About Us

Timeless Styles. Exceptional Craftsmanship. Unconditional Guarantee.

At Dooney & Bourke, we are committed to evolving and exploring new ways to create, blending exceptional European craftsmanship with enduring quality. Privately run and independent, our entrepreneurial spirit drives us to deliver artisanal excellence that sets our brand apart.

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OUR BELIEFS

A Passion for Perfection

Our journey began in 1975 through the bold vision and creative passion of Peter Dooney. An undying desire for excellence led him to Europe time and time again to search for the finest leathers and hardware. His passion for sourcing raw materials was only matched by his obsession for craftsmanship, and he has spent hundreds of hours honing the techniques that would become the signature of the Dooney & Bourke brand.

OUR VALUES

Perfecting Perfection

The core values that guide Dooney & Bourke are based on a drive for excellence. We adhere to our founding standards — quality materials, superior construction and products crafted by exceptional artisans. The goal? Surpass expectations, perfect the process with innovative thinking and dedicate ourselves to craftsmanship.

OUR STYLE

Chic. Now and Forever.

Classic is always in style. Every day, we work to assure that our elegant silhouettes, jewelry-grade hardware and rich European leathers stand the test of time. We defy changing taste with a classic approach to luxury, and our signature styles are always in demand.

1975

...and so it began.

Peter Dooney and Frederic Bourke, Jr. launch Dooney & Bourke, hoping to upend the leather goods market with classic styling and luxurious materials. They kickoff with belts, suspenders, and small leather goods in Norwalk, Connecticut.

1980s

Creativity Soars

D&B flies to the forefront of men’s accessories with whimsical suspenders that take Wall Street by storm. We expand into women’s handbags and Peter Dooney makes a discovery that sets our bags apart from the competition. Meet All Weather Leather.

1990s

The Go-to Handbag

We become the go-to handbag for American women. Classic style, luxurious materials and durability make us a favorite for travel, business, and everyday. We open our first free-standing store in NYC.

2000s

A New Generation of Devotees

We reach a younger audience with lightweight Cabriolet canvas. We open stores nationwide and a design center in Florence, Italy. We release several campaigns with celebrities like Lindsay Lohan, and our “It Bag” takes off.

2010s

Florentine Favorites

We introduce the Florentine Collection. It's an instant hit, and has been our best-selling collection for a decade. We pioneer exclusive partnerships with the MLB, NFL and Collegiate schools that allow fans to show off their team spirit in style.

2020s

A Classic is Reborn

After years of excellence, we reimagine classic perfection with All-Weather Leather 3.0. The timeless durable leather gets even better, simply because we thought it could.