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I guess I am simply not sure what AirStream gains by joining with DSW, other than a fractional increase in marketing- the coolest thing about the AirStream IS their fine utilitarian design, as Jyo Jyo mentioned.

At least joining with Hello Kitty and QuickSilver brings a new take which joins a unique design and particularly successful consumer niche with a classic one, rather than simply pairing it with a dull clearing house for “taste” to be consumed by those without enough creativity the create their own surroundings.

Walking into a used AirStream, which you can get for a mere $2000, and making it your own, is SOOOO much cooler than the brainless, uncreative consumption of yet another conservative, thoughtless, “contemporary” (boring)sales gimmick.

Even better is buying a used Chevy Van for $500 and making it to an unbeatable vacation house on wheels, allowing one to summer all over America, driving right up to the north rim of the grand canyon, opening the side door watching the sun change the colors of the stone as it sets…..there are some places an AirStream can’t go!

Now, THAT is design within reach!