Dooney & Bourke

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.

Dooney & Bourke started in 1975 when Peter Dooney and Frederic Bourke launched their namesake in Norwalk, Connecticut. Dooney was CEO of manufacturing and marketing, while Bourke served as principal finance and investment officer.

The duo started with men's leather belts and suspenders (handmade by Peter Dooney), inspired by military gear, mail pouches and saddlebags.

Dooney & Bourke debuted its first women's handbags with their 1981 launch of the "All-Weather Leather" collection, featuring pebble-textured leather, smooth leather trim, and a tongue-and-loop closure.