Dooney design suggestion/request

Nope, I like a top handle bag. When seeking a pure shoulder bag, which is rare, there would seem to be plenty of options available!

Nope, it's my favorite handle design. I like the versatility. I'm not sure why you're making a request to limit other peoples options, when Dooney makes lots of different handle/strap designs. Just buy the ones with only shoulder straps if that's your preference.

On 3/5/2015 faeriemoon said: No, satchels with shoulder straps are my favorite style. Removable handles would not be sturdy. If you "never carry your bag on your arm" you shouldn't be shopping for a satchel.

I agree....most of my bags are this style.

This is my favorite style, perfectly versatile for me. I hate being limited to shoulder OR satchel, wear these both ways all the time. I have tried other styles but always come back to a satchel with a removable shoulder or cross body strap.

When I was younger I only used shoulder bags. After turning 50 I no longer enjoyed having such long handles and they kept slipping off my shoulder. Now I like the shorter handles very much!!

I agree with OP. Why not make the short handles removable as well as the longer ones? That would make the bag more versatile, not less, and allow everyone to remove the handles she doesn't want to use. Rebecca Minkoff did that with some of her bags and I thought it was brilliant.

There are some bags around that have removable top handles... Personally, I don't see the point and as far as Dooney goes, it appears the handles are part of their design... part of their look... and while I suppose they might one day create a bag with removable handles, I'm not thinking it'll be a priority for them. Of course, given some of their other more recent ventures, nothing would be a surprise.