I got my red Alto!

[Kathyy]

And I love it! The smooth matte leather in red is terrific. It is a "top handle lock" otherwise known as a flap satchel. Just the prettiest thing. It looks small but is holding the essentials just fine. No water bottle, books or magazines in this baby I guess.
The seller packed it in a flat box. NOT good.

Luckily the leather wasn't creased, just slightly bent.

And she looks just fine now.

 

[handbag helen]

Oh my, that bag is stunning. Love everything about it, the red is so pretty. Enjoy!

 

[Deesie]

oh its soo cute!!! Love it!!!

 

[abandonedimages]

I want Congratulations! I love it in the red!

 

[noshoepolish]

Nice! I wish they had the same styles with shoulder straps.

 

[merika]

Thud!

Wow. Wow.

 

[KatsBags]

That is simply stunning!

I guess I'll have to put it on my "list"

Enjoy using it!

 

[JenWV]

OMG.. that's one BEAUTIFUL purse!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[fendifemale]

Gorgeous!

 

[caxe]

Beautiful!

I haven't bought a red Dooney yet, but one day I will!

 

[BLACKWIDOW]

Wow! A very beautiful bag. Enjoy!

 

[helpl!!! slush]

ohh that is beautiful!!!! congrads

 

[fashion_guru86]

The bag is beautiful! I love the structure and the lovely red color. Congrats!

 

[Kimmi]

That bag is so beautiful. Really gorgoeus colour and great shape!!!

 

[Kathyy]

Thanks everyone.

There was high drama here today. The lock was coming off the bag!!! All is well, poor thing now has a scar on the front of the lining but the screw is back on - with lots of locktight added.

The amazing part was the leather. During all the handling a great number of fingernail marks got on the leather. I buffed with the flannel dustbag and the lesser of them are gone and the bad one is nearly gone. I was amazed!

Moral of the story, play with Dooney locks before buying. DON'T get one with a loose screw! And don't try to repair it, you have to cut the lining to do it. So don't!!!