favorite hobo; 2) Aquila matte is really a unique, beautiful leather; and, 3) my MIL has the same leather & lining combination, plus dark gunmetal hardware, for her Charlotte shoulder bag midi, and she will be very pleased when she gets it…and my comment is—you’re Hera is fabulous. Just fabulous.
I prefer the gunmetal hardware over light gold, also. The dark gunmetal works with rust, for sure.
Sooo, though I placed an order in the last promo - I couldn’t pass it up when this was extended! I mean…the discount is crazy! So, I ordered the Selene Midi in smoke grey, with side pockets and bamboo handles. And because I really just need another bag to justify the shipping
I would say I'm excited to see your upcoming Miss M, except that I'm afraid the swoon of it is going to give me a heart attack.
I’m cutting it close, but I just emailed Marco with my order - Midi Minerva in rust Handmade Vacchetta, longer flap, and with fringe. I’ve asked him for recommendations for hardware and lining. Marine is probably my favorite color for lining, but I’m not sure how it would look with the rust so I’m eager to hear what he suggests.
A part of me still wonders if I should have gone for tan, but the rust is just so rich and a bit different than what I feel like I usually see I the brown/tan family so I think I’ll be happy with it. @coach943 - Thank you for posting photos of your bag! It made me feel much more confident in choosing rust!
A part of me still wonders if I should have gone for tan, but the rust is just so rich and a bit different than what I feel like I usually see I the brown/tan family so I think I’ll be happy with it. @coach943 - Thank you for posting photos of your bag! It made me feel much more confident in choosing rust!
Does anyone have photos of a color blocked Miss M?
I stumbled across one online recently, but since it was a great pic that I had only ever seen in this one place, I naturally can't find it again!! I've looked in the usual places (FB, TPF, Insta, MM website, MM blog), but no luck.
I stumbled across one online recently, but since it was a great pic that I had only ever seen in this one place, I naturally can't find it again!! I've looked in the usual places (FB, TPF, Insta, MM website, MM blog), but no luck.
This will be beautiful!
I love my Minerva Midi (in old Vacchetta).
I recommend omitting the central compartment/divider,- it gets in the way, reduces volume and ads weight
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Not my photos, so I do hope the owners forgive me
(I copied them from this thread and saved them ages ago...)
