Sad indeed. I think the plume is one of the best H styles for exotic leathers; no hardware to distract from the skins. Bolide as well.I went to see what was advertised (no pic - just a newsletter alert)) as a noir alligator 'Plume' at a dress-agency (consignment) last week, sadly it turned out to be non-H/non-plume. SA didn't even have to get it out of the glass cabinet. I bought a HG recent H scarf from the same place about a year ago. Sad but hey ho...
...buyers beware.