In my years of buying bags, I have only purchased 2 Alexander McQueen bags. The last was a box bag which I have enjoyed tremendously. When I saw this bag it was love at first sight but I didn't purchase it due to its cost and I couldn't justify it in my mind. However, it never left my mind so I justified it by thinking I could use it for my daughter's upcoming wedding in the spring of next year. When it arrived, I fell in love with it again. No justification needed. As I have heard, the third time is the charm.