Massaccesi Handbags

[christinemliu]

Marco will do a Calista Alto and a Victoria Alto if there are four people interested in each. These are sizes in between the Midi and the full size. I'm in for Calista Alto and @bagsbagzbagss is in for 1 of each.

Pricing for regular leathers:
Calista Alto price approximately $370 and Victoria Alto is $470

Calista Alto in Handmade Vaccheta $475
Victoria Alto in HMV: $595

Also, would people go for an east-west Soulmate Midi? A little bit like this pic, with no cinch ties, maybe short handles, and crossbody attachments.

 

[Devyn Danielle]

Marco will do a Calista Alto and a Victoria Alto if there are four people interested in each. These are sizes in between the Midi and the full size. I'm in for Calista Alto and @bagsbagzbagss is in for 1 of each.

Pricing for regular leathers:
Calista Alto price approximately $370 and Victoria Alto is $470

Calista Alto in Handmade Vaccheta $475
Victoria Alto in HMV: $595

Also, would people go for an east-west Soulmate Midi? A little bit like this pic, with no cinch ties, maybe short handles, and crossbody attachments.
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I love the idea of an east west Soulmate midi!

 

[bagsbagzbagss]

Calista Alto price approximately $370 and Victoria Alto is $470

Here are the official measurements!

 

[christinemliu]

Here's my faux E/W (east-west) Soulmate Midi below, with dimensions:
Width at base: 13.2” (cm. 34)
Height: 10” (cm. 25)
Depth: 4.9” (cm. 12.5)
Strap drop: 4.25” (cm. 11)
It obviously won't be as poufy, that's just for the sake of getting an idea.

Any input for these dimensions? If it is popular, I think Marco would be willing to do a bigger one, smaller one, etc. I think 2 of us will definitely buy, so we just need 2 more.

For those who wanted the cinch, you could rally for an E/W Diva and see what Marco thinks!

 

[dramaprincess713]

Colourblocked with black Nappa? Daphne or Clio

Yes, I do think I would color block it. Black was my first thought, but depending on which tweed colorway I go with, I was also thinking maybe color blocking with red (for black and white tweed or red and blue tweed) or blue/navy (for black and cobalt tweed or red and blue tweed).

I didn't think about a Clio! I think it might be small than I'm looking for, but I'm going to take a second look. I do think Daphne would lead itself well to tweed and colorblocking.

 

[afroken]

I passed on tweed when it first came out, but I never stopped thinking of it, so I asked Marco if he still had any, and to my surprise, he does! He set it aside for me, and now I need to figure out what bag and colorway I want to go with. I thought I'd try to pick a bag first, and would love opinions!

I'm thinking Mia/Grande Mia, Aura/Grand Aura, or Daphne/Grande Daphne (I thought I read on TPF that he had a pattern for a Grande Daphne...). I would probably go for the grande size in any option because I do tend to graviate towards bigger bags but can always be influenced otherwise!

I do have this KS tweed-esqe bag already:
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It's actually why I had originally passed on tweed. I figured I didn't need two tween bags. But I've never really been able to get Marco's tweed leather out of my head, so maybe I do need two tweed bags after all. Anyway, I'd like to avoid something too similar to what I already have, but I'm otherwise open to anything! (I know Aura/Grande Aura is a flap like the bag I have, but I'm not sure if it would be similar enough to take it out of the running?)

Thoughts on what would best suit tweed? Comments/personal experiences with any of the bags I'm thinking of? Other bags I should consider?

I think you just ordered a Minerva so you probably don’t need another one, but how about a Little Minerva with the tweed? I think it’s a wonderful combination with nappa. I had one before but sold it, and that seller’s remorse is hitting me like bricks.

Here is a photo of mine, it’s the sample one from the link below.

BLACK FRIDAY 2019 - PROMO 4

New beautiful Little Minerva, just released! Available in any MM leather (image shows a colorblock version in dark brown Nappa + brick/ocher Tweed Calf).Special Black Friday price: € 290,00 (regular price € 365,00)Free hardware upgrade, free lining upgrade, free straps size.Requests have to be...

www.marcomassaccesi.it

 

[djfmn]

Yes, I do think I would color block it. Black was my first thought, but depending on which tweed colorway I go with, I was also thinking maybe color blocking with red (for black and white tweed or red and blue tweed) or blue/navy (for black and cobalt tweed or red and blue tweed).

I didn't think about a Clio! I think it might be small than I'm looking for, but I'm going to take a second look. I do think Daphne would lead itself well to tweed and colorblocking.

I agree that Clio is a little small for tweed color blocking. Daphne is a great size and would look great color blocked

 

[dramaprincess713]

I think you just ordered a Minerva so you probably don’t need another one, but how about a Little Minerva with the tweed? I think it’s a wonderful combination with nappa. I had one before but sold it, and that seller’s remorse is hitting me like bricks.

Here is a photo of mine, it’s the sample one from the link below.
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BLACK FRIDAY 2019 - PROMO 4

New beautiful Little Minerva, just released! Available in any MM leather (image shows a colorblock version in dark brown Nappa + brick/ocher Tweed Calf).Special Black Friday price: € 290,00 (regular price € 365,00)Free hardware upgrade, free lining upgrade, free straps size.Requests have to be...

www.marcomassaccesi.it

The tweed Minervas are so beautiful! You’re right though-I did just order a Midi Minerva, and I’m not sure about a second one, just because I like variety, I think a Little Minerva will be a bit smaller than I’d like. Still, so pretty-Minerva is definitely a great style for tweed!

I agree that Clio is a little small for tweed color blocking. Daphne is a great size and would look great color blocked

Thanks! Daphne is definitely high on the list! It kind of give me Lady Dior vibes, which falls into my larger vision of a lady-like tweed bag.

 

[bagsbagzbagss]

I am SUPER excited...!! I received a white box from Italy today, with -
- Theia Midi in lead Africa
- Selene Zip Midi in purple Africa
- Saturn Wallet in crimson red Fiore

I don't have images of the other two bags yet but let me tell you - the Saturn Wallet is delicious in Fiore leather. It's nice and smushy but according to Marco should be able to take the abuse that wallets often go through - being touched, stuffed into bags, etc. The grain of the leather goes really nicely with the design, though obviously the "curve" on the front of the wallet isn't as prominent as it would be with a smoother leather like Nappa or Pompei. However, the leather and the crimson red color are utterly gorgeous!

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I wanted this wallet to have a more luxurious feel so Marco suggested black lambskin for the interior lining. It was perfect and exactly what I was looking for, and in my hands it feels exactly like I would hope for a beautiful wallet to feel like. I also like the lambskin more for longevity and hopefully it shouldn't show wear as easily as cloth will/would.

I requested a button closure instead of a zip closure for the pocket on the other side. Marco worked really hard on this aspect and again, it turned out perfectly and exactly as I imagined / hoped.

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This is not by any means a "compact" wallet - I would categorize it more as a medium or even large-sized wallet. I don't have my passport on hand but I do believe I could comfortably fit my passport into this wallet if needed. For this size of wallet, I like how spacious the interior is - plenty of room for essential cards and the pocket could fit coins as well as receipts, and it's not hard to see what's inside the pocket at all, and aside from that it could also hold other things like a train ticket, a small brochure or pamphlet, etc.

This would never replace a compact wallet for me (I currently use a combination of an Hermes Silk'In Compact Wallet + Hermes Calvi Card Holder) but I could definitely see myself using this instead of a continental wallet for situations when I need space more for "other things" rather than cards or receipts/tickets/papers.

In the hand, it doesn't feel quite as "compact" as my continental wallet from Celine - however, the interior and the feeling/sound of the zipper closure are fantastic. I'm not a connoisseur of wallets by any measure but I am quite in love with this wallet and how it turned out!

Some additional pictures for size comparison. The Clipper card pictured is the same size as a credit card, and the card holder pictured is my Hermes Calvi card holder. I also have a picture with my hand, and for what it's worth I have small-ish but not tiny hands.

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I am pulling this from the archives but just curious… where does the cash go?

 

[bagsbagzbagss]

Ok just an updated FYI.

You are free to order these. We have the numbers. The pattern will not be made by Marco until there are a minimum of 4 orders each. I am obviously in for one of each.

There isn’t really a “timeline” persay… but the pattern won’t be made till we hit that 4th order so just estimate your lead time with that in mind.

If we want to form group messages to plan a group order I’d be happy to champion that as well

 

[christinemliu]

Update on the "East-West Soulmate Midi"! This probably will be different enough to have a new style name. We are gathering votes on the BAG SHAPE only (since handles can be decided in your order). "A" has a slightly more "A" shape haha, with a tighter profile, while "B" is the traditional Soulmate shape. Unless there's feeling from you all (this is super fun crowdsourcing!), the rolled handles will probably be standard, but you of course could ask for Soulmate handles like seen in "B" or other handles as usual. Marco also said that if people do want the side CINCH ties, that could be an option as well.

Our current dimensions:
Width at base: 13.2” (cm. 34)
Height: 10” (cm. 25)
Depth: 4.9” (cm. 12.5)
Strap drop: 4.25” (cm. 11)

Probable price: 415 euros (in the regular leathers, so this price doesn't include Handmade Vacchetta)

Some voted already on the FB / Meta group...but we of course didn't want to leave people out who are only on tPF. Feel free to reply with "A" or "B" or message me if you'd rather. Thank you!!

 

[afroken]

Marco will do a Calista Alto and a Victoria Alto if there are four people interested in each. These are sizes in between the Midi and the full size. I'm in for Calista Alto and @bagsbagzbagss is in for 1 of each.

Pricing for regular leathers:
Calista Alto price approximately $370 and Victoria Alto is $470

Calista Alto in Handmade Vaccheta $475
Victoria Alto in HMV: $595

Also, would people go for an east-west Soulmate Midi? A little bit like this pic, with no cinch ties, maybe short handles, and crossbody attachments.
View attachment 5345898

Calista Alto price approximately $370 and Victoria Alto is $470

Here are the official measurements!

Will Marco do a group discount?

 

[bagsbagzbagss]

Will Marco do a group discount?

I am not sure! (Also just want to mention I believe these are the USD prices not euro prices just for clarification cuz I keep getting confused! LOL) but I’m sure if we had enough interest and committed orders it’s a possibility he’d extend some kind of promo.

 

[christinemliu]

Marco says a reversible Calista is a go! Is there anything he can’t do?!

@TotinScience I noticed this old post...did you ever order one? Does anyone have a reversible Calista to show us ?

 

[TotinScience]

@TotinScience I noticed this old post...did you ever order one? Does anyone have a reversible Calista to show us ?

I didn't . I really really wanted to but with 2 separate layers of lambskin it was getting crazy expensive. If my money tree regenerates, I will revisit that idea