Mia in hot pink, light pink, and tangerine nappa. Silver hardware. No idea why this is sideways
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Mia in hot pink, light pink, and tangerine nappa. Silver hardware. No idea why this is sideways
Zhoe Legend. Apple green, bluette, and flirt red pebbled. Celeste edge paint. Silver hardware. No idea why this is sideways
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There was a question on the main "Massaccesi Handbags" thread about the different placements of the strap attachments on the Zhoe and how they pull on the leather and to what degree. I have several Zhoes in various types of leather.
I placed the following items in each Zhoe for consistency. I typically carry these items when I wear a Zhoe; I never overstuff the bag. Otherwise, excess weight will surely force the crossbody strap to pull on the leather it is attached to.
This is what the interior of the Zhoe looks like with these items inside:
I placed the following items in each Zhoe for consistency. I typically carry these items when I wear a Zhoe; I never overstuff the bag. Otherwise, excess weight will surely force the crossbody strap to pull on the leather it is attached to.
This is what the interior of the Zhoe looks like with these items inside:
My two older Zhoes (from 2015-2016) have strap attachments on the back side of the bag. First up is a black vacchetta Zhoe. I have had no problems with the strap attachments towards the back. Vacchetta is thick and tough.
The second older Zhoe is in dark blue Africa metallic leather. The leather is softer and much more pliable, yet I have had no problems with the strap attachments on this bag either.
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The following Zhoes are more recent acquisitions (within the last year). I added a Mia top handle on all of them because my bag carrying habits have changed. I now prefer to carry my Zhoes mostly by the top handle and sometimes on one shoulder with the long strap.
The strap attachments on these newer Zhoes are on the interior sides. I prefer this placement because the balance of the bag is better. I have had no problems with the strap attachments of any of these Zhoes either.
***The key to avoid pulling that could lead to stress and breakage of the leather is NOT TO OVERSTUFF the bag.***
Zhoe in purple/octane/carmine/brownrose nappa leather. Nappa is stiffer than the Africa metallic, so it handles stress better.
The strap attachments on these newer Zhoes are on the interior sides. I prefer this placement because the balance of the bag is better. I have had no problems with the strap attachments of any of these Zhoes either.
***The key to avoid pulling that could lead to stress and breakage of the leather is NOT TO OVERSTUFF the bag.***
Zhoe in purple/octane/carmine/brownrose nappa leather. Nappa is stiffer than the Africa metallic, so it handles stress better.
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Zhoe in pewter laminato metallic/titanium metallic/black metallic leather. This leather is even softer than the Africa metallic, so any degree of pull is more apparent. I am more careful not to put too much more in this Zhoe as compared to, say, the vacchetta Zhoe.
Zhoe in wine Cuoio Toscano leather. This leather is a thick but softer vacchetta than regular vacchetta. The latter is the hardier of the two.
Zhoe in orange Africa RT (regular tanned) leather. This leather falls between regular vacchetta and Cuoio Toscano. It is a tad softer than regular vacchetta but feels chunkier. This leather seems it will handle stress better than Cuoio Toscano. (I haven't worn this bag yet.)
Wow, the orange is gorgeous in this leather! Now you made me want a Zhoe too
Aurora Midi in Everose Glitter Pompei
Grande Mia in Cream Nappa
Aurora Midi on the left and Grande Mia on the right
They are very similar in size. The base of the Grande Mia is a bit shorter but the top of the bag has the same length. The Aurora Midi would definitely be very heavy if you choose a leather like vacchetta.
Modena Midi in Dark Amethyst Metallic
Victoria Midi in Orange Lamb
Modena Midi on the left and Victoria Midi on the right.
They are very similar in size
Grande Mia in Cream Nappa
Aurora Midi on the left and Grande Mia on the right
They are very similar in size. The base of the Grande Mia is a bit shorter but the top of the bag has the same length. The Aurora Midi would definitely be very heavy if you choose a leather like vacchetta.
Modena Midi in Dark Amethyst Metallic
Victoria Midi in Orange Lamb
Modena Midi on the left and Victoria Midi on the right.
They are very similar in size
Here's my Little Minerva in Brick/Ocher Tweed Calf & Dark Brown Nappa with the longer flap
Comparison pictures:
From left to right:
Little Minerva, Calyspo, Theia Midi, Modena Midi, Victoria Midi
From bottom to top:
Little Minerva, Calyspo, Theia Midi, Modena Midi, Victoria Midi
From left to right:
Angelica, Grande Mia, Aurora Midi, Juliet Midi, Little Athena
From left to right:
Mia, Aura, Grande Mia, Aurora Midi, Juliet Midi, Little Athena
From bottom to top:
Mia, Aura, Grande Mia, Aurora Midi, Juliet Midi, Little Athena
Comparison pictures:
From left to right:
Little Minerva, Calyspo, Theia Midi, Modena Midi, Victoria Midi
From bottom to top:
Little Minerva, Calyspo, Theia Midi, Modena Midi, Victoria Midi
From left to right:
Angelica, Grande Mia, Aurora Midi, Juliet Midi, Little Athena
From left to right:
Mia, Aura, Grande Mia, Aurora Midi, Juliet Midi, Little Athena
From bottom to top:
Mia, Aura, Grande Mia, Aurora Midi, Juliet Midi, Little Athena
Modena Midi with pocket on the back panel, it has a curved top to match the curved front
