I agree that this is better than the Serene case, which I have, and that case has been just OK. I do think that the Nomade leather looks good initially, but after use every little mark and discoloration shows noticeably. I would think that the LV Taiga texture in a darker color, perhaps a rich burgundy color, would probably be better. I know that sometimes LV is a little showy, but I think the designs they have done for B&O have been pretty tasteful so far. After all, LV is fairly selective for whom they do custom designs, and the track record they have in collaboration for the BeoSound 2 and Serene have been, overall, good. I plan on getting this case when the Serenata becomes available.