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#13,816
chloehandbags said:
Just ordered a purse organiser from them:

http://www.marcomassaccesi.it/en/shop/small-organizer/small-organizer

Been meaning to buy an organiser for years and now I'm using shoulder bags again, a bit more (rather than just clutches), now was the time.

I really like their Calista bag (especially in a crossbody version); but, would prefer if there was also a version with a side/bottom panel, for a bit of depth.
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Calista can really hold a lot. There was a photo of mine in dark fuchsia a couple pages back and it was holding a whole big loaf of rye bread inside. (Yes. I put weird things in my bag. [emoji28]) It can just hold things without looking big.
 
#13,817
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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That's gorgeous.

I would describe that as a kind of berry colour?

Love that colour for bags.
 
#13,818
vink said:
Calista can really hold a lot. There was a photo of mine in dark fuchsia a couple pages back and it was holding a whole big loaf of rye bread inside. (Yes. I put weird things in my bag. [emoji28]) It can just hold things without looking big.
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Thanks for the info.

Was just admiring your bag, when you must have been posting. :smile:
 
#13,819
musicmom said:
I've used my MZS in Blue Africa almost daily for 18 months. She has definitely slouched some, but otherwise hasn't really shown much wear (except, predictably, the feet and the handles). I definitely do NOT baby my bags, which makes this all the more remarkable. Right now, she's packed up and "resting" for the summer as I enjoy my new MZS in Granite Tuscania, so I'm sorry I can't take an up to date photo in her current condition.
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Thank you for the information. Great news that it has held up so well. I am not hard on my purses at all so it should last a long time.
 
#13,823
lenie said:
Here are pictures of the Hera in Bluette Merinos, comparison pics of the Hera with Midi Minerva in Taupe vachetta for size, comparison pics of Hera with Calista, Calista in Flirt Red and Calista in Dark Taupe.
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These photos really are lovely! Is the bottom of Hera flat or does it tend to be more rounded, as hoboes usually are? Perhaps you could show a photo of that part? And into the inside from the top?

And I would really love to see some modeling shots! I'm sure others would too. Your comparison shots with the other bags are great, and seeing how you wear it would be super useful! I wrote to Colette to see if she would be doing one of her amazing blog entries on Hera, but alas not. And it hasn't even made it into the online store yet...

I'm seriously thinking this will be my next bag - I like its casual elegance - and I'm hoping it leans more on the elegant than the casual side. While I truly adore the Bluette Merinos, my close friend just bought a bag in that leather, so it will likely be in either Petrol or Ruby Red Merinos.

Thanks in advance for any extra photos!
 
#13,824
musicmom said:
These photos really are lovely! Is the bottom of Hera flat or does it tend to be more rounded, as hoboes usually are? Perhaps you could show a photo of that part? And into the inside from the top?

And I would really love to see some modeling shots! I'm sure others would too. Your comparison shots with the other bags are great, and seeing how you wear it would be super useful! I wrote to Colette to see if she would be doing one of her amazing blog entries on Hera, but alas not. And it hasn't even made it into the online store yet...

I'm seriously thinking this will be my next bag - I like its casual elegance - and I'm hoping it leans more on the elegant than the casual side. While I truly adore the Bluette Merinos, my close friend just bought a bag in that leather, so it will likely be in either Petrol or Ruby Red Merinos.

Thanks in advance for any extra photos!
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The bottom of the Hera is actually flat. I can try to get more pics this weekend.
 
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#13,825
I'm just getting into this brand. I noticed a lot of you have color/leather combinations not available on the site. Is there someone to contact for these special orders, or do you just have to wait until the color you want comes in stock?
 
#13,827
Hi all,
New member here! I learned about the Massaccesi bags from lurking on the Purse Forum and I absolutely fell in love with the styles and leathers! I am gearing up to take the plunge and get a bag for myself. Has anyone here ever ordered Aphrodite in Africa? Aphrodite is my most favorite of all designs (I am a sucker for a North/South tote with a zipper, for some reason those are not easy to come by), and Africa leather just seems like something out of this world beautiful. Now if I could only decide on the color combination and the straps color as well... :)
 
#13,829
I have a lot of Aphrodites--one of my favorite styles (thanks to TenKrat). I have it in the Deep blue Africa, Iced Taupe Africa, and Wine Africa. The Africa leather is great for the Aphrodite style--it is structured enough to maintain the shape but soft enough so it is easy to carry. I also have the Aphrodite in Nappa and Vachetta leathers. You can't go wrong with this style and leather. The Aphrodite holds a lot without looking big and the north-south style is very elongating and slimming.
 
#13,830
TotinScience said:
Hi all,
New member here! I learned about the Massaccesi bags from lurking on the Purse Forum and I absolutely fell in love with the styles and leathers! I am gearing up to take the plunge and get a bag for myself. Has anyone here ever ordered Aphrodite in Africa? Aphrodite is my most favorite of all designs (I am a sucker for a North/South tote with a zipper, for some reason those are not easy to come by), and Africa leather just seems like something out of this world beautiful. Now if I could only decide on the color combination and the straps color as well... :smile:
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