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Dooney and Bourke Purses

I have a Dooney and Burke All Weather Leather Sachel, and it’s the type of thing that I use when I’m meeting with clients and I want to impress them with my stodgy professionalism. Although I do have to say, I do love the duck tag. It’s lame, but there’s something so cute contained within it’s lameness. It’s like the Haley Joel Osment of handbags.

Of course, Dooney and Burke purses are just a little common but they have such wonderful designs we can overlook that can't we darlings? Dooney & Bourke is a company specializing in accessories, such as leather handbags, iPod cases, luggage, bracelets, watches, and briefcases, and a limited clothing line, which includes sweaters, jackets, and scarves. While most products are made for women, there are some products, such as sweaters, belts, wallets, and briefcases, made for men. Founded in 1975, Dooney & Bourke products range from $20-$625. Along with competitor Coach, Dooney & Bourke produces goods in the niche market known as 'affordable luxury', wherein a brand is recognizable as a luxury product but is priced such that it is accessible to the budget conscious. Dooney & Bourke products stand out for their bright pastel colors and a tendency to imitate other luxury goods companies, such as Louis Vuitton.