I returned mine for this reason. Maybe it will become softer with more use?
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I returned mine for this reason. Maybe it will become softer with more use?
No it really hasn't, it is about the same if not worse. Wish i had returned it but too late now.
Email them, they might still take the return. As long as you have your original confirmation and such.
Just a random question about routine leather care. Polene’s site suggests a leather cleaner and transparent cream, and waterproofing.
Do y’all do this? Any products to recommend? My friend suggested using Cadillac select but I don’t know if it’s really necessary to use a cleaner AND lotion AND waterproofing if I don’t usually beat up my bags that much..
Do y’all do this? Any products to recommend? My friend suggested using Cadillac select but I don’t know if it’s really necessary to use a cleaner AND lotion AND waterproofing if I don’t usually beat up my bags that much..
I am thinking about trying those products, but that's because the majority of my handbags are Polene and my most expensive handbags are Polene. I have yet to have any experience with those products, however. Anyone else?
I did notice that yesterday, after carrying my chalk white Polene Neuf around with denim shorts, I had some color transfer. All I did was use a paper towel and some water and it wiped off immediately. Otherwise, the grained leather is very durable and I have had no issues so far.
If Polene rejects the return of the bag, perhaps you could try this - run some vaseline along the teeth of the zip (make sure they're lightly coated but not too lightly) and pull the zip back and forth several times to spread the Vaseline around. I've tried this with some of my bags with stiff zips and it makes it a lot easier to open and close.
Hi.
You mentioned you’re not going to keep the mini but have the large. Mind if I ask, did you find the mini too small for your use, etc.?Thanks so much for your input - appreciate it! Only slight worry is smoothness of zipper as its very half and half opinion (positive / negative ). But most people say to rub wax paper or vaseline if its stiff... so you are happy with zipper ease of opening and closing? Smooth?
Hi.
It'll fit your cell phone, a card case, and maybe a couple of small items, but that's it. I like carrying my phone, a full size wallet, keys, and a large pouch. The mini was usable when I took it on a test run, but I did find it harder to get things in and out of it. Having said that, I love the Huit, so if no one buys it I will happily keep it. It's cute! Lots of people keep bags that aren't the most user-friendly simply because it's cute, so why not? If you like mini bags you won't have a problem. I'm just not a mini bag fan.
Can you please post more pics of the bag?? I’m also wondering if I should get it. Thanks!
She keeps calling it a 'Pauline' bag-lol! Also, since when is the Numero Un a Sept??
Also, if there was a body language expert to watch her, she's very fidgety, she's nervous about talking about fake bags I guess!
Does anyone know if huit has suede calfskin lining, or velvet microfiber? It seems like for their non-cotton lined bags, they don't fully differentiate between the two.
From product pages:
sept - "suede inner lining"
huit - "suede leather lining"
dix - "suede inner lining"
cyme - "suede inner lining" **I own this one, and it is velvet microfiber
umi - "suede inner lining"
le cabas - "suede effect interior"
So is it only real suede if they call it "suede leather lining" ? And "suede inner lining" would mean microfiber? I've found tag images of le cabas and dix that confirm they have microfiber lining. Does sept have real suede leather?
I received the mini Cyme a couples weeks ago, and it has the microfiber, and I really want a bag with suede calfskin interior this time!!
Also of note is that the product page for Cyme shows "full grain textured calf leather" (pebbled leather) when its actually their "textured calf leather" (more similar to a saffiano).
From product pages:
sept - "suede inner lining"
huit - "suede leather lining"
dix - "suede inner lining"
cyme - "suede inner lining" **I own this one, and it is velvet microfiber
umi - "suede inner lining"
le cabas - "suede effect interior"
So is it only real suede if they call it "suede leather lining" ? And "suede inner lining" would mean microfiber? I've found tag images of le cabas and dix that confirm they have microfiber lining. Does sept have real suede leather?
I received the mini Cyme a couples weeks ago, and it has the microfiber, and I really want a bag with suede calfskin interior this time!!
Also of note is that the product page for Cyme shows "full grain textured calf leather" (pebbled leather) when its actually their "textured calf leather" (more similar to a saffiano).
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