I haven’t felt the need yet to move out of my Charlotte midi shoulder/crossbody bag. Holds a ton and it’s so comfortable!
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Butterscotch pebbled. Sturdy but somewhat soft and pliant.
Good eye! I love this bag. It is my go-to work bag because it can comfortably fit my laptop, files, wallet, and other stuff I need for work. Before the pandemic, this was my most-used MM bag. The front pockets are good for things like business cards, coffee cards, shopping lists, key fobs, kleenex, and now masks. I use those pockets for all sorts of things. The inside has the typical zippered and slip pockets. I got it in black nappa (divine), silver hardware, and lilac lining. The Nappa makes it a bit dressy but not over the top, which I needed for certain aspects of work life. One of the things I love most about the Modena is that it is a really unique shape -- almost square and fairly slim. I haven't seen anything else like it on the market. Marco also makes a midi-version of this size, but the full size works for me well and I don't find it too big at all.
One thing is that it is fairly narrow and tall, so it suits items that are similar. It makes a great book, paper, and files tote for that reason.
This is one of those bags that seems to look good in any of Marco's leathers, and I think it would be stunning in vacchetta. Happy to give you more deets if you wish.
Ahhh thank you! This is a lovely detailed insight into this awesome bag and it’s moving over to my must have list! I love the pop of lavender on that black as well! Beautiful design.
I also have been thinking about nappa! I haven’t tried that one yet - you love it? Smooth and satiny right?
I also have this bag and it holds a lot more than I expected. It's an easy bag to carry.wr are bag twins
How about a bottle of water? That was a concern of mine because it was fairly thin. Other than that, it looks perfect!
True confession: At first, I didn’t love the Nappa because it had a protective Shiny finish on it that prevented me from feeling the leather itself and it was very stiff. BUT after a couple of months of using it regularly the leather softened considerably and now it is one of my faves. It’s a gorgeous, even, deep, satiny black. I would order nappa for any bags that you want to be on the dressier or formal side, or if you are just a fan of smooth leather in general (e.g., I think it looks great on the more casual Diva). The color selection is incredible.
I posted some photos on the FB Modena album as well as the WIMB album.
Yes- I fit my swell bottle in there, too! That is one advantage of tall bags, I think, and this one can easily hold a water bottle in an upright position. You could even request that Marco add a water bottle holder pocket. I know he has done that for other customers.
I am obsessing over Air Force Blue Handmade Vacchetta....
Has anyone here ordered a bag in this leather?
Would so love to see photos...
Has anyone here ordered a bag in this leather?
Would so love to see photos...
Additional pics of the Selene midi, front and back again.
These next two are the interior of the bag in artificial light, Burgundy Lambskin lining.
These are interior pics in natural light as best I could.
This is the bag packed with everything I had in my full-sized Selene. It fits with a little room to spare on the sides and front to back. Plenty of room to put something on top.
The bag is obviously noticeably lighter due to the size and the leather. This bag is Merinos and my full is Pebbled. I did request the straps to be extended and will do even longer if I get this size again. On the regular Selene, the handles connectors are further apart also giving extra room when putting the bag over the shoulder. If wearing a jacket or heavy shirt, it's tighter than I care for. I guessed as best I could and it's really close.
The Burgundy lambskin is closer in color to the pics in artificial light. Just wanted some good shots of the interior. The lambskin seems to give a bit more structure to the pockets and such a luxury feel. The color is very similar to the Port Merinos. The Port seems to lean a bit more purple while the Burgundy leans a bit more brick, if that makes sense. I think it's a lovely color.
These next two are the interior of the bag in artificial light, Burgundy Lambskin lining.
These are interior pics in natural light as best I could.
This is the bag packed with everything I had in my full-sized Selene. It fits with a little room to spare on the sides and front to back. Plenty of room to put something on top.
The bag is obviously noticeably lighter due to the size and the leather. This bag is Merinos and my full is Pebbled. I did request the straps to be extended and will do even longer if I get this size again. On the regular Selene, the handles connectors are further apart also giving extra room when putting the bag over the shoulder. If wearing a jacket or heavy shirt, it's tighter than I care for. I guessed as best I could and it's really close.
The Burgundy lambskin is closer in color to the pics in artificial light. Just wanted some good shots of the interior. The lambskin seems to give a bit more structure to the pockets and such a luxury feel. The color is very similar to the Port Merinos. The Port seems to lean a bit more purple while the Burgundy leans a bit more brick, if that makes sense. I think it's a lovely color.
This is the Iride. Front, back, and interior of the Avio Lambskin lining.
I have ordered a bag in this leather but I was one of the last to order during the promotion and then I told Marco that I needed more time to decide on a lining. I eventually decided on a lambskin lining of caramel and it is for a Little Charlotte satchel. Unfortunately it won't get it for some time.I am obsessing over Air Force Blue Handmade Vacchetta....
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Has anyone here ordered a bag in this leather?
Would so love to see photos...
Wow this is gorgeous. I love the lining you selected. I have been so tempted to get an Iride your leather and lining choice is stunning. Seeing this bag I am definitely going to get an Iride.
So happy I will hopefully be allowed to see photos of your bag in Air Force Blue
Any more Air Force Blue Handmade Vacchettas out there?
(In the making or in the arms of their owner...?
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