OOAK Overview

“One of a Kind” bags, or OOAK for short, are sample or prototype pieces created by Dooney & Bourke but were never released or mass-produced. OOAK’s are typically used by the bag designer at Dooney & Bourke to pitch their concept or as a sample for a new collection before creating them for the general public.

2012 Disney Dooney & Bourke Trunk Show

Since they are so rare, OOAK bags are not available for sale except through secondary marketplaces, like eBay.

Occasionally, collectors will come across Disney Dooney and Bourke OOAK bags that have been signed by Ian Ray. Ian Ray is the Creative Director for Dooney and Bourke and has made appearances at Disney by Dooney & Bourke trunk shows in the past, where he was available to sign purchases and meet fans.

Ian Ray Signature

Disney Cruise Line Charms Cosmetic Pouch OOAK

The Disney Cruise Line Charms Collection did not include this cosmetic case in its official release. This item is OOAK.

DCL Charms Cosmetic Pouch OOAK – Photo by Susan W.

Disney Cruise Line Fantasy Tote OOAK

A Susanna Tote silhouette was created and massed produced for the Disney Cruise Line Fantasy Collection. This OOAK Disney Cruise Line Fantasy Tote features a navy leather front snap pocket, navy leather trim on the bottom of the bag, a navy leather hangtag, and the strap material continues until it meets the bottom trim, all of which the Susanna Tote does not have. This item first appeared at the Disney Cruise Line Fantasy Sample Sale in July 2014.

Disney Cruise Line Fantasy Tote OOAK

Disneyana Smith Tote OOAK – Misprint

This version of the Disneyana Smith Tote is a misprint from the Disneyana – Disney World and Disneyana – Disneyland Collections. It has the Walt Disney World print on the front of the bag and the Disneyland print on the back of the bag.

Disneyana Smith Bag Misprint OOAK

Disneyland Retro Crossbody Bag OOAK

A crossbody bag was produced for the Disneyland Retro Collection. However, this version has a few differences which make it one-of-a-kind. This bag has leather corners on the bottom of the bag that the mass produced bag does not have. Secondly, the collection bag has a leather Dooney & Bourke plaque on the front of the bag, while this prototype has a leather strip across the bag with the label on it.

Disneyland Retro Crossbody OOAK

Disneyland 55th Anniversary Bucket Bag OOAK

This style was created for the Disneyland 55th Anniversary Collection. However, the version that was mass produced did not have the leather trim along the bottom of the bag that this one of a kind bag has.

Disneyland 55th Anniversary Bucket Bag OOAK – Photo by Janet E.

Disneyland Paris Retro Hobo OOAK

This OOAK Disneyland Paris Retro Hobo features an entirely different print and is in a silhouette that was not released. Additionally, the Disneyland Paris Retro Collection was released on nylon, while this bag is coated cotton.

Disneyland Paris Retro Hobo OOAK

Disneyland Paris Retro Hobo OOAK (back)

Jack Skellington – Nightmare Before Christmas Snap Wristlet OOAK

Only a zip-top wristlet was released for the Jack Skellington – Nightmare Before Christmas Collection. This snap-style wristlet is a one of a kind. It first appeared at the Disneyland Resort Sample Sale in December 2014.

Jack Skellington Nightmare Before Christmas Snap Wristlet OOAK

Mickey Mouse Canvas OOAK

This print featuring Mickey Mouse on canvas was never released, which makes this handbag OOAK. The print also has Mickey faces and the initials “DB” for Dooney and Bourke.

Mickey Mouse Canvas Orange Satchel OOAK

Passport Keys Clutch OOAK

A Passport Keys Collection was never released, making this clutch OOAK. This item first appeared at the the Disney Cruise Line Fantasy sample sale in July 2014.

Passport Keys Clutch OOAK

Princess Ear Hat Crossbody OOAK

A crossbody bag was released for the Princess Ear Hat Collection. However, this version of the crossbody features a brown trim around the front flap, making it OOAK.

Princess Ear Hat Crossbody Bag OOAK – Photo courtesy of Tina M.

Walt Disney World Retro Mini Barrel OOAK

A mini barrel bag was released for the WDW Retro Collection. However, this version of the mini barrel is missing the Dooney and Bourke leather label on the front, making it OOAK.

WDW Retro Mini Barrel OOAK

"One of a Kind" bags, or OOAK for short, are sample prototype pieces created by Dooney & Bourke but were never mass-produced. Since they are so rare, OOAK bags are not available for sale except through secondary marketplaces, like eBay.

White Sketch v3 Large Shopper Tote OOAK

The large shopper tote with black detailing was not released for the White Sketch v3 Collection. This tote is OOAK.

White Sketch Tote OOAK April 2015

Looking for your own OOAK Disney Dooney & Bourke? Here are some for sale on eBay right now: These are just some of the rare one-of-a-kind bags and accessories that we know about!

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