I lusted this bag the moment I saw it.  Waited for it to go on sale and finally bought the black one.  That was almost two years ago, it is my daily bag that is thoroughly abused, and it STILL looks good as new, and I'm not sick of it (though I wouldn't mind getting one in red just for a little variety!  Santa, please?).  This is one of those rare instances where I felt like spending the extra money for a quality product actually made a big difference.  I don't anticipate having to replace this purse for several more years, and hope when that day comes they still make THIS bag.