Spikes & Sparrow Leather Handbag – Dionne – Dark Brown

Spikes & Sparrow Dionne dark brown leather handbag for women

The Spikes & Sparrow Dionne in dark brown is a spacious leather handbag for women, featuring the fashionable shape of a bowling bag. The front features a crocodile pattern embossed into the Apache leather, whilst the back has been deliberately kept smooth. This allows you to switch easily between a bold crocodile look and a more understated, minimalist style.

The Dionne is perfect for a day at work, a lunch date, an afternoon’s shopping or a day when you want to carry a few more bits and bobs. The two long tubular handles allow you to carry the bag in your hand, on your arm or over your shoulder. With the included detachable and adjustable shoulder strap, you can also wear it crossbody.

Two different looks in one handbag

The contrast between the front and back makes the dark brown Dionne particularly versatile. The crocodile-patterned front gives the bag a bold, sophisticated look. The smooth back has a more understated appearance and really brings out the warm colour tones of the Apache leather.

You decide which side to show off the most. This makes it easy to adapt the bag’s look to suit your day or the occasion. The vertical leather panels and dirty silver metal details give both sides a stylish yet rugged finish.

The Dionne pairs beautifully with the Spikes & Sparrow Cherice clutch, which features the same combination of crocodile-effect pattern, smooth leather and dirty silver hardware.

Spacious bowling bag with tubular handles

The Dionne is one of two bowling bags in this Spikes & Sparrow range. Its wide base, rounded top and long handles give the bag its distinctive shape. Compared to the more compact Spikes & Sparrow Lisa, the Dionne offers extra space for your everyday essentials.

The tubular handles have a rounded finish and feel comfortable in the hand. A leather tube connector with a press stud fastening keeps both handles neatly together. This detail ensures extra comfort when carrying the bag and gives it a refined finish.

What fits in the Spikes & Sparrow Dionne?

The Dionne has a spacious main compartment for the things you need throughout the day. For example:

• a wallet;
• a smartphone;
• a set of keys;
• a pair of sunglasses;
• a diary or notebook;
• a pencil case;
• small toiletries;
• a compact water bottle.

The wide, bowling-bag shape allows you to organise your belongings neatly side by side. The spacious zip opening provides easy access to the main compartment, so you can quickly see where your things are.

Practical inner and outer compartments

The main compartment closes completely with a zip. Inside, you’ll find:

• one open slip pocket;
• a separate zipped compartment;
• a key cord.

The slip pocket is handy for your mobile phone or card holder. You can safely store smaller valuables in the zipped inner pocket. The key cord keeps your keys in one place.

There is an extra zipped pocket on the back. You can use this to keep items such as your travel card, mobile phone, keys or card holder safe and within easy reach.

Carried by hand, over the shoulder or as a crossbody bag

The two long tubular handles offer you a range of carrying options. You can carry the Dionne in your hand, on your arm or over one shoulder. The leather connector keeps the handles neatly together whilst you’re carrying it.

If you want to keep your hands free, simply attach the long shoulder strap provided. This strap is detachable and adjustable, so you can wear the bag at your preferred height over one shoulder or across the body.

Hand-dyed dark brown Apache leather

The Dionne is first fully assembled and only then hand-coloured and waxed on the outside. This traditional finish creates subtle variations in colour depth, sheen and texture. The crocodile pattern, seams and stitching also take on added nuance.

Apache leather is supple, thick, relatively light and soft. The material moulds nicely to its contents and feels comfortable to carry. At the same time, the leather is sturdy and suitable for intensive daily use.

As each dark brown Dionne is finished by hand individually, every bag may vary slightly. These natural variations make each bag unique.

Dark brown leather that develops more character over time

With regular use, the Apache leather gradually becomes more supple. Small creases, subtle variations and signs of wear enhance its warm, vintage look.

This allows the crocodile-effect pattern on the front to develop more depth, whilst the smooth back takes on an increasingly personalised finish. In this way, the Dionne grows with you, and over time the bag develops a story of its own.

Key features

Brand: Spikes & Sparrow
Model: Dionne
Colour: dark brown
Material: Apache leather
Bag type: leather handbag for women
Bag shape: spacious bowling bag
Carrying options: in the hand, on the arm, over the shoulder or crossbody
Handles: two tubular handles
Tube connector: leather fastening with press stud
Extra shoulder strap: detachable and adjustable
Main compartment: fastens with a zip
Interior: slip pocket, zipped pocket and key cord
Back pocket: fastens with a zip
Front: crocodile-patterned leather
Back: smooth leather
Hardware: dirty silver
Finish: hand-dyed and waxed after assembly
Smaller version: Spikes & Sparrow Lisa
Matching clutch: Spikes & Sparrow Cherice

Frequently asked questions about the dark brown Dionne

Can the Spikes & Sparrow Dionne crossbody bag be worn across the body?

Yes. The Dionne comes with a detachable and adjustable shoulder strap, so you can also wear it crossbody.

Is the crocodile-effect pattern made from crocodile leather?

No. The crocodile pattern is embossed into the Apache leather, giving the front a striking texture.

Can you carry the Dionne on either side?

Yes. The front features a crocodile-effect pattern and the back is plain. This makes it easy to switch between a bold and a subtle look.

Is the Dionne suitable for everyday use?

Yes. The spacious bowling bag design has room for items such as a mobile phone, wallet, diary, sunglasses, keys and small accessories.

What compartments does the Dionne have?

Inside, there is a slip pocket, a zipped pocket and a key cord. There is an additional zipped pocket on the back.

What is the difference between the Dionne and the Lisa?

The Dionne is the larger bowling bag in this range and offers more storage space. The Lisa has a similar shape, but is more compact.

Why might every dark brown Dionne look slightly different?

Once assembled, the bag is hand-dyed and waxed. This results in natural variations in shade, sheen and texture.

Does Apache leather become more supple with use?

Yes. The leather gradually becomes more supple and moulds itself more and more to the contents. Small signs of wear enhance the vintage look.