Polène handbags

[southernbelle43]

Hi everyone!

My first ever polene bag has arrived, a numero sept mini in smooth leather. I was so excited to open it and start using it but I think there may be a defect - the top flap is lopsided can anyone else who has a numero sept mini (or just sept) tell me whether your flap is totally aligned with the bag or whether a bit of lopsided-ness is normal? I have emailed polene to ask for an exchange but would be good to know if I can expect this again, so I don’t have to go through the hassle of the exchange. Quite disappointed as heard great things about the quality of this brand !

I am sorry that happened, but it is clearly not aligned. But these things happen with even the “premier” brands occasionally as evidenced by all of the posts in this forum.

 

[bbfrog]

Hey everyone! This is my first time posting!
Just wanted to share my experience with the numero sept. I currently have two numero sept bags, one in black textured leather and one in taupe textured leather. I used to have the textured cognac one and it looks much darker and burgundy in real life than the photos on the polene website suggest. (I ended up selling it on trr and they even listed it as burgundy). Everything about the quality of the bag and the silhouette I loved but the color did not suit me. Anyway I bought the Black textured version and loved it enough to yet again buy it a third time in taupe. I LOVE the color of this bag!! However I found that the ring felt really wimpy compared to my other two numero sept. The lock itself feels secure. Just opening feels loose in comparison. I sent polene an email with my concerns about possibly receiving a defective product because the lock on my first two bags have a good amount of give and the ring itself doesn’t move very far (photos show the maximum lift of the ring on each bag). I prefer this because it feels very secure and sturdy. The flap also kind of just pops open so its not fussy at all compared to the taupe where the flap stays in place and you have to pull the flap open (very minor detail, but it makes a difference). They asked me to send photos and I did. Its been well over a week and still no email back from polene. During that time however, I did take a close look and both of the locks and they are ACTUALLY visibly different! I’m SHOOK!! I’ve also obsessively watched every YouTube video featuring the numero sept and observed how their bags would open. I did find that everyone’s bag opened one of the two ways. Quite relieved that I’m now sure I didn’t get a defective bag. I wish the bags were more consistent though. And I wish polene would’ve emailed me back telling me so. The differences bothers me quite a bit but not enough to go through the hassle of making an exchange. Hope this wasn't too rambly, I wanted to be as detailed as possible.

 

[Jereni]

Hi all! I’m new to the Polene thread but have been catching up on the past 50 pages or so. Thanks for all the great info you’ve been sharing.

I only discovered Polene after Megs posted her review of the Un Mini at which point I immediately got the dark green with suede, which I adore. Recently I got the Un Nano in terracotta and love that possibly even more.

At this point I am eyeing the Numero Sept *hard*. However based on what I’ve read in this thread, the textured leather on those bags is not the same as the grained leather that Polene has on some of the other bags.

I baby my bags and am definitely a smooth leather girl when I can get it. That said, I am perfectly fine with the grained leather on my green mini. My question is, is the textured leather rock hard like saffiano, or is it still somewhat pleasant to touch and feel luxurious in any way?

Someone asked about it being like saffiano a few pages ago but I didn’t see any response. Thanks for any info! And does anyone have the Sept Mini in the tan?

 

[bbfrog]

Hi all! I’m new to the Polene thread but have been catching up on the past 50 pages or so. Thanks for all the great info you’ve been sharing.

I only discovered Polene after Megs posted her review of the Un Mini at which point I immediately got the dark green with suede, which I adore. Recently I got the Un Nano in terracotta and love that possibly even more.

At this point I am eyeing the Numero Sept *hard*. However based on what I’ve read in this thread, the textured leather on those bags is not the same as the grained leather that Polene has on some of the other bags.

I baby my bags and am definitely a smooth leather girl when I can get it. That said, I am perfectly fine with the grained leather on my green mini. My question is, is the textured leather rock hard like saffiano, or is it still somewhat pleasant to touch and feel luxurious in any way?

Someone asked about it being like saffiano a few pages ago but I didn’t see any response. Thanks for any info! And does anyone have the Sept Mini in the tan?

The Sept is my first *grown up* handbag so my experience is extremely limited but I personally really love the feel of the textured leather and it smells great. It's very structured and sturdy in the front and back panels but the sides are a little soft.

 

[samfalstaff]

My husband bought me the Le Cabas for Xmas (probably because I kept showing it to him). I have it now and can't for the life of me figure out how to snap the sides up. My husband is working on it now, but he's quite flummoxed too.

Oh, my! He just tied the hanging strap to the handle! Is that how it's done?
ETA: Nope, not how it's done. Figured it out! The small strap "snaps" into the button of the other small strap.

 

[Freak4Coach]

My husband bought me the Le Cabas for Xmas (probably because I kept showing it to him). I have it now and can't for the life of me figure out how to snap the sides up. My husband is working on it now, but he's quite flummoxed too.

Oh, my! He just tied the hanging strap to the handle! Is that how it's done?
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Hi. Congrats on the gorgeous new bag! Would love to see a full pic of the bag.

There should be a strap on each side of the bag. Those go across the opening of the bag and attach together in the middle of the opening. That will pull the sides of the bag in. If you don’t want the sides pulled in then put the straps inside the bag without connecting them. Hope this helps!

 

[lenie]

My husband bought me the Le Cabas for Xmas (probably because I kept showing it to him). I have it now and can't for the life of me figure out how to snap the sides up. My husband is working on it now, but he's quite flummoxed too.

Oh, my! He just tied the hanging strap to the handle! Is that how it's done?
ETA: Nope, not how it's done. Figured it out! The small strap "snaps" into the button of the other small strap.
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This is a gorgeous color and style! How do you like the size of the bag? I’ve been thinking about it a lot and just not sure if it’s too big. I’m 5’2.5” and a size 6 or 8.

 

[Jereni]

The Sept is my first *grown up* handbag so my experience is extremely limited but I personally really love the feel of the textured leather and it smells great. It's very structured and sturdy in the front and back panels but the sides are a little soft.

Thanks for the info! So you don’t think it goes so far as to feel like saffiano?

Also, is the bag easy to open? Sometimes I find flap bags a little annoying, though the two Numero Uns haven’t bothered me.

 

[samfalstaff]

Hi. Congrats on the gorgeous new bag! Would love to see a full pic of the bag.

There should be a strap on each side of the bag. Those go across the opening of the bag and attach together in the middle of the opening. That will pull the sides of the bag in. If you don’t want the sides pulled in then put the straps inside the bag without connecting them. Hope this helps!

I'll post photos soon. Thanks for the info on the straps!

 

[samfalstaff]

This is a gorgeous color and style! How do you like the size of the bag? I’ve been thinking about it a lot and just not sure if it’s too big. I’m 5’2.5” and a size 6 or 8.

It's definitely big. I'll post photos soon.

 

[lenie]

It's definitely big. I'll post photos soon.

Thank you in advance for the pics. I like big bags but don’t want to look like I’m carrying around luggage. Happy New Year!

 

[samfalstaff]

Here are pictures of Le Cabas (cognac color) in sun and shade. Picture in the shade best depicts the actual color. I also included mod pictures, but please forgive my holiday PJs! Bag is cinched up in all pictures. Opening is large enough to get stuff in and out, but I imagine the straps might get in the way. I must say the bag is very comfortable, lightweight, and molds well to the body. Haven't tried the "cinched-out" look yet as I don't intend to wear it that way. (For reference, I'm 5'8", size 10.) Hope this helps!

 

[lenie]

Here are pictures of Le Cabas (cognac color) in sun and shade. Picture in the shade best depicts the actual color. I also included mod pictures, but please forgive my holiday PJs! Bag is cinched up in all pictures. Opening is large enough to get stuff in and out, but I imagine the straps might get in the way. I must say the bag is very comfortable, lightweight, and molds well to the body. Haven't tried the "cinched-out" look yet as I don't intend to wear it that way. (For reference, I'm 5'8", size 10.) Hope this helps!
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Thank you for the pictures. It looks great on you and I love the color.

 

[Freak4Coach]

I'll post photos soon. Thanks for the info on the straps!

You're welcome

 

[Freak4Coach]

Here are pictures of Le Cabas (cognac color) in sun and shade. Picture in the shade best depicts the actual color. I also included mod pictures, but please forgive my holiday PJs! Bag is cinched up in all pictures. Opening is large enough to get stuff in and out, but I imagine the straps might get in the way. I must say the bag is very comfortable, lightweight, and molds well to the body. Haven't tried the "cinched-out" look yet as I don't intend to wear it that way. (For reference, I'm 5'8", size 10.) Hope this helps!
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Thank you for posting the pics! Especially the mod shots. The bag is gorgeous and it looks great on you! I like how you can get 2 looks with it. Enjoy your beauty!