Massaccesi Handbags
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Hi there. There are many available options for leather, color, zippers, pockets and like you I was unsure where to start, I contacted
[email protected] And told her that I had read alot of threads and wanted a lightweight leather. She immediately got back to me with the information I needed, I asked for swatches and viola, I now have three purses!!
It is gorgeous. Africa blue is one of my favorite leathers because it changes in different light. I love your new bag.
I love the bronze Africa leather. I bought a midi Soulmate in the Africa blue leather and decided I wanted the bronze Africa midi Soulmate as well. Super neutral both colors.
Welcome to the group we love having new people join us. My first bag was an Aphrodite in pearl grey and then I bought a second Aphrodite in all purple. Purple handles as well. I love the Aphrodite it is such a great style. I don't have one in Africa leathers but I have other styles in Africa leathers and I think an Aphrodite would be gorgeous in an Africa leather. I have the lead, blue and bronze. I like all 3 colors they are really nice. I have a Zhoe and midi Soulmate in Africa blue and a midi Soulmate in Bronze and a midi Selene and Phoebe in Lead. All gorgeous and the leather holds up really well and changes color in different light and is not blingy at all which I really like. Once again welcome to the group.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...
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...
I ordered an Aphrodite in Africa Berry. She has since been re-homed to England. My issue was that north south was "not my bag" and I felt like she'd be great...just not on me. The Africa held shape well.
Thank you for the lead! Colette wrote back right away. The color I really like is in merino leather. Have people had good experience with that kind of leather? I live in Seattle, so I'm looking for something that can tolerate an occasional rain shower.
Just a quick chime-in re: merinos and the weather: I am in Oregon and have been carrying my sample sale Calista in Bluette Merinos since the day she arrived - through all of the torrential rain. The leather performs really well! I always dry it off and reahape to allow the bag to dry but there is a bit of a surface resistance to rain. Not quite as resistant as the africas but still very good and the merinos is a beautiful, soft texture.
Others will be better able to let you know about that. I have only had my three bags a short time. I understand the pebbled and Africa tolerate occasionally getting a little water on them. I think the nappa and nabuk are more delicate. Colette again can give you all the specifics. She also sent me this about the weights, from the lightest weight to the heaviest:
Merinos
Athene
Africa
Nappa
Nabuk
Pebbled calf
Vacchetta
Don't hesitate to ask Colette anything. She will help you out. And do read the threads if you have time, there is a wealth of information there by owners. And use the search link here as well to get specifics about each leather.
Also when you pick out a couple of leathers you like ask Colette for a few samples. Feeling the leather can make a difference in your decision and there is NO way to get accurate color on computers.
Welcome to the MM world.
Thanks so much for the images, she is a beauty and I am glad she found a new home! I personally love N/S totes but it's definitely not everyone's cup of tea. All Aprhrodite ladies, can she hold a 13 inch macbook?
I am also considering a Penelope as a casual/dinner out bag. Does she fit a good amount of stuff? I tend to carry way too many things
. Thank you all for your responses, super helpful! It is also great to know that Africa does not look blingy, I love the metallic shine but not bling, so that's perfect.
Just received a new to me taupe pebbled Soulmate. This is just the shade of taupe I was after and the bag is surprisingly light in pebbled leather. Plum pebbled Selene goes back into the closet and this baby goes into rotation.
Dear Chandra, I live about 30 miles north of you - occasional rain showers! I think you meant daily rain showers!
I use my merinos bags in all weather, and the water drops disappear quickly . I do try to shield them a bit from the rain, but they are OK in the rain [emoji3]
New style just been launched on the blog!
Sabrina is pretty but not for me. I love structured, smaller bags. I have tremendously cut down what I carry as I no longer have to suffer the torture of taking Deutsche Bahn to work.
The new bag kind of reminds me of the pre-fall Balenciaga triangular bags. Marco has done a fabulous job of street chic styling and utilizing the triangular silhouette in an artistic but practical way. The Bal bags I've seen on the other hand are hideous.
The violet nappa photographs so amazing though. I have a swatch and is it just meh in person.