VINWAY: Dooney and Bourke

Sunday 17 January 2010

Dooney and Bourke

All aboard the vintage train.................... Next stop Cow.If you haven't heard of ow boutique, you will have after this blog. On my regular bus journey home via the city centre, i always have a quick nosey in to see what little treasures are standing out from the crowd of jumbled fashion generations. I noticed this little diamond in the rough..................(image). Cow's really getting a name for itself in the world of a vintage hunter, they have the most unique pieces, spanning accross the decades from early 20 loafers and brougues, to 60's hippy, 70's punk and 80's hi top retro. It a must go to on your weekend.It turns out that Dooney and Bourke are a fantastically well known leather specialist- massive in the states for their tailored cuts and bold shapes (kind of like a diffused LV). So when I saw this little number going for a measley £16.00 with the dirty backgorund attached I ran out of the shop with it!! (via the cash desk of course). :) Just look at it, the tan leather outershell is perfectly kempt with a rugged feel the base leather. This season S/S10 is highly focused on downsizing those massive totes and shoppers to your little cluch, box and hamper bags. This chic box bag has the most adorable strap with original buckles, kissingly complimentary yellow thread and even brass logo stamp overly authenticating the bag. Even the clasp and heavy plastic 60's style zip is appealing, its literally spans four decades in one bag. Dooney and Bourke have continuted to maintain their brand identity with sourcing the best leathers, it truely shows, I mean just look how long this bag has lasted!! If I had to pick between the Noughties range and my little boutique find, I'd definately take the vintage, any true proffessor of vintage understands that its all about the character the ageing process gives and item as well as what you can make it! LOVE IT!