Massaccesi Handbags

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Just thought i'd share a photo of my new love, adopted from the wonderful Cowumbut. Minerva Midi in Dark Teal Pebbled. It really does carry beautifully over a coat, I'm impressed!

What a beauty this is!! You just reminded me that Midi Minerva is one of my favorites to carry. In time I will add to my red nappa. Enjoy your bag!!

 

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Hi ladies! I've enjoyed seeing all of your MM purchases over these last couple of years. I finally took the plunge with a Demetria in smoke grey a few months back, which I love. I've just received my second order: a Calista in Dark Blue Verona and a colorblock Miss M in black, dark green, and taupe nappa. Here are pics of my Miss M. View attachment 3681306 View attachment 3681307

It's beautiful! And how do you like your Calista? Pix please. [emoji4]

 

[tenKrat]

I also got the midi soulmate in cognac Merinos with gold hardware, but there have been several of those posted so will not post mine. I love it as well.
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Post! Post! Post!

I have the same exact bag, and I would love to see yours, too. I totally concur with you on the drape/folds of the Soulmate design---they are my favorite feature.

 

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You are absolutely correct. I was truly hesitant about spending money on something I had never seen, touched or heard about until recently. Boy am I glad I did!

Oh, yes, and welcome to the circle of Massaccesi love!

 

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And a surprise to me because I did not look at what bags were included in this box and I only assumed those two...my Aquila matte jeans blue Calista was also included and oh my heavens.
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Oohh la la, Odebdo! That Calista is blue perfection.

 

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Taking out my new burgundy Ariana out. Really love this style- comfortable, large, without looking large. I added an exterior pocketView attachment 3678766

This looks so nice with the outer pocket. I like your amethyst pebbled Arianna, too. Both beautiful bags!

 

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Here are some pics of the Calista in Tobacco Aquila matte leather. I love the color and texture!
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Googly eyes over here!! I am glad that I chose this color for the Calista I ordered, couldn't decide between tobacco and tan. Both colors are very pretty.

Can't wait to see your bag soon, @lenie!

 

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Here are pictures of the Penelope messenger in Dark Taupe pebbled leather. I had an additional shorter strap made so I could use it as a hand held or just under the arm shoulder for slightly dressier options. I really like the dark taupe pebbled- it's a great neutral that goes with everything and is not black or brown.
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I love all of the Massaccesi taupes. This dark taupe seems it would look almost grey in certain light. So what do you think of the Penny messenger? I think it's your smallest MM? You're branching out, lenie...that's good and that's bad. Bad if you discover how great this little bag is for shopping or for when you walk your dog and there's a shop on the route to get a drink or snack, and then you think you need one in several colors! The Penny would be adorable in all of the brighter colors.

 

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Since I'm also still deciding on brown Tuscania and someone here ask if anyone has a comparison shot between Biscotti and Cobblestone, I decided to ask Colette.

Here it is.

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The biscotti is on the left and cobblestone is on the right. Good luck deciding. It's a hard decision for me, too. [emoji4] I feel like I'm going back to square one. [emoji28]

It's agonizing to choose! I chose the Cobblestone because it's a more unique shade of brown, to me anyway. I'm curious to know what you choose and for what bag.

 

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They say if you write it, it will come so...I'd like a Cobblestone Tuscania Calista, a Dark Brown Tuscania Theia and a Midnight Blue Tuscania Cassandra. Dark Gunmetal hardware on the Theia and Cassandra. Now, I just need to go and water and talk to my Money Tree seedling.

Van, after getting an Angelica in Cobblestone, I would totally go for a Cobblestone Calista, too.

 

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Just thought i'd share a photo of my new love, adopted from the wonderful Cowumbut. Minerva Midi in Dark Teal Pebbled. It really does carry beautifully over a coat, I'm impressed!

Love this! Minerva has the best shoulder strap.

 

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Van, can you please, please send me a cutting from your money tree? Mine has died from over-picking!

In other news, Colette has sent me some swatches for me to cook up the next colorblocked MM bag. I'm thinking a Grande Aura, but a Rua Angelica might also work. Or gasp-both! This thread is dangerous to both my wallet and sanity. I will spend the next few days obsessing over which colors to choose. Hopefully I won't anger Marco with my color combos!

I look forward to seeing which bag and colors you choose!

 

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I am curious about the durability of the various leathers. Would some of you who have had your bags for several years and used them in a normal fashion (whatever that is, but you know what I mean)share with the group how they have held up. I am hoping that my beautiful Soulmate and Selene will give me many years of pleasure.

My older MM bags are just as beautiful as the newer ones. In fact, the vachetta leather ones look better now because of the patina. The pebbled leather looks like new and will continue to look so, especially if well cared for. The pebbled leather's durability is its paramount feature. The nappa and merinos leather develop a nice patina and get softer over time.

 

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Hi ladies! I've enjoyed seeing all of your MM purchases over these last couple of years. I finally took the plunge with a Demetria in smoke grey a few months back, which I love. I've just received my second order: a Calista in Dark Blue Verona and a colorblock Miss M in black, dark green, and taupe nappa. Here are pics of my Miss M. View attachment 3681306 View attachment 3681307

Hi @lignecpq! Thanks for posting your Miss M. She is lovely and so unique!

 

[lenie]

I love all of the Massaccesi taupes. This dark taupe seems it would look almost grey in certain light. So what do you think of the Penny messenger? I think it's your smallest MM? You're branching out, lenie...that's good and that's bad. Bad if you discover how great this little bag is for shopping or for when you walk your dog and there's a shop on the route to get a drink or snack, and then you think you need one in several colors! The Penny would be adorable in all of the brighter colors.

I really like the Penny messenger. I'm impressed by how much it actually holds. MM bags are so addicting! We'll need a MM Anonymous soon[emoji4]