Oh, and just so all interested parties know,

this is pretty much *the* hot bag for pretty parisiennes right now.

UPDATE: I went to a Gerard Darel boutique today and was informed that this bag is the perfect emblem of the modern French woman: sophisticated, sleek and subtile. Those were the three words the manager used. She also pointed out that although Chloé tried to "copy" this bag, that version is much more gaudy (un sac qui se voit plus) and therefore much more un-French. I couldn't agree more : ) Also, lighter colors will be coming out in the summer, at which time the darker colors will be discontinued until next winter. So if you want to have me get you a dark one, act now, or forever hold your gaudy, non-French bag : )