Ok, ladies, have to say a word of support for Vera! I had never had one, although I thought they were pretty, but got a set as a retirement gift a while back. Now if I'm going to buy a purse, that's what I buy, but only on sale through the outlet. I like them because I love lots of pockets-the one I'm using now has two on the front, a big zippered one on the back, and three open pockets and a zippered one on the inside. They are light weight and most are fully machine washable! Those of you who sew well make purses that are gorgeous, but mine turned out ok, but not like some of yours. I don't think I'm a Vera snob, NEVER say "its a VERA"- but I DO like them! :-)