Authenticate This DOONEY & BOURKE

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Good Afternoon,

I have no idea if I am doing this correctly, but here goes nothin'. Below is an item I was listing for sale on Poshmark. I had no idea that it might actually not be authentic. Would someone be able to help me?

https://poshmark.com/listing/Vintage-Dooney-Bourke-Satchel-5ac11fd43afbbdd922c718a8

Thank you,

Stephanie

I am sorry. That is the wrong bag. What about this one?

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Unfortunately, that one is fake. You should try to return it for a refund.
In the future, if you want to have your own items authenticated, post just the pictures. TPF rules disallow linking to your own listings as it's considered to be promotion.

Some of the authenticators in some brands here don't authenticate for sellers (although Coach and Dooney do) so avoid mentioning that you're a seller. :smile:
 
Hello,
Found a Dooney & Bourke today at my local Goodwill store. I honestly don’t know anything about it Dooney & Bourke but thought it was cute. Any information about it is appreciated. I’m including pics if any other pics are needed to authenticate please let me know.

Also any info on how to clean it, please :smile:

Thank you for your time and expertise
 

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Hello,
Found a Dooney & Bourke today at my local Goodwill store. I honestly don’t know anything about it Dooney & Bourke but thought it was cute. Any information about it is appreciated. I’m including pics if any other pics are needed to authenticate please let me know.

Also any info on how to clean it, please :smile:

Thank you for your time and expertise

I apologize as my notifications aren't telling me that there were questions posted. Sorry for the delay.

Both above (@Punkinsma2 and @Gaby Torres - are authentic.

I'm not a rehabber so I can't advise on cleaning the signature fabric (though I have put a bag in the washing machine without incident). @Catbird9 may have further advice.
 
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Hello,
Found a Dooney & Bourke today at my local Goodwill store. I honestly don’t know anything about it Dooney & Bourke but thought it was cute. Any information about it is appreciated. I’m including pics if any other pics are needed to authenticate please let me know.

Also any info on how to clean it, please :smile:

Thank you for your time and expertise

I apologize as my notifications aren't telling me that there were questions posted. Sorry for the delay.

Both above (@Punkinsma2 and @Gaby Torres - are authentic.

I'm not a rehabber so I can't advise on cleaning the signature fabric (though I have put a bag in the washing machine without incident). @Catbird9 may have further advice.

I've never dunked (washed) one of these, so I don't know how it would come out. It looks pretty clean to me.

You can spot-clean the fabric with a mild spray fabric cleaner (make sure it doesn't contain bleach) diluted with water. Sponge on, blot well with a dry cloth, air dry.

For the leather handle, I'd do a light application of Leather CPR using a microfiber cloth. Be careful not to get it on the fabric.

Finally, you can polish the hardware with a clean soft cloth.
 
I apologize as my notifications aren't telling me that there were questions posted. Sorry for the delay.

Both above (@Punkinsma2 and @Gaby Torres - are authentic.

I'm not a rehabber so I can't advise on cleaning the signature fabric (though I have put a bag in the washing machine without incident). @Catbird9 may have further advice.
thank you @BeenBurned for the reply. I knew someone would eventually respond :smile:
 
Hello I have this Dooney that I believe is part of the outback collection. I also think the color is ivy. Any help on authenticity, color, year and style would be appreciated.
 

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Hello I have this Dooney that I believe is part of the outback collection. I also think the color is ivy. Any help on authenticity, color, year and style would be appreciated.
It's authentic.

It's part of the Outback collection but I don't know what it was called. I agree with you on the color, it probably is Ivy.

Here are two 1994 ads showing three Outback styles. Very nice bag!
 

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Hello I have this Dooney that I believe is part of the outback collection. I also think the color is ivy. Any help on authenticity, color, year and style would be appreciated.
It's authentic.

It's part of the Outback collection but I don't know what it was called. I agree with you on the color, it probably is Ivy.

Here are two 1994 ads showing three Outback styles. Very nice bag!
The color might be forest. Both forest and ivy are dark green and pretty close in color. There's another green, fir, but that's a lighter shade, definitely not the color you have.
 
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