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Italian nylon?

chessylady — Sat, 05 Apr 2014 06:16:05 GMT

Courtney is selling a Dooney tote and exclaiming about the wonderful Italian nylon. At $139 and $10 shipping I guess the fact that it is Italian nylon justifies the price. Seriously if anyone can tell me how Italian nylon differs from American or Chinese nylon I would be interested.

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Honeytown — Sat, 05 Apr 2014 18:57:00 GMT

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

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author — Sat, 05 Apr 2014 19:01:21 GMT

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.

Re: Italian nylon?

chessylady — Sat, 05 Apr 2014 22:50:46 GMT

Author, Thanks for your explanation. I have several Doonys I enjoy but doubt that I would pay the price for a nylon bag.

Re: Italian nylon?

Nikalette — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 01:47:09 GMT

Aimee has one bag with Italian leather on the front. Also on her web site she has a lot more fabric bags. There is a difference between European and US fabrics...lace, brocade and others. On one of the designer reality shows, they flew the designers to various European countries just to go to fabric stores.

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CaneCorsoMom — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 02:55:39 GMT

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

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2000survivor — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 04:21:15 GMT

I have an Italian Nylon Dooney giraffe print, that I love. I believe author explained it very well.

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Susan Louise — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 05:45:40 GMT

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

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stevieb — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 11:27:10 GMT

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!

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racerrn — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 07:54:07 GMT

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!!!!

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great hair gal — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 17:02:47 GMT

On 4/17/2014 stevieb said:
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!

Exactly stevieb - I was very happy when I purchased a Dooney nylon satchel, I didn't expect the nylon to be so nice!

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DoneTryin — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 17:09:14 GMT

At that price, it better come with a fusto (hunk)

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misschristy — Sun, 04 May 2014 19:15:56 GMT

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.

Thank you so much author. I am so torn about ordering the OTO with the flowers and white leather trim that was on Dooney on Saturday May 3. I couldn't justify the price for nylon (and they said on the show that it was Italian nylon). I love the bag! I have it on check status. Your comments help. Yes, I agree with you. The hosts and vendors need to give more information and tell us WHY this nylon is different. We get so little information from presentations. It's all the same hype.

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stevieb — Sun, 04 May 2014 19:31:50 GMT

Author, that was a beauty of a bag. I'm not one to get the florals or other novelty type bags, but if I was, that one would be near the top of the list. Dooney's nylon is a definite cut above. Hey, all of their bags are pricey, so why would their nylon be any less so...?

Their nylon bags are beautifully executed and substantial and as much worth the cost as any of their other offerings. I say if you get it, enjoy it! I loved it in all the colors, but was especially drawn to the yellow or the blue. As far as it goes, I didn't think the price was too bad and especially if you get it at the OTO price.

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bells4me — Mon, 12 May 2014 05:15:32 GMT

I own two bags from the D&B Wayfarer collection in nylon. They are 9 or 10 years old and look like new. They are not the typical nylon you would think of like duffel bags. They are thick, soft and wear & clean like a dream. I own the feedbag & the top zip satchel.

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divine — Mon, 12 May 2014 06:31:54 GMT

Nylon is nylon. Even if Dooney's is thicker and has a different sheen, it's still nylon. American nylon, Chinese nylon, all nylon can be made thicker and made with a different sheen.

Again, nylon is nylon. It all has the same chemical structure. Granted, Dooney nylon may be of a high quality, but that don't change it's structure. The Italian's don't have a secret formula of which I'm aware.