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Specialk22 said:
She is here! Today I received my new numero huit mini in nude. It definitely has a lot of blush pink undertones. I think the most accurate color is in the picture next to my numero un mini and nano.

For mod shot reference, I am 5'2" and 130 lbs. The strap is on the middle setting. I am glad I went with the mini because I think the full size would stick out too far crossbody for my comfort. That's why my Neo Noe is a shoulder bag only for me (plus the too long strap).

It is fairly easy to get into, at least as easy as any other bucket bag. I will say I believe it has slightly less capacity than my nano because of the shape. So far, I tossed in a mini pochette, small zip wallet, cles, phone and card case with no problem. I can do more on what fits if people are interested after the kids go to bed.

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Thanks so much for the mod shots!! I'm 5'0" and have been considering this mini huit in gray or blush vs the nano in camel for a summer weekend bag--for mostly shoulder or cross-body wear because I am an idiot who would forget my bag if it wasn't perpetually attached to me. It's so helpful to see how they look on someone closer to my height!

Both are adorable, but I've never had a bucket bag or a bag with a drawstring closure before; so I'm not at it would be like to use.

On the other hand, I'm not sure I'll love the leather choices on the nano; I've heard heard that the smooth version wrinkles at the pleats and may be prone to scratches, and that some people are not fond of the textured version.

Could I please ask for your perspective on how they compare? I'd especially love to know about the feel/durability of the leather, weight and functionality. How easy are they to get in and out of (see comment above about being an idiot)? I do have a black mini for reference--I love the look but find it uncomfortable to wear due to the weight and the too-long-for-me chain.

Edit: I am an idiot and forgot to reference the post I was replying to. Fixed it!
 
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sesilt said:
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My numero huit in grey is here! This is the regular size. I actually like the mini size as well but I wanted it to be more practical for everyday use.

The colour is TO DIE for. I think it’s more beautiful in real life than on the photos online. It’s a beige/grey/oyster colour- kind of non descript neutral that would go with everything.

I haven’t been wearing bags aside from fanny packs lately with quarantine and all but I’m really looking forward to taking this one out!
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This is so helpful! I think it's exactly the type of subtly complex and sophisticated color I was hoping for!! I'm seriously debating between the huit mini in gray and the nano in camel. Could I please ask for your perspective on the leather? What does it feel like?
 
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corpuscallosum said:
Thanks so much for the mod shots!! I'm 5'0" and have been considering this mini huit in gray or blush vs the nano in camel for a summer weekend bag--for mostly shoulder or cross-body wear because I am an idiot who would forget my bag if it wasn't perpetually attached to me. It's so helpful to see how they look on someone closer to my height!

Both are adorable, but I've never had a bucket bag or a bag with a drawstring closure before; so I'm not at it would be like to use.

On the other hand, I'm not sure I'll love the leather choices on the nano; I've heard heard that the smooth version wrinkles at the pleats and may be prone to scratches, and that some people are not fond of the textured version.

Could I please ask for your perspective on how they compare? I'd especially love to know about the feel/durability of the leather, weight and functionality. How easy are they to get in and out of (see comment above about being an idiot)? I do have a black mini for reference--I love the look but find it uncomfortable to wear due to the weight and the too-long-for-me chain.

Edit: I am an idiot and forgot to reference the post I was replying to. Fixed it!
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i have the textured Nano in black. I love it! I use it as a daily bag I can throw around. I’m not sure why people aren’t fans of the texture because i find that it is so durable.

here’s a photo of my bag after 7+ months of using it regularly. There are some dents on the flap, which don’t bother me, but would mean the smooth leather would show it significantly more.

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kej4hj said:
Have any Aussies ordered a bag from them and had to pay customs when it arrived? Thinking of ordering a bag but was a little confused regarding import duties.. TIA!
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I don’t think we need to pay customs tax as it is below $1000. We will have to pay GST 10% though. I just ordered one so I’ll keep you posted.i have bought items on eBay from overseas and only has to pay the GST 10%.
 
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Can I ask you ladies who have multiple Numero Un's whether you use all of them or whether you just use mainly one of them?

I currently own the black croc Numero Un and have an unhealthy obsession with the navy croc Numero Un. :blush:
 
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Retroflowers said:
Just picked up the Numero Un Sept Mini in textured chalk, super excited! It’s on preorder so it won’t be shipping till July 31st, but I’ll make sure to update this thread!

decided to pick up a second Polene after how pleased I was with my first one (Numero Un Mini in grey)!
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Hi, have you received your bag?
I'm also eye-ing the exact same bag so do let me know how you find it in person! :)
Thanks
 
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Isis23 said:
I got my Polene Un Nano in burgundy in today's mail and would like to show it to you! To be honest I thought, it would be bigger, although I knew the measurements. It really is tiny but cute and can hold quite a lot of things. It can fit my essentials for going out for dinner, or theatre. For daily use it is much to small for me, but this was clear. It was hard to decide between the textured and the smooth leather. I took the smooth version, because it looked better on the photos, in my opinion. Now I must say, that the inside buttons that make the shape press against the flap when closed and you can see that. Maybe that would be not so obvious on the textured version. In general I have to say, that I am much more in love with the big grained Polene Numero Un. But I like the cute look and will use her in the next days, then I will see how good this purchase was! I show you also a picture of what fits inside and a comparison between the two sizes. Thanks or letting me share and I hope the info and photos are useful to somebody!View attachment 4628844 View attachment 4628845 View attachment 4628847 View attachment 4628848
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I love that colour!
 
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Received mine today in the mail. I bought the Bordeaux (burgundy) and it’s well made. Worth what you pay in my opinion. Shipping was very fast to Australia (1 week) and didn’t need to pay any further taxes. I’m already looking at buying another bag from Poléne. I’m 5ft2 for reference and in the photo I have it on the longest strap.

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