A note: I didn't realize when I bought it, but this includes pillow cases, pillow shams, sheets, the duvet and the duvet cover. I already had black striped sheets and I was actually buying for a Queen bed, but it was kind of a bonus to get sheets on top of everything else (duvet, cover and shams). I've had it for a few weeks now (maybe a month). It looks really nice with a black bed frame and it feels good to sleep in. I'm no beddings expert but It's 100% clear I made the right choice buying this particular set.Definitely good for the price. The comforter is medium weight and warm enough to use in the winter if I leave the heat above 64. The lilac seems to have picked up colors from the sheets and never seems to wash completely clean to the purple it was when I got it. Chemical smell went away after a few washings...overall good but great combo for the money.I really like this duvet cover. Fit nicely onto the new duvet I purchased on Amazon. BEST of all, it's easily removed to launder. Buttons at bottom close it up. The matching decorative pillow cases are just okay...they could be a bit more substantive so they "stand up" a bit. The edges are kind of floppy. But, overall, this was a good purchase.I bought the California King for a queen bed and it is the perfect size. Very good quality and very few wrinkles.I was disappointed in this because it had such fabulous reviews and I didn't think it was anything above average. The comforter is just ok but I could have bought the same thing by itself for much much less. The duvet and pillowcases looked great out of the bag but smelled awful. I had to wash them twice to get rid of the smell and then they appeared faded already and just look bad. I am already planning on replacing this set asap. I feel it was far too expensive for what it is.Well, at first the package was destroyed and taped up several times.... Looked like last years piñata. Then washed duvet cover and put comforter in it. AWESOME! The best night sleep I had in awhile. Feels like I'm back at the Westgate Lakes Resort in Orlando. The house keeper told us this is the bedding they use and it's wonderful! My best critic is my Rat Terrier, "Little Girl."The Goose Down alternative comforter is heaven! light weight, warm snuggle comfortable. Haven't yet figured out how to put the duvet cover on, even with U-tube help.I love this bedding. It looks good and has held up in washes. The pillow cases are made so the pillows don't slip out. The color has not faded. The material is soft. I always bought bedding that hasn't lasted very long so this was a nice surprise. I'd order another in the future but I'm sure that won't be for a very long time.