The dullness is exactly why I returned the troupe crossbody last month....Trying again....It was kind of dull in person. I looked at it and wanted to love it because it was actually available and in my store. But I kept feeling meh about it. I don't know if the color combo just didn't do it for me or what. It just seemed not as lively in person.
I like some of the KF stuff but am more drawn to the brighter patterns. Sometimes I like the less bright ones if done effectively.