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bellebellebelle19 said:
Anyone own tuscania and Athene? They look similar but I'm wondering if their textures/weights/durability are similar too [emoji848]
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Yep. They are similar but Athene has a sheen to it and is more "crackly" if that makes sense, whereas tuscania is weathered and wrinkly but not exactly crackly. Both are thin, slouchy and lightweight. My Athene is in a Penelope so it doesn't get a lot of wear. However I can tell that Athene in a bag will show wear over time. Can't tell yet how tuscania will wear.
 
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As much as I like the new styles I'm thinking about getting new leathers in my tried and true fave styles. Considering either a stormy sea green merinos or hazel tan athene midi minerva and either a denim pebbled or avio athene midi selene.

I am also reconsidering getting a tuscania midi minerva while that leather's still around. I shouldn't get a bag that casual for work, but I think I'd just adore it.
 
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#12,560
LuvAllBags said:
I used it all day yesterday and so enjoyed everything about it. Highly recommend a merinos midi minerva! It's a revelation comfort-wise, even more comfortable to carry than most of my beloved MZW bags.
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How did you carry it? On your shoulder or crossbody with longer strap? I know it looks very pretty as a shoulder bag, but my shoulders are very sloped I think I may use it more as a crossbody. How did you use it and what do you think?
 
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vink said:
How did you carry it? On your shoulder or crossbody with longer strap? I know it looks very pretty as a shoulder bag, but my shoulders are very sloped I think I may use it more as a crossbody. How did you use it and what do you think?
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I only shoulder carry larger bags. This one isn't heavy if you get a lighter weight leather. Shortening the strap helped too. It was well worth the 15 euro fee.
 
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#12,565
Moonstarr said:
I did a two tone Aphrodite!
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LuvAllBags said:
Yep. They are similar but Athene has a sheen to it and is more "crackly" if that makes sense, whereas tuscania is weathered and wrinkly but not exactly crackly. Both are thin, slouchy and lightweight. My Athene is in a Penelope so it doesn't get a lot of wear. However I can tell that Athene in a bag will show wear over time. Can't tell yet how tuscania will wear.
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HopelessBagGirl said:
I had a tuscania bag for half a day. My order was mixed up and executed incorrectly so I was told to send it back so I didn't have it long but it is far more distressed and matte than my athene Arianna. Otherwise the same.
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Thank you very much all! Love the weathered look of the Tuscania and Athene. Thinking of getting a two-tone/two-leather (midi?) Selene with studs and a strap, but all the customizations will drive the price up so who knows when I'll be able to get it!

Moonstarr, that's a great color combo. Thanks for sharing your pic!!
 
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LuvAllBags said:
As much as I like the new styles I'm thinking about getting new leathers in my tried and true fave styles. Considering either a stormy sea green merinos or hazel tan athene midi minerva and either a denim pebbled or avio athene midi selene.

I am also reconsidering getting a tuscania midi minerva while that leather's still around. I shouldn't get a bag that casual for work, but I think I'd just adore it.
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If anybody is considering the Tuscania..Now is the time to order!! It is very limited !!!
 
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bellebellebelle19 said:
Thank you very much all! Love the weathered look of the Tuscania and Athene. Thinking of getting a two-tone/two-leather (midi?) Selene with studs and a strap, but all the customizations will drive the price up so who knows when I'll be able to get it!

Moonstarr, that's a great color combo. Thanks for sharing your pic!!
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I am so envious that you have the imagination for planning your bags like this..lol .. Yes, for it will cost more, But where can you get such a wonderful handmade bag with quality leather and godd craftmansship in a bag you desire... and for a price that MM offers.. ??
 
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