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| zip top satchels-ALTO collection- in red. Camilla-$525 and a small Camilla $450 |
Jack Studios, NYC
The media preview of Dooney & Bourke's early Spring 2014 to Pre Fall-we categorize by delivering dates…was focused on quality (of course), and lots of summery options we feel really extends the occasions a customer would want to carry such a special handbag/tote.
The Alto group = classic
D&B exclusives- with butter smooth leather, subtle hardware accents and high end details like feet, adjustable straps, and a lined interior with thoughtful pockets/ compartments for personal items. Pictured-in a rich red, natural, and creamy off white color options.
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| Oriana $595 structured zipper satchel is a new look. LOVE. |
Style options include several sizes of zip satchels, a roomy tote-shopper, cross body, and a messenger bag.
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| left- Viviana $595 |
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| Year round after Labor Day ok color! |
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| natural tone works with just about every color or print just about |
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| Ostrich-grained leather satchels-beautiful colors-including orange which we feel can work with all the neutral tone wardrobes we all have |
A zippered satchel-in easy to travel with nylon with leather trim-or in solid leather- is a versatile item if one were only to need one shape (imagine!). Roomy and professionally polished enough for work occasions-but not so big as to overwhelm nighttime wardrobes-whether dressy or jeans. Spring 2014 delivers many color options...
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| Sunset Yellow, Kelly Green |
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| Aegean Blue, Bubblegum Pink |
All weather leather-imo- the
Dillen group would survive anything one can throw at it---an affordable leather collection from $98-to $398 for the larger satchels that can double as overnight bags.
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| quality is evident-durable leather-with smooth leather trims, contrast stitching. With interior pockets, key loop, handle and shoulder strap-satchel -in cobalt-many color options. |
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| mini-barrel bag…white, dark cobalt with leather trim-very cute and big enough for smarpthone, keys, cards…. |
The Montecatini collection $500-$550 (available now in
Autumnal tones) is Dooney & Bourke at its best-no doubt, for admirers of luxury leather goods. Saddle bags, slouches, and a diamond braided shopper with protective feet (above-top left)…with the eye-catching braided trim…set this grouping a carry-alls to rival higher priced labels. With a lined interior with all the pockets one would need-plus zippered, flap or magnetic closures so well placed- so as not to break the line of the sumptuous smooth leather.
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| Buckle slouch-three inside compartments, two inside zip pockets, one inside pocket, one cell phone pocket, lined-with an adjustable strap and magnetic closure. |
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| Buckle slouch in a creamy white natural tone-three inside compartments, two inside zip pockets, one inside pocket, one cell phone pocket, lined-with an adjustable strap and magnetic closure. |
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| Saddle bags have a flap closure |
Accessories -the blingy kind-are a nice way to rev up one's arm party! Mix and match watches, all metal-and leather metal bracelets.
Watches-Madison and Darien metal Link ($198) …and Madison and Darien ($148) smooth or croco embossed straps-rather nicely weighted pieces featuring Japanese precision movements and an engraved signature DB crown.
Available now…
And newer styles...
PS: we did not see the probably very limited edition of
coated canvas bags sporting NY Yankees™ logos---but as lifelong fans---we know we'd better scoop these up… cannot think of a better way to jog around the bases.
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