Authenticate This DOONEY & BOURKE

[Vlad]

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[Kraftee]

Among other things, the pebbled texture is wrong, the stitching and thread color are too yellow, the interior pocket is the wrong color and material and the style isn't really even copying an actual style.

This is the similar style that it's trying to copy:
http://www.horsekeeping.com/Dooney/MISC/471-tote-misc.htm

If you bought this bag, you should return. Though it's done, it's illegal to sell fakes anywhere and you should demand your money back. If it was purchased online, please post a link to the listing.

Thanks!

 

[ivyvid]

Hello lovely ladies and gents.
Can you please help me with this dooney and bourke bag with its authenticity? Thank you so much and have a blessed and wonderful day.

 

[Catbird9]

Hello lovely ladies and gents.
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I don't see any problems with it, but to confirm authenticity I would like to see the back of the red white and blue cloth tag inside the bag.

 

[Kou812145]

I just bought a dooney and Bourke Bag and I’m wondering if it’s authentic. From what all I’ve read everyone says that the red white and blue tag should say made in the USA and the number on the back should start with an A or B if it is made in the USA. But mine doesn’t say made in the USA but starts with a b. I am also unsure because of some of the stitching on the handles. I can’t tell if it’s a little bit of wear or if it’s badly made.

 

[BeenBurned]

I just bought a dooney and Bourke Bag and I’m wondering if it’s authentic. From what all I’ve read everyone says that the red white and blue tag should say made in the USA and the number on the back should start with an A or B if it is made in the USA. But mine doesn’t say made in the USA but starts with a b. I am also unsure because of some of the stitching on the handles. I can’t tell if it’s a little bit of wear or if it’s badly made.

It's authentic and appears to be a tassel tote. (In the last picture, you show part of the label inside the pocket. The full label should show the style name.)

 

[Kou812145]

It's authentic and appears to be a tassel tote. (In the last picture, you show part of the label inside the pocket. The full label should show the style name.)

Thanks! So do you know if this means it was made in the USA or if it was made somewhere else? Could it be made in the USA and not say made in the USA?

 

[BeenBurned]

Thanks! So do you know if this means it was made in the USA or if it was made somewhere else? Could it be made in the USA and not say made in the USA?

I'm pretty sure it was made in the USA.

 

[Sanders23]

Is it true that some bags without a liner will not have the red and blue tag inside? Mine does not, but stitching, logo, brass all look good.

 

[Catbird9]

Is it true that some bags without a liner will not have the red and blue tag inside? Mine does not, but stitching, logo, brass all look good.

I'm sorry, but the bag is fake.

Some authentic Dooney & Bourke bags don't have a red white and blue tag, but in this case there are other problems such as the duck logo on the front of the bag, hardware, the inside pockets, the font on "All-Weather Leather," and other details of construction that indicate a fake. (The brass duck hang tag is also fake.)

 

[Margoux]

Hello! Just rescued what looks like a squashed banana bag from the thrift store for my next rehab project. I actually own an authenticate banana bag, but didn't have it on me to compare. I don't have much experience with D&B, but the first thing I noticed was that color on the handtag surrounding the heart comes on to the pink. That may just be factory error tho - or even the previous owner's attempt at a repair (there is also a handbag repair store in the area so I considered the possibility that it wasn't the original color) - so I was willing to take the chance. Any help in authenticating this item is appreciated!

Item Name (if you know it): Banana Bag (?)
Comments: The hardware is brass. The strap and trim, as well the handtag, are leather. The leather on the strap and trim is comparable to the authenticate banana bag I own. The zipper is strangely multi colored. The little white tag was hard to take a photo of but it says Made In China.

 

[BeenBurned]

Hello! Just rescued what looks like a squashed banana bag from the thrift store for my next rehab project. I actually own an authenticate banana bag, but didn't have it on me to compare. I don't have much experience with D&B, but the first thing I noticed was that color on the handtag surrounding the heart comes on to the pink. That may just be factory error tho - or even the previous owner's attempt at a repair (there is also a handbag repair store in the area so I considered the possibility that it wasn't the original color) - so I was willing to take the chance. Any help in authenticating this item is appreciated!

Item Name (if you know it): Banana Bag (?)
Comments: The hardware is brass. The strap and trim, as well the handtag, are leather. The leather on the strap and trim is comparable to the authenticate banana bag I own. The zipper is strangely multi colored. The little white tag was hard to take a photo of but it says Made In China.

The bag is authentic but I'm not sure if you'll be able to get rid of that discoloration. I think the PVC absorbs the staining and it's (near) impossible to remove.

@Catbird9 does rehab. Maybe she's done IT bags.

 

[Margoux]

The bag is authentic but I'm not sure if you'll be able to get rid of that discoloration. I think the PVC absorbs the staining and it's (near) impossible to remove.

@Catbird9 does rehab. Maybe she's done IT bags.

Thank you so much for reply! For $5.99, I'm very happy to hear that it's real. Fortunately, the stain is not nearly as dark in real life as it appears in pictures (tho it is definitely visible). I do have my work cut out for me! I've rehabbed pvc bags before, but never D&B. Also, I've never tried cleaning light colored pvc or removing (what looks like) foundation from light colored pvc. This will definitely be a challenge for me. I'm sorry if the answer to this is obvious, but is there a rehab thread for D&B? I was looking, but I didn't find one.

Also, you called the purse an IT bag? Is that its name? (I'm sorry for all the questions! Thank you for authenticating my purse!)

 

[BeenBurned]

Hello! Just rescued what looks like a squashed banana bag from the thrift store for my next rehab project. I actually own an authenticate banana bag, but didn't have it on me to compare. I don't have much experience with D&B, but the first thing I noticed was that color on the handtag surrounding the heart comes on to the pink. That may just be factory error tho - or even the previous owner's attempt at a repair (there is also a handbag repair store in the area so I considered the possibility that it wasn't the original color) - so I was willing to take the chance. Any help in authenticating this item is appreciated!

Item Name (if you know it): Banana Bag (?)
Comments: The hardware is brass. The strap and trim, as well the handtag, are leather. The leather on the strap and trim is comparable to the authenticate banana bag I own. The zipper is strangely multi colored. The little white tag was hard to take a photo of but it says Made In China.

The bag is authentic but I'm not sure if you'll be able to get rid of that discoloration. I think the PVC absorbs the staining and it's (near) impossible to remove.

@Catbird9 does rehab. Maybe she's done IT bags.

BTW, it's not a banana bag. Banana bags have pockets in front and on the sides as shown below.


Regarding the sealant, it could be the result of someone trying to "fix" it or it could be a factory error. My picture isn't too clear but it doesn't appear to have the problem yours has:

 

[BeenBurned]

Also, you called the purse an IT bag? Is that its name? (I'm sorry for all the questions! Thank you for authenticating my purse!)

I'm not sure of the style name. (See my post above; it's not a banana bag.)

The IT collection bags are the PVC coated cotton ones.

 

[Catbird9]

The bag is authentic but I'm not sure if you'll be able to get rid of that discoloration. I think the PVC absorbs the staining and it's (near) impossible to remove.

@Catbird9 does rehab. Maybe she's done IT bags.

Thank you so much for reply! For $5.99, I'm very happy to hear that it's real. Fortunately, the stain is not nearly as dark in real life as it appears in pictures (tho it is definitely visible). I do have my work cut out for me! I've rehabbed pvc bags before, but never D&B. Also, I've never tried cleaning light colored pvc or removing (what looks like) foundation from light colored pvc. This will definitely be a challenge for me. I'm sorry if the answer to this is obvious, but is there a rehab thread for D&B? I was looking, but I didn't find one.

Also, you called the purse an IT bag? Is that its name? (I'm sorry for all the questions! Thank you for authenticating my purse!)

I agree it might be a bit of a challenge to clean the coated fabric, but you might try searching the Dooney rehab thread here:
https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/dooney-rehab-thread.811268/