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#38,971
Cleda said:
It's in dark amethyst Verona. I'm also sad to have missed out on Sorrento goat, it looks really lovely.

Regarding the closure, when I first read your post about concealed magnetic closures, I assume it's just concealed when bag is closed. But the magnets are in direct contact with each other. In that case, it should be fine. Concealed magnets that may be a little weak I imagine would be those behind a layer of leather.

Personally, I like the clean look of the front and would want to be sure that any changes will not create a bulky look or trailing flaps under the magnet closure that may lift up over time. Again, this is just my personal preference. It's worth checking with Marco on specific understanding about how a magnet closure will function and affect the appearance. Might help to even send him some images of closure styles that you have in mind.

E.g. What came to my mind when I think about concealed magnetic closure.
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E.g. Trailing strap that tends to lift over time. I dislike this on most satchel style bags, yet I like the overall satchel look. So I was very happy when I discovered the Valerie style which has a clean and neat look.
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Interesting indeed! I wonder why it changed. Mine was ordered Nov 2019. Is your square feet the same size as the ones on each side of the top handle?
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I think Marco still has some Sorrento leather left over. I got a couple of Sorrento leather bags recently. I would definitely ask him if you want some Sorrento leather.
 
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#38,974
porpentine said:
thank you for this info! I love the little Valerie, a really underrated model, I think. I'm going with tan Handmade Vacchetta body, and navy Handmade Vacchetta trim. I have actually ordered my Valerie with some modifications which I made before the posts about this! What I asked for is:
* not too stiff, slightly slouchy (hmm)
* concealed magnetic closures instead of the push down clips.
* buckles concealing the magnetic closures - making it look like they are buckled.

I'm really hoping that the magnetic closures will make it easy to close, even when the bag is empty, and especially because I have asked for it to be not fully stiff. It will be interesting to see how this comes out!
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please post a photo when you receive! sounds lovely!!
 
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Kimbashop said:
Agree with you about the neat look of the Valerie. I have a PS1 tiny and the trailing straps drive me nuts. Love the bag except for that part of it.

I agree with you about the satisfying click!

The square feet are tiny, much smaller than the squares at the top of the bag and only slightly bigger than the circular metal details:
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Those square feet are adorable! I didn't even pay attention to it, but now I'm impressed by the level of detail it into the design. Marco could easily have just used the same default feet for all bags without consideration for how it matches the overall bag proportions.

djfmn said:
I think Marco still has some Sorrento leather left over. I got a couple of Sorrento leather bags recently. I would definitely ask him if you want some Sorrento leather.
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Oh my, I'll need to ask him. I'm trying to hold off on more purchases since I already have 3 items on order. But I would love a midi Charlotte Satchel in Sorrento.

djfmn said:
My midi Bouquet in granite grey velvet verona with yellow lining just arrived. I unboxed it quickly and took 2 photos just to show what it is like. I love the granite grey it has a slight taupe undertone.

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Beautiful! Your first picture really reminds me of a bouquet of flowers, with the top part flaring out slightly.
 
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Kimbashop said:
I do love the Octane. I think the Aurora showcases the beauty of Pompei calf really nicely. Of all of the bags I own, this bag garners the most complements. No doubt your beautiful Amethyst Aurora will, too. That color is so gorgeous.

Good to know about how much the Bouquet holds; my next bag will be a Bouquet. I'm trying to sell a few bags and am trying to practice my 1 in, 1 out rule, but it's so hard when Marco produces new styles and has tempting promotions.

One more question: What color and edgepaint did you choose for your bouquet bag? I love the combination.
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Sorry I didn’t see this! The edge paint is “light blue.” If the weather ever relents I’ll take a better picture :oh:
 
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djfmn said:
I think Marco still has some Sorrento leather left over. I got a couple of Sorrento leather bags recently. I would definitely ask him if you want some Sorrento leather.
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I asked him and he has a little bit of Sorrento in dark gray and dark blue. He also told me that there is more deer and goat leather in our future because many people have been asking for them.
 
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