I bought the black bag for my daughter last Christmas and she has used it as her main bag for the last year and it is still in great condition! I loved it so much that I bought her the brown one for Christmas this year and myself a black one! Yes, it has a bit of an off odor when it first arrives but it goes away in a day or two. Totally worth this inconvenience!! This bag is comparable to other leather bags costing $75-$100. I highly recommend it.