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#5,791
@PlaneJaneWithATwist, thanks for this article & what I love is this quote

"Each Polene style is numbered & elegantly simple, free from the fuss & bells & whistles
that new labels can flirt with in an attempt to distract from the industry mainstays.
The sleek design isn't meant to pass itself off as something it isn't- these are not I repeat
dupes or imitation anything- but is an aesthetic passport that allows it to fit in with the
Hermes, the Chanels, the Loewes"

The quiet presence makes the statement it needs to make by the wearer. For those that
have various styles as well as duplicates, enjoy & wear them well!!
The bag does live up to its stylish reputation & also lets us know that there are bags out
there in the marketplace that don't have to cost an arm & a leg & see yourself coming & going
 
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Cathindy said:
The card holder has arrived today! The color is amazing :loveeyes: Also nothing to complain about the quality, it’s perfect and that for only €40! Now waiting another 6 weeks for the bags to arrive:panic:
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That is such a pretty cardholder and I looove the colour :loveeyes:. I think I will add this to my next order as well if it is still available.
I hope those 6 weeks will pass by quickly. Can´t wait to see your unboxing :smile: !
 
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I have been reading this thread front to back. Have seen so many YT videos on Polene and was sure I would buy my first Polene in Paris. I went to the store yesterday, saw a lady wearing a chalk sept on the streets and loved it. When I got to the store I was so underwhelmed ☹️ I tried the sept in camel grained leather and i felt it looked weird on me. Tried the huit also, I love the design but it didn’t wow me. The sept in smooth leather already had some scratches and folding at the top of the flap, so I didn’t even try it on because I don’t want to baby my bags. I think they didn’t have the whole collection in stock. They didn’t have the dix on display, only the dix hobo. The store looked nice, there was one staff member that was a bit rude but others seemed really nice. I did feel the store looked smaller than I thought it would, after seeing it in many videos.

So I walked out empty handed, i will just keep enjoying seeing the bags on others here in this thread and sadly not on myself.
 
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Love Of My Life said:
@PlaneJaneWithATwist, thanks for this article & what I love is this quote

"Each Polene style is numbered & elegantly simple, free from the fuss & bells & whistles
that new labels can flirt with in an attempt to distract from the industry mainstays.
The sleek design isn't meant to pass itself off as something it isn't- these are not I repeat
dupes or imitation anything- but is an aesthetic passport that allows it to fit in with the
Hermes, the Chanels, the Loewes"

The quiet presence makes the statement it needs to make by the wearer. For those that
have various styles as well as duplicates, enjoy & wear them well!!
The bag does live up to its stylish reputation & also lets us know that there are bags out
there in the marketplace that don't have to cost an arm & a leg & see yourself coming & going
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I agree!
 
#5,796
Cathindy said:
The card holder has arrived today! The color is amazing :loveeyes: Also nothing to complain about the quality, it’s perfect and that for only €40! Now waiting another 6 weeks for the bags to arrive:panic:
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Love the color!
It's smart to go for a color that is easy to find in your bag, as most bags are either dark or neutral ones.
 
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SuzanneVuitton said:
I have been reading this thread front to back. Have seen so many YT videos on Polene and was sure I would buy my first Polene in Paris. I went to the store yesterday, saw a lady wearing a chalk sept on the streets and loved it. When I got to the store I was so underwhelmed ☹️ I tried the sept in camel grained leather and i felt it looked weird on me. Tried the huit also, I love the design but it didn’t wow me. The sept in smooth leather already had some scratches and folding at the top of the flap, so I didn’t even try it on because I don’t want to baby my bags. I think they didn’t have the whole collection in stock. They didn’t have the dix on display, only the dix hobo. The store looked nice, there was one staff member that was a bit rude but others seemed really nice. I did feel the store looked smaller than I thought it would, after seeing it in many videos.

So I walked out empty handed, i will just keep enjoying seeing the bags on others here in this thread and sadly not on myself.
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I also ended up walking out of the Polène store empty-handed, so you're not the only one! I was after the mini neuf but the opening was way too fussy when I tried to put my phone wallet etc. inside. The Dix is not on display but they can bring out display models in every colour/leather from the back (no new ones in stock, you have to pre-order it online). I really liked the smooth leather Dix and will probably order it online.
 
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totally said:
I also ended up walking out of the Polène store empty-handed, so you're not the only one! I was after the mini neuf but the opening was way too fussy when I tried to put my phone wallet etc. inside. The Dix is not on display but they can bring out display models in every colour/leather from the back (no new ones in stock, you have to pre-order it online). I really liked the smooth leather Dix and will probably order it online.
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Yeah, I walked out empty-handed as well. Lots of people, not many bags, having to pre-order. I think they‘re becoming more successful very fast… and need to up their stock etc.

I just wish they would make less warm-dusty colors, I can‘t wear those.
 
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Long post! I want to share my recent exchange experience and the timeline. I received the bag on July 25th and it was not as expected. I immediately emailed them with pictures comparing that new item with the bag that I had purchased before. Polene customer service did not get back to me until Aug 8th. During the waiting time, I did not message them or follow up with them on Instagram/email. They offered me to proceed to an exchange at their expense if this bag has never been worn. The new bag will be shipped when I drop this one at DHL. I replied with a picture as a proof that it's never been worn and I confirmed my address again. On Aug 11, I dropped my package with all the documents they sent attached outside of the box (remember to sign that "proforma invoice"). I then followed up again with them but did not hear back until Aug 16 (Aug 15 is a holiday in France). At the time they replied back to me, the bag already arrived in Spain but the clearance process took 2 days to be cleared. Polene had to contact DHL regarding that issue. The new bag was then shipped out on Aug 17, and it was delivered to me on Aug 22. It arrived perfect and meet my expectation.
It was not a bad experience after all except the long wait time. But if the quality check is performed carefully at first, Polene won't have to deal with this and pay for the expense to ship it back to their workshop. I also expected that they would not offer an exchange but ask me to return it. One more thing that was interesting to me was that the item I exchanged has been out of stock for a while (since Aug 2-3 for this model)... and Polene said they have one bag of this model kept for an exchange.
 
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I had been very tempted with the Tonca in wheat. The design of the bag appealed to me. Whether Polene drew inspiration from the Tonka bean, I'm unsure but aesthetically I love the soft curves and how it also reminded me of Tiffany Elsa Peretti's Bean design. No doubt the return process is quite straight forward, I am just hesitant to place my order after reading about the quality issues here.
 
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deevana said:
Hi everyone! I got my umi in taute at resell platform as they do not deliver to us directly. Quality in no doubt as I can compare with my #10 but I’m a bit concerned about the way the logo is put on , it’s foul stamping but on web site pics it is blind embossing. Please advice does anyone have the same ordering from polene directly?

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This bag does look fake. The straps don't come wrapped unless it's a chain strap, which is usually with bubble wrap. Also, look at the back of the white tag, it should only say "Polene", no symbol (like on their dustbag). Definitely return it. There's a lot of fakes out there with a symbol on the tag. Buyer Beware!
 
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Tonca owners:
Do you find the bag easy to wear?
Comfortable strap?
Do the closing flaps bother you?
Easy to get things in and out of?

I have a Taupe Tonka on my list but haven’t pulled the trigger yet because I’m worried about those flaps that don’t stay open.
Also concerned about the leather pieces inside (the inside folds) making the bag cumbersome and less spacious.

Feedback greatly appreciated. :smile::confused1:
 
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WillWordForBags said:
Tonca owners:
Do you find the bag easy to wear? Yes
Comfortable strap? Yes
Do the closing flaps bother you? No. I was worried about this before I received the bag, but I don't fins it bothersome at all.
Easy to get things in and out of? Yes, no problem, but if the bag is stuffed I have to place the long items (like phone) on the side of the leather pieces.

I have a Taupe Tonka on my list but haven’t pulled the trigger yet because I’m worried about those flaps that don’t stay open.
Also concerned about the leather pieces inside (the inside folds) making the bag cumbersome and less spacious. The leather pieces take up some space, but I have no problem fitting all my essentials in the bag (phone, keys, airpods, small wallet, lip gloss, gum etc). I think Tonca is easier to use than Un nano.

Feedback greatly appreciated. :smile::confused1:
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