Dooney & Bourke abandons its usual bright colors and youthful designs for something subtler with this Panama Barrel Satchel.
There’s a summery charm to the Panama’s beige coated linen, which is dressed up with black leather trim. However the design is also pretty bland. There’s nothing wrong with a classic satchel, but I wish this one had a bit more flair.
I can’t fault the Panama on a functional level though. It’s not too large and not too small, and filled with all the pockets we love and a key hook to boot. A zip runs across the top to keep all your precious cargo inside. The dual handles are a shade too short, but we can always attach the longer strap if we’ve got any distance to travel. All those straps are also too skinny for my liking, but their delicate dimensions at least look right on this design.
At $185 the Panama satchel isn’t very expensive, but I think it’s still too much to pay for an accessory that’s so uninspired. I never thought I’d say it, but this barrel bag has me craving the colorful Dooney & Bourke of old.
More Features of This Dooney & Bourke Linen Barrel Satchel
- Fully lined interior
- Dual handles with a 6 inch drop
- A detachable strap with a 13 inch drop
- Measures 12.5 x 6.5 x 7.5 inches
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