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That hardware is getting me, none of my bags hardware look like that. The zipper, the shape of the buckles, the finish of the gold. I don’t see any leather dooney patch on the inside on the back wall. The feet don’t look right. I’m giving this bag the side eye, and for $349 it’s a no from me


 
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Please post authenticity questions related to DOONEY & BOURKE in this thread.

Note: The PurseForum requests that only members with extensive knowledge of the brand and authenticating who have over 500 posts participate as authenticators in this AT thread. The moderators reserve the right to remove authentications that do not meet these requirements.

Please follow the following rules:

Before you submit a request for authentication, please search this thread to make sure that the item has not previously been authenticated. This is not a thread to ask general questions about DOONEY & BOURKE; please refer to our Handbags & Purses forum for such information.

This is a free service, but it is imperative that you help our authenticators by using the following format:

Item:
Listing number:
Seller:
Link:
Comments:
If the bag in question is not on an auction site, please use the following:

Item Name (if you know it):
Link (if available):
Then attach any photos (all authentication must include photos.)

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  • Please note that comments on price and condition are NOT permitted.
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Hi. I have a bag that I just can’t determine if it’s vintage authentic or not. Hoping someone might be able to help. It has the suede inside that matches the pebbled leather outside, has 5 feet, has the Dooney duck logo on front but the hardware throws me as well as I cannot find any sewn-in tags (green or red). I’m leaning toward not authentic but the feel of the bag keeps me guessing. Oh and it’s in terrible condition lol. It came to me in a lot with others. Just want to know if it’s authentic before I make it a rehab project.

Item Name: (think) All Weather Leather Doctor Bag
 

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Hi. I have a bag that I just can’t determine if it’s vintage authentic or not. Hoping someone might be able to help. It has the suede inside that matches the pebbled leather outside, has 5 feet, has the Dooney duck logo on front but the hardware throws me as well as I cannot find any sewn-in tags (green or red). I’m leaning toward not authentic but the feel of the bag keeps me guessing. Oh and it’s in terrible condition lol. It came to me in a lot with others. Just want to know if it’s authentic before I make it a rehab project.

Item Name: (think) All Weather Leather Doctor Bag
Is that bag listed online somewhere? Please post a link to the listing and seller ID.

the bag is fake.
 
Is that bag listed online somewhere? Please post a link to the listing and seller ID.

the bag is fake.
No it’s not listed anywhere. It’s just in my house lol. It came in a shipment of bags. I figured as much but I wanted to have someone who knows better than I do verify that. I appreciate it. I have a LOT of bags, I’m sure I’ll be back for more advice :-)
 
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this bag again on eBay now...


I don't see any problems although the seller should show a picture of both sides of the red, white and blue tag with serial number.

Note: I'm not an authenticator.... but as a collector of many D&B Florentine handbags,
I question the listing description that this bag was manufactured in Italy.
It may be made of Florentine leather that is processed/tanned in Italy, but the bag was
most likely manufactured in the Far East. The serial # would provide the info.

My comment about not seeing any problems was in reference to authenticity.

When a bag has a serial number tag, it should be shown.

The seller also states, "This stylish satchel, made from Italian Vacchetta leather that grows softer with age, adds a chic touch that pulls together any outfit." I'm pretty sure it's NOT vachetta leather.

That hardware is getting me, none of my bags hardware look like that. The zipper, the shape of the buckles, the finish of the gold. I don’t see any leather dooney patch on the inside on the back wall. The feet don’t look right. I’m giving this bag the side eye, and for $349 it’s a no from me



Seller ID:
lovemystuffbuyit

Without more pictures and a more accurate description from the seller, you should definitely go with your gut when it comes to spending you hard-earned money.

I've never seen the bag in person so I don't know what the hardware and buckles should look like although it appears that the end of the zipper should be tucked INSIDE the bag, not sticking out as it is in the pictures.

I've posted side-by-side showing the bag in question as compared to (what I believe is) the same bag on Dillard's (different color) and although I see some differences, it's not unusual for final products to vary slightly from original prototypes so the differences could be legit.


Here's the Dillard's link:

And side-by-side:
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Compare the details to this one. Listing calls it 'medium' satchel but measurements imply that it might be the same size.

Again, the seller, lovemystuffbuyit doesn't show enough of the right pictures and her description seems to be an AI one that doesn't seem to match the bag.
 
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Seller ID:
lovemystuffbuyit

Without more pictures and a more accurate description from the seller, you should definitely go with your gut when it comes to spending you hard-earned money.

I've never seen the bag in person so I don't know what the hardware and buckles should look like although it appears that the end of the zipper should be tucked INSIDE the bag, not sticking out as it is in the pictures.

I've posted side-by-side showing the bag in question as compared to (what I believe is) the same bag on Dillard's (different color) and although I see some differences, it's not unusual for final products to vary slightly from original prototypes so the differences could be legit.


Here's the Dillard's link:

And side-by-side:
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Compare the details to this one. Listing calls it 'medium' satchel but measurements imply that it might be the same size.

Again, the seller, lovemystuffbuyit doesn't show enough of the right pictures and her description seems to be an AI one that doesn't seem to match the bag.
Are there counterfeit D&B Florentine satchels?!
 
Seller ID:
lovemystuffbuyit

Without more pictures and a more accurate description from the seller, you should definitely go with your gut when it comes to spending you hard-earned money.

I've never seen the bag in person so I don't know what the hardware and buckles should look like although it appears that the end of the zipper should be tucked INSIDE the bag, not sticking out as it is in the pictures.

I've posted side-by-side showing the bag in question as compared to (what I believe is) the same bag on Dillard's (different color) and although I see some differences, it's not unusual for final products to vary slightly from original prototypes so the differences could be legit.


Here's the Dillard's link:

And side-by-side:
View attachment 5891863


Compare the details to this one. Listing calls it 'medium' satchel but measurements imply that it might be the same size.

Again, the seller, lovemystuffbuyit doesn't show enough of the right pictures and her description seems to be an AI one that doesn't seem to match the bag.
Did some digging around and found this sold listing from September. Comment at the end says it’s a fake bag.


I think the bag is a shell bought from either of these sites, and they placed the D&B black logo on it, with some fake Dillard’s tags.


 
My comment about not seeing any problems was in reference to authenticity.

When a bag has a serial number tag, it should be shown.

The seller also states, "This stylish satchel, made from Italian Vacchetta leather that grows softer with age, adds a chic touch that pulls together any outfit." I'm pretty sure it's NOT vachetta leather.
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