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[Fancyfree]

Marco and I are debating the base of a Bouquet I am ordering.
(BTW, did y'all know that Marco now also has round/hemispheric base studs?)

Problem is I do not know what the Bouquet base looks like. Like how far in the side leather reaches.

I wonder - can one of you please take and share a photo of the base of your Bouquet or Bouquet Midi?

 

[Cleda]

Marco and I are debating the base of a Bouquet I am ordering.
(BTW, did y'all know that Marco now also has round/hemispheric base studs?)
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Problem is I do not know what the Bouquet base looks like. Like how far in the side leather reaches.

I wonder - can one of you please take and share a photo of the base of your Bouquet or Bouquet Midi?

Those are interesting! My Bouquet Midi has flat small studs, like those on my Little Valerie. Different from the usual thicker M-stamped studs.

 

[lilly2002]

hi all just wondering is the handmade vachetta always available? would love a selene in this leather, for those who have it, what do you think? is it soft/supple? delicate?

 

[Fancyfree]

Those are interesting! My Bouquet Midi has flat small studs, like those on my Little Valerie. Different from the usual thicker M-stamped studs.

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Gosh, that was quick - thank you so much, @Cleda

I have always asked for "tiny base studs" on small bags and "no base studs" on unstructured or lightly structured bags.
I am really happy about the option of round/hemispheric base studs for my future soft bags

 

[Fancyfree]

hi all just wondering is the handmade vachetta always available? would love a selene in this leather, for those who have it, what do you think? is it soft/supple? delicate?

Once Marco posts a leather on his options pages, the leather is available for quite a while. Though certain colours may run out or be very different in the next production batch. I think it would make a stunning Selene.

Handmade Vacchetta is supple and delicate.
I asked Marco for a leather sample which I in usual form subjected to fingernails and drops of water

My experience was that it scratches fairly easily and does not take kindly to water.
So I believe it is advisable to apply a leather protector, especially to avoid watermarks from rain or splashes. Like we use on footwear.

 

[lilly2002]

Once Marco posts a leather on his options pages, the leather is available for quite a while. Though certain colours may run out or be very different in the next production batch.

Handmade Vacchetta is supple and delicate.
I asked Marco for a leather sample which I in usual form subjected to fingernails and drops of water
My experience was that it scratches fairly easily and does not take kindly to water.
So I believe it is advisable to apply a leather protector to avoid watermarks from rain or splashes. Like we use on footwear.

Thanks so much! On the website the handmade vachetta option is not available but am i better to email? oh also are there any cons on using the lambskin inner lining? is it going to warp if say a drink spills? I think it would be so lux

 

[Fancyfree]

Thanks so much! On the website the handmade vachetta option is not available but am i better to email? oh also are there any cons on using the lambskin inner lining? is it going to warp if say a drink spills? I think it would be so lux

Sorry, I meant the MM Selection page

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I do not have much experience with lambskin lining, so can't help on this one. I LOVE Marco's fabric linings, best fabric linings ever.
I assume lambskin lining would increase the weight on such a large bag.. Ask Marco

 

[bagsbagzbagss]

Thank you. I jjust did not want an olive green bag. But if it is I am sure my daughter will take it off my hands, lol.

I think this is fairly accurate!

 

[bagsbagzbagss]

Thanks so much! On the website the handmade vachetta option is not available but am i better to email? oh also are there any cons on using the lambskin inner lining? is it going to warp if say a drink spills? I think it would be so lux

I can’t speak to long term durability as I’ve only just received my first lambskin lined bag. But to the touch it feels durable! I know @christinemliu has a lambskin on the exterior of a bag and she’s said that rain and and liquid has wiped right off no issues! His lambskin is very high quality and definitely luxurious! I love his fabric linings as well. He really chooses the best materials! The lambskin probably would add a bit of weight so depending on your preferences and the bag size and style that is something to consider. Otherwise I think it’s a lovely choice and would definitely kick it up a notch!

 

[christinemliu]

Once Marco posts a leather on his options pages, the leather is available for quite a while. Though certain colours may run out or be very different in the next production batch. I think it would make a stunning Selene.

Handmade Vacchetta is supple and delicate.
I asked Marco for a leather sample which I in usual form subjected to fingernails and drops of water

My experience was that it scratches fairly easily and does not take kindly to water.
So I believe it is advisable to apply a leather protector, especially to avoid watermarks from rain or splashes. Like we use on footwear.

That's so interesting because I haven't found my Handmade Vacchetta Little Selene to be delicate. It's been pretty hardy for me so far, especially since there is a light coating on it. It's gotten wet and it has come out fine. Maybe different batches?

I can’t speak to long term durability as I’ve only just received my first lambskin lined bag. But to the touch it feels durable! I know @christinemliu has a lambskin on the exterior of a bag and she’s said that rain and and liquid has wiped right off no issues! His lambskin is very high quality and definitely luxurious! I love his fabric linings as well. He really chooses the best materials! The lambskin probably would add a bit of weight so depending on your preferences and the bag size and style that is something to consider. Otherwise I think it’s a lovely choice and would definitely kick it up a notch!

Yes, my Angel Midi with lambskin exterior has been very durable. My understanding is that it's the same lambskin a high end company uses to make shoes, so it should withstand wear. The only "con" is that it can wrinkle...but if you don't have a husband and young daughter who will accidentally sit on it while empty because they were playing tag, that might not be a concern haha. And yes, I'd consider weight. Handmade Vacchetta plus lambskin would be heavier than no lambskin or say, Merinos plus lambskin. But my Little Selene in HV and lambskin interior doesn't feel heavy to me.

 

[Fancyfree]

That's so interesting because I haven't found my Handmade Vacchetta Little Selene to be delicate. It's been pretty hardy for me so far, especially since there is a light coating on it. It's gotten wet and it has come out fine. Maybe different batches?

SO glad to know that the Handmade Vacchetta need not be as delicate as my sample . My sample was in the Rust Brown.
And maybe I am excessively tough in my sample testing regimes

 

[bagsbagzbagss]

hi all just wondering is the handmade vachetta always available? would love a selene in this leather, for those who have it, what do you think? is it soft/supple? delicate?

Yes I believe at least for the time being it is a regularly stocked leather! I LOVE HMV. Have several already and more on the way LOL. At first I thought it was a more stiff leather cuz I got it on a Miss M which is a more structured style. When I received my Juliet I was in awe at how pliable and supple it is! So it totally would work well for structured styles and softer styles. It would make a fabulous Selene and if you want it smooshier than more structured you can always ask for minimal backing too! I haven’t had mine long but it seems very durable in my experience. I accidentally scratched my navy Miss M and not a mark on it!

 

[christinemliu]

SO glad to know that the Handmade Vacchetta need not be as delicate as my sample . My sample was in the Rust Brown.
And maybe I am excessively tough in my sample testing regimes

Though, I'm grateful that you do this to test out the leathers and you let us know the results! Hmm, we can't compare though because mine is the tan. So we have different colors.
The bottom of my tan Handmade Vaccheta Little Selene has gotten wet and it looks new, aside from scratches on the feet haha (no flash vs. flash):



I'm pretty sure that small middle mark is a hide mark, it's not noticeable IRL. Here's from a different angle:

 

[southernbelle43]

I think this is fairly accurate!

If it is that color it will be fine, thank you!

 

[samfalstaff]

I think this is fairly accurate!

Do you think there is enough contrast between black nappa leather and the green HMV? Thinking about getting a soulmate with those specs.