I see no shine come off from either of my Africa leather bags.. in fact they can still pass as new
..and especially my two large Divinas in iced Taupe and ice Berry (?) has been used a lot!!
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..and especially my two large Divinas in iced Taupe and ice Berry (?) has been used a lot!!
I see no shine come off from either of my Africa leather bags.. in fact they can still pass as new
Thanks! I'm contemplating getting one for my mom. She usually carry quite a plain and simple bag. I want to get her something whimsical looking. My iced Taupe is fine, but I want to get her some other color. (I don't think it's whimsical enough. [emoji16]) Do you think it'd be too much? I want her to use it on a daily basis. Or should I opt for a safer Merino? But she has so many bags in plain leather already. [emoji20]
If she prefers plain purses the Africa leather in a simple style might be nice for her. But a purse is such a very personal thing, If it were my daughter I would want her to ask me before spendng that much money. IMHO. Over the last year I have probably given away 15 purses that I bought for myself that did not work out after I got them home! I have learned my lesson finally. If there is any doubt about the style at all, if it does not feel like it belongs with me and the things I carry from the beginning, it does not come home with me.
I would definitely want to make sure she likes the Africa texture, before buying a purse made with it. I'm in the minority, but after receiving my Africa swatch, I realized it wasn't for me. I definitely prefer merinos.
You are right on. I do not like the pebbled leathers and don't think I would love Africa if it were not for the incredible colors. It is one of those leathers you probably either love or hate.
Thank you for all your advice. Maybe I should ask her first. I'm afraid she may not like it as well. [emoji20]
I was also on the fence about Africa leather. Not a fan of pebbled either but the colors on the swatch sheets IRL are amazing!!!!!!!
That being said, I will probably still end up choosing merinos or nappa instead.
Lenie this is beautiful I Love the color and the hardware is really interesting just gorgeous.
I have two in Merinos so I decided to go with the Africa and don't regret it. The Merinos are perfect when you want somethng slouchy and cuddley. The Africa is somewhat more structured although I understand it softens quite a bit with age. I am enjoying the different feel.
I promise to take more pictures this weekend. This is my favorite blue. Thinking of getting a Juliette in Bluette merinos next. Maybe another Hera in Forest green merinos...
Yay! Pics!
So who is both excited (or dreading) the prospect of a potential Mother's Day weekend promo/sale? I know I am!!!!
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I love the color of the Africa leathers. I have the lead which is such an amazing color and has such depth it changes in different light - I have a Phoebe and a midi Selene. I have a midi Soulmate in bronze Africa. I have the Africa blue in a Zhoe and a midi Soulmate. The colors are amazing. It is one of my favorite leathers all my Africa leather bags are gorgeous.
You do like it!!! I am not buyng anything right now, will wait for a sale or special. But I thnk I will be getting another in Africa. I have spent the last year going through all clothes, shoes, purses, etc., and simplifying my life. I had purses from 20 years ago and purses that I bought on impulse and ones I was just plain tired of. I now have 10 that I love and use. Needless to say my Massaccesi's are Loves!!!!! If you had to pick one color whch would you choose? Also which style do you think lends itself best to this leather? You obviously are our Africa expert!!
Using my new to me Iced Olive Angel Midi this weekend. Like this style, so light and easy to carry and the bag hangs at just the right length on the messenger strap (I have it on its longest setting). Iced Olive is a bit of a chameleon and not too shiny. Great little weekend bag for wandering around the market.