Dooney & Bourke shows it’s more than just a youth label with this very grown-up Nylon Editor’s Tote.
After seeing so many of the label’s handbags covered in cutesy colored logos, this more minimalist design is like a breath of fresh air. The blue nylon body is bold and stylish, the ideal complement to the tote’s tan leather handles and trim. I love the way the leather dresses this bag up, making it feel more board room appropriate.
I suppose Dooney & Bourke thinks editors should travel light, as you’ll struggle to fit a laptop inside this tote. It’s not small, but the zippered pocket running down the center of the bag does compromise storage space. Personally I feel this tote is too narrow for such a feature; it makes the tote a bit easier to organize but it also means we can’t carry anything too bulky. This is really a tote made for carrying important documents and magazines rather than chunky wallets and novels. The slender strap is also a concern, as I imagine it’ll cut into your shoulder when the tote is full.
These niggles aside though, this tote is reasonably priced at $175. That’s still probably prohibitive for interns, but it’s certainly not exorbitant for anyone on an editor’s salary!
More Features of This Dooney & Bourke Nylon Tote
- Lined interior
- Front buckle closure
- Dual rolled handles with a 4.5 inch drop
- A detachable dog-hook strap with a 13.5 inch drop
- Measures 13.5 x 4.5 x 14 inches
