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Thanks for the note! That's interesting that there are two different chains for this bag. Since the second one you received is the flatter, traditional-style chain, I'm wondering if the "snake"-style is being phased out (?).
They annouched on Instagram a week or two ago that they are behind the schedule due to peak season
It looks good on you!Hi Ladies!
Ipsom asked me to post these here too
Polene pics!
She is new to me, and well taken care of by the previous owner. Leather is on the heavy side, thick and chewy. It maintains its shape whether the front is snapped or not. I have not had any trouble snapping it either. There is a small pocket on the back, would be good for flat things like tickets, tissues, etc.
Snapped and unsnapped - it is definitely easier to get into with the snaps undone. When snapped I have to pull it open a little further - not really an issue but an FYI. It’s lined in a dark green cotton fabric, has a zipper pocket and 2 open pockets in front of it - one of those open pockets is large enough for my iPhone 8. It is on the larger side of medium for me - I have plenty of room for a full size wallet, checkbook, small cosmetic bag, sunglasses, Epi-pen and keys. I could get much more in it.
It’s a good size for me - doesn’t look too big or too small. I have the strap on the shortest length in this picture (I am 6’ tall) so... that’s a longish strap. But when I adjust the strap to it’s longest length - it’s not long enough for me to work as a crossbody.
I’m going to carry it today to Conner Prairie with my GD and I’ll let you know how it goes.
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I carried it through the park and it was never too heavy or awkward - I was able to sling it behind my back when I had to bend down to tie shoes (double knots are the way to go), I didn't ever feel like it was in the way or bumping into people around me. The Sweet Pea was given 'Walking Onion' bulbs and a giant sprig of spearmint to take home, and I had no qualms about putting them in the purse - I don't feel like it's a 'Precious Petunia' sort of purse.
I did have a bit of trouble getting my wallet out, so I think depending on the situation, I would unsnap those front snaps to allow for easier access. The purse still keeps its distinctive shape even with those undone.
Earlier I said that the leather is thick and chewy - I think rather than chewy - it's more… sturdy - if that makes sense.
I am very much liking it after a whole day of carrying it!
Edit to add some more thoughts:
The strap as a cross body is probably long enough for most people - but at my height (giant = me) - I need a little longer strap than normal. I just measured the strap on my Annabel Ingall and it is 48 1/2 inches at it's longest length; the Polene is 43 1/2 inches. I do like a cross body to hit me at my hip and that may be lower than most as well.
The handle is short for everyone, honestly. It's hand carry, not arm carry.
Also - excuse my impromptu mod shot - exercise clothes are not the most attractive!
it was featured in several French magazines as a wedding-outfit bag (Polene posted on their insta) and someone referred to it as their WOC - personally I bought it in pink and think it will be a very convenient clutch style bag that you can still hang on your arm. also 160 euro and all leather is just unbeatable
