Chalk! I guess I wouldn’t rule out ever getting one again in a different colour, however with price increases and tax increases (in my country) the likelihood of this happening in the near future is not too high for now.
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Hi guys, I thought I would share my review of the underrated Umi! Got it in Chalk and just wore it the whole day yesterday.
1. It’s so beautiful and comfortable under the arm. Happy that as a shoulder bag, it hangs low like my Tory Burch medium Flemming.
2. I wonder if people that are complaining about the zipper being not smooth is only pulling the leather piece. Still a two hands job, but pulling the ring it’s attached to instead makes a significant difference.
3. Against a stark white items, the Chalk color does look greyish, but in general I would say it’s like a dusty white. Looks really good and expensive with the GHW and against my wardrobe (I wear mostly nude/beige brown and whites).
And most importantly, it arrived perfectly no defect whatsoever despite the growing bad reviews in Polene’s quality ❤️
I was thinking to get a Tonca but looking how comfortable I am with Umi’s size, Tonca might be too small for me.
I had an Un Nano and I have to say Umi looks more lux while Un Nano feels very handmade to me, like sime Furla designs.
Can’t wait for my Neuf to arrive
1. It’s so beautiful and comfortable under the arm. Happy that as a shoulder bag, it hangs low like my Tory Burch medium Flemming.
2. I wonder if people that are complaining about the zipper being not smooth is only pulling the leather piece. Still a two hands job, but pulling the ring it’s attached to instead makes a significant difference.
3. Against a stark white items, the Chalk color does look greyish, but in general I would say it’s like a dusty white. Looks really good and expensive with the GHW and against my wardrobe (I wear mostly nude/beige brown and whites).
And most importantly, it arrived perfectly no defect whatsoever despite the growing bad reviews in Polene’s quality ❤️
I was thinking to get a Tonca but looking how comfortable I am with Umi’s size, Tonca might be too small for me.
I had an Un Nano and I have to say Umi looks more lux while Un Nano feels very handmade to me, like sime Furla designs.
Can’t wait for my Neuf to arrive
The zipper of my Dix was a bit hard to pull at first, too. It softened with time. But I like how sturdy and durable it feels.Hi guys, I thought I would share my review of the underrated Umi! Got it in Chalk and just wore it the whole day yesterday.
1. It’s so beautiful and comfortable under the arm. Happy that as a shoulder bag, it hangs low like my Tory Burch medium Flemming.
2. I wonder if people that are complaining about the zipper being not smooth is only pulling the leather piece. Still a two hands job, but pulling the ring it’s attached to instead makes a significant difference.
3. Against a stark white items, the Chalk color does look greyish, but in general I would say it’s like a dusty white. Looks really good and expensive with the GHW and against my wardrobe (I wear mostly nude/beige brown and whites).
And most importantly, it arrived perfectly no defect whatsoever despite the growing bad reviews in Polene’s quality ❤️
I was thinking to get a Tonca but looking how comfortable I am with Umi’s size, Tonca might be too small for me.
I had an Un Nano and I have to say Umi looks more lux while Un Nano feels very handmade to me, like sime Furla designs.
Can’t wait for my Neuf to arrive
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I thought about the Umi a bit. I had a very practical black bag that worked as a shoulder bag and crossbody bag and fit a ton, but it feel apart. The Umi would be a good replacement, I'm just not sure if I like the shape of it. I probably need to see it irl.
Love your outfit btw!
Thank u! Funny you said about another crossbody bag, because Umi reminded me of my elementary school bag. A nylon crossbody with adjustable strap that fits tons too. Umi is very practical yet very elegant, like a grown up version of my old bag
May I know what color and texture of Dix you have, and how long have you had it? Have you experienced leather peeling where the strap connects with the bag? Dix is still on my wishlist but afraid it’d be too small for me.
May I know what color and texture of Dix you have, and how long have you had it? Have you experienced leather peeling where the strap connects with the bag? Dix is still on my wishlist but afraid it’d be too small for me.
Thought I would share profile shots of my Umi because on my previous review post, it doesn’t really show how low the drop is as a shoulder bag!
The dip is literally next to my elbow and very comfortable; I hate anything remotely bulky right under my arms/armpit.
The dip is literally next to my elbow and very comfortable; I hate anything remotely bulky right under my arms/armpit.
It is a flaw to me although not major to be fair (similar to my case - what bothered me most was the small cut on the glazing in front of the bag). In the end if you are not happy with it, I'd say email their CS asking for assessment and try to exchange it or whichever offered solution that works best for u. Hope all will be well
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It is a flaw to me although not major to be fair (similar to my case - what bothered me most was the small cut on the glazing in front of the bag). In the end if you are not happy with it, I'd say email their CS asking for assessment and try to exchange it or whichever offered solution that works best for u. Hope all will be well!
Exactly as you say, it's also better for me to sell with a small loss than to have a cluttered wardrobe. Especially since I live in a rented apartment and moved quite frequently in past, the less you have, the better. Happy to hear you've found what's working for you from Polene and that your mini Neuf gets so much use!
I'm selling my Demellier Vancouver bag currently as I didn't like the quality for the price (the leather started peeling quite soon after purchase so I'm selling it for much less) and contrary to what I've said before, I'm now debating getting Un Nano despite selling it 3 years ago because I need a special occasion bag. I love the trio camel colour combination, it's so unique and it could work well for weddings, work receptions etc. I'll let the idea marinate for a bit since the price increase and quality issues curbed my Polene buying impulses haha.
Yes. Space is also an important reason. I dislike having to deal with a tight closet and I don't have unlimited space right now, so to me, having a bag I'm not using is a waste of valuable space. I like being able to see my bags and remember I have them.
I think with Polene, the investment is still modest enough, that we don't have to think about selling as a horrible loss. At least, this was the case with the previous prices.
The Numero Un Nano is a very unique and special bag, and one of my 2 favorites from Polene. It's the first one I saw, that made me like the brand, and the first one I owned. And it is a rather comfortable bag, if you're into flaps. I have 2 of those and will probably get at least one more in the future. I say go for it before Polene raises their prices even more.
Sure! My Dix is in the color camel, textured leather. I have it since August 2021 and it's been my most worn bag for the past 1.5 years. Where the bag connects with the strap the leather itself is completely fine, but the edge painting has started to rub off (only on the side of the bag, not on the strap). But you wouldn't see this when wearing the bag. And the textured leather is really very sturdy.
I love the size, how it looks on me, but it doesn't fit a lot.