So far, so good! This backpack is holding up very well. I use it every day. It's comfortable, and I get lots of comments about how attractive it is from friends and from random strangers. There are many compartments inside - maybe one too many, as I find the separate areas to be a bit squeezed. Perhaps I'm just not used to being this organized! I usually wear it as a backpack, but it works fine as a purse, too. I was hoping to find something big enough to fit my 13" Macbook Air, which this one is not, but it has turned out to be a great purchase, nevertheless. I can find somewhere else for my computer. I now feel this is just the right size.