This bag is a GORGEOUS color. I'm a huge fan of purple. Can you kindly remind me of the size "number/name"? I can't keep them straight, either. All I know is that I love the medium size at $495. I think this is that bag. Any info on style numbers/etc would be appreciated.
My mom and I finally had the opportunity to check out a Rhyder bag (in a medium size) in teal in the store yesterday -- a manager had ordered it for herself and let us look at it.
I respectfully disagree with others' opinions about the leather -- I think it's all in all a gorgeous bag. The leather definitely felt different, yes, but not plastic-y to me. Grainy and lighter, yes. I can see why others might be upset about the quality of the lining -- it IS different -- but I could get used to that. I think it's pretty. All in all, it was great getting a chance to finally see a Rhyder in person and to feel the leather myself. It's a beautiful bag. My mom agrees 100%. And we were thinking, wow, the medium is a fantastic size; the large would be lovely but too big (at least for me).
OP, you're lucky you got this in the violet color now. As of yesterday, my SA told me that there are only 70 violet mediums available in JAX, and she highly doubts they'll even hit stores due to demand. I found that hard to believe that they won't be making more of these, given that the Rhyder seems to be Vevers' big "debut" style, but who knows?!
Coach is crazy. All I know is that I can't afford this gorgeous bag right now, and it would be a bummer if they didn't produce more. There is the gorgeous Jade color, though....
Anyway, congrats on a beautiful bag.

I think it's stunning!