I just washed my first Vera Bradley purse 2 days ago, and it came out fine. DDIL got it for me at a flea market to thank me for being a grandma and watching the DGDs while she got more purses (Coach, Michael Kohrs, etc.) for her Ebay business. So I really had nothing to lose, so I tried it, and was so impressed that I plan to wash some more, including my Disney Vera Bradley one.