I don't want to get rid of my bags, but I can tell you that their decision to go younger and downmarket has affected my interest level. My SA has been calling me and calling me -- there's going to be a sale on Fall 09 tonight -- and finally I came in to look even though I KNOW there's nothing I like. I told him I thought Fall was pretty poor in the design department.
The PEP scarf was one thing -- I think it's a great scarf and I like the cause. But some of these decisions, I think, are alienating the women who do buy Choo regularly. Look, fact is that it's (usually) women in their 30s and above who purchase the expensive lines. If you don't keep them happy you're going to regret it. Because someone WILL come along that will seduce your "richer" customers. I find myself gravitating more towards YSL and BV as Choo puts out this...stuff...
BV makes great leathers. I get high in that store! lol
