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Terrible lighting today but I think this is pretty true to colour. I really like it. Protective stickers still on since I have to exchange it due to the defect.

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I really love this color. It would fit so perfectly in my wardrobe - all year round. Unfortunately they don't make it in one of the styles on my wishlist, which are the Huit and the Beri. I even wrote to customer service about it and they answered that there are currently no plans to make these styles in midnight blue :crybaby:
 
I've finally decided to pre-order the Dix in midnight blue and it's sold out! Just my luck. Does anybody know if it's some sort of limited color or will I have the chance to buy it?
I've had an eye on the product page for the Cyme (even though I already pre-ordered it) and it's been out of stock a few times in black for the pre-order, but keeps coming back available for pre-order again the next day or so. I'd just keep an eye on the page, it's probably the same thing with the Dix in midnight blue - they just need to make it available for pre-order again :)
 
So after admiring Polene’s designs for a long time, I finally pulled the trigger with the free shipping and got a number of designs that I have long admired.

Ordering was fine, shipping was fast and they came well packed. The boxes are nice and the dust bags are thick.

But when I opened them my overwhelming feeling was disappointment. I have a lot of contemporary bags (Furla, Wandler, Strathberry, Coach, Oroton and yes, Michael Kors) and was expecting similar quality. But I don’t think the leather quality is as good as any of those brands. I think Polene does a great job with their website and the bags are very photogenic, but they just don’t look anywhere near as good in real life.

Here is my rundown
Un in camel - came with asymmetrical folds, and the top edge of the bag juts out from the flap instead of being covered by the flap. It makes a great design, well, not great. If this can be fixed with restuffing, I might keep this one, as I love the design and like the colour and size.

Un nano in lilac. This looks really cute but my phone is a tight fit. The main issue is that the edge of the shoulder strap is really sharp and scratches my skin.

Sept - the new wool version in camel. Colour is insipid and in person I don’t like the proportions of the bag. A definite return.

Neuf in blush. Pebbled leather feels kind of powdery. Not sure I love the colour enough. Folds are asymmetrical but I think it matters less with this design.

Mini neuf in glacier. Colour less intense in real life but still nice. Came with a rough rubbed patch on the leather on the front of the bag. Folds asymmetrical but as above it doesn’t look too bad with this design. Like the nano, my phone fits but only just.

Tonca in maple. I like the colour. The strap is darker than the bag which I didn’t pick up in the photos. I don’t love the way the end of the strap hangs down. Keeping for my daughter who likes it.

So overall, I still love the designs and think they are unique and very chic. But for me the execution is lacking. I would rather pay a bit more and have better quality leather.

Hope this review is helpful
This was very helpful. I’ve been think of trying one, but now I’m not sure.
 
I have the numero un quite long, before the beginning of the „polene hype“. Now I ordered another numero un a few weeks ago and I sent it right back. I can tell you: the quality was worse, you could see the differences. Stitching was crooked, the flap was kind of thinner leather, the bottom corners were uneven and on one spot the leather was peeling.
So I agree with everyone saying the quality is not that good (anymore). I own several coach bags in the same price range, they are better quality, even though made in Asia. Then Strathberry is far beyond in leather and stitching quality, which are also handmade in Spain. And the LV Empreinte you just cannot compare, completely different league.
But thats just my opinion and experiences! I do love my Polenes, but wont buy anymore. ;)
Thanks for the info! Helped me decide to say nope!
 
I've had an eye on the product page for the Cyme (even though I already pre-ordered it) and it's been out of stock a few times in black for the pre-order, but keeps coming back available for pre-order again the next day or so. I'd just keep an eye on the page, it's probably the same thing with the Dix in midnight blue - they just need to make it available for pre-order again :smile:
Thank you! It was as you predicted, I managed to preorder it today in the blue :biggrin: I'm a bit worried about the comments on their QC but hopefully it'll be a good experience. Seems they need to hire a lot more people though if they want to take advantage of their growing popularity. The YKÉ looks great in Emily, that's potentially another surge of clients and they need to keep up!
 
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Thank you! It was as you predicted, I managed to preorder it today in the blue :biggrin: I'm a bit worried about the comments on their QC but hopefully it'll be a good experience. Seems they need to hire a lot more people though if they want to take advantage of their growing popularity. The YKÉ looks great in Emily, that's potentially another surge of clients and they need to keep up!

Glad to see the midnight blue is back available for preorder.

I’m so excited, we’re going to New York for the next two days so I will get to go by the Polene boutique!!!! I am so excited to get to see a number of the bags in person, like the regular Numero Un, the smaller Sept, and the Dix. It’d be cool if they have the Dix in blue in person but I suspect if it’s only available for preorder then they won’t have it in the boutique yet. But we’ll see.
 
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