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So I'm still loving my Polene Neuf and Huit in black, and I got a Neuf in Chalk White secondhand on Depop. I love it. I also ordered a Taupe Huit on depop but because of shipping address issues, it got sent back to the seller. I corrected my address so I'm waiting for it to be sent back to me. Second time's the charm! If I like the taupe as well, I might order again from Polene so I have each design in all three colors. I'm not planning on buying other purses afterwards unless Polene comes out with new designs. Will share pictures when I can!
 
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Hi y'all,

I recently ordered a black Numero Un Nano bag in smooth leather. When it arrived I was very exited. I loved how shiny the leather is! But I also noticed something I consider an unacceptable flaw. The two folds in the front are significantly asymmetrical. The right fold is clearly narrower than the left one.

I reached out to the customer service of Polène and they replied the next day. They told me that they don't consider it a manufacturing defect and that the shape of the folds depends on the suppleness of the leather
They also told me that I could adjust the folds manually to give them the desired shape (which I haven't managed to happen so far).

I think it's very unreasonable to blame it on the leather, since all the Nano bags I see on Instagram are perfect.

I was wondering if I'm the only one with this issue with the folds and if you guys consider it a flaw or that I'm just a nitpicker?
 
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Shoulder_Bag said:
Hi y'all,

I recently ordered a black Numero Un Nano bag in smooth leather. When it arrived I was very exited. I loved how shiny the leather is! But I also noticed something I consider an unacceptable flaw. The two folds in the front are significantly asymmetrical. The right fold is clearly narrower than the left one.

I reached out to the customer service of Polène and they replied the next day. They told me that they don't consider it a manufacturing defect and that the shape of the folds depends on the suppleness of the leather
They also told me that I could adjust the folds manually to give them the desired shape (which I haven't managed to happen so far).

I think it's very unreasonable to blame it on the leather, since all the Nano bags I see on Instagram are perfect.

I was wondering if I'm the only one with this issue with the folds and if you guys consider it a flaw or that I'm just a nitpicker?
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Hello @Shoulder_Bag
maybe you can post a photo of your bag, so we can see the folds?
These issues have been debated earlier in this thread, but to make it easier for you I will quote here one of my previous posts:

Fancyfree said:
No need to exchange!
I have 3 Numero Un Nanos. 2 of them had asymmetrical bends upon arrival.
I simply unbuttoned the bags and stuffed them, seriously stuffed them with silk paper. Stuffing so firmly that no bends at all. And then I left them hanging in this max stuffed state for a couple of weeks. Then I removed the stuffing and carefully buttoned them again,- problem solved :smartass:

Even if symmetrical on arrival, squeezing one side of the bag will cause asymmetrical bends ;).
So I try to remember to (gently) stuff my Numero Uns when not in use. But I have had no need to unbutton them for stuffing after that initial treatment.
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Maybe your folds are more seriously asymmetrical than what is common, so it would be helpful for us to see photo...
 
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Shoulder_Bag said:
@Fancyfree Thank you so much for the paper stuffing advice! I’ll definitely try to fix it that way. Here’s a picture of the folds that I think are significantly asymmetrical.







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Thank you for photo :smile:. The folds on my 2 Nanos were actually far more asymmetrical, so I would not worry ,- just unbutton and stuff for a couple of weeks ;)
 
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I also received a smooth leather Nano and my friend pointed out the folds. Definitely going to stuff it but wondering best course of action since one fold is both more narrow and shorter.

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MsMoneybagg said:
I also received a smooth leather Nano and my friend pointed out the folds. Definitely going to stuff it but wondering best course of action since one fold is both more narrow and shorter.

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It sucks that it happend to your bag as well. The color and the contrasting light stitching is gorgeous though <3
Very clever question about how to stuff it. I just stuffed mine with silk paper till the top. The flap doesn't close anymore for now. I just let the bag stand like this for two or three weeks. I'll post an update when I un-stuff it.
 
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Shoulder_Bag said:
It sucks that it happend to your bag as well. The color and the contrasting light stitching is gorgeous though :heart:
Very clever question about how to stuff it. I just stuffed mine with silk paper till the top. The flap doesn't close anymore for now. I just let the bag stand like this for two or three weeks. I'll post an update when I un-stuff it.
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Yes, it's beautiful! It's what sold me on the Camel color. I originally had Cognac and sold it. Between the smooth leather and stitching I feel like this bag is much more lux! Thank you for the tip!
 
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Hi, does anyone have the numero dix in the burgundy colour? I cannot for the life of me find any photos or videos of it online, aside from the ones on the website. If anyone has one and could share some photos of their bag, I'd really appreciate it!
 
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everydaywei said:
Hi, does anyone have the numero dix in the burgundy colour? I cannot for the life of me find any photos or videos of it online, aside from the ones on the website. If anyone has one and could share some photos of their bag, I'd really appreciate it!
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Hello! I just got a Huit mini (not the dix) in burgundy, not sure if this will be helpful to you.
The photo doesn’t capture the color fully, it’s slightly deeper red than what the photo shows up. Overall, a beautiful colour! Still eyeing and thinking about the un mini in polar……lol
 

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windnocturne said:
Hello! I just got a Huit mini (not the dix) in burgundy, not sure if this will be helpful to you.
The photo doesn’t capture the color fully, it’s slightly deeper red than what the photo shows up. Overall, a beautiful colour! Still eyeing and thinking about the un mini in polar……lol
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Thank you! It's gorgeous! Their bags are so nice, it's hard to just buy one!
 
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