Since I bought this bag, I have seen so many designer bags similar in shape & detail to it for 4-10 times the cost. It will last if you don't use every day or are rough with it. I am very pleased with this purchase. It can hold my laptop in a pinch, but it's beach/bbq/party purse, why would I bring that? Otherwise it's dreamy for a book, wallet, stuff, & a hairbrush/extra top or swimsuit. My only complaint is a cheesy cardboard bottom sewn into the purse that doesn't fit--it's cut like a giant pad, not rectangular like it should be. I love that it has a zipper in case you want to travel with it, or just keep your contents in, but it doesn't go edge to edge so you could slip a little something in or out, but so could someone else if you're in a super pick-pocket area. Keeping it underarm will protect the front end for that...I love it!