Massaccesi Handbags

[carterazo]

Additional pics of the Selene midi, front and back again.
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These next two are the interior of the bag in artificial light, Burgundy Lambskin lining.
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These are interior pics in natural light as best I could.
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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.
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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.

Beautiful combination with the lining! Both colors look like something yummy to eat. I am loving all the lambskin lining.It really elevates the bag.

 

[Fancyfree]

BTW, Marco is highly amused that you girls convinced me to go for lilac lining (the closest to pink I have ever come in anything I own).

Marco wrote:
I admit I'm very worried about you: lilac lining after a chat on TPF!!! I think you could be positive, illness is more dangerous than covid!!! Soon you'll have a collection of fuchsia bags without knowing why!!!

 

[carterazo]

BTW, Marco is highly amused that you girls convinced me to go for lilac lining (the closest to pink I have ever come in anything I own).

Marco wrote:
I admit I'm very worried about you: lilac lining after a chat on TPF!!! I think you could be positive, illness is more dangerous than covid!!! Soon you'll have a collection of fuchsia bags without knowing why!!!

He's so funny!

 

[bagsbagzbagss]

BTW, Marco is highly amused that you girls convinced me to go for lilac lining (the closest to pink I have ever come in anything I own).

Marco wrote:
I admit I'm very worried about you: lilac lining after a chat on TPF!!! I think you could be positive, illness is more dangerous than covid!!! Soon you'll have a collection of fuchsia bags without knowing why!!!

I just laughed out loud! He is so funny. We all enable each other to branch out!! I love when it pays off! I can’t wait to see this beautiful design!

 

[afroken]

BTW, Marco is highly amused that you girls convinced me to go for lilac lining (the closest to pink I have ever come in anything I own).

Marco wrote:
I admit I'm very worried about you: lilac lining after a chat on TPF!!! I think you could be positive, illness is more dangerous than covid!!! Soon you'll have a collection of fuchsia bags without knowing why!!!

I love talking with Marco! The man knows every customer’s nuances and is just a pleasure to work with. My bag collection increased by 1/4 or 1/3 since I got to know MM, and my collection was already big to begin with! I have a little Penelope with lilac lining, I love it!

I just purchased a marine pompei Little Athena on BST from a lovely MM fan. Blue (not to dark nor light) pompei Little Athena is a colour/leather/style that I’ve wanted to try for some time, but wasn’t ready to commit to a full made-to-order bag yet. Glad I was able to find this exact combination on the BST at a great price. I heard pompei is very heavy duty in tough weather, can’t wait to finally try it out!

 

[Fancyfree]

I love talking with Marco! The man knows every customer’s nuances and is just a pleasure to work with. My bag collection increased by 1/4 or 1/3 since I got to know MM, and my collection was already big to begin with! I have a little Penelope with lilac lining, I love it!

I just purchased a marine pompei Little Athena on BST from a lovely MM fan. Blue (not to dark nor light) pompei Little Athena is a colour/leather/style that I’ve wanted to try for some time, but wasn’t ready to commit to a full made-to-order bag yet. Glad I was able to find this exact combination on the BST at a great price. I heard pompei is very heavy duty in tough weather, can’t wait to finally try it out!

Pompei is great, only thing it can't take is hand-sanitizer - stains it instantly

 

[bagsbagzbagss]

I love talking with Marco! The man knows every customer’s nuances and is just a pleasure to work with. My bag collection increased by 1/4 or 1/3 since I got to know MM, and my collection was already big to begin with! I have a little Penelope with lilac lining, I love it!

I just purchased a marine pompei Little Athena on BST from a lovely MM fan. Blue (not to dark nor light) pompei Little Athena is a colour/leather/style that I’ve wanted to try for some time, but wasn’t ready to commit to a full made-to-order bag yet. Glad I was able to find this exact combination on the BST at a great price. I heard pompei is very heavy duty in tough weather, can’t wait to finally try it out!

I have a Pompei Charlotte. It’s not a leather I probably ever would have picked but it’s really nice! Smooth and satiny and it like glows!! Beautiful.

 

[bagsbagzbagss]

Are the standard straps for the Miss M/Little Miss M adjustable does anyone know? And if they are about how much of an adjustment do you get between the shortest and longest settings?

 

[coach943]

Are the standard straps for the Miss M/Little Miss M adjustable does anyone know? And if they are about how much of an adjustment do you get between the shortest and longest settings?

They are adjustable. Here's a picture of my Miss M straps. There are three holes. The distance between the longest and shortest holes is about 2 inches. The strap drop on the bag pictured is a little under 11" with the buckle in the top hole. (Miss M straps are my favorite, by the way. They are super-comfortable and stay on my shoulder better than other bag that I own.)

 

[bagsbagzbagss]

They are adjustable. Here's a picture of my Miss M straps. There are three holes. The distance between the longest and shortest holes is about 2 inches. The strap drop on the bag pictured is a little under 11" with the buckle in the top hole. (Miss M straps are my favorite, by the way. They are super-comfortable and stay on my shoulder better than other bag that I own.)
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This is so helpful thank you! I love the ingenious idea of adjustable strapping like this and soulmate! So thoughtful! Thank you so much! I’m planning a full sized Miss M now hehe.

 

[bagsbagzbagss]

Would there be any other interest in Marco sourcing a “milk chocolate” medium brown Handmade Vachetta?

 

[piosavsfan]

Bigger Astra Satchel update from Marco!!

"It will take a bit of time before it will be possible to show a final sample to customers but in the meantime I can let you have all details about this new version:

Top width: 11.5" (cm. 29,5)
Max. width: 14” (cm. 35,7)
Height: 9.5” (cm. 24,2)
Depth: 3.9” (cm. 9,9)
Top handle drop: 3.3" (cm. 8)
Top handle max. width: 1.4" (cm. 3,5)
Removable adjustable strap average length: 41” (cm. 104)
Removable adjustable strap average drop: 20.5" (cm. 52)

Weight: 1lb 15.74oz (0,900)

Cost of Astra Satchel Large will be € 500,0"

 

[bagsbagzbagss]

Calista lovers - would you do a calista in aquila or sorrento?

 

[samfalstaff]

Would there be any other interest in Marco sourcing a “milk chocolate” medium brown Handmade Vachetta?

I'd be interested. What's the leather on the first pic? Looks like nappa.

 

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I'd be interested. What's the leather on the first pic? Looks like nappa.

Oops I should have clarified. I just used those pics to demonstrate the shade of brown I was kinda going for!

That is a flat calf in the pic (like pompei and nappa) but I just loved the shade of brown and would probably die if he found a HMV in a similar color!