Dooney & Bourke Bolero Bag

Apr 20, 2005 / Posted in Fugly by Vlad Dusil.

Booney Burke Bolero BagAlthough my beloved Megs owns a Dooney Bucket Bag in white (that I am not particularly fond of to begin with), I am not a big D&B fan. Their recent line of handbags has been more than questionable. Some of their bags in the Alto, All-weather leather, or their croc duffles lines are still acceptable and presentable, but the new Dooney Bolero Bag just shoots the bird off the roof top.

The overall shape of the bag may be alright and easy on the eyes, but the bright colors and assets are not. The tassles up front look like Boyscouts Gone Wild Vol. 3 1/2. It looks like something a confused transvestite cowboy would wear, for Christ’s sake. Of course, no offense to those readers that actually like it. At 345 bucks, the Bolero Bag ranks #1 as our pick for Fug Bag of the Week. I will still uphold my right to freedom of creative expression and call you a masochist if you choose to purchase this piece at Dooney & Bourke.com.

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55 Responses to “Dooney & Bourke Bolero Bag”:

  1. Designerella says:

    I think it LOOKS like a rooster on a roof. Ee. I do like me a little bit of Dooney, though.

    Reply Apr 20, 2005 2:52PM
    • preppygurl69 says:

      omg u guys are dumb u dont know fashion :roll:

      Reply Dec 14, 2007 2:27PM
  2. brown says:

    looks like a style that has been revised from back in the 60s

    Reply Jun 11, 2005 8:13AM
  3. billyjoe says:

    that is even uglier than that diaper bag

    Reply Jul 5, 2005 4:04PM
  4. Rkpropp says:

    That is the ugliest purse I have EVER seen!!!

    Reply Jul 6, 2005 1:09PM
  5. Renee Bridges says:

    Would like to know if you have cataloges for your handbags of the newest bags that have come out.

    Reply Jul 8, 2005 10:52PM
  6. yfaith says:

    Yes I agree this version of the bag is loud and something that I would not like, but I have to admit I do like the Purple, Brown, and Sunflower version of this bag. As well as the Brown, Black, and Sand version. I feel that if you generally carry, black or brown bags then a bag like this would not be for you. But for the free spirited, vibrant, outgoing type; this bag is perfect!

    Reply Jul 12, 2005 10:21AM
  7. cat says:

    It takes a fun loving gal to pull off a purse like the Bolero.It looks a hundred times better than those boring LV’s.

    Reply Jul 30, 2005 3:33PM
  8. Liz says:

    This bag is for very outgoing people, otherwise known as an extrovert…for obvious reasons. Although its flashy and fun! :)

    Reply Aug 5, 2005 6:50PM
  9. Prissy says:

    Fabulous!!!!!!! Am I like the only person that thinks this bag is trendy, fun, and FABULOUS? It’s really cute…I already have 2 :) hehe.

    Reply Aug 9, 2005 2:02PM
  10. Bonnie says:

    NO! You’re not the only one who thinks this is a FAB bag. I LOVE IT, TOO!!! I think it takes a special person to carry a bag with such personality, however. I can’t wait to get mine!!!

    Reply Aug 19, 2005 8:42PM
  11. Leigh says:

    This bag is awesome- I’m selling some of my other Dooney’s so that I can buy this one! Im going to get turquoise/pink/sunflower. Id much rather have this bag than all the other so called “trendy” bags (Louis Vuitton, etc.) I’m not a crowd follower and don’t pick out the things I like based on what others think. This bag rocks!

    Reply Aug 21, 2005 6:51PM
  12. joan says:

    i saw this bag at macy’s last night and it stopped me in my tracks!!! the price is a bit steep, but i think it’s worth it. the quality is superb as the colors are vibrant and it is a really stiff and sturdy leather. i think it is so cute and fun and i want it! i am in love with and hope to get the black and brown combo.

    Reply Sep 3, 2005 9:44AM
  13. Di says:

    This bag is beautiful!!!!! I love the brown and black combo. It has a certain country southwestern look and I love it.

    Reply Oct 17, 2005 6:36AM
  14. Brittney says:

    i love this purse.. it is just so cute… i want it!!!

    Reply Nov 7, 2005 2:12PM
  15. Mia says:

    Bag is very cute. Not really my taste but i could definitely see people i know having this bag.

    Reply Nov 28, 2005 12:51AM
  16. cathy says:

    I love this bag! I also hate the typical bags that people think are so classic and safe, such as boring Coach or LV bags with their logo plastered all over them. I want original, fun, colorful and over the top! I only wish I could afford the D&B Bolero Bag!!!

    Reply Dec 5, 2005 11:01AM
  17. preppygurl says:

    hi you guys are crazy this is a great purse, i have 2 of the donney and bourke and they are great i think yall are jelous thats what i think. and this is too all the people who have one HELL YEAH, just brush off those haters*

    Reply Dec 6, 2005 1:47PM
  18. preppygurl says:

    im sorry but loiyus vuitton are not expensive kk sogo some where else with that crap i love this bag

    Reply Jan 17, 2006 10:02AM
  19. kaitlyn mac says:

    it is ugly!! it looks like a ginger bread house!! sorry
    xoxo kaitlyn xoxo

    Reply Jan 27, 2006 10:03AM
  20. preppygurl69 says:

    no itss not are you crazy woman

    Reply Jan 27, 2006 2:02PM
  21. baby *A* says:

    hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey

    Reply Mar 10, 2006 10:25PM
  22. Tiffany Nicole Cockburn says:

    it looks so yummy i could just eat it up….

    Reply Apr 17, 2006 11:22AM
  23. adriana lopez says:

    that purse is very unusual, but if your an individual that can adapt to anything and if u have fashion in your life, then i bet you can make this pusre look like a million bucks. lady’s i bet that if your man said you looked cute with that purse or if he made a comment saying the purse macthed an outfit u bought, i bet u would be the first in line to buy it.

    adriana

    Reply Apr 18, 2006 11:22AM
  24. Isa says:

    I really like it!!!! It is so cute!

    Reply Apr 18, 2006 4:54PM
  25. sammie lindsey says:

    I love this purse….it was a gift from my daughter to celebrate my last chemo treatment. This purse if vibrant & alive; just like me !!!! Y’all see me coming a mile away !!! Love it!!!

    Reply Apr 21, 2006 12:20PM
  26. Lori says:

    Love Dooney, love this bag!

    Reply Jun 23, 2006 8:21PM
  27. Curious Child says:

    I love this bag in the brown, purple, and sunflower combo. And I plan to get it for a graduation gift for myself. Finally finished my Master’s after having 4 kids and cancer.
    To Sammie Lindsey –Woo Hoo! I’m with ya.

    Reply Jun 24, 2006 2:39PM
  28. Nicole says:

    This bag is very interesting. I think it’s cute and the price is a bit steep, but I can see a lot of people wearing those. It has an interesting personality, and it takes someone with just the right spunk to be able to carry this purse. It is really cute, but not my style.

    Reply Jul 7, 2006 1:26PM
  29. Gianna says:

    Omgsh, this bag is the UGLIEST bag I’ve ever seen in my whole life! It’s not cute at ALL- all you people are on CRACK. This thing is soooo ugly. It looks like it fell off the ugly tree and hit every branch on the way down! YUCK!! It looks like a hippy rooster! EWWWWW. The first 4 posts are the only people with real style / brains. This is ugllyyyy. K, im done.

    Reply Jul 22, 2006 7:17PM
  30. Rose says:

    Just because you can put southwest colors on a bag, does not mean you should….first example this fugly thing…ewww….seriously!

    Reply Aug 1, 2006 5:23AM
  31. Yolanda says:

    If you buy this purse you need to buy the matching head feathers and mocasins. This purse is not cute in any possible way worn. Pocahontas wouldnt even wear this, not even big foot would wear it.

    Reply Aug 29, 2006 3:41PM
  32. Erin says:

    I LOVE THIS

    Reply Aug 30, 2006 10:17PM
  33. Samantha Keener says:

    I think its different.but it wouldnt be my first pick.

    Reply Sep 7, 2006 10:17AM
  34. ann says:

    I have loved this bag since I first laid eyes on it. But I’m the fun loving type that just DARES someone to make a comment about my ugly bag. Go ahead, Make My Day!!!

    Reply Sep 12, 2006 1:18PM
  35. Meishi says:

    I am not going to say “HATE”, but I come pretty close. I think that this bag is hideous. To each its own though!!!!! Just not for me!!!!!! LOL

    Reply Oct 2, 2006 4:40PM
  36. Sandra says:

    I absolutely ADORE this bag!!! Have been looking for a fuschia & turquoise one for almost a year now. It is sooooooooooo ME! My favorite colors. Yes, not for the faint of heart. It BELONGS on a Texas big-hair woman like me! You other girls can carry those boring LV bags with their understatement. This is the bag for a confident woman. It is for ME! Got one? Contact me at txpinkhardhat@yahoo.com

    Reply Oct 2, 2006 9:15PM
    • alana..kites7 says:

      Hi there was looking at reviews for my Dooney Bolero bag purchased a couple of years ago and because I am a ba g lover amongst other things I aquiered many more on top of the already monsterous amount all around my house so I am weding reluctantly but I must for the sake of my sanity .My bag is what I call Pink I think you call it fuscia and kind an aqua bottom the bag is in what I call good to excellent conditionused mabe four times it has everything but the strap and when I purchased it in my travels I never thought I was supposed to have a strap.The back of bag has three stains that have to be loked at closely. I would other wise say the bag is great. I am putting it on ebay. this eve.or in the morning.Take a look I think you will like it a gal after my own heart it takes lets say a risk taker to pull it off and let me add for me it was like wearing one of my fur coats to yhe dumpster I am just a do what youwanna when you wanna type of person so I will end and if you alredy have one have fun girl…

      Reply Feb 14, 2008 9:35AM
  37. Stacy says:

    I just got this bag in the brown/purple. I dont care if people think its ugly because I like it and that is all that matters!

    Reply Oct 9, 2006 12:24AM
  38. Sarah says:

    This this bag is absolutely AdOrAbLe! I LOVE it & cannot wait to get mine in the pink/turquoise/sunflower for my B-day! I also have my eye on the kiwi/tangerine one. This bag is so unique & it is so me! I NEVER carry a boring bag! All my bags are fun, bright & colorful! They make me so happy! I never try to match them to my outfit, I just carry whichever one speaks to me that day! ;) I can see where it may not be some ppl’s style, but for me, it’s a MUST HAVE!

    Reply Oct 20, 2006 7:41PM
  39. lee says:

    This is one of dooney and bourks workers and designers and they reson you people do not like this designe is because you dont noe real fashion this is a syle that is mimaking fashion in cuban you must not be fashionly widly cultured.

    Reply Oct 29, 2006 12:49AM
  40. gail says:

    just purchased a dooney and bourke bolero bag, tangerine/kiwi. The bag is unique, adorable. I hesitated before I bought it, because it is not the usual for me. I have to say I am glad that I bought it. It is made very well. I have not worn it yet, but I can’t wait to hear what people have to say (not that I really care).

    Reply Dec 23, 2006 12:54AM
  41. baby19 says:

    it’s cute! But it chooses an outfit to wear..

    Reply Dec 26, 2006 11:57PM
  42. Miya says:

    this is a toughie. you have to have the look to pull this one off. if you don’t have a high sociol status..do NOt buy this. many people won’t recognize it as a dooney and bourke, and if they actch you with it, they’ll judge you of having bought some ugly piece of junk at the flee market.

    on the other hand….if you make yourself beautiful…with a cute outfit and all of that jazz…you can use this purse as a bold piece.

    Reply Feb 24, 2007 10:49PM
  43. Gina says:

    ok…..i luv dooney and bourke but not this bag.

    Reply Apr 7, 2007 7:22PM
  44. Kathy says:

    I have this purse and love it. Out shopping one day I received apprx. 4 compliments on this purse regarding how awesome it was. Maybe you need to see it in person before judging it.

    Reply May 1, 2007 11:50AM
  45. lee says:

    I think that if i had this purse, i would receive approx. 4 stares by people thinking “what is that crazy thing on her arm??”.

    Reply May 1, 2007 8:47PM
  46. Gloria says:

    :shock: I am a big Dooney fan. The leather looks better, longer.Doesn’t show every little scratch like Coach. This bag is definitely for one who likes loud ,attention grabbing colors. The one thing I admire about the Dooney collection is, they cater to every lifestyle. Young,mature,conservative or loud. There is a bag to fit us all!!! No two people are alike / No two Dooneys are alike. Whatever your preference, you have to admit…….you love your Dooney!!!!!!

    Reply May 5, 2007 2:26AM
  47. elle says:

    You are sooo right! There are so many styles now! I don’t like this particular one, but I love my new pink tassle zip top DB. :grin:

    Reply May 6, 2007 5:39PM
  48. Shirley Robertson says:

    :razz: I love this bag and can’t wait to get my purple and brown bag. I am a introvert but I love this bag! I also love Dooney & Bourke Bags.

    Reply May 26, 2007 10:30AM
  49. twee says:

    That bag is pretty ugly if you ask me… I would’nt be seen with it.

    Reply Aug 14, 2007 1:25AM
  50. Sarah P'bean says:

    Hello…. I think this bag is cute……..and unique.All the mix match color make me happy.I saw this bag in person at dooney store kabazon. The style is so funky and different than other’s dooney.

    Reply Sep 6, 2007 1:25AM
  51. Suz says:

    I have to say I love my Dooneys, but this thing looks like a mistake from the kids arts and crafts project at summer camp! To each his own, but in the corp world, I have to stick to the classics. Love the Altos!!

    Reply Sep 24, 2007 11:33PM
  52. icheline Saintilus says:

    Not my style! What are u thining men?

    Reply Oct 5, 2007 6:37PM
  53. Betsy says:

    I have traveled from Nevada to Maine to Louisiana to New Mexico to . . . Everywhere I go, people stop me to compliment my Dooney & Bourke Bolero. Some of you sound too stuffed up. Those of you who have one – ENJOY!

    Reply Aug 6, 2008 1:03AM

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