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[afroken]

Nooooo, seriously @afroken, an umbrella plus all this fits in Little Muse??? It's on my wishlist...but why, oh why, @bagsbagzbagss did you have to ask what fits in here...I thought it would be a special occasion bag...but this thing holds a lot!! I showed in my Theia Midi video what I carry for the most part and I think that would all fit in here, whoa.

Girl I did it to myself too. I was like the midi is good. Now I’m over here like dannnnggg need a little too! It’s so cute!

For the size, the Little Muse holds a surprising amount. I usually wear it handheld and sides unbuttoned, and in addition to what I have shown, I can still easily fit in my phone and a soft glasses case. However, if I were to wear it crossbody, I might have to either take out the umbrella or the memobottle (mine is the smallest size). You could technically fit in both if you were to do crossbody, but it might be a bit tight.

I do find the default length of the crossbody strap for Little Muse to be really long even on the shortest setting. I bought mine on the BST, but when I get another Little Muse, I will definitely either ask Marco to shorten the crossbody strap, or add more holes. For reference I’m 5’3-5’4.

I plan to get at least one more Little Muse, most likely in the handmade vacchetta in rust. I would also like to get one in the lighter leathers, either nappa or pompei, as mine (pebbled) can be a bit heavy when I carry it for a long time. Then again I am carrying around a water bottle which probably makes all bags a bit heavy!

Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any questions

 

[christinemliu]

For the size, the Little Muse holds a surprising amount. I usually wear it handheld and sides unbuttoned, and in addition to what I have shown, I can still easily fit in my phone and a soft glasses case. However, if I were to wear it crossbody, I might have to either take out the umbrella or the memobottle (mine is the smallest size). You could technically fit in both if you were to do crossbody, but it might be a bit tight.

I do find the default length of the crossbody strap for Little Muse to be really long even on the shortest setting. I bought mine on the BST, but when I get another Little Muse, I will definitely either ask Marco to shorten the crossbody strap, or add more holes. For reference I’m 5’3-5’4.

I plan to get at least one more Little Muse, most likely in the handmade vacchetta in rust. I would also like to get one in the lighter leathers, either nappa or pompei, as mine (pebbled) can be a bit heavy when I carry it for a long time. Then again I am carrying around a water bottle which probably makes all bags a bit heavy!

Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any questions

Thank you so much @afroken!!! Yes, sorry, one more question ...shhhh @bagsbagzbagss ... do you think it would look weird with an added slip pocket on the back?

 

[Fancyfree]

For the size, the Little Muse holds a surprising amount. I usually wear it handheld and sides unbuttoned, and in addition to what I have shown, I can still easily fit in my phone and a soft glasses case. However, if I were to wear it crossbody, I might have to either take out the umbrella or the memobottle (mine is the smallest size). You could technically fit in both if you were to do crossbody, but it might be a bit tight.

I do find the default length of the crossbody strap for Little Muse to be really long even on the shortest setting. I bought mine on the BST, but when I get another Little Muse, I will definitely either ask Marco to shorten the crossbody strap, or add more holes. For reference I’m 5’3-5’4.

I plan to get at least one more Little Muse, most likely in the handmade vacchetta in rust. I would also like to get one in the lighter leathers, either nappa or pompei, as mine (pebbled) can be a bit heavy when I carry it for a long time. Then again I am carrying around a water bottle which probably makes all bags a bit heavy!

Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any questions

Can you please post photo of how she looks with sides unbuttoned? Maybe even unbuttoned crossbody?
I have always wondered how she looks when carried unbuttoned, how noticeable the buttons then are and whether I might even choose to not have side buttons at all...

 

[afroken]

Thank you so much @afroken!!! Yes, sorry, one more question ...shhhh @bagsbagzbagss ... do you think it would look weird with an added slip pocket on the back?

Due to the small size and hexagonal shape, I definitely think it’ll look off with an external slip pocket. In fact, due to the irregular shape, I don’t even think an external slip pocket would be functional! Handheld makes this bag look like Hermes Picotin, which I’ve always liked the handheld aesthetics of.

Can you please post photo of how she looks with sides unbuttoned? Maybe even unbuttoned crossbody?
I have always wondered how she looks when carried unbuttoned, how noticeable the buttons then are and whether I might even choose to not have side buttons at all...

I’ll take photos this week! Forgot to mention earlier, when doing crossbody, I also button the sides, as unbuttoned crossbody makes the overall shape go out of proportion.

 

[Fancyfree]

Due to the small size and hexagonal shape, I definitely think it’ll look off with an external slip pocket. In fact, due to the irregular shape, I don’t even think an external slip pocket would be functional! Handheld makes this bag look like Hermes Picotin, which I’ve always liked the handheld aesthetics of.

I’ll take photos this week! Forgot to mention earlier, when doing crossbody, I also button the sides, as unbuttoned crossbody makes the overall shape go out of proportion.

Thank you . Do you think unbuttoned shoulder carry works any better than unbuttoned cross body?

 

[southernbelle43]

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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I don't want to be a naysayer because my Little Miss M is a very favored bag of mine. And many of you know I am not a stickler for marks on a bag, wrinkles, stitches, etc. However, there is one thing that bugs me about the Little Miss M strap. It curls up and there is no way I have found to correct that. When I order another one, I will have him attach the straps directly to the bag without the buckles. The sliding leather pieces will not stay up. Just be aware.

 

[southernbelle43]

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"

That is going to be a little heavy, at 2 lbs. unloaded. i suppose young people would have no problem with that though.

 

[afroken]

@Fancyfree

I took some modshots of Little Muse worn both with buttons closed and open. When the buttons are open, the side flares out due to the placement of the straps. See below!

Buttons open:



When worn crossbody or as a shoulder bag, the bag looks much neater with the buttons closed. See below:



However, even with buttons closed, it’s still easy to access items inside.

@christinemliu I took a photo of the back, aside from the small hexagonal shape that I mentioned earlier which would make a back slip pocket difficult, the handle design would also make it look off. You would have very little space to make an exterior slip pocket work.

 

[christinemliu]

@Fancyfree

I took some modshots of Little Muse worn both with buttons closed and open. When the buttons are open, the side flares out due to the placement of the straps. See below!

Buttons open:
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When worn crossbody or as a shoulder bag, the bag looks much neater with the buttons closed. See below:
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However, even with buttons closed, it’s still easy to access items inside.

@christinemliu I took a photo of the back, aside from the small hexagonal shape that I mentioned earlier which would make a back slip pocket difficult, the handle design would also make it look off. You would have very little space to make an exterior slip pocket work.

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These are great, thank you so much @afroken !

 

[christinemliu]

I'll post these on the Picture Reference thread too. So in the FB / Meta group, it is easier to gather photos by styles in the Album folder feature there. I added my own pictures and some from those who gave me permission. Everyone is free to add their own as well! Notice a new folder for Juliet Altos which are starting to land!

Here's a list of the Albums in alphabetical order by style with clickable links. Let me know if you find any errors or mistakes; thank you! Hope this is helpful.

Alexia (Iteration #1)
Angel / Angel Midi
Angelica / Rua Angelica
Angelica Messenger
Aphrodite
Arianna
Astra Crossbody
Astra Hobo
Astra Satchel
Little Athena Shoulder
Athena / Little Athena
Aura /Grande Aura
Aurora / Aurora Midi
Bouquet / Bouquet Midi
Bracelet
Calista / Calista Midi / Calista Messenger
Calypso
Card Holder
Cassandra
Little Charlotte
Charlotte Satchel / Little Charlotte Satchel
Charlotte Shoulder Midi
Charlotte Shoulder
Clio
Daphne
Demetra
Diana / Little Diana
Diva / Diva Midi
Divina / Divina Midi
Ellen / Little Ellen
Fabric Lining
Flora
Hardware
Hera / Hera Midi
Iride
Juliet Midi
Juliet Alto
Juliet
Juno
Key Clip Leash
Key Ring
Lambskin
Laptop Sleeve
Luna
Mia / Grande Mia
Minerva / Minerva Midi / Little Minerva
Miss M / Little Miss M
Modena /Modena Midi
Mod Shots
Muse / Muse Midi / Little Muse
Notebook
Organizer
All Penelope Styles
Pendant
Phoebe
Polsino
Sabrina / Sabrina Midi
Saturn Wallet
All Selene Styles
Siena / Siena Midi
Soulmate / Soulmate Midi
Star
Stella
Strap Pad
Tablet Holder
Tassels
Theia /Theia Midi
Tulipano / Little Tulipano
Valerie / Little Valerie
Venus
Victoria / Victoria Midi
Weekender
What Fits Inside
Zhoe / Mini Zhoe
Zhoe Legend

 

[Fancyfree]

@Fancyfree

I took some modshots of Little Muse worn both with buttons closed and open. When the buttons are open, the side flares out due to the placement of the straps. See below!

Buttons open:
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When worn crossbody or as a shoulder bag, the bag looks much neater with the buttons closed. See below:
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However, even with buttons closed, it’s still easy to access items inside.

@christinemliu I took a photo of the back, aside from the small hexagonal shape that I mentioned earlier which would make a back slip pocket difficult, the handle design would also make it look off. You would have very little space to make an exterior slip pocket work.

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Thank you so much, @afroken
Pebbled leather looks so good on Little Muse
I am wondering whether Airforce Blue Handmade Vacchetta would look as nice, or whether I should go for a blue Pebbled ...

 

[Devyn Danielle]

Thank you so much, @afroken
Pebbled leather looks so good on Little Muse
I am wondering whether Airforce Blue Handmade Vacchetta would look as nice, or whether I should go for a blue Pebbled ...

I feel like the handmade vachetta has elevated every style I’ve seen made with it. I don’t think you can go wrong with HMV.

 

[Kimbashop]

@Fancyfree

I took some modshots of Little Muse worn both with buttons closed and open. When the buttons are open, the side flares out due to the placement of the straps. See below!

Buttons open:
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When worn crossbody or as a shoulder bag, the bag looks much neater with the buttons closed. See below:
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However, even with buttons closed, it’s still easy to access items inside.

@christinemliu I took a photo of the back, aside from the small hexagonal shape that I mentioned earlier which would make a back slip pocket difficult, the handle design would also make it look off. You would have very little space to make an exterior slip pocket work.

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Well dang, now I want a little muse. It’s really cute as a crossbody

 

[bagsbagzbagss]

I don't want to be a naysayer because my Little Miss M is a very favored bag of mine. And many of you know I am not a stickler for marks on a bag, wrinkles, stitches, etc. However, there is one thing that bugs me about the Little Miss M strap. It curls up and there is no way I have found to correct that. When I order another one, I will have him attach the straps directly to the bag without the buckles. The sliding leather pieces will not stay up. Just be aware.
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Oh man that is kind of a bummer. I wonder if you could have a cobbler tack the little leather belt piece to the back side of the strap so that you could still adjust the straps if needed but it holds the leather down and the belt piece doesn’t slide down?

 

[bagsbagzbagss]

Thank you so much, @afroken
Pebbled leather looks so good on Little Muse
I am wondering whether Airforce Blue Handmade Vacchetta would look as nice, or whether I should go for a blue Pebbled ...

My opinion is biased but I love the HMV. All of my favorite bags so far have been in that leather!