Apparently I had missed this bit of news, but was quite excited to see these new designs thanks to my good friend Charles (who was nice enough to buy one for his lovely wife’s birthday!) You read the title right, the original “Cindy Sketch” print (without Minnie Mouse from the second edition of the print) is now out in new COLORS! The print is actually slightly re-worked, with the first edition Disney World/Disneyland banner, the Dooney & Bourke leather tag, less balloons, and no Minnie. Available in a letter carrier style and the wristlet – the designs come in hot pink, bright purple, sky blue, sun yellow, and grass green – the perfect accessory for summer!

Let’s just get right to the pictures, shall we? Don’t forget you can click to enlarge.

Tren-D's display of colored Sketch Letter Carriers - the strap is just snapped in there for display.

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Following in the vein of Disney Cruise Line exclusive Dooney & Bourke bags, Disneyland park now gets its own special collection of these wildly popular handbags. Once again featuring Dooney & Bourke designer Ian Ray, Disneyland fans are sure to enjoy this newest offering from perhaps the most popular marriage of fashion and fun.

More from The Art of Disney Parks site:

Dooney & Bourke Disneyland® park 55^th Anniversary
Handbag Collection Debut
featuring Ian Ray
Saturday, July 17, 2010
2 pm – 4 pm
Disney Vault 28, Downtown Disney® District

The bags showcase so many iconic images from the different silhouettes of Mickey through the years, to Mickey Mouse Club I.D. cards as well ticket media and famous phrases associated with ‘The Happiest Place on Earth.’

Disney Vault 28 will be the first to offer these Disneyland® Resort Dooney & Bourke co-branded bags.  This fashionable collection highlights the essence of Disney with color, art and a nostalgic touch.

Ian Ray of Dooney & Bourke will be on hand for a special appearance at Disney Vault 28 on Saturday, July 17, 2010 from 2 pm to 4 pm for this kick-off event.

Disneyland 55th Anniversary collection featuring Dooney & Bourke's Ian Ray - photo ©Disney

Bags and Retails are as follows:

Large Wristlet – $70.00
Letter Carrier – $155.00
Checkbook Wallet – $175.00
Small Messenger – $ 255.00
Medium Tote – $270.00

Purchases can be made at the location beginning at shop opening on the day of release.  Gift with purchase will be distributed between 2pm and 4pm  for Guests who purchased $150 or more in Dooney & Bourke merchandise, on July 17 only, while supplies last.

For more information on other styles currently available at Disneyland’s Disney Vault 28 and other Disneyland locations, click here.

For information and photos of all previous Disney Dooney & Bourke collections see ZannaLand‘s coverage here:

Disney Dooney & Bourke White Sketch design

Disney Dooney & Bourke Black Multi-colored Mickey design

Disney Dooney & Bourke Brown Mickey, Pink Minnie, Navy Mickey designs

Disney Dooney & Bourke Disney Cruise Line Exclusive design

Disney Dooney & Bourke Cindy Sketch in COLORS

photo ©Disney

Well what to my wondering eyes should appear – a brand NEW Disney Dooney & Bourke design! That’s right folks, the Disney Parks Blog just released a fabulous new picture showcasing the all-new Dooney & Bourke design – exclusive to the Disney Wonder and Disney Magic ships.

This design is similar to the first Disney Dooney & Bourke sketch print, but this time our favorite Disney Cruise Line icons are featured. Check out the new handbags and purses below:

The Disney Dooney & Bourke co-branded Disney Cruise Line print handbags

I know I won’t be able to get one of these Disney Cruise Line prints any time soon, but if any of my readers are headed on a Disney Cruise soon – please let me know! Thanks to Disney and Dooney & Bourke for keeping the excitement and buzz going on this great collaboration!

Other Disney Dooney & Bourke collections may be found here on ZannaLand:

Disney Dooney & Bourke White Sketch design

Disney Dooney & Bourke Multi-colored Mickey Black Handbags

Disney Dooney & Bourke Brown Mickey, Navy Mickey, Pink Minnie Purse Designs

Disney Dooney & Bourke Cindy Sketch in COLORS

Disneyland 55th Anniversary Dooney & Bourke Collection

Well, we knew this was coming, Disney and designer Ian Ray of Dooney & Bourke have come out with more amazing new Disney Dooney & Bourke designs! According to the official Disney Parks Blog, there will be a Dooney & Bourke special event at Tren-D to welcome the new handbags. If you are in the Downtown Disney area on February 26 from 4:30-6:30, be sure to stop by Tren-D to meet Dooney & Bourke designer Ian Ray and even get a special gift from Mr. Ray with a $150 or more Disney Dooney & Bourke purchase.

Sign for the Tren-D Disney Dooney & Bourke special event

Designer Ian Ray, in-store to sign merchandise

The Dooney & Bourke cosmetic bag in either the white style or black Mickey style was the gift with purchase at the event.

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PART TWO in the Disney Dooney & Bourke Handbag series:

If you have been following the mania that is Disney’s collaboration with Dooney and Bourke with its first foray into Disney park-themed designer handbags, you’ll know by now that there’s a new kid on the block – and his name is Mickey.

Dooney & Bourke has now come out with a new style and color for the winter – PVC-coated black cotton design with bright multi-colored Mickey Mouse silhouettes and black leather straps.

Take a look at the new designs -

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I first heard of the marriage of Disney designs with Dooney & Bourke purses from a good friend on twitter. He’d seen the posting on a popular Disney-related message board. I hopped over to check it out and, like hundreds of others, I instantly fell in love.

As with most things Disney, once word of mouth gets started, it spreads like wildfire. People reading the message boards and seeing the pictures posted needed one right away and didn’t want to chance waiting until their next visit to see if they were still in stock. If you’ve visited Disney a lot, one thing you learn is that merchandise changes frequently. There may be some tried and true items you can always find in the parks and resort shops, but other special or limited edition items may disappear within months. Of course there is always ebay, but you are then paying quite a markup and must deal with the possible risks associated with a third party seller.

For those familiar with Dooney & Bourke purses, the Disney designs are similar in style and design aesthetic to the Hearts or Fantasy designs D&B has made popular. The Disney D&B bags currently come in 3 different sizes: [links are for size/feature reference and do not show Disney design] Medium Cindy Tote, smaller Tassel Tote, and Wristlet. Best of all, if you have a Disney Visa, Disney Annual Pass or other discount you can use in certain stores, you are be able to get 10% off your purchase. The purses are exclusive to Disney Parks and not available where regular Dooney & Bourke bags are sold.

Pictures of the Disney Dooney & Bourke designs, courtesy of the DIS Boards and my own collection: (as always, click for full-size picture)

Medium Cindy Tote-$190 (front)

Medium Cindy Tote (back)

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