Here's my take: I had the black. Loved the black, but not like the old-fashioned ones. Wish they had not put contrast stitching on black. I hate that look. If you want the real reason: my co-worker had the same bag and I didn't want the same one. Sounds silly. Now, I was able to get the same duffle with signature and white trim. What a lovely bag for summer and warm weather. *also at a great sale price Totally different. I am normally not into signature, but on that bag it looks crisp. Loved the shoulder bags but the strap is not long enough and it keeps slipping off my shoulder. You know, I also think it is something about the type of leather used, which makes them look older quicker. Glove-tanned didn't do that, but you really had to fuss over it.