thank you for answering, the handles are what is holding me back in purchasing this bag I read that the handle issue happened within the first or second month to some people
I had your same problem but REALLY wanted a Goyard. I had a St Louis GM about a year ago and inly used it sparingly and the handles started peeling. Since then I took the plunge on the Artois! It is a bit smaller than the St Louis PM but has reinforced handles and reinforced CORNERS. And it zips! It has been so functional for work and holds just about everything one may need for a work day.