I bought this travel duffle to supplement our traditional luggage collection so we had an option for a soft carry-on or a simple bag to bring somewhere over a weekend. My 18 y/o daughter wanted this type of option for a 4-day class trip. As I unpacked it, my 15 y/o son said "ooh, fancy!" and my daughter also really liked the look of the bag. I agree, it looks rich with a nice sheen black quilted fabric and gold hardware. Despite the reasonable price point, there aren't plastic components incorporated in the design as I've seen in other bags at similar price points. The size is great, our daughter just stuffed it full for her 4-day senior class trip! Overall, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this bag. In fact, I'm so pleased with it, I've just purchased another bag from the same vendor in the 50L size! I can't speak to the long-term durability yet, but it appears to be solid and I expect it to serve the family for some time.