We recently "lost" a 25 year old metal colander...it was a sad day.  My tears immediately vanished when this thing of beauty showed up at my doorstep.  It was like turning the page on a new chapter of cooking!  (Ok.  It wasn't all that dramatic.  But I will say that this is exactly what I was looking for to replace that old, sad, dented colander that I'd had all those years.)  Purchased the red to match other kitchen items, and it fits in perfectly.