I have always loved this bag, Dooney leather is extremely amazing, the brand doesn't get the credit it deserves and the quality it outstanding! This bag is just amazing! I'm happy you got it♡♡♡♡♡♡♡
Good job. I just watched a video of a woman who spends thousands on LV and Chanel and neither of those bags are as nice as D&B. The leather is much thinner on those ridiculously expensive bags, while D&B are really quality made.
Let me tell you.... The same just happen to me, last weekend I went to Macy's and I saw this bag( same color) she had some scratches and I asked for a discount and I got 60% off ! Yessss I pay $160.00 American dollars with taxes😊 I am still in shock
You're a doll and I enjoyed watching someone who shares my love and enthusiasm over this bag. I'm 5' 10" and the long strap is even too long for me so I doubled the strap. Doubling it makes it the perfect length for shoulder carrying.
Oh it is such an amazing bag! I love her so much! She also led me to Dooney and Bourke as a brand which I have fallen head over heels for haha. I love that you can double up the strap. It makes it so much easier to wear :)
You can tell this is a high end leather, by the sound. I have a Donney and Bourke and they smelling AMAZING! The older they get, the better they get. QVC carries Dooney and Bourke and often times you can get them on 4, 5 , or even on 6 easy pays. That's how I got mine.
I am a Dooney fan now.after watching this video I decided to buy this Florentine vachetta medium in natural color.its a beautiful bag.i bought it from the outlet store for $238.😃
Beautiful Florentine satchel your going to enjoy her, the patina process makes D&B natural Florentine bags look so rich. I have the natural in the Clayton. And she looks so different and rich every time. Enjoy your beautiful bag!!!
I finally got my first natural Flo Satchel!! LOooooooove it! I already had black, red, mushroom, taupe and chestnut, which are all beautiful colors, but I still wanted a natural. I found it pre-owned, so it already has a beautiful patina. There's something about this natural color...incredible.
Oooo congrats on your newest Flo and holy man it sounds like you have a truly amazing Flo collection! There is just something about natural haha totally agree with you on that one :)
I have this bag in chestnut, but I still watch this video from time-to-time because I love your enthusiasm about the bag! I really one in natural next. Thanks for sharing!
I loved seeing how happy you are with your new bag! My best friend surprised me with the Florentine medium Elisa in the natural colour. It's so beautiful, smells divine, and feels so divinely soft that it's hard not to caress it all the time! I found mine by calling an outlet store, then asked my friend to look at it and pick it up for me and I'd pay over the phone. However, my friend said to wait to pay. My bag was also 50%off because it had been the store sample, so it had been handled wanted had some scuffs. The lady in the store showed my friend how to remove the scuffs by gently rubbing them in a circular motion with the dust bag itself! It works perfectly, and the scuffs are mostly gone. I notice this butter soft leather scuffs very easily, so it gives me peace of mind to know I can keep her looking good! My best friend ended up paying for the Elisa and also grabbing a wine coloured crossbody because he knew I'd really been wanting one of those for awhile, and it too was over 50% off!!! He didn't tell me that part, just bought them both and mailed them to me as a huge gift!!! I couldn't have afforded to get them both. I hope you continue to enjoy your beautiful find, and that the dust bag tip can be of use to you and any other Dooney lovers!
Ooooo congrats on your two gorgeous new additions! I really like the Elisa, I haven't seen her in the natural before, only the colorblock, but in my head that would be one stunning bag! That was so nice of your friend :) it is wonderful knowing that you can keep your bag looking beautiful for years to come, I love how easy it is to care for the Florentine leather. Thank you so much for watching!
I bought this bag in the one that's a step smaller about three weeks ago, and love it. TJ Maxx had it on clearance for $150, and the raspberry color is gorgeous. For the first few days that I had it, my entire car smelled like leather. I would put it against any luxury brand.
Fashionable Lena Oh I long to experience the joy of a TJ Maxx clearance find, great deal! I really do want the small Florentine as well now, Raspberry sounds gorgeous!! Congrats on your find :)
Oh, I just love florentine leather! I have a large tote in florentine, and it spent 3 years in my closet because it was too big and heavy. Well, the other day I took it out, and OMG! It had darkened a little and had a special glow. Wow, just wow! Needless to say, it has become my favorite bag. The satchel is also very beautiful, and you got a great deal. Great video!
That Natural Florentine glow just can't be beat! It is gorgeous. They really do only get better with age :) glad you pulled yours out again and rediscovered your love for it!!
Thank you for this video, I can just feel your enthusiasm! You pretty much helped me to decide to get this one. You did well and it looks like new the way you cleaned it up too!
+Marla Barton Yay!! I am so excited for you! It is a beautiful bag I am sure you will love it!! Thank you for the kind words and thank you so much for watching! I am so glad I could help :)
Thank you for the mod shots. I could not decide which size to get the large or medium and we are the same exact frame. The large looks like a duffel bag. So I’m going to get the medium.
The soft and supple leather really shows on websites where the bag can be purchased. I looked on Poshmark earlier, and i saw sooo many D&B Florentines! I want one in black, and i will get one!!! Soon!!! Thanks for sharing your video!!! 👍❤👜
This bag is indestructible!!! It's an incredible value. Mine is alive and well. One correction - I call it 'he' - His name is Gerard. It's '22 and I think that I love it more than ever. 🥰 He's handsome with a touch of dandy to him. [And he's got a nice long well-hung strap!]
I absolutely love your fated "Flo" acquisition story. I saw it a while back and just now commenting. Thank you! I love what you're doing:) From a fellow "Purse Demented" person.
Beautiful bag !! I have this one in the chestnut color and a few colors in the small size...it's my favorite style ! I love how you are so in love with it ! Congrats on your great find !
I have two of these, natural and crimson, so beautiful... there is just something about this bag that screams class to me, enjoy it in the best of health and what a deal!
OMG I finally found one of these preloved on Depop in Australia (equivalent to US$100 shipped to NZ), I LOVE IT! Still smells of Florentine, a bit of conditioning and she’s amazing, has a gorgeous slouch which I absolutely love! Hope you are well over there, miss your videos 🇳🇿👋🏼
I finally broke down and brought a Dooney medium satchel - didn't get the Florentine but got the Oberland and Vachetta medium satchel off the ILOVEDOONEY site. It is 15" long. So progressing towards the Florentine (the only one I got was a Florentine side zip wallet wristlet). No one has posted a Oberland satchel but it is the same as Florentine (no pebbling, smooth type leather). I am done, have over 30 Dooneys here and have to stop. I could have purchased a good Chanel quilted leather to replace my small one. Recently received a Louis Vuitton satchel with the Japanese artist doing the happy faces on the flower petals so no LVs will I ever need. Thanks for posting your videos, I already left you a thumb up on this when I first saw it a couple of years ago, giggles cause it's 2019 already. Stay happy and stay safe.
Congratulations on your new medium satchel! I haven't seen the Oberland version, it sounds beautiful though! I'll have to check it out. Is it still as heavy as Florentine or is it a bit lighter? You sound like you have an amazing collection! I always think I am done but then something else catches my eye haha. One day I hope to be bag content :)
I'm so happy for you getting this deal. The natural colour is gorgeous! I also got this bag at The Bay in TO for half price. I couldn't believe my eyes! There were only a few scratches which I have rubbed and conditioned so they're barely there. Mine is in chestnut and I just love it!
I just found this bag at tjmaxx for $180! I almost walked away from her because she has quite a few scratches but I'm so glad I didn't! Very helpful video. I cant wait to try to get the scratches to fade on mine
This Dooney is most definitely a one of a kind SIZE that appears enormous!!!! When did Dooney & Bourke produce this gorgeous hugh bag ??now I own the large size which is 9x15 btw is much much smaller than what you are showing!!. Can you provide the exact measurements of your bag so your viewers will know the specs of what you are showing. Thanks a million
Purse n all Style I was told to use the dust cover to rub out any scratches from the Florentine Leather, by a woman who works at Dooney & Bourke’s outlet in Orlando, Florida. As of yet, I have not tried it, since the minor scratch on my Florentine came out just by rubbing it with my finger. I am definitely going to give the clerk’s suggestion a try.
Actually, you can put leather lotion on the bag. I personally contacted Dooney and Bourke and they couldn't offer me an explanation as why not use leather lotion. The leather of that bag is no diffrent than other leathers. Just a beautiful cowhide leather. True Florentine leather is very soft to the touch and has a suede like feel to it. Whatever you do, do not use saddle soap.
I have been watching a lot of videos of designers handbags and I have been really impressed with the higher end Dooney bags. If you put these bags next to a chanel or LV bag they literally outshine those expensive bags. I think that is why none of the high end designer collectors ever mention D and B. They know that the comparison is very revealing as to how much some of those really expensive bags are a rip off.
Nothing beats a Dooney, they have great bags, great price points and they don't do constant price increases and I haven't found the quality to be hit or miss like on some bags. I also keep hearing about the quality of higher end designer bags continuing to decline but Dooney seems to be very consistent with their quality and the materials they use. Their bags are made to wear while some more expensive bags seem so delicate for the price its hard to wear them day to day. I think that is why "once you go Dooney, you go Looney" haha. Thank you so much for watching!
+Patricia Perez It is such a gorgeous bag! If I am ever lucky enough to find another one I wouldn't hesitate to pick it up, what other colors do you have? I am always lusting after the red and the navy :) thank you for subbing and welcome :)
Oh I am so in love with this bag I am looking at the blue one I love that one so much !!! You got such a great bargain It is currently $500 plus in Canada at the moment 😢 I won't be getting it any time soon TFS enjoy it I love a bag that has a few little scratches
Oh the blue ocean color? I absolutely LOVE that color!!! I hope you can get her sooner rather than later :) I am sure you will love her! Thank you for watching :)
I have been looking on line eBay ext ...... Wow the prices are insane 🙈 I will keep looking and my friend in the US is looking to ? I'm like you and don't mind a little bit of imperfection on the leather it just adds character!!! I live outside Toronto so don't have a lot of high end shops around me ,but will check the bay every time I drive in!! I'm pretty much like a dog with a bone right now 😆😆LOL new subbie here !! I have some reviews on coach MK and other handbags along with a bunch of makeup ! What's in my handbag !!!! I just started in June and I only planned to make one video LMAO I am having to much fun ....I absolutely loved this video and that you are 🇨🇦🇨🇦 added some sugar to the mix lol xoxo
gorgeous bag and I love the color. I think you made the right decision. On video I can't see the scratches. Congrats and good for you getting it at a steal....TFS and enjoy her as you already are.
Hi Purse Demented, cool name :) I have that satchel. I have a decent bag collection but that satchel is still my all time fave. The patina on yours is stunning. You scored a great deal. Loved your video!
I'm lusting for that bag! I own the smaller version in black, but now I want the larger size. There is something about that Florentine leather in the color Natural. I also own the Florentine Smith Bag in Natural and just like with your satchel the complements are endless. I think it's because you just don't see them on everyone the way you do with LV Speedys and Neverfulls, which I love BTW!
***** Totally agree with you! I see LV, MK and Coach everywhere, but when I spot a Dooney in the wild I get very excited! They make such beautiful, well made and affordable bags, I am really surprised they are not more popular. I do highly recommend the large in natural it is truly a Mary Poppins bag! The small in black is also gorgeous! I am currently dreaming of a small in Blue or Red :)
I have the same bag, in the color NATURAL, except yours looks "redder" in your video. Anyways, PLEASE, PLEASE, and PLEASE when you go out in public, don't leave your beloved D&B bag out of your sight for ONE SECOND. There are purse snatchers who will wait the opportunity to steal your purse, if you turn your head away and your purse is at your side they can take it. Doesn't matter where you're at; in a retail store or in a Mall. They will take it. And I live in an upscale city and purse theft is quite common here. I love D&B bags, I have so far 6 of them to my collection and I ain't done yet.
Thank you so much for watching! I am definitely extremely careful with my bags out in public, they never ever leave my sight. The color comes off more "reddish/orange" in the video than it is in real life :) the patina the natural develops is just to die for!
I want a Florentine Satchel so bad but just haven't pulled the trigger. I'm getting to the point in my collection where I might want to let something go if I get something new. I love your new bag and can't wait to see all of the adventures she goes on.
Hi! Is this Florentine Satchel the medium size? You said large size and I can't find the large size on Dooney & Bourke website. There is a medium size for $398.00. Is this the same bag? I'm so happy you got a great bag for a great bargain!
It’s been said ah this is the medium or this is the large bla bla bla I dint know what to believe anymore as with what size is what ?? Measurement will tell the story . Please provide measurements
Hi Purse Demented. Your enthusiasm about this bag is adorable and contagious! I own several Dooney satchels, though none in florentine -however, your experience makes me want one😃. I realize this vid is over 3 years old so the question is- is she still in your collection? Thanks for sharing your story about this phenomenal bag!!💜💜💜
Haha thank you so much! She was my first Dooney and she is definitely still in my collection, I've also added it in black as well :) You definitely need some Florentine in your collection, there is nothing like it, a wonderful leather that just gets better and better!
Purse Demented Hi Purse Demented, I love your sense of humor with hand motions in some of your videos, very creative!. On a serious note, I just acquired a mini in each: natural and black-black. The Blavatsky-black is pre-loved and the natural unused but with some storage markings. My question is, how have you cared for them (any use of baby-wipes, conditioner, water-repellent spray)? Please and thank you, ~E. Clarke from sunny Santa Cruz, Cali (Sunny excepting these two weeks in January where there will be torrential rains...).
Love to know if you’re still loving this Florentine bag? Found an Italian Florentine bag in the same colour as yours, a no name brand but made in Italy and am completely in love with mine! I can’t change out of it and it still smells amazing!
That smell is amazing isn't it! I don't use the natural color as much because with the weather here I worry to much. But I also have the bag in black and I use it a lot! Congrats on your beautiful find!
Heaven Scent2u ...These measurements are from Dooney & Bourke’s website. Handle drop length 4.5". Strap drop length 23". Approximately measures H 9.5" x W 6.5" x L 15" and weighs 2lbs 15oz.
Heaven Scent2u I just ordered the “Small”, which is just one size down from the “Medium”, which is the one she has in the video. The “Small’s” measurements are: Handle drop length 4.5". Strap drop length 19". Approximately measures H 8" x W 5.75" x L 13" and weighs 2lbs 10oz.
I condition my Florentine. But then again, I don't have natural. So they are finished because of the dying process. I prefer my bags conditioned because the leather is much richer, smoother, and has a beautiful sheen with moisture in it.
Congrats, trust me you will love this leather, I own several florentine leather pieces, also use the dust bag to buff out an scuffs an scratches it works even better, nice to meet you,I just subbed to your channel, the natural will also deepen in color over time,congrats ☺️
Denise Loves D&B 1975 Thank you so much!! I am now also lusting after the Florentine Satchel in Small and Mini, haha, the addiction has started lol :) I will have to try the dustbag too, thanks for the tip!
Beautiful. I would like to know from where can i find this brand in Toronto?. Bay??. Also is the medium??. Do you still have it, does this get better with use?. Thanks :)
The Bay used to carry Dooney but they unfortunately they don't anymore. The only way to find it in Canada now would be the preloved market or you may luck out and find one at a Nordstrom Rack or Saks of 5th. There is also a facebook group specifically for Canadian Dooney lovers and Florentine satchels pop up for sale on that group from time to time as well. Yes, mine is the Medium, which is the largest size they make of the Florentine satchel, its confusing haha. I wish you luck on the hunt! I definitely still have this bag and yes she really only gets better with use. She still takes my breath away every time I take her out :)
She is just gorgeous and I am so happy you were able to rescue her! What a DEAL or should I say STEAL? You did good work on her as I really didn't notice any glaring marks on her at all. I still haven't been able to pick one of these up, but I am hoping to some time in the near future. I love that natural color and I am thinking that because of your video I have finally made up my mind that is going to be the color I get when I do get mine. That is unless I have a purse intervention... lol... Well, we'll see. Thanks for sharing. I love that you are also enjoying her smell as well as her beauty. I LOVE the smell of a good leather purse and I have since I was in high school. hehee. That's been a very long time. Just saying. Is the purse forum on FB? I keep forgetting to ask anyone and I am really curious. Thank you. Hugs Lisa G
gobeagirl Awww I feel so privileged to help you choose what color to get! I hope you can get your hands on one soon, it is an amazing bag you will not be disappointed! The purse forum is a forum run off of purseblog.com it is an amazing place for all things handbags, and more. It is worth a join, I have been a member since 07 I think, one of my favorite online places :) Thank you so much for watching!
excellent choice,I have this in the natural,brown ,black,chestnut and a red ostrich,it is a very classy work horse,I cant go an hour without someone complementing me on this bag,it is supposed to look aged, that's why the soft leather scratches,but you can rub them down,I was surprised at how affordable these were,the older they get the better,I promise I will post pictures on IG, when I get a moment, use this beautiful bag in the very best of health xoxo MJ
Stanleydragonjr Thank you so much MJ!! Yes please post pics if you have time, I would love to see your Dooneys!! I don't think this will be my only Dooney that is for sure
BEAUTIFUL bag!!! I love your videos!! They are so cute and original!! I have this satchel in both the small and medium size!! I have the small one in Natural (which had more pebbling than I had liked) but loved it so much I went and got the medium in Tmoro Brown (which is a MUCH smoother leather than the natural!
Thank you so much and a huge congrats on all your new additions!! The t'morrow brown is such a stunning color! You nabbed it for a complete steal too! Both of my Florentines have some pebbling throughout but I love them so much it doesn't bug me. I was just amazed to find them in Canada I had to snap them up too :) I have the zip zip satchel too and I adore that bag as well :) I have been eyeing the barlow in the mini size but I am trying to be good so I haven't added that one yet haha. Sounds like you already have a stunning Dooney collection! They are so addicting but worth every penny, the quality is amazing!
I received the bag I exchanged because of defective leather in the Natural Florentine Medium Satchel we discussed. I replaced it with Black Black rather than Natural. My question to you pertains to the leather itself. Should a D&B Florentine satchel be perfectly smooth or pebbly? My replacement bag is pebbly from top to bottom. At least it is uniform. I am keeping it because even though the finish is not what I paid for, the bag is handsome, the leather is textured but soft, and I have already waited a month and did not want to wait anymore.
The Florentine leather can be smooth or pebbled, however I think it "should" be smooth and some people only want it smooth. Both of my Florentines, I also have it in the black, have some pebbling on them. I am not bothered at all by it but to some it is a deal breaker. It all comes down to if it bugs you or not. There is also the Florentine silhouette in Samba leather which is pebbled throughout (Mama Beech on youtube has a lot of them if you think it may be a Samba satchel and not a Florentine? I can't really tell without pics) I would hope that they sent you the right satchel though. I have a more close up video of my Florentines if you wanted to compare the leather. Actually just browsing through my vids I have quite a few Handbag Day in the Life videos that would show the bag more up close as well as my wear and tear video. Hopefully all of this info I am spewing is actually helpful to you. In my opinion as a bag hoarder lol as long as you love it that is all that matters! Also waiting over a month is brutal! Glad you did finally get a replacement though!
Gorgeous bag, I have yet to get this bag. I have the Kingston Hobo an that dust cover bag that came with it is so darn small, i have to almost force my bag into it.😕😕
+Lena R I hope you can get one, it is an amazing bag :) that is very unfortunate about the dust cover though, I hate it when they are to small. I often use pillow cases instead of dustbags because they have a lot more "breathing room" haha. Thank you for watching!!
I believe it is the same, I've seen it called different names from time to time as well which can be confusing. It is an amazing bag, the smell, the color and it just gets better with age :) Thank you so much for watching!
This is the kind of bag that keeps on getting more beautiful as it ages 😍
I have always loved this bag, Dooney leather is extremely amazing, the brand doesn't get the credit it deserves and the quality it outstanding! This bag is just amazing! I'm happy you got it♡♡♡♡♡♡♡
Frozen Luxury Thank you so much Siah!! It really is an under rated brand, so glad I took the plunge though! Won't be my last that is for sure :)
Good job. I just watched a video of a woman who spends thousands on LV and Chanel and neither of those bags are as nice as D&B. The leather is much thinner on those ridiculously expensive bags, while D&B are really quality made.
+Jody They are amazing bags!
Let me tell you.... The same just happen to me, last weekend I went to Macy's and I saw this bag( same color) she had some scratches and I asked for a discount and I got 60% off ! Yessss I pay $160.00 American dollars with taxes😊 I am still in shock
Holy crap!! What an awesome deal!! Huge congrats on your amazing deal and your beautiful new addition :)
Rooney and Bourke is so underrated and has better quality in their bags than those 4 times the price!
*Dooney 😏
Totally agree with you. Their quality v. price is amazing. Love Dooney
I agree
So agreed
You're a doll and I enjoyed watching someone who shares my love and enthusiasm over this bag. I'm 5' 10" and the long strap is even too long for me so I doubled the strap. Doubling it makes it the perfect length for shoulder carrying.
Oh it is such an amazing bag! I love her so much! She also led me to Dooney and Bourke as a brand which I have fallen head over heels for haha. I love that you can double up the strap. It makes it so much easier to wear :)
I have 2 of the exact bags, never used for sale at $200 each if anyone is looking for one or both.
@@philipclawson6458Just curious, did you ever sell your two bags???
I just ordered this. I’ve wanted one for soooooo long. It’s on it’s way to me. 😊😊😊
You can tell this is a high end leather, by the sound. I have a Donney and Bourke and they smelling AMAZING! The older they get, the better they get. QVC carries Dooney and Bourke and often times you can get them on 4, 5 , or even on 6 easy pays. That's how I got mine.
I am a Dooney fan now.after watching this video I decided to buy this Florentine vachetta medium in natural color.its a beautiful bag.i bought it from the outlet store for $238.😃
Yay!! Welcome to the world of Dooney addiction haha. Congrats on your new bag and a great deal too :)
Beautiful Florentine satchel your going to enjoy her, the patina process makes D&B natural Florentine bags look so rich. I have the natural in the Clayton. And she looks so different and rich every time. Enjoy your beautiful bag!!!
sha luvsbags Thank you so much! They do seem to get better with age haha, every time I use her I am blown away by how beautiful she is!
This video is my favorite Dooney video. I come back and watch it often. Hope you are doing well 😄
I finally got my first natural Flo Satchel!! LOooooooove it! I already had black, red, mushroom, taupe and chestnut, which are all beautiful colors, but I still wanted a natural. I found it pre-owned, so it already has a beautiful patina. There's something about this natural color...incredible.
Oooo congrats on your newest Flo and holy man it sounds like you have a truly amazing Flo collection! There is just something about natural haha totally agree with you on that one :)
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I have this bag in chestnut, but I still watch this video from time-to-time because I love your enthusiasm about the bag! I really one in natural next. Thanks for sharing!
Awww that is so sweet :) thank you so much! I adore this bag and she still smells amazing even after all these years! Yay for bag cousins :)
My daughter bought me that bag this March, I am in love with it. It is truly a lovely bag and it really does smell like fine leather.
I loved seeing how happy you are with your new bag! My best friend surprised me with the Florentine medium Elisa in the natural colour. It's so beautiful, smells divine, and feels so divinely soft that it's hard not to caress it all the time! I found mine by calling an outlet store, then asked my friend to look at it and pick it up for me and I'd pay over the phone. However, my friend said to wait to pay. My bag was also 50%off because it had been the store sample, so it had been handled wanted had some scuffs. The lady in the store showed my friend how to remove the scuffs by gently rubbing them in a circular motion with the dust bag itself! It works perfectly, and the scuffs are mostly gone. I notice this butter soft leather scuffs very easily, so it gives me peace of mind to know I can keep her looking good! My best friend ended up paying for the Elisa and also grabbing a wine coloured crossbody because he knew I'd really been wanting one of those for awhile, and it too was over 50% off!!! He didn't tell me that part, just bought them both and mailed them to me as a huge gift!!! I couldn't have afforded to get them both. I hope you continue to enjoy your beautiful find, and that the dust bag tip can be of use to you and any other Dooney lovers!
Ooooo congrats on your two gorgeous new additions! I really like the Elisa, I haven't seen her in the natural before, only the colorblock, but in my head that would be one stunning bag! That was so nice of your friend :) it is wonderful knowing that you can keep your bag looking beautiful for years to come, I love how easy it is to care for the Florentine leather. Thank you so much for watching!
I got this exact same bag, same color even! It was on a local sales site for $100! Score of the century! :)
Great find!!! Congrats!!
I bought this bag in the one that's a step smaller about three weeks ago, and love it. TJ Maxx had it on clearance for $150, and the raspberry color is gorgeous.
For the first few days that I had it, my entire car smelled like leather. I would put it against any luxury brand.
Fashionable Lena Oh I long to experience the joy of a TJ Maxx clearance find, great deal! I really do want the small Florentine as well now, Raspberry sounds gorgeous!! Congrats on your find :)
Oh, I just love florentine leather! I have a large tote in florentine, and it spent 3 years in my closet because it was too big and heavy. Well, the other day I took it out, and OMG! It had darkened a little and had a special glow. Wow, just wow! Needless to say, it has become my favorite bag. The satchel is also very beautiful, and you got a great deal. Great video!
That Natural Florentine glow just can't be beat! It is gorgeous. They really do only get better with age :) glad you pulled yours out again and rediscovered your love for it!!
Thank you for this video, I can just feel your enthusiasm! You pretty much helped me to decide to get this one. You did well and it looks like new the way you cleaned it up too!
+Marla Barton Yay!! I am so excited for you! It is a beautiful bag I am sure you will love it!! Thank you for the kind words and thank you so much for watching! I am so glad I could help :)
Thank you for the mod shots. I could not decide which size to get the large or medium and we are the same exact frame. The large looks like a duffel bag. So I’m going to get the medium.
The soft and supple leather really shows on websites where the bag can be purchased. I looked on Poshmark earlier, and i saw sooo many D&B Florentines! I want one in black, and i will get one!!! Soon!!! Thanks for sharing your video!!! 👍❤👜
This bag is indestructible!!! It's an incredible value. Mine is alive and well. One correction - I call it 'he' - His name is Gerard. It's '22 and I think that I love it more than ever. 🥰 He's handsome with a touch of dandy to him. [And he's got a nice long well-hung strap!]
I love a few scratches as it means a bag is used and loved. I will be using mine today.
Totally! I love a well loved bag :) so glad yours is coming out to play!
I absolutely love your fated "Flo" acquisition story. I saw it a while back and just now commenting. Thank you! I love what you're doing:) From a fellow "Purse Demented" person.
Thank you :) yes I think it was meant to be Ms. Flo and I hahaha. Thank you so much for watching!
The bag looks great! Great find and save 👍🏼
Beautiful bag !! I have this one in the chestnut color and a few colors in the small size...it's my favorite style ! I love how you are so in love with it ! Congrats on your great find !
VicM M Thank you so much!! I am very smitten
Oh gosh, that is one of the most beautiful bags I've ever seen. I hope you love it!
Thank you so much, is really is just stunning. I love her to bits :)
I have two of these, natural and crimson, so beautiful... there is just something about this bag that screams class to me, enjoy it in the best of health and what a deal!
KABliss Thank you so much! They are extremely classy :) crimson sounds like an absolutely gorgeous color!
it looks amazing! i wouldn’t have had any idea it was abused if you hadn’t told us.
OMG I finally found one of these preloved on Depop in Australia (equivalent to US$100 shipped to NZ), I LOVE IT! Still smells of Florentine, a bit of conditioning and she’s amazing, has a gorgeous slouch which I absolutely love! Hope you are well over there, miss your videos 🇳🇿👋🏼
I finally broke down and brought a Dooney medium satchel - didn't get the Florentine but got the Oberland and Vachetta medium satchel off the ILOVEDOONEY site. It is 15" long. So progressing towards the Florentine (the only one I got was a Florentine side zip wallet wristlet). No one has posted a Oberland satchel but it is the same as Florentine (no pebbling, smooth type leather). I am done, have over 30 Dooneys here and have to stop. I could have purchased a good Chanel quilted leather to replace my small one. Recently received a Louis Vuitton satchel with the Japanese artist doing the happy faces on the flower petals so no LVs will I ever need. Thanks for posting your videos, I already left you a thumb up on this when I first saw it a couple of years ago, giggles cause it's 2019 already. Stay happy and stay safe.
Congratulations on your new medium satchel! I haven't seen the Oberland version, it sounds beautiful though! I'll have to check it out. Is it still as heavy as Florentine or is it a bit lighter? You sound like you have an amazing collection! I always think I am done but then something else catches my eye haha. One day I hope to be bag content :)
I'm so happy for you getting this deal. The natural colour is gorgeous! I also got this bag at The Bay in TO for half price. I couldn't believe my eyes! There were only a few scratches which I have rubbed and conditioned so they're barely there. Mine is in chestnut and I just love it!
Tea Garden Thank you so much, I am so in love with this bag
I just found this bag at tjmaxx for $180! I almost walked away from her because she has quite a few scratches but I'm so glad I didn't! Very helpful video. I cant wait to try to get the scratches to fade on mine
+Jess062311 Congrats on your new addition!!! Enjoy her :) the Florentine is and amazing bag!!
That's a beautiful bag. Love, love the color.
+Regina Howland Thank you so much :)
This Dooney is most definitely a one of a kind SIZE that appears enormous!!!!
When did Dooney & Bourke produce this gorgeous hugh bag ??now I own the large size which is 9x15 btw is much much smaller than what you are showing!!.
Can you provide the exact measurements of your bag so your viewers will know the specs of what you are showing.
Thanks a million
Thank you for this! I just purchased this bag off of Poshmark for $160! It was a steal, I hope it’s just as gorgeous in person!!
Oh Congratulations on a beautiful find! I hope she is pure pursefection when you get her!!
Thanks for the mod pix. That kept me from returning it because I thought it was too big for me. You and I are the same build. :)
+Loretta Sisco You are welcome!! It is a larger bag but I don't find it overwhelms me. Glad she is a keeper for you too, it is a beautiful bag!
Use the dust bag to rub out the scratches. It works perfectly.
Will it leave color transfere on light colors ?
Purse n all Style I was told to use the dust cover to rub out any scratches from the Florentine Leather, by a woman who works at Dooney & Bourke’s outlet in Orlando, Florida. As of yet, I have not tried it, since the minor scratch on my Florentine came out just by rubbing it with my finger. I am definitely going to give the clerk’s suggestion a try.
I use a plain white microfiber cloth. I wouldn't risk the blue dustbag on lighter colors.
Getting mine today in the elephant color. Im so excited!!! Thanks for sharing!
i'm in love with that handbag
+tonia colwell She is quite the looker haha, thank you so much for watching!
i have been tryin to get that same one on e-bay!
+tonia colwell Good luck!! I hope you can find one soon, she will be well worth the wait :)
Just got mine today! Your happiness is so contagious! I feel the same way about my bag! Is yours a medium or large?
Love, love, love your video! I too have this exact handbag, and I absolutely love it. I have yet to take her out of her bag and use it.
I bought my daughter the same bag for school she still has it and as it ages , it becomes more beautiful as well as sturdy .
Oh I bet it is just a stunning bag now! Florentines always look better with age :) you bought her a wonderful bag!
Purse Demented I sure did now I am in the market for one I'm eyeing a red or raspberry color maybe blue too Hahahah .
Oooooo you can't go wrong with either color!!! Or maybe both lol you can never have to many Florentines haha.
Actually, you can put leather lotion on the bag. I personally contacted Dooney and Bourke and they couldn't offer me an explanation as why not use leather lotion. The leather of that bag is no diffrent than other leathers. Just a beautiful cowhide leather. True Florentine leather is very soft to the touch and has a suede like feel to it. Whatever you do, do not use saddle soap.
I used something called Leather Therapy and it was fine!
+mothersfreakout exactly. Leather lotion is fine.
I have been watching a lot of videos of designers handbags and I have been really impressed with the higher end Dooney bags. If you put these bags next to a chanel or LV bag they literally outshine those expensive bags. I think that is why none of the high end designer collectors ever mention D and B. They know that the comparison is very revealing as to how much some of those really expensive bags are a rip off.
Nothing beats a Dooney, they have great bags, great price points and they don't do constant price increases and I haven't found the quality to be hit or miss like on some bags. I also keep hearing about the quality of higher end designer bags continuing to decline but Dooney seems to be very consistent with their quality and the materials they use. Their bags are made to wear while some more expensive bags seem so delicate for the price its hard to wear them day to day. I think that is why "once you go Dooney, you go Looney" haha. Thank you so much for watching!
I lo e love love this bag own it in 5 colors and natural is my favorite!!! thank you for sharing I am a new subscriber! :)
+Patricia Perez It is such a gorgeous bag! If I am ever lucky enough to find another one I wouldn't hesitate to pick it up, what other colors do you have? I am always lusting after the red and the navy :) thank you for subbing and welcome :)
I just love watching your videos! I think I have watched this one at c least 10xs !
Awww you're to kind :) thank you so much!
Oh I am so in love with this bag I am looking at the blue one I love that one so much !!! You got such a great bargain It is currently $500 plus in Canada at the moment 😢 I won't be getting it any time soon TFS enjoy it I love a bag that has a few little scratches
Oh the blue ocean color? I absolutely LOVE that color!!! I hope you can get her sooner rather than later :) I am sure you will love her! Thank you for watching :)
I have been looking on line eBay ext ...... Wow the prices are insane 🙈 I will keep looking and my friend in the US is looking to ? I'm like you and don't mind a little bit of imperfection on the leather it just adds character!!! I live outside Toronto so don't have a lot of high end shops around me ,but will check the bay every time I drive in!! I'm pretty much like a dog with a bone right now 😆😆LOL new subbie here !! I have some reviews on coach MK and other handbags along with a bunch of makeup ! What's in my handbag !!!! I just started in June and I only planned to make one video LMAO I am having to much fun ....I absolutely loved this video and that you are 🇨🇦🇨🇦 added some sugar to the mix lol xoxo
Love this bag I've just recently got one in the natural as well. your video helped me decide. thank you!!
+Adriane Reeves Congrats on your new addition!! I am so happy you love it and so glad I could help :)
gorgeous bag and I love the color. I think you made the right decision. On video I can't see the scratches. Congrats and good for you getting it at a steal....TFS and enjoy her as you already are.
Lady B Thank you so much!! I am still loving her :) hard to carry anything else lately haha.
She's beautiful. I'm getting a medium one soon. I love leather bags and coats💎💎💎✨✨✨🌞🌹🌺
+Michelle Griffin Thank you and congrats!!! Are you getting it in the natural or a different color?
+Purse Demented The natural. I like colors but in leather natural is just more fitting.
+Michelle Griffin I am sure you will love it! The Natural just gets better with age, and the smell of the leather is just pure heaven!
+Purse Demented The best part is I just found out that I'll be getting him this Saturday!!!!!
+TBAEC That is awesome!! Early Congrats!!
Hi Purse Demented, cool name :) I have that satchel. I have a decent bag collection but that satchel is still my all time fave. The patina on yours is stunning. You scored a great deal. Loved your video!
maya&luna Thank you so much!!
Great video and love the bag. Your going to love it.
49ldavis Thank you so much!! She has already become my number one go to lately :)
Beautiful
I'm lusting for that bag! I own the smaller version in black, but now I want the larger size. There is something about that Florentine leather in the color Natural. I also own the Florentine Smith Bag in Natural and just like with your satchel the complements are endless. I think it's because you just don't see them on everyone the way you do with LV Speedys and Neverfulls, which I love BTW!
***** Totally agree with you! I see LV, MK and Coach everywhere, but when I spot a Dooney in the wild I get very excited! They make such beautiful, well made and affordable bags, I am really surprised they are not more popular. I do highly recommend the large in natural it is truly a Mary Poppins bag! The small in black is also gorgeous! I am currently dreaming of a small in Blue or Red :)
I have the same bag, in the color NATURAL, except yours looks "redder" in your video. Anyways, PLEASE, PLEASE, and PLEASE when you go out in public, don't leave your beloved D&B bag out of your sight for ONE SECOND. There are purse snatchers who will wait the opportunity to steal your purse, if you turn your head away and your purse is at your side they can take it. Doesn't matter where you're at; in a retail store or in a Mall. They will take it. And I live in an upscale city and purse theft is quite common here. I love D&B bags, I have so far 6 of them to my collection and I ain't done yet.
Thank you so much for watching! I am definitely extremely careful with my bags out in public, they never ever leave my sight. The color comes off more "reddish/orange" in the video than it is in real life :) the patina the natural develops is just to die for!
It's so gorgeous! I loved your video 😊 Congrats on your new Dooney. Enjoy. 😊 Ivana
IjH67 Thank you so much!! I am in Dooney heaven :)
I just got mine seconds ago just love db for there leather goods thanks girl for the info
I want a Florentine Satchel so bad but just haven't pulled the trigger. I'm getting to the point in my collection where I might want to let something go if I get something new. I love your new bag and can't wait to see all of the adventures she goes on.
Nunya Beesly Thank you so much!! It is a wonderful bag and I do recommend it, not to enable of course :)
It’s been 8 years, what are your thoughts on this bag?
Hi! Is this Florentine Satchel the medium size? You said large size and I can't find the large size on Dooney & Bourke website.
There is a medium size for $398.00. Is this the same bag? I'm so happy you got a great bag for a great bargain!
Yes it is the Medium, I wasn't up to par on my Dooney terms when I first bought her :) Thank you so much for watching!
It’s been said ah this is the medium or this is the large bla bla bla I dint know what to believe anymore as with what size is what ??
Measurement will tell the story .
Please provide measurements
What a beautiful bag I also love Florentine leather 😊
Tfs hugs Kate
Thank you so much!
I'm so jealous! great bag you have!
Thank you so much :)
Hi Purse Demented. Your enthusiasm about this bag is adorable and contagious! I own several Dooney satchels, though none in florentine -however, your experience makes me want one😃.
I realize this vid is over 3 years old so the question is- is she still in your collection? Thanks for sharing your story about this phenomenal bag!!💜💜💜
Haha thank you so much! She was my first Dooney and she is definitely still in my collection, I've also added it in black as well :) You definitely need some Florentine in your collection, there is nothing like it, a wonderful leather that just gets better and better!
Purse Demented Hi Purse Demented, I love your sense of humor with hand motions in some of your videos, very creative!. On a serious note, I just acquired a mini in each: natural and black-black. The Blavatsky-black is pre-loved and the natural unused but with some storage markings. My question is, how have you cared for them (any use of baby-wipes, conditioner, water-repellent spray)? Please and thank you, ~E. Clarke from sunny Santa Cruz, Cali (Sunny excepting these two weeks in January where there will be torrential rains...).
Love to know if you’re still loving this Florentine bag? Found an Italian Florentine bag in the same colour as yours, a no name brand but made in Italy and am completely in love with mine! I can’t change out of it and it still smells amazing!
That smell is amazing isn't it! I don't use the natural color as much because with the weather here I worry to much. But I also have the bag in black and I use it a lot! Congrats on your beautiful find!
Looks beautiful!!!
Thank you!!
Why is your bag shiny? I really like it. My Flo (small) is matte in Natural color. Please and thank you ☺️
Florentine leather is amazing, that is a gorgeous bag.
MSpanders10 Thank you so much!!! I am in love
This seems enormous!
Can you provide precise measurements!
Thank you 🙏
Heaven Scent2u ...These measurements are from Dooney & Bourke’s website. Handle drop length 4.5". Strap drop length 23".
Approximately measures H 9.5" x W 6.5" x L 15" and weighs 2lbs 15oz.
Heaven Scent2u I just ordered the “Small”, which is just one size down from the “Medium”, which is the one she has in the video. The “Small’s” measurements are: Handle drop length 4.5". Strap drop length 19".
Approximately measures H 8" x W 5.75" x L 13" and weighs 2lbs 10oz.
I condition my Florentine. But then again, I don't have natural. So they are finished because of the dying process. I prefer my bags conditioned because the leather is much richer, smoother, and has a beautiful sheen with moisture in it.
Did you know you can switch up your strap and make it a shorter shoulder bag. I love mine that way🙂
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Congrats, trust me you will love this leather, I own several florentine leather pieces, also use the dust bag to buff out an scuffs an scratches it works even better, nice to meet you,I just subbed to your channel, the natural will also deepen in color over time,congrats ☺️
Denise Loves D&B 1975 Thank you so much!! I am now also lusting after the Florentine Satchel in Small and Mini, haha, the addiction has started lol :) I will have to try the dustbag too, thanks for the tip!
Purse Demented Totally agree with Denise, the natural will deepen . You are going to 💜 this bag. And that price was unbelievable. Congratulations!
Karla T Thank you so much :) I love her, just an amazing bag
Dooney makes excellent quality bags, they are so underrated IMO. I've been eyeing this purse for awhile. For half the price you hit the jackpot girl!
Renewed Gal Awww thank you so much!! I though it was quite the steal!!
Can you tell me what size is this gorgeous bag pleaseee
She is beautiful
Thank you so much!
I ♡ bag
Beautiful. I would like to know from where can i find this brand in Toronto?. Bay??. Also is the medium??. Do you still have it, does this get better with use?. Thanks :)
The Bay used to carry Dooney but they unfortunately they don't anymore. The only way to find it in Canada now would be the preloved market or you may luck out and find one at a Nordstrom Rack or Saks of 5th. There is also a facebook group specifically for Canadian Dooney lovers and Florentine satchels pop up for sale on that group from time to time as well.
Yes, mine is the Medium, which is the largest size they make of the Florentine satchel, its confusing haha.
I wish you luck on the hunt! I definitely still have this bag and yes she really only gets better with use. She still takes my breath away every time I take her out :)
What size of Florentine satchel is that? It looks so big, is there a Large size? I only found the medium size in their website. Please and thank you 😊
Today I will buy this bag same model same size
This looks so sturdy!
It is made of extremely thick and supple leather, definitely a work horse!!
She is just gorgeous and I am so happy you were able to rescue her! What a DEAL or should I say STEAL? You did good work on her as I really didn't notice any glaring marks on her at all. I still haven't been able to pick one of these up, but I am hoping to some time in the near future. I love that natural color and I am thinking that because of your video I have finally made up my mind that is going to be the color I get when I do get mine. That is unless I have a purse intervention... lol... Well, we'll see. Thanks for sharing. I love that you are also enjoying her smell as well as her beauty. I LOVE the smell of a good leather purse and I have since I was in high school. hehee. That's been a very long time. Just saying. Is the purse forum on FB? I keep forgetting to ask anyone and I am really curious. Thank you. Hugs Lisa G
gobeagirl Awww I feel so privileged to help you choose what color to get! I hope you can get your hands on one soon, it is an amazing bag you will not be disappointed! The purse forum is a forum run off of purseblog.com it is an amazing place for all things handbags, and more. It is worth a join, I have been a member since 07 I think, one of my favorite online places :) Thank you so much for watching!
Congrats!!! She is a beauty! Enjoy!
Becky L Thank you so much Becky :) I will
I love her story too. You saved her!
Becky L Lol thanks! I was totally thinking "let me save you, I will give you an amazing home!" haha.. I think she is pretty happy :)
excellent choice,I have this in the natural,brown ,black,chestnut and a red ostrich,it is a very classy work horse,I cant go an hour without someone complementing me on this bag,it is supposed to look aged, that's why the soft leather scratches,but you can rub them down,I was surprised at how affordable these were,the older they get the better,I promise I will post pictures on IG, when I get a moment, use this beautiful bag in the very best of health xoxo MJ
Stanleydragonjr Thank you so much MJ!! Yes please post pics if you have time, I would love to see your Dooneys!! I don't think this will be my only Dooney that is for sure
I have a few the Florentine is my favorite, xox, can do next week on IG
MJ I wanna see ur Dooneys..vids and ig please
Probably just IG,but next week sometime
I adore mine! Sooo gorgeous!
Yes! Such a gorgeous bag! What color do you have?
Purse Demented I have the med Natural and Black;), same as yours☺!
I just ordered one!!! I’m so excited
Yay!!! So excited for you! I hope she was perfection and you are enjoying her!
BEAUTIFUL bag!!! I love your videos!! They are so cute and original!! I have this satchel in both the small and medium size!! I have the small one in Natural (which had more pebbling than I had liked) but loved it so much I went and got the medium in Tmoro Brown (which is a MUCH smoother leather than the natural!
Thank you so much and a huge congrats on all your new additions!! The t'morrow brown is such a stunning color! You nabbed it for a complete steal too! Both of my Florentines have some pebbling throughout but I love them so much it doesn't bug me. I was just amazed to find them in Canada I had to snap them up too :) I have the zip zip satchel too and I adore that bag as well :) I have been eyeing the barlow in the mini size but I am trying to be good so I haven't added that one yet haha. Sounds like you already have a stunning Dooney collection! They are so addicting but worth every penny, the quality is amazing!
Great buy!
Thank you!
I received the bag I exchanged because of defective leather in the Natural Florentine Medium Satchel we discussed. I replaced it with Black Black rather than Natural. My question to you pertains to the leather itself. Should a D&B Florentine satchel be perfectly smooth or pebbly? My replacement bag is pebbly from top to bottom. At least it is uniform. I am keeping it because even though the finish is not what I paid for, the bag is handsome, the leather is textured but soft, and I have already waited a month and did not want to wait anymore.
The Florentine leather can be smooth or pebbled, however I think it "should" be smooth and some people only want it smooth. Both of my Florentines, I also have it in the black, have some pebbling on them. I am not bothered at all by it but to some it is a deal breaker. It all comes down to if it bugs you or not. There is also the Florentine silhouette in Samba leather which is pebbled throughout (Mama Beech on youtube has a lot of them if you think it may be a Samba satchel and not a Florentine? I can't really tell without pics) I would hope that they sent you the right satchel though. I have a more close up video of my Florentines if you wanted to compare the leather. Actually just browsing through my vids I have quite a few Handbag Day in the Life videos that would show the bag more up close as well as my wear and tear video. Hopefully all of this info I am spewing is actually helpful to you. In my opinion as a bag hoarder lol as long as you love it that is all that matters!
Also waiting over a month is brutal! Glad you did finally get a replacement though!
Yessss the leather smells sooooo good! Lol
beautiful enjoy it.
DONNA VAR Thank you so much!
Yes! I have one too and the smell is so amazing! I can smell it 3 feet away, mine is brand new though. Will it change?
+Haley King I can still smell mine :) the smell of leather never goes away, I suppose it could lessen over time but so far mine still smell amazing!
Beautiful bag....
Thank you so much!
Gorgeous bag, I have yet to get this bag. I have the Kingston Hobo an that dust cover bag that came with it is so darn small, i have to almost force my bag into it.😕😕
+Lena R I hope you can get one, it is an amazing bag :) that is very unfortunate about the dust cover though, I hate it when they are to small. I often use pillow cases instead of dustbags because they have a lot more "breathing room" haha. Thank you for watching!!
+Purse Demented You are welcome!!
Is this the vaccheta Florentine? Searching for Dooney and Bourke Florentine satchel comes up different types of bags. Love it!
I believe it is the same, I've seen it called different names from time to time as well which can be confusing. It is an amazing bag, the smell, the color and it just gets better with age :) Thank you so much for watching!
Great review, thanks!
Thank you so much for watching!
Is this the medium? The one just below/ smaller than the smith bag? Thank you
I’m ur new sub😍👍. Really amazing bag nice choice dear... what is the colour of this bag?? I don’t understand actual colour in video n real??
l got the medium in taupe & I must say I am so in love w/ her💜💙💚
+marla barton It is such a awesome bag! So much to love
Just fyi I don't know if anyone knows but you can take. A pencil eraser and gently rub off the black marks on corners