I bought one in almond in Century 21 in NYC where I am for a ridiculous $149; is the C21 legacy. I fell in love with this amazing bag/backpack and pretty much haven't used any other work bag for the last 2 months.

Kept going back across the street with the silly hope one would show up in black. No luck so I used an Amazon gift certificate towards the black here.

Completely different hide than the almond. The almond is very supple and smooth and the black is a stiffer and different kind of hide but both match the pictures of each in my research.

The bag had all tags and protective coverings on all metal fixings and is just beautiful. Just a bit heartier hide.

My only reason for 4 stars is no dust bag and extra leather zipper strip for the pulls were not included. So far not a deal breaker.

Fantastic bag and great quality. Just wish the leather grain was more like the almond. Totally recommend if you get the authentic and get with this seller who vouches that.