DOONEY + BOURKE SPRING 2013 Handbags, Totes, Accessories

MONTEBONO-Fuchsia and Tangerine

words/images Judith Ecochard

DOONEY & BOURKE Spring 2013 Media Preview---NYC

Practical shapes, top quality leather, and colorful...the words we thought as we previewed the new handbags and totes for Spring 2013 by Dooney & Bourke---an accessible luxurious assortment of finely made carry-alls and accessories.

HIGHLIGHTS:

A new to us terrific collection---stylish and sophisticated...the Montebono collection transports us to some casually glam Riviera locale. We think this will be a big hit for the Dooney & Bourke faithful---as well as garner some new fans to the label. Really a bit of a change and the construction of these haulers is unique.

Montenono bag available in small $475/Large $525

the quality of craftsmanship---is easy to see...impressive and certainly a fresh take on a leather bag. Expect a lot of 'who made that?' queries

Montebono Drawstring $495-French Blue

Five styles...fives colors (Black, French blue, Tangerine orange, Sunflower yellow, and Fuchsia pink... the leather work ---in a diamond pattern...attached at the corners-- to a sturdy lining...very chic and original!

Montebono Drawstring, Zip Zip Satchels-Large $525, Small $450

a bag to carry with a slim fitting black tuxedo style jacket/pants combo that YSL's et al make to perfection

Amazon Collection-Shoppers, crossbody (up top), accessories- and drawstring---like this shape- that is retro inspired-Natural color pictured.

Alto- beautiful blue French Blue has a hint of lavender....double gusset mini flap in front

Alto is a collection we think is so polished-the smooth leather reminds us of English saddles
and the beauty of equestrian items ...the French Blue...is easy to wear with a wide range of tones, we think---including the basics...

Snake O-Ring Shoppers- in a shiny-darker snake patterns... $238 six colors-year round carry-all

Love...Metallic O-Ring Shoppers-leather lambskin bottom, inside/outside pockets, zipped, feet, leather handle straps

The New Nylon collection...easy carry /easy care---15 colors in practical shapes like satchels, shoppers, drawstring---and pictured the Sac $99 in turquoise and yellow. The leather braided handles and trim makes the bags a bit more polished than other nylons carry-alls we see. And why they are classics.

wristlets...

Florentine Bags-the Satchel--loads of colors-lots of inside pockets-including one for cellphones, adjustable strap and feet for protection

The Florentine collection has a lot of great soft Spring colors for 2013 that are 'happy' shades---and as always-interior pockets including a zipped one, inside key hook, lined, zip enclosure...canvas lined.

in front- Pocket Crossbody in 8 colors for Spring!!!

Satchels-come in large and small

Medium Russel Bag-with magnetic snap closure-interior pockets---and an outside zip one

Large ($169) and also Small ($149) Domed Satchels-New Nylon Collection

The Lambskin collection comes in a crisp white leather smartly color-blocked--- lends a nautical snap to it-ness to these summer classics. No Yachts Required---the O Ring Shoppers, Duffle Satchels, Mini and Small Barrel bags ...$98-$268...lend flair to anyone-landlubber or sea farer. Umnderstated elegance that will never date.

Duffle Satchel $268

Patent leather always looks right for Spring---especially when it's color blocked à la Dooney & Bourke...

Shoppers...in back-Domed Satchels and Drawstrings too ($198 each)

Turquoise/Navy

white/turquoise...and white/mint

The tough part with the Patent Color Blocked collection will be deciding which color combo one wants.

Added Plus---patent done this way will never be on the 'out' list...great beach to street carry-all.

Florentine with White Edge Satchel-comes with a shoulder strap small-medium-large sizes

retro-ish-Florentine with white Edge Drawstring bag comes in this Cherry Red---pops!

Elevate one's brown bag lunch with these...

FUN-Retro Embossed Plastic --Lunch bag $35 and Medium Shopper $50 sizes available- five colors

The DB RETRO Drawstring -inside pockets, inside key loop, adjustable strap...14 colors.

DILLEN 2 expands on a signature look for D&B...pictured in a Tomato Red ---Convertible Hobos... $298-$328.

PYTHON Giftables (yeah, right---ha ha)---to give or keep ...accessories including computer sleeve, iPad case, passport cover, flat zip case and business card case, snap spiral journal and a jewelry case, e-reader and eyeglass case, iPhone sleeve....($50-$210) pictured in a sunny yellow-but also available in four other colors.