Italian nylon?

Yes that exquisite Italian nylon. This and "pop of color" said at least ten times a day on every home shopping show featuring ladies' clothes or accessories--highly amusing.

As to the price of a nylon handbag from DB. I guess you either like the maker enough to invest your dollars in what they make or you don't. So far I've been pleased with the quality and price of the leather bags I've owned made by Dooney and I'd be willing to bet their non leathers are just as well made. But I haven't spent what they're asking for their Italian Nylon bags and probably won't. Nylon, no matter where it's made, is not on my most wanted list when it comes to handbags. Nothing wrong with it, that's just my personal preference.

Susan

This Dooney nylon is very substantial as opposed to regular thin, shiny nylon used in bags, even former Dooneys. It is a bit like soft canvas, takes color beautifully, and is very stain/soil resistant. I have two, one in a fuschia I used for almost a year and it looks like new.

Also, regular nylon (like windbreaker nylon) will collapse when you set it down; this has structure but is still soft and lightweight. The perfect material for those of us who love Dooney but can't handle the weight of a heavy leather bag.

Calling it Italian, even if it is, really tells the customer nothing about its properties though.

I understand Italian leather but Italian nylon is just a marketing ploy -

On 4/5/2014 author said:

This Dooney nylon is very substantial as opposed to regular thin, shiny nylon used in bags, even former Dooneys. It is a bit like soft canvas, takes color beautifully, and is very stain/soil resistant. I have two, one in a fuschia I used for almost a year and it looks like new.

Also, regular nylon (like windbreaker nylon) will collapse when you set it down; this has structure but is still soft and lightweight. The perfect material for those of us who love Dooney but can't handle the weight of a heavy leather bag.

Calling it Italian, even if it is, really tells the customer nothing about its properties though.

Great explanation...I have 3 of the D&B nylon shoppers...black, hot pink and turquoise. They are lightweight, sturdy and with some structure...just as you mentioned. I was lucky to get them all at a great sale prices/deals...between $69-$90 each

I resisted Dooney nylon for years, thinking nylon is nylon, but it isn't. Until you try a Dooney nylon bag you don't realize how much nicer it is than the average nylon, not that there aren't other nicer nylon bags available. Whether the designation 'Italian' is marketing hype or not, there really is a difference!

I am a handbag junkie and I have NEVER heard of Italian nylon! Isn't all nylon the same? I think they say that to justify the outrageous price!!!!