This is the first piece of nice luggage I've ever bought for myself.  Wow.  This is one gorgeous bag.  It's also huge!  When I unboxed it, I had to measure it to make sure it actually meets the airline standard without being considered oversize.  It does.  It just looks so big!

And, it IS big.  It will easily hold the 5' of hanging clothing still in my closet (we are moving overseas), plus shoes, toiletries, etc.  I'm thinking I may not need the second smaller bag I was going to use to carry the pets' supplies (2 cats and a dog need some stuff, too).  I'm probably being overly optimistic about that, but this bag looks like it will hold more than enough for any traveler's needs.

The fabric is very sturdy and the zippers strong and smooth running.  The wheels work wonderfully and the handle sturdy.  There is a handle sewn into one side in case the bag needs to be carried.  It can't be carried by the top because it is too tall for most people to carry comfortably.  There were no strong odors.

What else can I say?  This suitcase was totally worth the splurge!