I ordered a large Cupra with a top handle in navy hmv. Haven't finalized lining or hw. I love both styles. I saw @bagsbagzbagss posted photos of her giunone sample in cuoio vachetta luxon the FB BST. It's absolutely gorgeous. Love the design. I don't often wear big bags but I love the giunone. I could be tempted to get one.
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Giunone came (sample one)
It’s such a classic and timeless silhouette and design! I love it even more than I expected to. The strap is so comfortable and I love how the hardware allows it to “swivel” with ease. The closure is east to undo and flips to the back. The weight of the metal piece keeps it held back and out of the way which is nice when you want access. I think the strap drop is perfect esp with the more vertical length of the bag. Keeps it from hanging too long on the body. And allows it to be carried on the arm if desired too.
Stunning. I envision this in a beautiful nappa or cuoio Tuscano. Would also be beautiful in HMV or for extra drape a VV or Merinos would be equally gorgeous. It’s definitely a style that can rock any leather. I think it’s a stunning and unique addition to his line up! Will post better pics today!
It’s such a classic and timeless silhouette and design! I love it even more than I expected to. The strap is so comfortable and I love how the hardware allows it to “swivel” with ease. The closure is east to undo and flips to the back. The weight of the metal piece keeps it held back and out of the way which is nice when you want access. I think the strap drop is perfect esp with the more vertical length of the bag. Keeps it from hanging too long on the body. And allows it to be carried on the arm if desired too.
Stunning. I envision this in a beautiful nappa or cuoio Tuscano. Would also be beautiful in HMV or for extra drape a VV or Merinos would be equally gorgeous. It’s definitely a style that can rock any leather. I think it’s a stunning and unique addition to his line up! Will post better pics today!
Oh wow! That’s saying a lot that you’d consider Giunone since you prefer smaller bags. It is beautiful, and definitely on my wishlist.
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Unfortunately, yes, I sat out the promo. I'm getting mostly priced out of Massaccesis, so I don't often purchase new ones from Marco for any less than twenty percent off. I have put the Cupra on my list of dreams for his next big sale.
Marco has a new promo: Croco Flash sale: 30% off for 3 days until Sept 29th. So tempting, but I think I will sit this one out since I already have a beautiful Croco bag. I haven’t bought anything from the last several promos, since I am still waiting for my June order to arrive.
Must. Resist. Ordering. Croco. Mia.
I blew all my spending money on audiobooks, not knowing Marco was planning this croco sale. I guess I will just have to weep into my existing Massaccesis while listening to recorded books!
When I placed my very first MM order back in April (for the Merinos sale, for a Little Minerva), I asked Marco if there might be a Croco or Straw sale later in the year, so I really couldn't pass up this Croco sale! Even though I also have a Grande Penelope Messenger in dark violet waterproof suede (light gold hardware, lilac lining) coming.
I'm ordering a Zhoe but have asked Marco if I could please get a photo of the various brown Crocos together -- Croco Caramel, Croco Sigaro, Croco Brown, and Croco Bronze Cedar -- to help me compare and decide. I'm also wondering if the Bronze Cedar is metallic or not. My original thought was a dark brown Zhoe with light fuchsia lining, but I get overwhelmed with too many choices lol.
I was away from home all day last week doing deliveries from our farm, and for the first time took my Little Minerva. As I'm sure most of you understand, when I'm away from home all day, I really depend on my bag, because it's both my home away from home as well as my office. I told my husband the next day that it probably sounds silly, but having such a thoughtfully designed and hand-made bag (including the solid and smooth -- zippers and swivelling strap connectors -- hardware), then with the customized touches is such a completely different experience from pretty much every other bag I've had (and I'm in my late 50s). Most of them are exercises in frustration, and I'm constantly thinking of how I would have designed them differently, and wishing for better quality. But Little Minerva was like a friend and colleague working *with* me, not against me. This was of course the expectation and hope even before I placed my order -- it's why I had wanted to order a MM bag for so long -- but to have it confirmed in real life has just been a delightful experience, and I'm so very appreciative, both to Marco and everyone at MM and also to everyone here for all the help.
I'm ordering a Zhoe but have asked Marco if I could please get a photo of the various brown Crocos together -- Croco Caramel, Croco Sigaro, Croco Brown, and Croco Bronze Cedar -- to help me compare and decide. I'm also wondering if the Bronze Cedar is metallic or not. My original thought was a dark brown Zhoe with light fuchsia lining, but I get overwhelmed with too many choices lol.
I was away from home all day last week doing deliveries from our farm, and for the first time took my Little Minerva. As I'm sure most of you understand, when I'm away from home all day, I really depend on my bag, because it's both my home away from home as well as my office. I told my husband the next day that it probably sounds silly, but having such a thoughtfully designed and hand-made bag (including the solid and smooth -- zippers and swivelling strap connectors -- hardware), then with the customized touches is such a completely different experience from pretty much every other bag I've had (and I'm in my late 50s). Most of them are exercises in frustration, and I'm constantly thinking of how I would have designed them differently, and wishing for better quality. But Little Minerva was like a friend and colleague working *with* me, not against me. This was of course the expectation and hope even before I placed my order -- it's why I had wanted to order a MM bag for so long -- but to have it confirmed in real life has just been a delightful experience, and I'm so very appreciative, both to Marco and everyone at MM and also to everyone here for all the help.
I have a brown croco Zhoe and it is one of my all-time favorite bags. Can't wait to see your design.
The story of your Little Minerva is so joyful.
Thank you so much, Claudia. I was looking for photos of croco Zhoes this afternoon before placing my order, and was so happy to find yours, and in dark brown no less! It is stunning.
I'd be tempted to do a lilac lining, but that's the colour I chose for my Little Minerva in blue marine merinos, and also for my Grande Penelope in dark violet waterproof suede. So I thought I should go in a different direction : ) .
If I had to do it over again, I would have tried an apple green lining with the croco brown.
Apple green is one of the colours I'm considering, depending on which shade of brown I go with : ) . Marco says he'll have a photo of all the browns for me tomorrow. If I go with one of the lighter, warmer browns, I think I'd definitely go with the apple green. But light probably light fuchsia if I go with the dark (cocoa) brown.
Over a year ago, a certain MM fan declared that she couldn’t justify another bag because she is almost totally bedridden. There was no point in buying any more. And that went for H scarves too!
No point…
Then, she spotted a particular colour in an MM promo!
And that was it!
No, I won’t tell you what colour or style…
…is that mean or what?
No point…
Then, she spotted a particular colour in an MM promo!
And that was it!
No, I won’t tell you what colour or style…
…is that mean or what?