I have had a little crush on the Kooba Claudia bag which is very similar, but I have the same hesitation about the studs as you do.
Here is a question that might help you. How long have you ever used a particular bag? I'm thinking that if you only use any given bag for one year and then grow tired of it, you'd be safe getting this bag. I think studs would be okay for that long. But if you usually use your bags for 2+ years, I would say skip it.
I don't know how to vote.
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I would pass. I do like the bag, and I have a bag with studs myself that use every single day. But I don't know if you should take a $450 gamble on something that you're worried will be out and you won't want to use next year
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I agree with Zeigeist that it depends on how long you use your bags. I use mine forever and wouldn't get this bag (as ADORABLE as it is) bc I do feel like studs are going out.
If you want it in chocolate, it is on sale at jcmadison.com for $382. The link is below. I've bought from the B&M store and they are pretty good with customer service.