Disclaimer: green is one of my favorite colors, and I don't think it's trendy at all. In fact, I own an olive suede green bag.
But in this case, I really like the brown bag better. I think it's the design, not the color, that's making me choose that bag. I just think it's a better looking bag overall.
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"Good taste shouldn't have to cost anything extra." - Mickey Drexler