Massaccesi Leather & Customization Reference Thread
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Updated list 
- Measurements as listed on Massaccesi website.
- In approximate order of size (not capacity / volume).
- Backpacs and SLGs not included in list.
- Some models, like Calistas and Divinas, have such unusual shapes that they do not really fit in the table, but they are included.
- Some models have been discontinued.
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I've not read anyone else customising the lining by sending in their own material - it IS possible. Marco just said the material shouldn't be too thin. I mailed two types of handwoven textile cloths from my own collection and he said both were fine so I chose the one I really want (and he returned the other contender textile together with the bag when he sent the bag to me).
Proof: the inside of my Mananas (Minerva ananas)
Proof: the inside of my Mananas (Minerva ananas)
Bouquet Midi in black straw and black Verona for the handles (10” drop), side ties, and bottom panel. Dark gunmetal hardware and tortilla fabric lining.
Zhoe legend in rust Vacchetta with cappuccino lining and dark hardware -- the lining didn't photograph well, it's more of a warm mid-range brown. Customization: Mia top strap, center zipper, different placement of the D rings for the shoulder/messenger strap (also added an extra strap to the interior, but that's a bit hard to see).
This is a previous list of leathers from lightest to heaviest in approximate weight:
LAMB
MERINOS 0.9-1.1 mm
TUSCANIA 0.9 – 1.1 mm
NAPPA 1.0-1.2 mm
AFRICA
METALLIC 1.2-1.3 mm
FIORE 1.2-1.3 mm
AQUILA MATTE 1.2 – 1.4 mm
POMPEI 1.2-1.3 mm
NABUK
VENEZIA
VERONA
PEBBLED 1.2-1.3 mm
AFRICA RT
VACCHETTA
I'll email Marco to ask where these leathers fit:
VELVET VERONA 1.0-1.2 mm
HANDMADE VACCHETTA 1.2-1.3 mm
SORRENTO (it's one of the lighter leathers)
CUOIO TOSCANO 1.2 – 1.3 mm
It depends on the style too of course. Some contain more leather than others. I have a Pebbled Selene Zip Midi that does not feel like a heavy bag at all.
Also, a few pictures of Sorrento:
LAMB
MERINOS 0.9-1.1 mm
TUSCANIA 0.9 – 1.1 mm
NAPPA 1.0-1.2 mm
AFRICA
METALLIC 1.2-1.3 mm
FIORE 1.2-1.3 mm
AQUILA MATTE 1.2 – 1.4 mm
POMPEI 1.2-1.3 mm
NABUK
VENEZIA
VERONA
PEBBLED 1.2-1.3 mm
AFRICA RT
VACCHETTA
I'll email Marco to ask where these leathers fit:
VELVET VERONA 1.0-1.2 mm
HANDMADE VACCHETTA 1.2-1.3 mm
SORRENTO (it's one of the lighter leathers)
CUOIO TOSCANO 1.2 – 1.3 mm
It depends on the style too of course. Some contain more leather than others. I have a Pebbled Selene Zip Midi that does not feel like a heavy bag at all.
Also, a few pictures of Sorrento:
4-20-22
Here is a revised list given by Marco, of leathers by weight:
LISTED FROM LIGHTEST TO HEAVIEST
ITEM / KIND OF LEATHER / AVERAGE SKIN THICKNESS
LAMB LAMB (0.7 - 0.9 mm)
SORRENTO GOAT (0.7 - 0.9 mm)
MERINOS CALF (0.9 - 1.1 mm)
SHEEN CALF (0.9 - 1.1 mm)
TUSCANIA CALF (0.9 – 1.1 mm)
NAPPA CALF (1.0 - 1.2 mm)
AFRICA CALF (1.0 - 1.2 mm)
METALLIC CALF (1.2 - 1.3 mm)
FIORE CALF (1.2 - 1.3 mm)
AQUILA MATTE CALF (1.2 – 1.4 mm)
POMPEI CALF (1.2 - 1.3 mm)
HANDMADE VACCHETTA COWHIDE (1.2 - 1.3 mm)
VELVET VERONA CALF (1.0 - 1.2 mm)
CUOIO TOSCANO COWHIDE (1.2 - 1.3 mm)
NABUK CALF (1.2 - 1.3 mm)
VENEZIA CALF (1.0 - 1.2 mm)
VERONA CALF (1.2 - 1.3 mm)
PEBBLED CALF (1.2 - 1.4 mm)
AFRICA RT CALF (1.2 - 1.4 mm)
VACCHETTA COWHIDE (1.2 - 1.3 mm)
Here is a revised list given by Marco, of leathers by weight:
LISTED FROM LIGHTEST TO HEAVIEST
ITEM / KIND OF LEATHER / AVERAGE SKIN THICKNESS
LAMB LAMB (0.7 - 0.9 mm)
SORRENTO GOAT (0.7 - 0.9 mm)
MERINOS CALF (0.9 - 1.1 mm)
SHEEN CALF (0.9 - 1.1 mm)
TUSCANIA CALF (0.9 – 1.1 mm)
NAPPA CALF (1.0 - 1.2 mm)
AFRICA CALF (1.0 - 1.2 mm)
METALLIC CALF (1.2 - 1.3 mm)
FIORE CALF (1.2 - 1.3 mm)
AQUILA MATTE CALF (1.2 – 1.4 mm)
POMPEI CALF (1.2 - 1.3 mm)
HANDMADE VACCHETTA COWHIDE (1.2 - 1.3 mm)
VELVET VERONA CALF (1.0 - 1.2 mm)
CUOIO TOSCANO COWHIDE (1.2 - 1.3 mm)
NABUK CALF (1.2 - 1.3 mm)
VENEZIA CALF (1.0 - 1.2 mm)
VERONA CALF (1.2 - 1.3 mm)
PEBBLED CALF (1.2 - 1.4 mm)
AFRICA RT CALF (1.2 - 1.4 mm)
VACCHETTA COWHIDE (1.2 - 1.3 mm)
Grande Penelope Messenger (GPM) in original Green Vachetta. I love the color depth and variation in the skin.
