I am curious about the monogram initials part. I didn't see anyone here mention that. Did you ladies chose carving your name initials on the bag, or I am the only one?
Also, I forgot to mention that the color code for the red is 81448, it's the same color code as the 2005 red lambskin. I didn't realize until I got home. I am not sure if they will be the same red, but the red from yesterday's event was a true red. I agree it has some orange undertone, but the color looked good on me (well, better than the fuchsia large flap they had as sample bag), and another lovely SA said it's the only true red she has ever seen for a while. The purple is a bright purple with blue undertone, too bright for my taste, but I think purple w/ pale gold hw will be really gorgeous.
I can't wait to receive mine.