I used it for my graduation ceremony and took it on trips, but I've only used it about 10 times. The color is "coal," a calm shade. It's a micro size, so it can fit a water bottle. There's only vinyl tape on the bottom in two places. I don't see any stains. This is an expensive item, so please feel free to ask as many questions as you like! Model Name: Luggage Size: Micro Stains/Tears: None