Cole Haan vs Dooney & Bourke

[Couture Coco]

Hi everyone
I hope you'll excuse my ignorance and help me out here. I've been looking for a medium-large tote bag for ages and have finally found 2 candidates, one is by Cole Haan and the other by Dooney. As I am not too familiar with either brand, please can you tell me which you would prefer/recommend in terms of quality of the leather and workmanship and durability.

It's a tote style that will be used often. I own 2 bags by Coach: a medium hobo shoulder bag and a large briefcase style for work. How do CH and D&B compare to Coach?
Many thanks in advance for any advice and tips!

 

[dcooney4]

Both are excellent quality. I have bags from both of them. I would just get the one you like the most.

 

[tess1956]

I have Dooneys that I have had for a long time, and have found them to be extremely durable. The are very high quality and will last forever! I'm sure I will die before my Dooneys do!!

 

[JAP4life]

I agree with dcooney, both are overall excellent quality. I am partial to Cole Haan myself.

 

[redskater]

I don't have a D&B, but I do have a CH and they are very well made. I have a few of their wallets too and they hold up really nicely. I prefer the CH as I think they are classic and timeless, and no logos.

 

[DiorDeVille]

Both are great quality and seem to last forever. Can't go wrong either way!!!

 

[mirdc]

I think you need to post photos of the bags in question & let us vote

 

[brooklynposh]

I love dooney!

 

[Couture Coco]

Thanks everyone for your comments!
The closest photo I can find of the CH (2nd photo) is this but the actual bag is black and the handles are slightly different.

 

[natalie78]

Cole Haan vote

 

[thel]

I think it will come down to which style you like more. I prefer Cole Haan styles.

 

[pinkshoulders]

It sounds like you are looking for practicality, and for that I would go with Dooney. Cole Haan has beautiful designs but their sizing is not always practical. If the bag you like has those threaded through loop handles, I caution you that they can get uncomfortable if you carry a lot of stuff.

 

[mirdc]

I like the photo of the Dooney you posted better. It looks like it is better equipped to tote around your stuff

 

[pickle]

from those posted, i prefer the DB. the CH looks too open for me- could be a security issue. the DB looks good for work too, elegant

 

[TejasMama]

I normally prefer Cole Haan as the leather is so amazing but I've owned that style and it does tend to open at times, especially if it is an older magnetic closure. I think the Dooney would be better in this instance.