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It's authentic. Nice find!

The rivets holding the loop for the strap could have been replaced, I'm not sure. The "button" type brass rivets were used on most Dooney AWL bags, but yours was an earlier model.

ETA: I just realized Jaycinthe posted the same style a few posts back, so I looked at the rivets.
They are the flat type also, so this style rivet was obviously used on the earlier models
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Interesting trivia: In this 1985 ad, Dooney calls the 10x10x6 drawstring "small," but most sellers list it as "medium."

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It's authentic.

Hey Catbird9...thanks so much for your quick response(s), as always! AND thanks for the catalog page...how cool!
 
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Can someone please help me authenticate my new D&B Large zip Barlow
Purchased brand new off of Poshmark? Here are some
Photos. It was brand new with all packaging and tissue paper inside. Just want to make sure it’s authentic before i “accept” the purchase! Thank you!
 

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I went a little nuts and picked this up as well, if anyone might have a look at it? Thanks! I am trying to figure out what it is called. I think it's vachetta leather trim?

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Seller: local Goodwill
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It's authentic. It's from the early 2000s Donegal Signature collection, trimmed with Italian vachetta leather. I believe the style is called Tassel Top Zip.
 
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Could anyone assist me with authenticating this bag? The photos don't adequately show the color, which is a light celery. I purchased at a reputable consignment shop.

Thanks
Aligator Purse
 

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Hi ladies. My friend just got this as a gift and wanted to know if it's authentic and I have no clue. Help please. It doesn't feel like leather to me and it has red lining. IMG_20200104_141052.jpg
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