You don't always get what you expect - this set is a prime example. When it showed up in a flat bag, I knew it wasn't what I expected. All 3 bags are very flimsy - so flimsy they were able to lay flat. I almost thought it was a sweatshirt or something when I saw the shipping bag, until I picked it up.

I bought this for my g/f for Christmas. I'm not giving it to her. All of the bags in this set are very, very, very, very flimsy. Instead of giving her this one, I went to Walmart and picked up a purse for $10, much better durability, stands on its own without folding over, flopping down and is not paper thin. After I found a better quality Purse at Walmart - I dropped this set off at the Toys For Tots bin, since they need gifts for teenage girls - I figured it would be better to donate this than go through the hassle of returning it.

If you're looking for a very inexpensive, flimsy purse/bag set, this is the one. If you're looking for a purse and bag that can stand up on its own without folding over on itself, go buy a cheap one at Walmart. This one certainly isn't sturdy.

PS: Yes, this bag set does have a strong odor - leathery/chemical smell. I don't think it was as bad as some of the reviews made it out to be - but it does have an odor that is noticeably different than other leather products you may buy.