Massaccesi Handbags

[Fancyfree]

I received my Bouquet Midi today. In the end I went for Blue Reef Nappa with pale Blue lining, and I am really pleased,- a lovely summer bag.

I must admit I was at first disappointed,- it looked so "flat and square"...
So different from the photos I had been attracted to when Marco first launched Bouquet

Then I fortunately realized that the side ties actually do run all around the bag, so they can easily be tightened and create the shape I was expecting! And as the leather softens, I am sure this shaping will become even easier.

But something seemed "off".....And I realized it was the magnet closure! The tight closure caused by the magnets seemed out of place with the soft and plump style of the bag and the drawstring aspect of the side ties. I placed some thick tape over the magnets to stop them working, and Hey Presto - changed the whole look .

So I have now removed the magnets. It was actually quite easy and hardly left a mark.

I do wish I had taken a before and after photo to show you the difference.. All I have is an "after" photo ...

The Midi is not very large... I think I want a full sized one, too
I suspect the "drawstring" effect will be even better in the full size.

 

[southernbelle43]

My Hera midi came and I can see now why so many of you like this style. It has the "tote" capacity, but does not look like a tote. Tiffany blue pebbled is simply gorgeous and I had no clue that pebbled was this soft and silky feeling. Plus it smells great. I think this one is a keeper and I cannot believe that I waited 5 years to try this style.

Here is a mod shot, cropped to death, because recent covid has made me look less than my usual gorgeous self. Oh and the strap is so unique and beautiful, but it is way too heavy and makes my bag fall over. I am glad I ordered a theia strap for it, although he sent both for some reason.

 

[christinemliu]

Wow so pretty! All the recent reveals.

I have a Hera Midi on order too!

 

[Monaliceke]

My Hera midi came and I can see now why so many of you like this style. It has the "tote" capacity, but does not look like a tote. Tiffany blue pebbled is simply gorgeous and I had no clue that pebbled was this soft and silky feeling. Plus it smells great. I think this one is a keeper and I cannot believe that I waited 5 years to try this style.

Here is a mod shot, cropped to death, because recent covid has made me look less than my usual gorgeous self. Oh and the strap is so unique and beautiful, but it is way too heavy and makes my bag fall over. I am glad I ordered a theia strap for it, although he sent both for some reason.
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Love it! I didn’t know Tiffany Blue Pebbled is still available? After the promo last year? Hmm…

 

[poizenisxkandee]

I had my eyes set on a Victoria (the pending special Alto size) but just noticed that the Selene (Zip) can be clipped to have the sides folded in similar to the buttons on the Victoria. Does anyone have both styles (any size) that can take some comparison photos/point me to some? How is the functionality of the bag with the sides clipped or snapped in? Thanks!

 

[bagsbagzbagss]

I had my eyes set on a Victoria (the pending special Alto size) but just noticed that the Selene (Zip) can be clipped to have the sides folded in similar to the buttons on the Victoria. Does anyone have both styles (any size) that can take some comparison photos/point me to some? How is the functionality of the bag with the sides clipped or snapped in? Thanks!

Hey girl! I have both Victoria and Selene! I love both but I’m thinking you may prefer Victoria! (Although isn’t both always the answer? LOL)

Selene is a cute almost square shaped tote. Classic and simple lines make it totally timeless and easy to carry with anything. Victoria is a more rectangular and horizontal shaped and has a nice feminine curvature to the top that makes her so comfy to carry and also so snazzy!

Main differences other than shape:
Victoria has a flap closure (but can be customized without a flap)
Selene has a clip and d ring cinch style where Victoria has folded leather that snaps in place.

They are both great totes but here’s my take. If cinching is what you want - Victoria takes the cake. Selene can cinch, however I personally (and this is personal taste so take it with a grain) feel it’s not quite as cute looking while cinched. I will probably only use it opened up. But even more notably - cinching it makes it almost impossible to get into without undoing the cinching. Good for security, but fussy for function.

Victoria on the other hand I find super cute cinched or not, and because the sides fold in and snap to the inside of the bag, the bag is still completely functional and easy to get into whether it is cinched or not which was an amazing detail to me!

Adding some pics and mod shots for you to help as well!

 

[bagsbagzbagss]

More pics of Selene cinch

 

[afroken]

Hey girl! I have both Victoria and Selene! I love both but I’m thinking you may prefer Victoria! (Although isn’t both always the answer? LOL)

Selene is a cute almost square shaped tote. Classic and simple lines make it totally timeless and easy to carry with anything. Victoria is a more rectangular and horizontal shaped and has a nice feminine curvature to the top that makes her so comfy to carry and also so snazzy!

Main differences other than shape:
Victoria has a flap closure (but can be customized without a flap)
Selene has a clip and d ring cinch style where Victoria has folded leather that snaps in place.

They are both great totes but here’s my take. If cinching is what you want - Victoria takes the cake. Selene can cinch, however I personally (and this is personal taste so take it with a grain) feel it’s not quite as cute looking while cinched. I will probably only use it opened up. But even more notably - cinching it makes it almost impossible to get into without undoing the cinching. Good for security, but fussy for function.

Victoria on the other hand I find super cute cinched or not, and because the sides fold in and snap to the inside of the bag, the bag is still completely functional and easy to get into whether it is cinched or not which was an amazing detail to me!

Adding some pics and mod shots for you to help as well!

As a Selene Midi owner, agree 100%. It looks very nice cinched, but impossible to access unless you fiddle around a lot.

Out of curiosity, which one do you like better (Selene and Victoria), and which one is more huggable (assuming both are in the same leather)?

One last question for everyone that owns both HMV and verona, can you compare the two leathers? Help a girl out

 

[bagsbagzbagss]

As a Selene Midi owner, agree 100%. It looks very nice cinched, but impossible to access unless you fiddle around a lot.

Out of curiosity, which one do you like better (Selene and Victoria), and which one is more huggable (assuming both are in the same leather)?

One last question for everyone that owns both HMV and verona, can you compare the two leathers? Help a girl out

I like Victoria better! But I still love Selene. And she’s also my newest bag so were still getting fully acquainted!

I like the width of Victoria more than the more square shape. (Again personal preference!) I like the fact that it’s so accessible even cinched. Selene is easier to dip into because no flap (but I may do a second Victoria without the flap)

They’re both super comfortable to carry. My full Victoria is in HMV and I carried it loaded up to the doc with my son the other day and it didn’t feel heavy at all and hugged my side and the dip made my arm feel like it had a little spot to go. Straps stayed on and I hardly noticed it was there.

Selene is new so again only so much experience so far but it is in pebbled leather and is a puddle of smoosh and very comfortable against my body. I will say the pebbled + lambskin is notably heavier even than the big Victoria in HMV. But the straps are comfy and don’t slip. So I don’t mind.

 

[poizenisxkandee]

Hey girl! I have both Victoria and Selene! I love both but I’m thinking you may prefer Victoria! (Although isn’t both always the answer? LOL)

Selene is a cute almost square shaped tote. Classic and simple lines make it totally timeless and easy to carry with anything. Victoria is a more rectangular and horizontal shaped and has a nice feminine curvature to the top that makes her so comfy to carry and also so snazzy!

Main differences other than shape:
Victoria has a flap closure (but can be customized without a flap)
Selene has a clip and d ring cinch style where Victoria has folded leather that snaps in place.

They are both great totes but here’s my take. If cinching is what you want - Victoria takes the cake. Selene can cinch, however I personally (and this is personal taste so take it with a grain) feel it’s not quite as cute looking while cinched. I will probably only use it opened up. But even more notably - cinching it makes it almost impossible to get into without undoing the cinching. Good for security, but fussy for function.

Victoria on the other hand I find super cute cinched or not, and because the sides fold in and snap to the inside of the bag, the bag is still completely functional and easy to get into whether it is cinched or not which was an amazing detail to me!

Adding some pics and mod shots for you to help as well!

Thanks for the photos and input! Yeah, I think my first thoughts were right, that I'd like the Victoria style more. For functionality when it's folded in for sure! I like the diagonal zips on the Selene Zip but as far as general shape I do like Victoria more, and the flap closure makes it really unique compared to other totes of that shape.

In a world where budget and closet size didn't matter...both is the answer lol

Thanks!

 

[bagsbagzbagss]

Thanks for the photos and input! Yeah, I think my first thoughts were right, that I'd like the Victoria style more. For functionality when it's folded in for sure! I like the diagonal zips on the Selene Zip but as far as general shape I do like Victoria more, and the flap closure makes it really unique compared to other totes of that shape.

In a world where budget and closet size didn't matter...both is the answer lol

Thanks!

I think you’ll love Victoria! She’s in my top favs for sure. And the flap is soooo cute. You won’t be disappointed!

 

[poizenisxkandee]

I think you’ll love Victoria! She’s in my top favs for sure. And the flap is soooo cute. You won’t be disappointed!

Thanks! Now for choosing my leather...

 

[bagsbagzbagss]

Thanks! Now for choosing my leather...

HMV is always a solid choice! Hehe.

 

[LuvNLux]

My Hera midi came and I can see now why so many of you like this style. It has the "tote" capacity, but does not look like a tote. Tiffany blue pebbled is simply gorgeous and I had no clue that pebbled was this soft and silky feeling. Plus it smells great. I think this one is a keeper and I cannot believe that I waited 5 years to try this style.

Here is a mod shot, cropped to death, because recent covid has made me look less than my usual gorgeous self. Oh and the strap is so unique and beautiful, but it is way too heavy and makes my bag fall over. I am glad I ordered a theia strap for it, although he sent both for some reason.
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Love this so much!

 

[christinemliu]

One last question for everyone that owns both HMV and verona, can you compare the two leathers? Help a girl out

To me, Verona has characteristics closer to Pebbled, it's textured with pebbling that really can be felt. It's a little more "rugged" than Vacchetta/HMV, and it's been proven to wear like iron, pretty indestructible. It will soften over time but not be a pile of puddle.

HMV is a little smoother and is a little more elegant and luxurious. A classy leather. Since it's so new, there's not much that can be said yet about durability, but, I have scratched it a little and it hasn't shown any marks yet.

Both have a slight sheen / gloss that probably will wear off over time.

I showed both leathers among others in a live FB video, maybe this might be helpful: