I just called a couple outlets, even flagship ones out of state and they say they don't have this yet and should first or second week of Dec. So right now it is an online exclusive.
I am glad you found someone to help! I got the invite to the online sale and called my local outlet store about this one and the purple or iris colored one. And they had no clue what I was talking about. I want to see them first before buying!
Yes it is patent. There are some purple ones listed on ebay and they all look so different in color. It is hard to tell if it is more pink or purple.