I have the gathered aubergine and love it. I would absolutely regret if I returned it for any reason. The new Legacy line is classy and timeless--so are the original Legacy bags available on ebay for a fraction of the current prices. I satisfied my Legacy desire by buying a couple of the original, thick leather, made in USA bags available on ebay. You have to be patient and figure out what you want. If you're worried about authenticity you could have a bag authenticated here. In my opinion, the leather on these vintage bags is thicker and nicer than the leather on the new Legacy. Good luck!