If you are considering purchasing any Dooney and Bourke handbags, you should review the basic styles and care recommendations for their purses. Dooney and Bourke offer handbags and purses in a number of styles, including the Cabriolet, the Bayou, and the Red Label.

The Cabriolet Dooney and Bourke handbags are elegant pieces available in what's called 'naked leather.' In other words, these bags age naturally. Although Cabriolet pieces aren't necessarily delicate, it is better to not use emollient agents on these bags. Cleaners and even generally applicable polishes may discolor the bags. Instead, use simple bar soap and a soft brush.

The Bayou Dooney and Bourke handbags feature very bright finishes. These bags pair very well with business attire; although many are very fashionably versatile and can be paired with a number of styles. For example, the black, non-ornamented Bayou bags offer maximum fashion flexibility.

The Red Label bags are supple, rich in grain, and durable. One of the great things about this line is you can use a Red Label bag in practically any weather conditions. Of course, you don't want to let your leather sit in water for too long. If you carry your Red Label Bag through a rainstorm, pad it dry with a towel or lightly blow dry the bag dry.

Alternatively, you might want to check out the Dooney and Bourke Specialty Leather and Panama Collections. These bags are world renowned for their exquisite features and delicate finishing. D&B Specialty Leather bags are particularly elegant. Panama bags, on the other hand, are ideal for hard use, since they resist damage and discoloration. Both Panama and Specialty Leather bags can be cleaned with mild detergent and a wet cloth.