Haha nice. I KEEP debating getting this bag, in the blush/nude color. Maybe for late spring.
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Haha nice. I KEEP debating getting this bag, in the blush/nude color. Maybe for late spring.
Hi gals!
I got a beautiful polene in Numero dix Black and I love it! However the stitching is not that even on one side as you can see in the picture. Now I’m wondering if I’m over dramatic or if I should contact polene about? What would you do?
looking forward to your help xx
tysm
I got a beautiful polene in Numero dix Black and I love it! However the stitching is not that even on one side as you can see in the picture. Now I’m wondering if I’m over dramatic or if I should contact polene about? What would you do?
looking forward to your help xx
tysm
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It is hard to advise. Things like that do not bother me, but some people would never be able to ignore it. I have many bags that are as close to perfect as they can be and many that have slight imperfections because they are hand made. The only time it would bother me would be if I bought the gold standard bag ( starts with an H) and paid the price of a small car for it, lol. It had better be more than perfect.
This wouldn't bother me because the double stitches are to keep the threads from unraveling...I think I read that here on the purse forum.
I'm not sure how big or small of a company Polene is but something my Fiance said at Christmas has made me think..he purchased something at a small local business and said how while he was choosing something a coworker of his had mentioned how worried she was no one would buy her items or that they would be returned.
It made me think that returning something handmade for a small "flaw" to a local business not only hurts the small business but also the creator.
Obviously Polene is probably a large company and not a small business but it definitely made me think!
That’s not a flaw! That’s the end and closure of the stitching. Same way when we sew things, by machine or hand, we double down at the end to make sure the stitches are locked in and doesn’t unravel.
Congrats on your new bag!
I think with the white contrast stitching on black bag, the double stitching is unfortunately quite obvious.
However, if you look at the 3D view of the bag on polene’s website, you’d notice that there actually is double stitching on both the front and back of the dix bag!
www.polene-paris.com
I think with the white contrast stitching on black bag, the double stitching is unfortunately quite obvious.
However, if you look at the 3D view of the bag on polene’s website, you’d notice that there actually is double stitching on both the front and back of the dix bag!
Polène | Sac - Numéro dix - Noir Lisse
Avec sa forme bombée, son garnissage avec mousse et ses points cousus à la main, le "Numéro Dix" s’inspire des codes équestres de la sellerie. Son design demi-lune joue sur la juxtaposition de courbes.
www.polene-paris.com
I actually quite like the fact that the double thread shows how the bag is made, - that the seam is REAL, not purely decorative
I just received my Numero Un Nano in green today. I has been looking for a dark green for a while and finally gave in to this bag. I love it.
Is this the style of Coach Alie you are talking about?
If that’s the Alie, this and the Numero Un are verrry different bags so it probably depends what you are looking for? For the money, I’d go with the Polene because it would hold a lot more, but if you don’t need to carry much then that’s not a differentiating factor.
Of the two, I feel like the Numero Un is more unique of a look. I have the trio burgundy Croc and Cognac and have been quite pleased.
Hi everyone! I’ve never purchased a bag over like a $100 before. But I’ve being looking into good quality bags after my last fake leather bag started falling apart (it was peeling to the point of being too embarrassing to wear). I looked briefly at Coach but just discovered Polene a week ago and I’m obsessed. It seems like the perfect balance between quality and somewhat affordability compared to well known brands. I’m looking for a classic that can be worn as a cross body or shoulder bag.
Currently stuck between the Umi and Numero Ten both in black. Looking to fit the essentials like my phone, a small wallet, keys, mask and sanitizer.
I’m in Ontario, Canada and know to expect duties and taxes. This is my first big bag purchase so I would love some advice on what to pick! Thanks in advance.
Currently stuck between the Umi and Numero Ten both in black. Looking to fit the essentials like my phone, a small wallet, keys, mask and sanitizer.
I’m in Ontario, Canada and know to expect duties and taxes. This is my first big bag purchase so I would love some advice on what to pick! Thanks in advance.
I adore my Ten bags. I loved the black so much I got it in burgundy as well. I've gotten complements on them both. The Ten holds the things you mention. I think the Umi would hold them as well, but don't own an Umi to be sure.
Welcome to the forum! Glad you discovered Polene, I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.
I don’t own either of these, so take my comments with a grain of salt for sure.
These bags are very similar in that they both have a curved overall shape with a zipper, a strap that can be adjusted for shoulder or crossbody wear, and they don’t have an obvious front or back. Fundamentally, you probably should just pick the one you like the look of better, but here’s some considerations, FWIW:
- The Ten is probably slightly more trendy and the Umi slightly more ‘classic’
- The Umi will probably hold more than the Ten, but the Ten will sit flatter against the body
- Both bags say they are made of textured leather, but I think the Umi is made of the softer pebbled leather and the Ten of the firmer, saffiano-like leather. We need someone who owns an Umi to weigh in. If I’m correct that the leathers are slightly different, this means that the Umi will feel more pleasant to the touch, but the Ten may be more hard-wearing in the long run.
Pluses and minuses in each case, so it just depends on what you want! Good luck deciding!