Honestly, I have four of these bags so far and my collection keeps getting bigger. They're great for the artsy types or for those who just want to follow a trend. I see these bags around my campus more and more each month, and they are great for lagging around all those heavy books and avoiding a backpack at the same time. Most of my bags don't last more than two months and a seam rips or a strap breaks, but I've had one of mine for over a year and I haven't found any evedence of wear or tear in it.