MZ Wallace Bags (Opinions on MZ Wallace Bags, Part 2)

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NicoleByTheLake said:
I bought the floral JF Tote a little less than a year ago, and I have to say, I'm led than thrilled with how some of the paint is chipping off the leather. I got this on sale, and while I'm normally very easy on my bags, I use this one for a lot of air travel so...I'm not too unhappy. But I wish the strap was holding up better than this. (Also, one of the feet came off about a month ago, and I had to keep using it so the bottom chipped off a bit too. That one's on me.)

Still, I do love it as a tote...

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Nicole, so sad to see this happening to your bag. I'm glad you've gotten a lot of use from it, though.

LuvAllBags said:
Ruby Mayfair arrived!! It is gorgeous. Ruby is a dark red and is similar to the oxblood color that was out the year before last. The suede and dark leather details make it special. Inside is dark brown.

It is shaped like the Tess - it is a Speedy satchel shape. Not flat. The outside pockets are huge.

Someone mentioned naked zippers on one of the new bags. This zipper is naked too - no tabs or tassels. I prefer the clean look for this bag. It works.

The outside pockets are huge, which I love. Easy to get a hand in and out.

In short, the color is stunning and perfect if you like dark reds. It is not rust-like at all. It is a dark red with brown undertone, but not rusty or orangey. View attachment 2692729View attachment 2692730View attachment 2692731View attachment 2692732
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LuvAllBags said:
Hi all,

Will try to answer all questions here...

Revised height is 10"...The 11" height is for the suede flaps, but they stick up higher than the usable space of the bag. The usable space is 10" high.

Suestua, this bag is MUCH larger than Baby Jane. It is a very large satchel, more sized like the Tess. I am 99% sure this is the Tess with some modifications. I will try to get some comparison shots later with other size bags and show it loaded up.

It is much too Fall/Winterish for me to carry in July, but I will likely give her a whirl tomorrow and then store away for September.

Sorry, I don't do mod shots. Will try to post some comparison pics.

Raven, the piping on the edges is leather. The snaps seem easy to open/snap closed.

One other note...the hardware has changed. It is lighter in weight. No idea if this means change in quality or if they are just trying to lighten the bag weight. We shall see.

Re: color, in the sunlight, it looks like a true burgundy. Reminds me of a good glass of wine. The camera flash brings out rusty tones, but they are not apparent to the naked eye. This is a color that I would have called Bordeaux, so I wonder what the Bordeaux color will be like.
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Great pics and review, Luv! You're always first out of the gate when there's a good satchel to be had. :ghi5:

Your observation about the lighter hardware is interesting. And describing it as Tess+ helps me visualize. Makes a lot of sense. I'm interested in the Kingston, the taller version of the Mayfair, so this is all super-helpful.

Let us know how your test drive goes!
 
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LuvAllBags said:
After assessment, I still think Mayfair is a revision of the Tess. It could also be a new take on the Ella, but I don't think so. The sizes are not exactly the same.
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wow, just wow! and I never liked ella until I saw her in your pic today. awesome bags! great eye for intelligent design. thanks again! enjoy them all!
really great collection.
can't wait to get your test run review next.
 
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For those of you who have items such as Jane, Belle, or Kate in the Black Bedford AND a different color, do you notice a difference in the comfort of the handles between the black and the colored one?

I started using the Cocoa Belle today and upon loading it up, I immediately noticed the difference in comfort from my Jane (even though i have the same items in it). I've had the Jane for a long time and so not sure if maybe there was a break-in period for the handles. But I noticed the leather on the cocoa one is very different and the handles are so hard.

Maybe I just need to break in the cocoa handles? I couldn't even keep the bag on my shoulder for too long before it started to hurt =(
 
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gurlsaved said:
For those of you who have items such as Jane, Belle, or Kate in the Black Bedford AND a different color, do you notice a difference in the comfort of the handles between the black and the colored one?

I started using the Cocoa Belle today and upon loading it up, I immediately noticed the difference in comfort from my Jane (even though i have the same items in it). I've had the Jane for a long time and so not sure if maybe there was a break-in period for the handles. But I noticed the leather on the cocoa one is very different and the handles are so hard.

Maybe I just need to break in the cocoa handles? I couldn't even keep the bag on my shoulder for too long before it started to hurt =(
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It could be that it needs to broken in or it could be different leather. I have the navy with saffiano leather handles and they are SOFT (super wonderful too). Softer than the same bag that I have in black. The leather on my clover Kate is also softer than the black handles that are on my Belle.
 
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mariposa08 said:
It could be that it needs to broken in or it could be different leather. I have the navy with saffiano leather handles and they are SOFT (super wonderful too). Softer than the same bag that I have in black. The leather on my clover Kate is also softer than the black handles that are on my Belle.
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This is great info - now I feel relieved. I just didn't want to use it too much in case I need to return it.
 
#1,153
Ladies,
I have read almost everyone of these posts and I still need your help. I'm a first time MZ wallace buyer and am torn between Belle and Kate to use as my everyday bag/diaper bag for my first baby due in October. Belle appeals to me more stylistically and is currently on sale in what I'm hoping is a gorgeous green. However, it's height makes me concerned that I will be stacking items and things will get lost. Opinions/thoughts? If I could find either Kate or Belle in a purple like plum I would be head over heals but the MZ rep said the best I'm going to do is Midnight in Belle this Fall. Has midnight been photographed anywhere? Thoughts on emerald as a year round every day color? Any real life emerald shots I could see. Thank you so much for your expertise!!!!
 
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JeepGirl said:
Ladies,
I have read almost everyone of these posts and I still need your help. I'm a first time MZ wallace buyer and am torn between Belle and Kate to use as my everyday bag/diaper bag for my first baby due in October. Belle appeals to me more stylistically and is currently on sale in what I'm hoping is a gorgeous green. However, it's height makes me concerned that I will be stacking items and things will get lost. Opinions/thoughts? If I could find either Kate or Belle in a purple like plum I would be head over heals but the MZ rep said the best I'm going to do is Midnight in Belle this Fall. Has midnight been photographed anywhere? Thoughts on emerald as a year round every day color? Any real life emerald shots I could see. Thank you so much for your expertise!!!!
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I don't have emerald, but I LOVE belle. I use as my everyday diaper/kid bag and find it perfect. It's not too tall where things get lost at all. I have 4 of them in a wide range of colors and will be buying a fifth in espresso this fall :) I've had Kate in the past and found that it just doesn't work for me - a bit too big and bulky, whereas belle hangs closer to the body. Belle also slouches really nicely when not stuffed so it appears smaller.
 
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madgratess said:
I don't have emerald, but I LOVE belle. I use as my everyday diaper/kid bag and find it perfect. It's not too tall where things get lost at all. I have 4 of them in a wide range of colors and will be buying a fifth in espresso this fall :) I've had Kate in the past and found that it just doesn't work for me - a bit too big and bulky, whereas belle hangs closer to the body. Belle also slouches really nicely when not stuffed so it appears smaller.
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Thank you so much for your feedback! Now I just have to decide between emerald and midnight. Wish their were photos of midnight to check out.
 
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