Handbags

[Susan in California]

I am a huge D & B fan.  I have several handbags that I love.  I have been purchasing these bags for decades.  I still have several that were made in

the USA.

I have noticed a decline in the details of the bags.  They remind me now of

rectangles, yes offered in many colors, but somehow much cheaper in appearance.

I miss the Florentine bags: specifically the Clayton and the Smith bags in the different sizes.

I feel that these have been replaced with Saffiano, and in no way is Saffiano even close in quality.

I would like to hear from others.  I really miss those bags, and I think maybe they are gone forever.

Another pet peeve:  the rubber "feet".  I don't care how it is spin (doesn't scratch, etc...), I feel it is cheap.

I know the prices are still higher than an average bag, but for quality, I don't mind paying.

[Kachina624]

They must be pretty sturdy.  I've never heard anyone say they wore one out.

[Marie1205]

Three deal breakers for me - rubber feet, carry straps that are permanent and cannot be taken off, and carry handles that do not fold down. (pretty much all that yesterday's TSV had).

[jaxs mom]

I miss the Florentine bags too. They have really cut back on that line, even on the Dooney website. 

[Adamlambert]

I have quite a few Florentine leather ones I bought during the 12 days of dooney a few years back. CHEAP!!!  Last year I hardly saw any so think they already reduced their inventory. 

Im not a fan of coated leather like the saffiano. Kors uses it also and it's very popular. Saves me money!

[Adamlambert]

Another thing that bugs me is the nylon key keeper strap. So cheap.  Why can't they keep the leather? They move the manufacturing to China and still cut corners!

[libbyannE]

Overall, the quality is still great when you look at the competition, but nothing like the early bags that made them famous. I paid $240 for my first Dooney around 1980, and I still have it. The leather was thicker, with no lining needed back in the day. Dooney makes great bags even now, but I think Dooney is succumbing to qvc price point pressure, so they are finding ways to reduce their costs to hit a lower price. Big mistake. I will always pay more for the good stuff, which is why I have hoarded Dooney florentine bags and paid full retail for them.  Saffiano? Terrible and plastic-y, whether it is dooney's or a pricier designer who uses Saffiano. I am still a Dooney girl, because no one does it better, style wise. I check the Dooney website for bags QVC isn't showing and just purchased one today, which is a larger and pricier version of something QVC has. But where is florentine??? More please!

[libbyannE]

Oh! In my other post, I agreed with you and mentioned that I want to see more florentine bags, too, but I for got to mention that I wa t to see more in the other outstanding leather, the German calfskin SAMBA leather which is superb. Why did they limit that line? It was among the best of the best. Duh....

[Adamlambert]

oh, I forgot about the Samba. The ones w the lock? I bought a bag & wallet for the 12 days of dooney.  That's the main time I buy since they are such good deals!!!

[Luvitorleaveit1]

I have been buying Dooney bags for more years than I can count, but prior to Dooney I was a diehard Coach leather bag buyer since the mid eighties.  I recently started carrying my Coach bucket bag that has to be almost 30 years old now but still looks exceptionally good except for the slight wear at the bottom and I use to carry it almost everyday,  but I noticed some of the Dooney's I have purchased within the last maybe 5-8 years like that croco tote look more worn than my Coach.  I love my Dooney bags but I won't be buying them anymore I don't think the quality is there anymore.