I love this new coat from CM ($349). The design incorporates many of the trends from Fall/Winter 2006 that include the play with volume (bubble trim around the waist and hem), irridescent fabrics (the black tweed is actually sparkly), and finally the somber mood (black is always in). Last week I was talking to one of the sales people from CM and she said that CM is adopting the massclusivity protocol, which is famously executed by Zara/H&M. This means trouble for us pragmatic, poor fans who can't afford the retail prices at CM. BOO!