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[HopelessBagGirl]

The verona has zip closure and crossbody strap, and the vachetta just has the exterior back slip pocket.

 

[bonniekir]

I'm definitely looking for a contrast, but not a clash. I'm happy with either version of the grey - light or more bluish - but the lining choice really has to work both with it and against it, if you know what I mean.

I like the Fuchsia, but I don't love it, especially with my current wardrobe.

Grey and Blue suits eachother IMO ... and I guess I must be the only one here chosing impossible combinations re lining and leather colours .. lol.. but I learn!
Not that Grey and red will go bad together, but with me , I will be tired in my eyes lookinh into this combo. I have succeeded a couple of times. Using the red lining well.. or at least I think so !? This was with an orange leather and a bubblegum pink plus a deep brown.. my mistakes were just .. ugh!

 

[anitalilac]

Hi everyone, I'd love for you all to weigh in on this!

I have had a crisis of color confidence with my recent bag order. Luckily Marco has been very busy, so my bag hasn't been started yet, and my order can still be modified! I originally ordered a Midi Zip Selene in Granite Tuscania leather with Marine lining (and silver hardware). In the back of my head, since placing the order, I've had a niggling feeling that maybe these colors won't look good together, either not work as a contrast or maybe even clash, depending on the lighting. I went back to the lining colors to see what I might change it to (no pastels or neutrals for me!), and wondered about red.

Here are the two photos: Granite with Marine from Colette, and Granite with Red from Marco. I know the light in Italy is different from that in Minnesota, but it's hard to believe that these are the same color leather!

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Colette also sent me this photo comparing grey leathers, so you can get an idea of the color from samples or bags you have:
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Left to right Shark Grey Pebbled, Dark Taupe Pebbled, Smoke Grey Pebbled, small swatch Granite Grey Tuscania, atop Dark Grey Merinos.

I'd be very grateful for any opinions you might have! It's too bad that Colette doesn't send out samples of the limited leathers or linings, or this decision would be so much easier. I'd originally thought of this as a summer bag, especially with the Marine lining - I like to sometimes leave the zippers open so as to share the joy within! - but maybe the red works just as well, or possibly better, and maybe makes it more of a 4 season bag...

Looking forward to reading your responses!

I prefer the marine

 

[vink]

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It is verona, not vachetta, I did not make a mistake about the leather nor the weight.

In pounds
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just a hair under 3lb

And here is my vachetta selene midi zip, 2lb 5Oz


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Or just over a kilogram:

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So my vachetta selene midi zip is 325g or ten ounces lighter than the verona selene midi zip.

Wow! This is interesting! I always feel like my Dark Taupe Vacchetta Aura is a tad bit heavier than my Dark blue Verona Aura. Thanks for the test. [emoji4]

 

[Ludmilla]

Thank you. Yes, I am totally into mushy, light weight bags. Bags that I can cuddle. However, I do think HopelessBagGirl's Selene midi is so classic and beautiful and I am disappointed. But there is a dark chocolate leather in the Merinos that is lovely too. I have some swatches coming, so maybe I can put together a bag that will be comparable.

I am wondering if it is the Verona Choco leather you are considering??
Because if it is the Vachetta brown , I understand the higher weight! My large Africa Selene with zippered pockets and messengerstrap wieghs less than hopelessBaggirls in the brown (Vachetta?) The regular Selene zip midi in pebbled leather is 998 grammes. And the large selene Africa with all extras is 1.292 grammes. I posted recently the wieght of a regular Selene midi only with an outer pocket.. it was 6 hundred something grammed. The Verona midi with no zips , should be around 800 grammes? Good luck in finding your special bag!

I have the Midi Selene without zips but with top zipper and messenger strap in Verona Choc leather. The bag is/feels lighter than my Midi Zip Selene in plum pebbled leather. I have to consider weight and the Choc Verona Midi Selene is my to go bag. I Never put my bags on a scale, though. However, I guess a Midi Selene in Merino or Tuscania leather is lightweighter. Good luck deciding.

 

[bonniekir]

Weight is such a strange thing! I was so sure the Verona was light leather, because it is so soft from the beginning.. the reg pebbled will soften up for sure: 3 bags, same model , 2 types if leather.
Dark brown Verona: 1308
Medium Grey Verona: 1344
Denim peb 1306 gr all Cassandras with extra pocket

And just for fun: Grey Minerva large, 2 straps: 1382 gr

So all these almost same wieight regardless type!

 

[bonniekir]

And today I recieved 3 Tuscanias!! 2 Calistas and 1 Theia in the new leathers!!!

The Granite grey is very much similar to the Sorm grey Nubuck.

The Lime is a fresh summerly colour, I liked it instantly..

The Dark Brown is a deep rich brown, really lovely!

The mes strap length on the Calista is at least perfect for me.. lol!!

I have used my first Theia a lot. Really not a big bag at all, more like a large medium bag..well, cant explain this better..

 

[bonniekir]

Forgot this one!

 

[Barefootgirl]

My new Arianna in Deep Blue Africa should be here in a couple weeks. I am wondering about the need to protect the leather from any scuffs or marks? (I tend to be hard on my bags)....do any of you use a protector on any of these leathers? spray? cream? anything?

 

[bonniekir]

My new Arianna in Deep Blue Africa should be here in a couple weeks. I am wondering about the need to protect the leather from any scuffs or marks? (I tend to be hard on my bags)....do any of you use a protector on any of these leathers? spray? cream? anything?

No, personally I hardly ever use anything else than a impregnating spray once in while during rainy or snowy weather!

 

[bellebellebelle19]

And today I recieved 3 Tuscanias!! 2 Calistas and 1 Theia in the new leathers!!!

The Granite grey is very much similar to the Sorm grey Nubuck.

The Lime is a fresh summerly colour, I liked it instantly..

The Dark Brown is a deep rich brown, really lovely!

The mes strap length on the Calista is at least perfect for me.. lol!!

I have used my first Theia a lot. Really not a big bag at all, more like a large medium bag..well, cant explain this better..View attachment 3659764View attachment 3659765View attachment 3659766View attachment 3659767View attachment 3659768View attachment 3659769

How beautiful!! Congratulations!

That granite sure is a mystery. Is it always blueish, or only in certain lights?

 

[Tankgirl]

And today I recieved 3 Tuscanias!! 2 Calistas and 1 Theia in the new leathers!!!

The Granite grey is very much similar to the Sorm grey Nubuck.

The Lime is a fresh summerly colour, I liked it instantly..

The Dark Brown is a deep rich brown, really lovely!

The mes strap length on the Calista is at least perfect for me.. lol!!

I have used my first Theia a lot. Really not a big bag at all, more like a large medium bag..well, cant explain this better..View attachment 3659764View attachment 3659765View attachment 3659766View attachment 3659767View attachment 3659768View attachment 3659769

Look at that lime! To die for!

 

[vink]

And today I recieved 3 Tuscanias!! 2 Calistas and 1 Theia in the new leathers!!!

The Granite grey is very much similar to the Sorm grey Nubuck.

The Lime is a fresh summerly colour, I liked it instantly..

The Dark Brown is a deep rich brown, really lovely!

The mes strap length on the Calista is at least perfect for me.. lol!!

I have used my first Theia a lot. Really not a big bag at all, more like a large medium bag..well, cant explain this better..View attachment 3659764View attachment 3659765View attachment 3659766View attachment 3659767View attachment 3659768View attachment 3659769

I'm glad to know the Theia is working well for you. I have a midi one coming my way and wonder if I order the right size.
All your bags are beautiful!

 

[Tankgirl]

And today I recieved 3 Tuscanias!! 2 Calistas and 1 Theia in the new leathers!!!

The Granite grey is very much similar to the Sorm grey Nubuck.

The Lime is a fresh summerly colour, I liked it instantly..

The Dark Brown is a deep rich brown, really lovely!

The mes strap length on the Calista is at least perfect for me.. lol!!

I have used my first Theia a lot. Really not a big bag at all, more like a large medium bag..well, cant explain this better..View attachment 3659764View attachment 3659765View attachment 3659766View attachment 3659767View attachment 3659768View attachment 3659769

Is the Calista similar to amici Soulmate in terms of what it can carry?

 

[bonniekir]

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Is the Calista similar to amici Soulmate in terms of what it can carry?

The midi Soulmate carries far less!