I've had this bag for several months now, and it has proved exceptionally useful. While I own other purses and totes that I love, I use this one the most, by far. I love the removable pouch inside which attaches with a chain; this makes it easier to locate it when I have the bag jam-packed, as I normally do. (Usually I use this to carry a large water bottle, wallet, makeup bag, several books and magazines, a large keychain and all other manner of random things, with ease.) The pouch has proved particularly helpful because I am currently in grad school full-time, and I use it to keep my pens, pencils, and reading glasses separate and easy to retrieve. To wash the bag, I put it in the washing machine on delicate and hang it to dry. Finally, the reversible feature is a nice bonus for when I get tired of carrying a black bag.