I'm not sure if all Herschel products are like this but this bag was much stiffer than I expected. I suppose that makes it more durable if that's what you're looking for. The zippers are pretty heavy duty too and I think they're going to last. The bag was just too stiff for me and that made it a little bit of a hassle to get stuff in and out of it. I did return it but I absolutely loved the color and it was true to the photo (I chose a rose-pinkish color). I would recommend this if you're hard on bags and plan to use it for traveling, I just prefer something softer and with easier access.