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Florentine Messenger
Style #:
8L2334NA
$169.00
$398.00
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Offered at $398.00 starting in May 2025
Dooney & Bourke handbags are worth more because we make them with the best Italian leathers.

A Total Classic
Crafted from Italian Vacchetta leather that gets even better with age, this classic silhouette is perfect for the emerging writer, the dedicated businesswoman, or the put-together dreamer.Details
- H 9.5" x D 7" x L 12"
- Designed in Norwalk, CT by Peter Dooney.
About the Style
The Florentine Messenger is a structured, flap-closure crossbody built from Italian Vacchetta leather and designed for the person who wants their bag to look as deliberate as the rest of their outfit. The main compartment holds a slim wallet, a small planner or notebook, your phone, and a few daily essentials, with the interior zip pocket securing valuables and the interior pocket and key hook keeping the interior tidy. The exterior pocket handles anything you need to reach without opening the flap.
The tongue tab buckle closure adds a tactile, artisanal quality that distinguishes this messenger from simpler crossbody designs. The adjustable strap gives a comfortable crossbody position for all-day hands-free wear, and the flap's opening is easy to access without fumbling. Vegetable-tanned Florentine leather softens and deepens over time, developing a personal patina that no synthetic or coated material can replicate. Wear it with casual layers for a low-key sophisticated look, or pair it with tailored pieces for a bag that bridges the gap between classic and contemporary.
About the Leather
Vegetable-tanned in Italy, this full-grain leather is naturally milled for a supple feel and finished to highlight its depth of color. A signature of timeless craftsmanship, it balances tradition with quiet luxury.
Product Care
Florentine leather has not been specifically treated for water repellency. Thus, the leather will temporarily darken when wet, and return to the original tone once completely dry. The waxed surface may assist in staving off some dirt. With continued use, a lovely shine or patina will develop, only enhancing the beauty of this leather. It is also characteristic for lighter colors to darken with use over time, and with exposure to light.
Minor abrasions may be removed or lessened with the use of a very soft cloth and a gentle buffing action.
This collection requires no creams, polishes or leather conditioning products to maintain its beauty.
Minor abrasions may be removed or lessened with the use of a very soft cloth and a gentle buffing action.
This collection requires no creams, polishes or leather conditioning products to maintain its beauty.
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