topic Re: Why Almost Always Goldtone Hardware in Shoes

Why Almost Always Goldtone Hardware

Cathy1950 — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 01:31:20 GMT

D&B workmanship and material is so superior to other more popular names at similar price points and so it is so disappointing to me that almost all the handbag hardware is in goldtone. I just don't like it. Some of the Florentine bags are absolute works of art and products of fine craftsmanship and the coated cotton bags are also fantastic. I wouldn't be able to resist if they just had silver hardware. COME ON, Peter Dooney. I really do believe that you are eliminating so much of a customer base because of your decision to deal almost exclusively with goldtone hardware.

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stevieb — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 02:22:37 GMT

That's just the way Dooney rolls. Apparently, the gold tone hardware is considered to be synonymous with Dooney...

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tough_kitty — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 02:57:44 GMT

I just got back from Europe where I saw many handbags with silver tone hardware. Made me think of some of you, ladies.....

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Kachina624 — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 06:21:41 GMT

I've passed on Dooneys because they have the brass hardware. Much prefer silver. Brass looks dated.

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ennui1 — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 07:05:43 GMT

People like gold.

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Lila4Now — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 07:36:38 GMT

Different likes for different people. I won't purchase handbags with silver hardware. I just don't like that look.

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HighL — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 15:47:34 GMT

I prefer goldtone, always have.

Many of the Brighton bags have silvertone and of very high quality.

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stevieb — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 01:26:28 GMT

I like both silver and gold tone. If I otherwise love a bag, the hardware color is rarely a deal breaker for me... and I almost never go out looking for a bag with one or the other to the exclusion of all else. Personally, I don't think the overall Dooney 'look' lends itself to silver tone, though some of the sleeker, less touted lines might work with silver. Truth is, there are so many options and brands that if one wants silver tone, it isn't hard to find, just not in Dooney.

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Tinkrbl44 — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 02:01:40 GMT

I appreciate a well made handbag, but, since I wear SILVER jewelry exclusively, find Dooneys are never a consideration. I also don't like the child size handles that look like briefcase handles ..... and the dangling shoulder straps are also an invitation to a purse snatcher to grab your bag by that dangling strap and RUN.

A women's self defense class given by the police in our city said to never carry a handbag on your arm with a strap or scarf dangling from it .... you're a mugging victim. Verbum sat sapienti. (A word to the wise is sufficient).

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Tissyanne — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 05:19:03 GMT

Love the goldtone. I won't purchase a handbag with silvertone. Cheapens the look imo.