Dooney & Bourke Handbag, Patent Leather Small Chiara Bag
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Love it
Carried this bag over the summer and loved it. Very roomy and not too small. I have several Dooneys and love them all. Really would not buy any other brand now. When you have carried the best, why bother with the rest? That's how I feel about Dooney.
Love it & wish I had more!!!
I simply love this bag & wish I had bought more of them while they still had all the colors. I own the red & I'm ordering the Aqua. I have yet to experience any issue with the patent rubbing off, and mine still looks brand new, but I switch off my purses every (2) days or so. What I like most about it is how VIBRANT the colors are. Additionally, it has a lot of dimension, & takes on the appearance of stone or a gem rather than a just flat shade of color.
Pretty but fragile
I got this bag in black and loved it when I first got it, but after only a few months of moderate use the patent finish on the corners had completely pealed off. Hearing that this might just be a defective bag I took it back to Macy's and got a new one but now the new one is peeling too. This bag is WAY too expensive (even on sale) to be falling apart this quickly. Dooney and Bourke guarantees their bags only get better with age?! I don't think so. Don't buy this bag if you want it to look nice for more than 3 months.
Functional, fashionable & durable
I pruchased this bag in the sunset yellow. What a great bag! I have received so many comments on the style and color. This is my second Dooney---it will not be my last! I love the center zipper compartment and the multiple pockets. I just upgraded my phone cell phone and my new phone fits comfortably in the cell phone pocket without any grief. The leather is supple, soft and has held up very well.
Beautiful Patent & Functional!
I purchased this bag in the Bubblegum & absolutely LOVE it!! I love that it has a middle zipper compartment, it's a great size, not to large or small, lightweight, easy to care for & the colors are just beautiful! I have had so many compliments on mine that I would love to get another in a Fall color! Before purchasing your bag, make sure there are no cracks or color fading as patent has a tendency to do both, especially in heat. Dooney & Bourke make excellent quality bags (I have over 20!) and their patent is some of the best out there.
You have to watch patent leather
I own many of the Dooney patent leather handbags. Actually i own 7. I love these because they are lighter in weight than the leather. You have to watch when you buy them to see that there are no spots that were not covered in the processing. Also some are cracked so be careful when purchasing. So far, i have sent several back to dooney but got a replacement. They will replace up to 6 months. After that you are in the repair plan and get around $137 towards another bag of your choice full price only (no sale items). i will continue to buy these bags in patent because i like the colors and the lighter weight. I do own several in leather as well. I wont let the problems bother me or keep me from buying. Just dont put your purses on the floor at restaurants and be careful to store in your dust bag when you are not carrying it.
Eye Catching Bag!
When I saw this bag at Macy's, I had to get it! I love the "Chiara" style in general because of the functionality, and I have a medium in the New Quilt. I got this in the Bubble Gum & have gotten SO many compliments! I go to Macy's for all of my Dooney & Bourke bags. Patent leather is easy to care for, don't expose it to extreme heat or cold & easy to clean. I am very gentle with my bags. These new colors are just stunning!
Patent comes off corners and
other hardware spots that rub. I love patent bags, however, when the patent wears off the corners and other spots it makes me mad that I spent the extra cash. No more Dooney's for me. They also need another pocket inside.