Dooney FLORENTINE Clubhouse!!

[lavenderjunkie]

Over the years I've come to really love the whip stitching on the older Florentine
handbags. Many of the newer designs do not have whip stitching details
and some also have thinner rolled handles. I don't know if it's a style decision
or a cost reduction effort. I miss the overall detailing that was part of the older Florentine bags.

As for the newer Florentine leather being lighter.... again, I don't know if
it's a conscious decision.... customers did complain about the weight of the
original Florentine handbags. So are they choosing lighter leather or processing
the leather in such a way to lighten it (like tumbling) or is it a thinner piece of
leather (lower quality)?

I also miss the styling of the older Alto handbags. I don't think most of
the new ones are anywhere near as nice.

 

[mel823]

I'm so disappointed. I order the florentine micro satchel in red and I have to send it back. The bag is so pebbly and scratched and truth be told it looks like a return they just sent. The only wrapping was around the handles. It was also just thrown in the box with no stuffing either. I also had to contact CS earlier this week to check on this order because it was in processing for a while. I contacted CS to see if they could do an exchange and they were like they don't do exchanges anymore. 😑 I also used a coupon on this order too. So now I have to pay for shipping to return it, pay for a carrier pickup, and if I chose to rebuy it, I don't have my coupon.

 

[mushroomNgrass]

I'm so disappointed. I order the florentine micro satchel in red and I have to send it back. The bag is so pebbly and scratched and truth be told it looks like a return they just sent. The only wrapping was around the handles. It was also just thrown in the box with no stuffing either. I also had to contact CS earlier this week to check on this order because it was in processing for a while. I contacted CS to see if they could do an exchange and they were like they don't do exchanges anymore. 😑 I also used a coupon on this order too. So now I have to pay for shipping to return it, pay for a carrier pickup, and if I chose to rebuy it, I don't have my coupon.

I have been there and received a used return no wrap anywhere , no tags, remnants left from the previous owner… If you don’t mind me asking, are you anywhere near a store? if not you can always call and they will send you pics of the bag you want , if they have it. Usually the store has 40% off the regular price and maybe an extra % off during sales. How much was the coupon? Which site did you order from dooney or I❤️D?
that is the one thing I hate about ordering online, you don’t know what you’re getting…

 

[mushroomNgrass]

@lavenderjunkie keep an eye out on I❤️d. The picture of the medium toggle was back on the site @ 129 and they might restock it for that price, I hope

 

[KiltyR45]

Over the years I've come to really love the whip stitching on the older Florentine
handbags. Many of the newer designs do not have whip stitching details
and some also have thinner rolled handles. I don't know if it's a style decision
or a cost reduction effort. I miss the overall detailing that was part of the older Florentine bags.

As for the newer Florentine leather being lighter.... again, I don't know if
it's a conscious decision.... customers did complain about the weight of the
original Florentine handbags. So are they choosing lighter leather or processing
the leather in such a way to lighten it (like tumbling) or is it a thinner piece of
leather (lower quality)?

I also miss the styling of the older Alto handbags. I don't think most of
the new ones are anywhere near as nice.

I’ve been wondering about all this too.

Are we consumers now seeing the after effects of the supply shortage from the pandemic?

Can anyone weigh in on how the quality is with other brand bags? - Coach, LV, Kate, MK, MJ, etc.

 

[mel823]

I have been there and received a used return no wrap anywhere , no tags, remnants left from the previous owner… If you don’t mind me asking, are you anywhere near a store? if not you can always call and they will send you pics of the bag you want , if they have it. Usually the store has 40% off the regular price and maybe an extra % off during sales. How much was the coupon? Which site did you order from dooney or I❤️D?
that is the one thing I hate about ordering online, you don’t know what you’re getting…

Unfortunately I'm not near a store. I ordered from Dooney.com. Maybe this is the universe way of telling me I don't need another red bag.

 

[RuedeNesle]

Maybe this is the universe way of telling me I don't need another red bag.

What? NO! The Universe would never say that! The Universe wants you to have as many red bags as you want.
I'm sorry you were so disappointed in your purchase. I think Dooney/ILD should do a much better job sending out bags in good condition. Who wins this way? I hope your next red bag purchase is a keeper.

 

[lavenderjunkie]

I’ve been wondering about all this too.

Are we consumers now seeing the after effects of the supply shortage from the pandemic?

Can anyone weigh in on how the quality is with other brand bags? - Coach, LV, Kate, MK, MJ, etc.

Based on the YT videos I've seen, some of the higher end (top tier)
brands have seen
a quality decline too. And it seems like it's from before the pandemic although a lot
of the collections that came out in the last 4 years have issues, according to the
videos. There are reports of stitching issues and peeling and cracking leather
in some designs/leathers. Also general construction quality issues.... crooked flaps, etc.

Just because a brand is manufactured in France or Italy, does not mean that craftsman
with decades of experience are making the handbags. News articles have indicated that
sometimes the production is subcontracted to firms/workers who are brought into
the country.

 

[KiltyR45]

She reviews the Flo twist strap hobo from ILD.

 

[mushroomNgrass]

I watched this one when I got home last nite. Beautiful bag. She makes me want a natural bag.

 

[mushroomNgrass]

Last of the 2023 12 days of Dooney holiday sale.
the UPS man just delivered the last of my holiday haul and I made sure to go out and thank him and wish him a blessed week before he got back in his truck.

lets get into these goodies…….

Dooney and Bourke medium toggle crossbody in Bordeaux has really impressed me. This bag is a really nice size. Not too big, not too small. Will make a nice weekend errand bag. It’s got a shallow zip back pocket that will hold my phone. It’s slim so it will lay well against the body. It will fit over or under my huge down winter coat. It has a 3 part strap so it can be worn short shoulder or crossbody, and I like that. The leather is beautiful but again it’s thinner than the Florentine that I’m used to. I’m not complaining at all about the thin leather on this bag. It’s absolutely gorgeous. At $129 this is a very welcome addition to my collection. If you see this at this price, get it I think it’s well worth it.
it matches nicely with the Florentine long zip around wristlet and small coin case in Bordeaux.


The Florentine long zip around wristlets in Bordeaux and Brown tmoro were included in the 12 days of Dooney holiday sale for $65. Very generous sized wallets. Makes a very nice gift. At this price well worth adding to my collection.

The Florentine small coin cases were in the previnous sale in october for $25. This item makes a great stocking stuffer and these two didn’t make it to the gift pile. I have kept these two and put them under the tree along with the matching wallets and bags, TO ME FROM THE DOG…


I AM VERY HAPPY WITN MY LAST 2023 purchases from Dooney and Bourke.
Im not sure if this batch of leather in brown tmoro and Bordeaux were just thin, or if this is what the ‘NEW‘ Florentine will be like in the future. The next sale after Christmas, I will drive to the store so that I can feel, and smell, everything before any more purchases. again I’m not complaining just stating this leather feels thin. Gotta keep the store open…

dagnabit I forgot I got 4 duck stickers in my box, but I already taped the boxes up and put them under the tree already 🙃🍄👋

 

[lavenderjunkie]

Last of the 2023 12 days of Dooney holiday sale.
the UPS man just delivered the last of my holiday haul and I made sure to go out and thank him and wish him a blessed week before he got back in his truck.

lets get into these goodies…….

Dooney and Bourke medium toggle crossbody in Bordeaux has really impressed me. This bag is a really nice size. Not too big, not too small. Will make a nice weekend errand bag. It’s got a shallow zip back pocket that will hold my phone. It’s slim so it will lay well against the body. It will fit over or under my huge down winter coat. It has a 3 part strap so it can be worn short shoulder or crossbody, and I like that. The leather is beautiful but again it’s thinner than the Florentine that I’m used to. I’m not complaining at all about the thin leather on this bag. It’s absolutely gorgeous. At $129 this is a very welcome addition to my collection. If you see this at this price, get it I think it’s well worth it.
it matches nicely with the Florentine long zip around wristlet and small coin case in Bordeaux.


The Florentine long zip around wristlets in Bordeaux and Brown tmoro were included in the 12 days of Dooney holiday sale for $65. Very generous sized wallets. Makes a very nice gift. At this price well worth adding to my collection.

The Florentine small coin cases were in the previnous sale in october for $25. This item makes a great stocking stuffer and these two didn’t make it to the gift pile. I have kept these two and put them under the tree along with the matching wallets and bags, TO ME FROM THE DOG…


I AM VERY HAPPY WITN MY LAST 2023 purchases from Dooney and Bourke.
Im not sure if this batch of leather in brown tmoro and Bordeaux were just thin, or if this is what the ‘NEW‘ Florentine will be like in the future. The next sale after Christmas, I will drive to the store so that I can feel, and smell, everything before any more purchases. again I’m not complaining just stating this leather feels thin. Gotta keep the store open…

dagnabit I forgot I got 4 duck stickers in my box, but I already taped the boxes up and put them under the tree already 🙃🍄👋

I'm glad the dogs are so generous with your Christmas gifts. And they seem to know just
what you like. Great news that all the purchases are keepers.

I love the look of the toggle crossbody. The original design only had a 2 part strap and it's very, very long. Works crossbody but too long for me for shoulder carry (in the olden days when I could carry a bag on my shoulder). I'm going to see if they restocked on ILD.
The price is too good to pass up and with the 3 part strap I can arm/hand carry.

Enjoy all your new treasures.

 

[KiltyR45]

Last of the 2023 12 days of Dooney holiday sale.
the UPS man just delivered the last of my holiday haul and I made sure to go out and thank him and wish him a blessed week before he got back in his truck.

lets get into these goodies…….

Dooney and Bourke medium toggle crossbody in Bordeaux has really impressed me. This bag is a really nice size. Not too big, not too small. Will make a nice weekend errand bag. It’s got a shallow zip back pocket that will hold my phone. It’s slim so it will lay well against the body. It will fit over or under my huge down winter coat. It has a 3 part strap so it can be worn short shoulder or crossbody, and I like that. The leather is beautiful but again it’s thinner than the Florentine that I’m used to. I’m not complaining at all about the thin leather on this bag. It’s absolutely gorgeous. At $129 this is a very welcome addition to my collection. If you see this at this price, get it I think it’s well worth it.
it matches nicely with the Florentine long zip around wristlet and small coin case in Bordeaux.


The Florentine long zip around wristlets in Bordeaux and Brown tmoro were included in the 12 days of Dooney holiday sale for $65. Very generous sized wallets. Makes a very nice gift. At this price well worth adding to my collection.

The Florentine small coin cases were in the previnous sale in october for $25. This item makes a great stocking stuffer and these two didn’t make it to the gift pile. I have kept these two and put them under the tree along with the matching wallets and bags, TO ME FROM THE DOG…


I AM VERY HAPPY WITN MY LAST 2023 purchases from Dooney and Bourke.
Im not sure if this batch of leather in brown tmoro and Bordeaux were just thin, or if this is what the ‘NEW‘ Florentine will be like in the future. The next sale after Christmas, I will drive to the store so that I can feel, and smell, everything before any more purchases. again I’m not complaining just stating this leather feels thin. Gotta keep the store open…

dagnabit I forgot I got 4 duck stickers in my box, but I already taped the boxes up and put them under the tree already 🙃🍄👋

Can you take some pix of the inside of the wallet, por favor? 😃 I’d like to see how big this is, and the slots.

 

[mushroomNgrass]

Can you take some pix of the inside of the wallet, por favor? 😃 I’d like to see how big this is, and the slots.

I do you one better in the DM

 

[mushroomNgrass]

I'm glad the dogs are so generous with your Christmas gifts. And they seem to know just
what you like. Great news that all the purchases are keepers.

I love the look of the toggle crossbody. The original design only had a 2 part strap and it's very, very long. Works crossbody but too long for me for shoulder carry (in the olden days when I could carry a bag on my shoulder). I'm going to see if they restocked on ILD.
The price is too good to pass up and with the 3 part strap I can arm/hand carry.

Enjoy all your new treasures.

That price IS way too good to pass up, original price says $348 I hope they restock and you’re able to snag this toggle bag. The pic was up then taken down then put back up again…

it’s really beautiful and I’ll have to wait til Christmas to open it and see what fits. I opened everything to make sure what was there and inspect the condition of the items in case I needed to return anything. Thankfully everything arrived and are keepers. I’ll be sure to thank my dog with a special treat. He sure gives fantastic gifts LOL