It was probably the natural that you saw. Or, it could have been an unusually creamy white. The gold hardware is the Giant hardware and is available on all of this springs colors.
The part time is in between the work and the city. Its a little shorter than the city but wider and more deep. The handles fit nicely over the shoulder and the strap is longer so it can be worn messenger style. I love it.
Yes. With the gold hardware, it is available in the city, brief, hobo, day, and part time. I believe this combo was extremely popular and stores are probably sold out by now.