What leather is this (sorry if you have written this already and I was too blind to read it)?
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LOVE my Little Hera, she is the summer bag I have been searching for the last 20 years!
Here you go, comparing with my other Heras:
Full sized Hera in China Blue Pebbled, Hera Midi in Iris Blue Verona, Little Hera in Medium Sapphire Sorrento, all with silver hardware
China Blue Pebbled Hera with Theia strap.................................Iris Blue Verona Hera Midi with Theia strap
Sapphire Blue Sorrento Little Hera with bespoke handle strap, shoulder strap and cross-body strap.
There is some structure to my Little Hera, I am uncertain whether this is due to some backing or purely the Sorrento leather.
Either way, this light /moderate structure really suits her, maintaining her cute "dumpling" shape.
And she is quite roomy/got plenty of volume,- fits large wallet, small umbrella, medium make-up pouch ++
PS: Apart from for full sized Hera (my first) I have requested
"Leather strap-attachment sewn on top edge of bag"
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I did NOT need to see this! But thank you for sharing cuz she is SOOOO stinking cute!!! Omg I love it. Love the little bespoke handle too! Wowza!!!
It's probably wayyyy back in the thread somewhere, so no problem asking!
This is taupe grey Fiore, with lead grey Pebbled accents!
This is beautiful!! Never would have thought that Black would go so well with Mud. Love everything about this bag!
Thank you so much @Fancyfree ! I think I would like a Little Hera as well. I love my Hera Midis but there are days when that's too big for the stuff I carry. Little Hera would be perfect.
All gorgeous, lovely Heras @Fancyfree !!! I of course adore everything blue too. Just a note that my Sorrento Hera Midi has the same property, so I don't think Marco added backing, it's just the nature of Sorrento for your Little Hera. I appreciate the effect too; easy to reach in and grab things since there is a little structure. Hope you have a great trip!!!!
When you get a chance @Kylacove , could we see an outdoor photo? I'd love to see more of the contrast of everything on this Juliet Alto. Isn't it a great size! Mine hits the sweet spot for me.
The handle was originally attached to the Hera rings with swivel hooks, like the other straps. I removed (broke open) the swivel hooks and slipped the end loops of leather directly on to the Hera rings
@Fancyfree During this last sale, I kept going back and forth on whether to get a little Hera with a crossbody strap only. I ultimately decided against it, but it’s good to see what it looks like.
Great idea. I like it directly attached. How do you get the the swivel clasp off?The handle was originally attached to the Hera rings with swivel hooks, like the other straps. I removed (broke open) the swivel hooks and slipped the end loops of leather directly on to the Hera rings
On Marco's swivel hooks, the part of hardware that connects to strap, the "pin" that passes through leather loop on end of strap, is actually not continuous, it has a split in the middle. So I simply wedged it open using .... a big screwdriver and the handle of some pliers, I believe
. And quite a bit of force.I love the versatility of Hera and Theia rings, that they can be opened.
Come to think of it, this opens the possibility of varying colour of hardware on a single bag
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There is a Little Hera? Somehow I missed that! Thanks for the comparison photo. Very helpful.
I love that handle strap on your mini Hera.
All your Heras are so stunning!
Thank you so much. I need a taupe bag in the future.
I will try to get a picture this weekend. Marco did a great job as always with the contrasting leathers. I add black straps to brownish taupe bags because in my mind they go better with my black work pants that way. I can't bring myself to mix brown accessories with black as it just looks off to me.
