It is on ebay, and I really like it, but I dont think Gucci has done a signature lining in years. The top is open, so people will probably be able to see the lining when I am out.
I don't think it is dated. The lining is not all signature, just around the top. All the leather abbey totes in this style came like that, not just that particular color or season.
It's a classic style. I have it in the cream leather trim and canvas and would swap it for the red leather in a heartbeat if I didn't already have a red bag.
It's a gorgeous bag!! It is definitely not dated! But I'm also the kind of person that don't care about what year the bag was made, even it was dated, who cares??? As long as it looks good on ya and it makes a statement, that's all it matters!!! So go get it girlfriend!!!! You might regret it if you don't!