Authenticate This DOONEY & BOURKE

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Hello!

I'm planning to get this
dooney bag but would appreciate it if somebody can confirm if this style exists and if it's authentic or not before i proceed.

Here's the link: https://www.olx.ph/item/dooney-and-bourke-leather-handbag-ID80Yr1.html?h=17bb91aad4

Thank you so much!
I don't see any problems with it, but to confirm authenticity, please ask for pictures of the inside of the bag showing the red white and blue cloth tag if there is one. I've never seen this particular style before, but it's similar to the Lockhart Flap crossbody bag.
 
I recently sold this Dooney online and now being questioned on its authenticity. While researching for more information on this style found this site and hope to get an opinion. Also approximately when they were made if possible. Thanks.

Item: Large Compartment Bag R432BL



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It looks good to me.
 
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Thank you for your reply . I don't have this purse, I saw it online. The strap at the attachment looked fake to me ?

Melissa

If it is authentic, it would be an early, "green label" version of the Zipper Clutch. Over the years that style went through several changes. The trigger snap strap attachment is correct, but the later version of the bag would have had rivets on the folded end of the strap. This one look like it does not have rivets there, which is why more pictures might help. But the strap could have been replaced, or rivets weren't used on that style at that time, so the lack of rivets would not prove the bag was fake. It would be good to see the whole side of the bag showing the d-rings.

Also, I have not seen a black zipper like that. On a bag with British Tan trim, the zipper would normally match the trim color. However, this bag may not conform to that rule because it is an early version. It would be more conclusive if the zipper pull was stamped Dooney & Bourke.

There should be an embossed duck emblem on one side of the bag, too.

Other opinions are welcome!
 
Thank you very much for your feedback. I am still learning how to differentiate the fake from the authentic. I couldn't get anymore pictures but it didn't look like there was a duck emblem on the bag. I didn't think they were producing fakes with the early green label, but then I don't know .

Thanks again.
 
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Hello! Would like to ask help in authenticating this bag. Here is the link: https://www.olx.ph/item/dooney-and-bourke-bag-ID81s6z.html?h=bb561fc254
I also requested additional pictures from the seller.
You think this would be a good rehab project? I am quite worried if i will be able to restore the drawstring. I think that is where the most wear and damage is. Thank you in advance to any who would take interest in my post!
 

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Hello! Would like to ask help in authenticating this bag. Here is the link: https://www.olx.ph/item/dooney-and-bourke-bag-ID81s6z.html?h=bb561fc254
I also requested additional pictures from the seller.
You think this would be a good rehab project? I am quite worried if i will be able to restore the drawstring. I think that is where the most wear and damage is. Thank you in advance to any who would take interest in my post!

It's an authentic Teton Drawstring.

It seems to be in good shape and I think it would clean up nicely. You can apply conditioner to the drawstring and it will look better, but don't expect it to look like new. It naturally gets a lot of wear from being opened and closed.

The Teton line sometimes had issues with the strap attachments needing reinforcement. If the bag was heavily loaded, those strap attachments could break down over time. This one looks OK, but it's something to be aware of. Also the piping around the bottom might need attention. I've marked the photo below at the potential "trouble" spots.

The Dooney rehab thread and the Coach rehab and rescue thread may have helpful tips for your project if you decide to go ahead:
https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/dooney-rehab-thread.811268/
https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/coach-rehab-and-rescue-club.833400/
 

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It's an authentic Teton Drawstring.

It seems to be in good shape and I think it would clean up nicely. You can apply conditioner to the drawstring and it will look better, but don't expect it to look like new. It naturally gets a lot of wear from being opened and closed.

The Teton line sometimes had issues with the strap attachments needing reinforcement. If the bag was heavily loaded, those strap attachments could break down over time. This one looks OK, but it's something to be aware of. Also the piping around the bottom might need attention. I've marked the photo below at the potential "trouble" spots.

The Dooney rehab thread and the Coach rehab and rescue thread may have helpful tips for your project if you decide to go ahead:
https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/dooney-rehab-thread.811268/
https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/coach-rehab-and-rescue-club.833400/
Thank you so much! Will head to the link you suggested right away.