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[smile10281]

Hi, @smile10281, can you tell us how your Sorrento Grande Penelope Messenger in Sorrento has been holding up? Has it kept it's shape well? Would you say Grande Penelope Messenger is a good choice for Sorrento?

Hi @Fancyfree !
I apologize, I’m unable to really answer your question because I have not used that bag in a while… I think the size is just bigger than I prefer for the shape (I use the regular Penelope messenger more). It has been sitting mostly untouched on a shelf in my closet. I keep meaning to list it on the BST!

Again, sorry I’m no help!

 

[Fancyfree]

What styles are you toying with right now for sorrento?

Truly do not know
There are other leathers I already am struggling to choose design for, and then Sorrento comes along as well
All I know is that I really like the Lavender, Sapphire and Dark Brown...
So I am writing to Marco for his advise and more info about the leather itself. Will share whatever info he gives

 

[Fancyfree]

Hi @Fancyfree !
I apologize, I’m unable to really answer your question because I have not used that bag in a while… I think the size is just bigger than I prefer for the shape (I use the regular Penelope messenger more). It has been sitting mostly untouched on a shelf in my closet. I keep meaning to list it on the BST!

Again, sorry I’m no help!

Actually, your reply is very helpful . When the Grande Penelope Messenger was first launched, I now remember thinking that it would probably be too large for me in that type of shape and layout. Thank you for reminding me

 

[djfmn]

Sorrento is one of my favorite MM leathers. I am planning to get a Sorrento bag in either natural, lavender blue or black. I am leaning towards natural. Now I have to decide on a style. Leaning towards a midi Juliet. These are my Sorrento leather bags. A navy sorrento midi Modena and a teal sorrento Little Selene with purple lining and purple edge paint.

 

[Fancyfree]

Sorrento is one of my favorite MM leathers. I am planning to get a Sorrento bag in either natural, lavender blue or black. I am leaning towards natural. Now I have to decide on a style. Leaning towards a midi Juliet. These are my Sorrento leather bags. A navy sorrento midi Modena and a teal sorrento Little Selene with purple lining and purple edge paint.


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Would you say that Sorrento smooth or velvety to touch, @djfmn?
If you spill a drop of water on Sorrento, does the leather immediately absorb the water?
(A lot of snow and rain where I live)

 

[Summer_J]

In his last email, he said he will test a sample and show me a dummy as soon as possible. I told him I prefer flat handles, and I don't mind changes to the flap in order to accommodate the handles.

I will share once I have more information.

Hi Cleda, thanks. Just saw this reply. Would prefer a flat handle too. Wonder if he had already shared the sample or design?

 

[djfmn]

Would you say that Sorrento smooth or velvety to touch, @djfmn?
If you spill a drop of water on Sorrento, does the leather immediately absorb the water?
(A lot of snow and rain where I live)

It is not velvety to touch it is more smooth but it has some natural grain to it. It doesnt absorb water it seems to form droplets and run off. This new Sorrento I think will handle water even better because Marco said he had the tannery put more of a protective coat on the leather. That tells me it will be better with water and snow but I would ask him.

 

[Cleda]

Hi Cleda, thanks. Just saw this reply. Would prefer a flat handle too. Wonder if he had already shared the sample or design?

Not yet. Here's his most recent update from a few days ago:

"As far as that laptop bag I have worked to a nice new pattern but, so far, we still haven't had enough time to test a dummy bag or a prototype. We'll do our best to show a prototype to you the soonest possible."

I'll tag you in the post when I share the sample design.

 

[Fancyfree]

It is not velvety to touch it is more smooth but it has some natural grain to it. It doesnt absorb water it seems to form droplets and run off. This new Sorrento I think will handle water even better because Marco said he had the tannery put more of a protective coat on the leather. That tells me it will be better with water and snow but I would ask him.

Thank you @djfmn! That clinches it. This leather is a "must".
I now need to figure out what bag

 

[Fancyfree]

One more Sorrento colour up on the promo-blog - Burgundy.

Here is a description from Marco:

"Sorrento goat skins are small and thin (very good for all those customers who are looking to reduce their bag weight).
Surface isn't velvety, it's exactly the opposite: it tends to be a bit "harsh / rough" as many leathers with natural surface are. It can show a bit of color variation and surface shows natural grain and natural veins (as it happens for example with Cuoio Toscano, especially with light colors)."

Marco suggested Soulmate for me, and that is what I am going for,- a Dark Brown Sorrento Soulmate Midi, black Nappa straps, need to decide on hardware colour

 

[piosavsfan]

Who has a full size Diva and can show me how much it fits? It's such a cute bag and I just can't decide if I can make the size work. I am thinking about getting it in Fuschia Sorrento.

 

[Fancyfree]

I feel a bit sad - "everyone" seems to have moved to Fb...
But it is totally understandable, considering we have not been permitted to have a MM forum on tPF, where we could have started threads for each design, leather etc.
I see the Fb group has attracted lots of new MM fans and customers! Which is brilliant
And I am SO impressed with all the work @christinemliu has been putting in

 

[afroken]

I feel a bit sad - "everyone" seems to have moved to fB...
But it is totally understandable, considering we have not been permitted to have a MM forum, where we could have started threads for each design, leather etc.
I see the fB site has attracted lots of new MM fans and customers! Which is brilliant.
And I am SO impressed with all the work @christinemliu has been putting in

Ah! I was wondering why it has gotten so quiet here! Agreed about what you said, I miss the community here, but understandable with regards to lack of a MM forum.

On another hand I think I’ve almost nailed my sorrento order. Bouquet Midi in black, red lining, gold hardware, key clip extended long enough to reach bottom of the bag (thanks to your idea ), no base studs, 10.6” shoulder drop, wider 1.2” crossbody strap (but in nappa as it’s more sturdier - I was thinking I could use the crossbody strap that comes with the Bouquet Midi with my other black crossbodies).

 

[piosavsfan]

I feel a bit sad - "everyone" seems to have moved to Fb...
But it is totally understandable, considering we have not been permitted to have a MM forum on tPF, where we could have started threads for each design, leather etc.
I see the Fb group has attracted lots of new MM fans and customers! Which is brilliant
And I am SO impressed with all the work @christinemliu has been putting in

This thread is so hard to navigate for newbies who are trying to figure out what to order and what the options are (and there are so many choices!). It's so much easier on FB.

 

[Fancyfree]

Ah! I was wondering why it has gotten so quiet here! Agreed about what you said, I miss the community here, but understandable with regards to lack of a MM forum.

On another hand I think I’ve almost nailed my sorrento order. Bouquet Midi in black, red lining, gold hardware, key clip extended long enough to reach bottom of the bag (thanks to your idea ), no base studs, 10.6” shoulder drop, wider 1.2” crossbody strap (but in nappa as it’s more sturdier - I was thinking I could use the crossbody strap that comes with the Bouquet Midi with my other black crossbodies).

Now that is going to be a gorgeous bag .
I have a feeling Sorrento is most elegant in dark colours . I reserve black for other designers (as all bag designs are produced in black, but frequently not in other colours I like) so the Dark Brown fits the bill for me

Interesting about the crossbody strap... I have a Nappa Bouquet Midi in production, and I omitted the whole crossbody strap due to the generous shoulder strap drop... I may live to regret it, extra straps are always useful

I kept staring at the Lavender and Sapphire leathers...so pretty... Actually wishing these colours were in a different leather!
Do not know whether I will like "natural veining" in pastel colours.
But in an attack of FOMO I went for a Flora in each. Floras are cheap