Don't buy light colors and don't get something with kid leather or any or super soft 'feels almost like cashmere' kind of leather because it will not last long. Rubs will show right away as well as scratches and nicks.

I actually quite like Marc Jacobs handbags. I don't treat my things well and I have one that's lasted about 6 years. I throw it in the barn, the floor and it doesn't look completely dead. There is a bit of wear on the plating of the metal parts though.