I read the reviews. I failed to heed the warnings! This purse sucks!  First, I would like to point out that that the picture they posted is NOT a really good representation of the color. It's a darker brown. When I opened the package, it did have a strange smell. However, it did not stay on the bag itself. The fringe was wrinkled, but I let it hang overnight and it seemed to do it some justice. At this point, I'm not even mad. I can get past those things. Now... the zipper itself is terrible. It split literally within the first 30 minutes of using it. The zipper stops about two inches from the end of the bag, so it's never really fully closed. There is a gaping hole where you could literally reach your hand into. On top of that, the metal pieces of the purse are very cheap looking, and the fringe is something like that of a cheap Halloween costume. I guess I can't be too mad. After all, you get what you pay for. I was really excited for this purse, and even had it on my wishlist for quite some time. So don't make the same mistake as me. Don't think &#34;Oh hey, there's some really positive reviews. I'll take the risk.&#34; Don't do it! Don't do itttttt!