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#13,741
vink said:
Thank you for all the love for my new bags! I haven't gotten to try all of them yet. Calista is the first of the lot. [emoji4]

She hugs me very nicely. I think if you're into leather hugging, you'll love this bag! And deep fuchsia is surprisingly neutral. Despite being deep dark pink, she manage to stay humble.
This bag is truly a shoulder bag. Not the type that you can convert into a tote. (There're a few that can do, but, for me, not this one.) She does have a capacity of a small tote though.

One thing I have to mention, I have a very sloped shoulders that not many bags can stay put. This bag can, though. Not the best, but it can and with my arm go over it through the loop and the comfortable length of the bag that allows the tips of my fingers to caress the bottom of the bag, it can hold on alright. I'm sure if you have normal shoulders, it'll stay on yours nicely and will be very comfortable. It's already comfortable on mine.

And one thing any slouchy Merino bag's owner should know, Don't sit on your bag! I took her on my night out to a crowded restaurant and since we had no extra seat left, I put her behind me on the seat. During that 4-hour chat, I might leaned or half-sat on her and when I was home, I found out that the leather on the side has form a shape of the extra battery (flat and about the shape of an iPhone 6, which I put in the slip pocket on the side of the bag) Well, it's been a couple of days and the "shape" looks better, but still there. I'm not sure if it'll be gone or not. I already asked Colette and she said any creases or folding can't be removed once it's set in the leather so... I think I'll carry her for a few days and see how it goes. Or I may have to leave her flat and sit on her again? (Yeah... I have crazy ideas sometimes.)

Anyway, I like this bag a lot and I love the leather and the color! She gives off the effortless sophisticated vibe even though she's a hobo bag and is a great dose of color to my outfit. I even think she makes me look slimmer than usual. I really think I should hit the gym more. [emoji28]

And here she is. Waiting for me while we had lunch. [emoji4] View attachment 3691507
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Love this, especially when you said it is some kind of neutral! During the first year of MM bags, I think I asked Marco for a fuchsia pink leather. Why does this leather become available now when my wallet needs a break!!
 
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#13,742
pbnjam said:
Thank you for the pictures! It helps a ton! Did you make any adjustments to strap length? If not, I think it will work for me. Very promising! Looks great on you.
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Thank you! The messenger strap is the default length and width, and I have it at the last hole so it's as long as it can get. I wouldn't have it lengthened if I could; this is the perfect length for me.
I wore it crossbody while shopping this afternoon, and I love how easily accessible the bag is. The handles fold down, which is one of my favourite features of this bag. I'm smitten!
 
#13,743
i have hunted through MANY of these posts and cannot find the answer, so pardon me if I missed it. Before I discovered TPF and Massaccesi I was looking at Balenciaga, LV (gasp, sorry, I won't do it again) and other designer bags and learned a lot about leather that I did not know. Many posters stated that their purses made of Vaccheta leather had faded a lot and some even posted how they had to dye the leather back to its original color. This is because Vaccheta is vegetable dyed leather versus chrome dyed. As I understand it the Vaccheta is absolutely beautiful as many of you attest. I have not ordered a purse in this leather because of what I read. Have any of you had a purse in Vaccheta for a year or more and what is your experience? I had not read even one complaint about it fading?? PS I am not talking about the lovely patina which Vaccheta develops but an actual fading of color completely. Thanks.
 
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southernbelle43 said:
i have hunted through MANY of these posts and cannot find the answer, so pardon me if I missed it. Before I discovered TPF and Massaccesi I was looking at Balenciaga, LV (gasp, sorry, I won't do it again) and other designer bags and learned a lot about leather that I did not know. Many posters stated that their purses made of Vaccheta leather had faded a lot and some even posted how they had to dye the leather back to its original color. This is because Vaccheta is vegetable dyed leather versus chrome dyed. As I understand it the Vaccheta is absolutely beautiful as many of you attest. I have not ordered a purse in this leather because of what I read. Have any of you had a purse in Vaccheta for a year or more and what is your experience? I had not read even one complaint about it fading?? PS I am not talking about the lovely patina which Vaccheta develops but an actual fading of color completely. Thanks.
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I assume that the posters you mention who have had faded vachetta bags were in other sub-forums because no one here, as far as I can remember, has reported problems with MM vachetta. None of my MM vachetta bags have had fading issues; they still look great.

Also, Colette once informed me that Marco lightly treats his vachetta to provide some protection. MM vachetta is not totally naked leather.
 
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I enjoyed some girl time with @lenie over a very nice lunch this past weekend. She shared her boards of leather swatch samples with me, so I got to see almost all the available Massaccesi leathers. So much fun to see and touch them in real life.

I ended up liking the sunflower merinos and tuscan yellow nappa a lot, which is funny because I hadn't even considered them before seeing the swatches. They are pretty much identical in color, which is a vibrant, saturated yellow.

I also really like the arctic nappa. I admired how nicely @vink's arctic nappa Selene Zip Midi turned out with the silver hardware and was curious to see this leather IRL. It's an elegant, icy cool blue. Love it. I hope it's still available when I'm ready to order later this summer.
 
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tenKrat said:
I assume that the posters you mention who have had faded vachetta bags were in other sub-forums because no one here, as far as I can remember, has reported problems with MM vachetta. None of my MM vachetta bags have had fading issues; they still look great.

Also, Colette once informed me that Marco lightly treats his vachetta to provide some protection. MM vachetta is not totally naked leather.
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tenKrat said:
I assume that the posters you mention who have had faded vachetta bags were in other sub-forums because no one here, as far as I can remember, has reported problems with MM vachetta. None of my MM vachetta bags have had fading issues; they still look great.

Also, Colette once informed me that Marco lightly treats his vachetta to provide some protection. MM vachetta is not totally naked leather.
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You are right. In my post I said that I have not heard one complaints n this forum. Good to know. I am really tempted by this leather!!! Thanks
 
#13,747
My sample sale navy blue Angelica arrived today. I will try and take some photos. It is a great style and I love the leather. It is a classic bag and I think it is going to be very versatile. I have been wanting to try out the Angelica as it has a center zipper compartment which I really like similar to the midi Soulmates that I have.
 
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#13,748
tenKrat said:
I enjoyed some girl time with @lenie over a very nice lunch this past weekend. She shared her boards of leather swatch samples with me, so I got to see almost all the available Massaccesi leathers. So much fun to see and touch them in real life.

I ended up liking the sunflower merinos and tuscan yellow nappa a lot, which is funny because I hadn't even considered them before seeing the swatches. They are pretty much identical in color, which is a vibrant, saturated yellow.

I also really like the arctic nappa. I admired how nicely @vink's arctic nappa Selene Zip Midi turned out with the silver hardware and was curious to see this leather IRL. It's an elegant, icy cool blue. Love it. I hope it's still available when I'm ready to order later this summer.
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How lovely that you and lenie met up again! I can't wait for my swatch folder even more!
 
#13,749
tenKrat said:
I enjoyed some girl time with @lenie over a very nice lunch this past weekend. She shared her boards of leather swatch samples with me, so I got to see almost all the available Massaccesi leathers. So much fun to see and touch them in real life.

I ended up liking the sunflower merinos and tuscan yellow nappa a lot, which is funny because I hadn't even considered them before seeing the swatches. They are pretty much identical in color, which is a vibrant, saturated yellow.

I also really like the arctic nappa. I admired how nicely @vink's arctic nappa Selene Zip Midi turned out with the silver hardware and was curious to see this leather IRL. It's an elegant, icy cool blue. Love it. I hope it's still available when I'm ready to order later this summer.
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Those swatches are insanely tempting! I am currently loving Geranio pebbled.
 
#13,750
I received a box of MM goodies today.
1) Bluette Merinos Hera with silver hardware. This was my first order of the new S/S 2017 styles but had to wait for the hardware. The hardware is so interesting and unique! The Bluette is an amazing cobalt Blue. Hera is an elegant shoulder bag. Pictures to come this weekend.
2) Calista in Flirt Red and Dark Taupe pebbled. These are supposed to be gifts but I'm not sure I can give them away. The Flirt red is a cheerful, bright red and the dark taupe is a great neutral- little more on the grey side as compared to Taupe pebbled.
3) black Merinos Phoebe from the sample sale.
 
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lenie said:
I received a box of MM goodies today.
1) Bluette Merinos Hera with silver hardware. This was my first order of the new S/S 2017 styles but had to wait for the hardware. The hardware is so interesting and unique! The Bluette is an amazing cobalt Blue. Hera is an elegant shoulder bag. Pictures to come this weekend.
2) Calista in Flirt Red and Dark Taupe pebbled. These are supposed to be gifts but I'm not sure I can give them away. The Flirt red is a cheerful, bright red and the dark taupe is a great neutral- little more on the grey side as compared to Taupe pebbled.
3) black Merinos Phoebe from the sample sale.
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They are supposed to be gifts :) :)
Can't wait for your photos!! I think you will be the first reveal of a Hera if I am correct.
 
#13,752
VanBod1525 said:
They are supposed to be gifts :) :)
Can't wait for your photos!! I think you will be the first reveal of a Hera if I am correct.
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I bought the Flirt red for my best friend as a birthday gift and the dark taupe is going to my mom's friend who helps take her to her chemo appointments. I don't have to give them away til June so I can admire them for a couple of more weeks.
I'm sorry for the delay in the pictures until the weekend. I don't get home from work until late and won't have good lighting.
 
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lenie said:
I bought the Flirt red for my best friend as a birthday gift and the dark taupe is going to my mom's friend who helps take her to her chemo appointments. I don't have to give them away til June so I can admire them for a couple of more weeks.
I'm sorry for the delay in the pictures until the weekend. I don't get home from work until late and won't have good lighting.
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No problem! I can wait as long as you promise you'll post them! [emoji4]
 
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tenKrat said:
I enjoyed some girl time with @lenie over a very nice lunch this past weekend. She shared her boards of leather swatch samples with me, so I got to see almost all the available Massaccesi leathers. So much fun to see and touch them in real life.

I ended up liking the sunflower merinos and tuscan yellow nappa a lot, which is funny because I hadn't even considered them before seeing the swatches. They are pretty much identical in color, which is a vibrant, saturated yellow.

I also really like the arctic nappa. I admired how nicely @vink's arctic nappa Selene Zip Midi turned out with the silver hardware and was curious to see this leather IRL. It's an elegant, icy cool blue. Love it. I hope it's still available when I'm ready to order later this summer.
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You don't know what that folder did to me. [emoji16] It turns me obsess! I'm now dreaming what my next bag should be. [emoji4]

I think Arctic is a permanent. [emoji6]
 
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lenie said:
I received a box of MM goodies today.
1) Bluette Merinos Hera with silver hardware. This was my first order of the new S/S 2017 styles but had to wait for the hardware. The hardware is so interesting and unique! The Bluette is an amazing cobalt Blue. Hera is an elegant shoulder bag. Pictures to come this weekend.
2) Calista in Flirt Red and Dark Taupe pebbled. These are supposed to be gifts but I'm not sure I can give them away. The Flirt red is a cheerful, bright red and the dark taupe is a great neutral- little more on the grey side as compared to Taupe pebbled.
3) black Merinos Phoebe from the sample sale.
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Can't wait to see your photos! I'm so intrigued by the Hera!
 
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