Only used once for a few minutes. Its too small for me, my son always running around but its perfect for one person, especially if you like to keep it in your bag. Its hard to find a small one thats by a decent brand. This was purchased directly from the site so its definitely authentic. Idk much about her umbrella game but if its like her bags then its definitely made well. It doesn't feel flimsy at all, so thats a start! Umbrellas are a dicey thing, ain't they? Flipping on you! Making you feel all dumb like your being Mary Poppins..... it's one of the things thats better being "a name brand", i think 🤭