Holy goodness that is INCREDIBLE and now I’m adding that to my list of needs.
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so pretty! I Love Marco's Tiffany Blue. That's a beautiful Hera and Flora.
she is definitely swoony. What a stunning metallic shade. I haven't seen many of these Juno backpacks. It's really cute.
Just beautiful. What a great idea. That rust vachetta with the blue lining is
So, I need help…
My most recent order is a Minerva Midi in Rust Handmade Vacchetta, extended flap, with fringe added to the flap. This was my inspiration (I believe @coach943’s bag), but mine will not have grommets.
I’ve been wanting a fringe bag for awhile, and really really wanted to following bag but thought I had no shot because it’s made by an independent designer who does drops that sell out in seconds. However, much to my surprise, I actually managed to score one in a drop this morning.
So, my question is, do I still go with fringe on the Minerva Midi now that I have the fringe bucket bag I wanted also coming to me? Or do I reach out to Marco and ask him not to add the fringe if he hasn’t started production yet (obviously if he has, it’s a moot point). I’m torn as I really do like the look of the Minerva Midi with fringe, but I don’t know if it’s overkill to own two bags with fringe. And, not that I have any plans to sell the Minerva, but if I ever needed to, I imagine it would be much easier to sell without fringe. On the other hand, they are pretty different style bags and will be different colors so maybe two fringe bags is ok? I do feel like the rust color lends itself to a fringe vibe.
I tend to gravitate towards bags with, what size consider, interesting elements- studs, prints, specific color or colorblocking, etc. I’m a bit picky in what I like within these elements, but it’s definitely often a draw for me with bags. So, in that vein, keeping the fringe on the Minerva makes sense and fits in with what I am usually drawn too. But I also do worry that maybe one fringe bag is good enough for my collection and satisfies my fringe desire. Do I really want two fringe bags? Will I use both fringe bags? I honestly don’t know. But then, a part of me wonders if I’ll find the Minerva boring without fringe because while it’s a style I’ve been interested in, aesthetically, I haven’t been quite sure how I feel about it and don’t know I could say I truly liked the aesthetics until I saw the fringe version.
Any thoughts/words or wisdom?
My most recent order is a Minerva Midi in Rust Handmade Vacchetta, extended flap, with fringe added to the flap. This was my inspiration (I believe @coach943’s bag), but mine will not have grommets.
I’ve been wanting a fringe bag for awhile, and really really wanted to following bag but thought I had no shot because it’s made by an independent designer who does drops that sell out in seconds. However, much to my surprise, I actually managed to score one in a drop this morning.
So, my question is, do I still go with fringe on the Minerva Midi now that I have the fringe bucket bag I wanted also coming to me? Or do I reach out to Marco and ask him not to add the fringe if he hasn’t started production yet (obviously if he has, it’s a moot point). I’m torn as I really do like the look of the Minerva Midi with fringe, but I don’t know if it’s overkill to own two bags with fringe. And, not that I have any plans to sell the Minerva, but if I ever needed to, I imagine it would be much easier to sell without fringe. On the other hand, they are pretty different style bags and will be different colors so maybe two fringe bags is ok? I do feel like the rust color lends itself to a fringe vibe.
I tend to gravitate towards bags with, what size consider, interesting elements- studs, prints, specific color or colorblocking, etc. I’m a bit picky in what I like within these elements, but it’s definitely often a draw for me with bags. So, in that vein, keeping the fringe on the Minerva makes sense and fits in with what I am usually drawn too. But I also do worry that maybe one fringe bag is good enough for my collection and satisfies my fringe desire. Do I really want two fringe bags? Will I use both fringe bags? I honestly don’t know. But then, a part of me wonders if I’ll find the Minerva boring without fringe because while it’s a style I’ve been interested in, aesthetically, I haven’t been quite sure how I feel about it and don’t know I could say I truly liked the aesthetics until I saw the fringe version.
Any thoughts/words or wisdom?
I feel like these are such different style bags that you could enjoy both. The Minerva bag can be carried as a mom bag-- you'll be the cool, fun mom at the park! But it can also be carried for work, or daily outings on your own as well, with a cute jacket and ankle boots.
The fringe bucket bag is so cute, but such a radically different style and size that I could imagine you carrying this for entirely different reasons than the Minerva.
But only you know best what is right for you. A Minerva without fringe would be beautiful, too.
That’s a great point! I definitely foresee myself using them for different purposes. Maybe it’s not too much to have fringe on both!
Is it possible to do some lists or style boards of possible outfits you would wear with either bag? or to list occasions? I use Stylebook app, and I swear it has saved me from buying yet another bag when I realize that I have one that goes with an outfit I've put together. I know some people use Pinterest to do things like this.
I like @Kimbashop 's ideas so far.
My additional thought, I really have no idea if Marco would do it, but do you like whipstitching? How do you feel if asking Marco, instead of fringe, to do whipstitching? Either following the line / border along the flap, or, going around the edges. I don't know. I'm applying what I like, so, it's just an idea. Also assuming he hasn't cut it yet.
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That’s a great idea! I know I envision the bucket bag as a casual, likely weekend bag. Family outings apple picking and that sort of thing (I really have this weird idealistic vision of apple picking in my head! It’s so odd-I’ve never been apple picking!
) I honestly have to do some more thinking of when or how I’d use the Minerva, though I really don’t see myself using it for the same purpose as the bucket bag, even with the fringe.
Oooh, I do like whipstitching, so that’s definitely a thought!
*files idea away for future ordering*
We did a lot of apple picking and pumpkin picking with the children and it is definitely a lot of fun to do as a family! I live in an agricultural area and there are always apple and pumpkin festivals happening. We still go with our now teenaged boys to the pumpkin patch once a year to pick out our pumpkins.That’s a great idea! I know I envision the bucket bag as a casual, likely weekend bag. Family outings apple picking and that sort of thing (I really have this weird idealistic vision of apple picking in my head! It’s so odd-I’ve never been apple picking!
