I tend to shun American brands as they are usually made in China but I've noticed a lady carrying a nice little tote bag in purple and it looks like boarskin. It's a cross between the foster crossing and tarrytown collection, i.e all leather (think should be boarskin) with two straps long enough on the shoulder and a rectagular body with a kate spade nameplate in the centre. Very simple yet well constructed but the color is divine...I love purple!! It's slightly darker than lilac though but I love it. Think I'll check my local Kate Spade store. Next time I'll be more daring and ask the person with the handbag that catches my eyes on the streets someday...rather than hunting them down everywhere for it.