I'm planning a Zhoe Legend in this leather too. Just waiting for my sister to decide hers .
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I was planning a Diva in Nappa, too! Until I changed my mind and put the combo in a Selene Zip Midi instead. I think a Diva in Nappa would be excellent if you don't want a puddly bag. Besides, I think you could also ask for extra backing?
I probably should ask Colette about that. That would be wonderful if a backing can be added.
With a small bag like the diva it may not make a big difference but I have been wondering if added backing in my verona bag makes it so much heavier than other verona bags. Just something to add to the pros and cons of a customization like that. I am not sure that's what it is though since it was light with the thin handles and suddenly my second heaviest bag, significantly heavier than the same bag in vachetta, after getting the regular selene handles on it. It's just weird how heavy my chocolate verona selene midi zip is, and one thought that crossed my mind is that the extra backing is partly to blame. But still doesn't account for why it felt light with thin handles. Handles shouldn't make SUCH a difference....
Yes I have the dark grey merino leather Diva. I stuff all my bags with tissue paper. Mine has not puddled.
I've decided to wait on Diva. I'm still fickle about the bucket style. One week, I'd yearn for it. Another week, I'd feel like maybe it's not for me. So, I'm not sure now. But I think a Diva in Nappa would be fabulous. You get it to hold the shape and not too rigid it can't close. Meanwhile, it won't be too structured it'll bump into things. And it won't flop and spill your things out, if you leave it open. I think it'd be good. And its smooth texture will keep the style polish enough to be either dress up or down. I think it's all good. [emoji6]
Because the regular Selene handles has more hardware? It's like you double the leather, then add 4 bigger buckles and some studs. That's quite a lot if you break it down. [emoji6]
I need some advice. I must sheepishly admit I have blemished beloved Lucy, my sole Massaccesi handbag, a Midi Selene in bronze Africa. I severely injured my ankle, and on one of my first days using the knee scooter, I felt too off-balance carrying a bag on my shoulder so I slung Lucy across the handlebars and she ran afoul of one of the scooter's front wheels. I added red lines to point out the location of the marks in case they're not clear on the photo. I've got a few questions:
1) Can anybody tell if the black color is a mark added *on top of* the bronze Africa, and therefore should be able to rub off, or if it is a scuff that cuts *into* the bronze Africa and therefore cannot be cleaned off?
2) If it is the former, what should I use to try to clean it off? I very gingerly tried to use a leather prep spray, but that didn't work.
3) Since this is metallic leather, are there any special precautions I should take in trying to deal with these black marks? The marks are on the back and bottom so are not noticeable when I carry the bag, maybe I should just leave it alone and not try to fix it.
4) Or should I be asking these questions in the handbag maintenance and repair thread? I just thought the bronze Africa was a unique enough leather that I'd start with the Massaccesi experts first.
1) Can anybody tell if the black color is a mark added *on top of* the bronze Africa, and therefore should be able to rub off, or if it is a scuff that cuts *into* the bronze Africa and therefore cannot be cleaned off?
2) If it is the former, what should I use to try to clean it off? I very gingerly tried to use a leather prep spray, but that didn't work.
3) Since this is metallic leather, are there any special precautions I should take in trying to deal with these black marks? The marks are on the back and bottom so are not noticeable when I carry the bag, maybe I should just leave it alone and not try to fix it.
4) Or should I be asking these questions in the handbag maintenance and repair thread? I just thought the bronze Africa was a unique enough leather that I'd start with the Massaccesi experts first.
I have been thinking about a diva for a long time. Could you explain what you mean by puddling and what the extra backing is?
Just received my Arianna today in blue Africa, lovely bag, well made....really big, I should have realized the top width was quite a bit more than the base....really works now as a laptop bag instead.
What other Massaccesi bags should I be looking at for crossbody, not too big, not too small. I keep looking at the website, can't seem to figure this out lol.
What other Massaccesi bags should I be looking at for crossbody, not too big, not too small. I keep looking at the website, can't seem to figure this out lol.
I am really sorry that happened to you. Perhaps you should go the "horse's mouth", and ask Colette or Marco what they think? They would probably have an idea f the thickness of the leather which might help in deciding what to attempt. Another idea is to take it to your local shoe repair or leather shop? I do hope you are able to resolve it. However, at least it won't show when you carry it which is one blessing.
The Daphne will be a good choice, although the opening on this is not so wide. You may check out the photos on the reference thread for crossbody wear.
I think maybe it's rubber stain. You can try rubbing it with q-tip on the edge of the stain with some lotion. If it comes off, then you know.
Or you can ask Colette and I think more closeup photo in different angles will be more help.