Polène handbags

[Fancyfree]

Oh, sorry, I see you already used my photo in your post.

Oh my goodness,- I am so sorry!

While Googling and studying Polene bags online, I have over the last year been using Snipping Tool to gather lots of photos to help me decide. I don't remember where or when I found your photo. And when I posted it, on this thread, I actually assumed it was a photo from a former version of the Polene website! Please forgive me for publishing your lovely photo without asking you.

Do you remember when you took the photo?

 

[Passerine123]

Do you remember when you took the photo?

November 2019. I remember thinking the croc version was darker but didn’t pay much attention because I was particularly interested in the blue bags.

 

[samfalstaff]

Do any of you own the Numero Un in Trio Burgundy Crocodile? Please help!

I've been eyeing it for months, hoping to be able to visit Paris to see it for real. However, Covid-19 is putting a stop to all travel. And I find it so hard to judge the colours from the website photos...

In some photos it appears to be a really dark burgundy with black/blueish tones (which I really like)
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In other photos it appears lighter, with brown /rust tones
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which I am not so fond of....

This older photo makes me wonder whether there is an old and a new colour version...
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If any of you own a Trio Burgundy Crocodile, can you please tell me whether you persieve the colour as dark or "rusty" and how long ago you purchased your bag?

Here is mine. Definite brown tones.

 

[Fancyfree]

Here is mine. Definite brown tones.
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SO beautiful!

Thank you, you have made my mind up.
I'm ordering one.
I'm no longer worried about brown tones,- I just love the bag

 

[samfalstaff]

SO beautiful!

Thank you, you have made my mind up.
I'm ordering one.
I'm no longer worried about brown tones,- I just love the bag

You won't be disappointed. It's definitely a showstopper!

 

[southernbelle43]

Here is mine. Definite brown tones.
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I love that color although I know it is not everyone's favorite. It is so rich looking.

 

[samfalstaff]

I love that color although I know it is not everyone's favorite. It is so rich looking.

Yes! I also love their matte embossed crocodile. It's hard to find matte fake croc. Usually it's pretty shiny.

 

[valerian]

Hello all! First time poster, excitedly awaiting my Numero Un in trio vert crocodile. This thread has been super helpful in the decision making process! Just curious - has anyone shortened the strap all the way so that the Numero Un rests at the height of a shoulder bag, rather than at the lower hip-level height of a crossbody? Would anyone mind taking mod shots to show what it looks like? Thank you in advance!

 

[EALV13]

Hi Everyone, currently debating between the numero un mini in trio camel or the nano in smooth burgundy but my only concern about the nano is that I am 5'8, and worried it'll be too short. Anyone here purchased who could let me know how short the strap is, leaning more towards the nano because of the colour for winter, thank you

 

[samfalstaff]

Hello all! First time poster, excitedly awaiting my Numero Un in trio vert crocodile. This thread has been super helpful in the decision making process! Just curious - has anyone shortened the strap all the way so that the Numero Un rests at the height of a shoulder bag, rather than at the lower hip-level height of a crossbody? Would anyone mind taking mod shots to show what it looks like? Thank you in advance!

Hmmm. Not sure if it would work as the Numero Un is quite wide and doesn't really relax or mold to the body. However, I'd be interested to hear if anyone has made it work that way. Looking forward to seeing your new bag! Polene's matte croc is wonderful!

 

[ohmisseevee]

I am bummed but I think I am going to let go of my Numero Un Mini. It is super cute but honestly the discomfort of the chain strap is a deal breaker. I have tried to use mine a couple of times since getting it and I have not been able to make it work.

 

[valerian]

Hmmm. Not sure if it would work as the Numero Un is quite wide and doesn't really relax or mold to the body. However, I'd be interested to hear if anyone has made it work that way. Looking forward to seeing your new bag! Polene's matte croc is wonderful!

That makes sense - its leather does seem very structured.
And thank you, so am I! Very excited. Mine will be arriving next Monday - I'll try adjusting it to shoulder-bag-level and report back then.

 

[samfalstaff]

I am bummed but I think I am going to let go of my Numero Un Mini. It is super cute but honestly the discomfort of the chain strap is a deal breaker. I have tried to use mine a couple of times since getting it and I have not been able to make it work.

Do you carry a lot of stuff? I've been contemplating a Numero Un Mini for a long time now. I even bought a longer chain for it but haven't pulled the trigger yet. Is the bag just too heavy?

 

[southernbelle43]

I am bummed but I think I am going to let go of my Numero Un Mini. It is super cute but honestly the discomfort of the chain strap is a deal breaker. I have tried to use mine a couple of times since getting it and I have not been able to make it work.

I feel your pain. I cannot do chains at all, period. So sorry it did not work out for you.

 

[Biogirl1]

I am bummed but I think I am going to let go of my Numero Un Mini. It is super cute but honestly the discomfort of the chain strap is a deal breaker. I have tried to use mine a couple of times since getting it and I have not been able to make it work.

Don’t give up yet! Mautto will make you a custom strap. I had them do this for two minis and I have had no problems. I had them make a leather strip with bits of gold chain on either side. The chain they use is so much lighter and the leather part goes around your shoulder so that it’s super comfy. I can’t say enough good things about Mautto! They are so nice and easy to work with.