In 1985, designer Donna Koran first presented her collection of handbags, which was made for successful businesswomen. After several decades, these models are still considered the benchmark for success, and not every girl can afford to buy such a handbag. At the same time DKNY bags are only a small part of accessories that complement the collection of clothes.
The success story of this brand knows no defeat. When Donna became a mother in 1985, she faced a number of problems that mommies usually always face. However, Donna came out of this situation by successfully implementing herself as a fashion designer of clothes.
Nowadays, fashion designers have begun to blame Donna for egoism for creating almost identical bags, as it seems to them. But she, creating a new collection, shows all her colleagues the passion of girls to simplicity and conciseness. The abbreviation DKNY stands for quite simply: Donna Koran, New York.
Features, Pros and Cons
Among the features include a conservative appearance of models that can be taken with you and to work, and on a romantic date or on a family walk.
Real DKNY bags are made of natural morocco or smooth leather. Models vary in size: from big shoppers to neat everyday clutches. Despite the country of origin - China, the bag itself looks good even after long use. Genuine leather for accessories delivered from the United States or Italy.
The average time for using the bag for everyday wear is from one to two years. In this case, the shortcomings of the girls include careful care for models of light skin and a high price. However, at a fairly high price is excellent quality of the manufacturer, style and long sock accessory.
Models
DKNY bag models are divided into several collections. The creator of the brand offers its customers sports, classic, small and large bags. Each season Donna Quran adds new models that are filled with urban chic and the energy of New York.
Saffiano
This series includes models with strict forms and fairly calm decorations. Accessories from this collection are made of calfskin with special embossing, which is applied for a few seconds at a high temperature. In addition, a special wax is applied to the surface of the model, due to which the bag cannot be wetted in the rain. The girls also noted that it is very hard to scratch the models of this collection, and the bags themselves can be easily and quickly removed from dirt.
In this series, you can meet shoppers and modest office bags. There are several models for lovers of clutches.
Quilted Nappa
One of the most popular collections was Quilted Nappa, which is distinguished from other accessories by elegance and romance. Bags of this model are made of special soft or quilted leather. Quilted Nappa does not find shoppers or bags for everyday wear. Most often these are big or small clutches, business card holders. Particular attention is paid to the strap - a long chain that accompanies each model. Thanks to her, the accessory can be worn over the shoulder.
In addition, Quilted Nappa bags are also different colors. Most often they are made in ashen or pastel colors. For lovers of the unusual, Donna came up with models that are decorated with bright inserts of red and blue colors.
Tribeca
The Tribeca series, which includes both business models and bags for outdoor activities, looks more restrained and elegant. These accessories are made of high quality natural quilted leather. In this collection, Donna Koran uses a diamond-shaped stitch that makes the bags more sophisticated and at the same time businesslike.
Models are made mainly in classic colors and in strict forms. For its name, this collection should thank the eponymous street of New York, which designers consider to be one of the most “fashionable” in the multi-million metropolis.
Crossbody
Even more restrained models are presented in this series. For the most part, Donna Quran first presented miniature models at Crossbody, but over time, medium-sized bags and tablets appeared in this series. The detail that unites these accessories is again a long shoulder strap.
A businesswoman can take these bags with her to work or for an evening hike a favorite restaurant. Such models are perfectly combined in business and romantic styles.
French grain
Most of these models have a French echo of sophistication. The glossy leather from which the accessories are made differs in many respects from this series from previous collections. Another difference bags - an unusual clasp, presented in the form of a decorative lock.
Active
Another series of models, which is designed for girls with an active lifestyle. Most of them are represented here. blarge shoppers or recreational models. Active appeared as a permanent collection in 1997 and to this day it pleases women and girls with its quality and forms.
Among all models, you can also select the most popular. This number included LARGE FLAP SHOULDER BAG, made of matte leather, small in size. SAFFIANO CITY ZIP SHOPPER, made of smooth leather with smooth corners, which makes the model comfortable for everyday wear. TUMBLED LEATHER BUCKET BAG, similar to the bag, it is made of very dense material. Bag MEDIUM FLAP CROSSBODY, which designers adore for the transformation from a small clutch bag to a regular bag and bright colors.
Materials
In her bags, Donna Quran uses only natural materials. It can be calfskin or natural suede. Thanks to natural materials, DKNY bags are durable. When making the bag, the company's designers leave a small slice so that the buyer can see the material of the model from the inside. Leather bags on the invoice can be smooth or embossed. Designers achieve this with special processing. In addition, most models are treated with special wax so that the bag does not get wet in the rain and is less spoiled by external factors.
Color solutions
Bags DKNY perfectly fit into any image. Pastel or ashy tones will become a symbol of your success. They are perfectly combined with business suits of strict colors. Accessories in this case will add a touch of softness to your image.
For parties or special occasions It is best to use small clutches of bright or neutral shades. These accessories will show you exquisite taste and a wonderful sense of style.
City ladies will like shoppers and just DKNY big bags. Such models are best used in standard colors - black, white or beige.
How to distinguish the original from a fake?
Today on the Internet and hypermarkets there are hundreds of stores that give fakes for the original DKNY. To distinguish the original from the similarity, girls need to follow a few simple rules.
- Price. You must understand that the cost of the original DKNY bag of the new collection is quite high. For example, a small bag over the shoulder from the Saffiano collection on the company's official website will cost you at least 10 thousand Russian rubles. Twice more will have to pay for a model from the LARGE LEATHER SATCHEL collection. Therefore, if you are offered to buy an inexpensive model, then, most likely, it is a fake.
- Natural materials. All DKNY bags, without exception, are made only from natural materials, whether it be leather or suede.To the company, the designers leave a small raw fragment on the cut of the product. The lining in all models is sewn of natural silk.
- Only official boutiques. Donna Koran's new collections are released in limited edition and are presented only in official stores. Regular stores that offer DKNY with huge discounts often trade fake products, which, for the most part, are not of high quality.
Reviews
Girls who have become happy owners of handbags from the collection of Donna Koran, note both the merits and small flaws of the models. Often you can find reviews that talk about the careful care of light bags. Some say that models of smooth and soft skin are impractical in everyday wear and it is better to use them for special occasions.
Most women believe that DKNY has a good price-quality ratio. The advantages include small metal legs, which are located on the outer part of the bottom of the bag. Thanks to them, the bottom is less in contact with the surfaces.
However, there are downsides to metal inserts. For example, a number of buyers say that inserts are scratched over time. Also, girls do not like that something heavy cannot be put into the bag, as it starts to sag.
But the company has much more positive reviews than negative ones. Girls are generally satisfied with DKNY bags. According to the majority of customers, for the first six months any model of the company looks exactly the same as at the time of purchase. Ladies note that the accessories are almost not confirmed scratches and do not lose their shape due to falling under the bright sun or pouring rain.
When choosing shoppers, girls mark their spaciousness and durability, and small handbags ideally emphasize the exquisite taste of their owners.