i use the alma vernis every day . Ive had it over a year now, I use mine every day, it gets a battering, no peeling, so far . When i bought it i was worried about it going dull, peeling etc and went to great pains to make sure i was happy before i bought it as i had only ever owned the original mono Alma and been using that for ten years workwise.I am an interior designer and am not too protective over my bag to be honest, its my work horse, it looks good ,holds everything i need to from tape measures, note books , spirit level to cosmetics etc. planning on buying another in amarante later this year as i have been impressed this far . I love mine, i hope you will too x