You really can’t go wrong with either choice, but I agree, go with the Croc. I bought it for work recently and it looks great and wears like iron, I don’t have to baby it at all. The Croc dresses it up a little. The only bags Polene makes that I would be concerned about at the ones with suede - I worry it’s just too high maintenance for a work bag that does daily duty.
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You really can’t go wrong with either choice, but I agree, go with the Croc. I bought it for work recently and it looks great and wears like iron, I don’t have to baby it at all. The Croc dresses it up a little. The only bags Polene makes that I would be concerned about at the ones with suede - I worry it’s just too high maintenance for a work bag that does daily duty.
Yes, I definitely agree about the suede for everyday use. I bought a small pouch from Polene that has suede on it and it's fine but I would be worried about a large flap in suede (even though the burgundy with suede is to die for).
From what I can tell, if you see a Polene style you like, don't wait too long. When they are out you cannot be sure they will remake them. When I first discovered Polene I wanted the Number three mini (Boston bag style). I checked with them for many months and finally figured out that they were discontinuing the style. Like several of you I emailed them to see if they were going to make more and never received an answer. Their product is good, their communications ebb and flow, lol.
All said I love both of my Numero Un bags. My only regret is that I did not get the navy croc one instead of the black one after someone posted a picture of the navy.
All said I love both of my Numero Un bags. My only regret is that I did not get the navy croc one instead of the black one after someone posted a picture of the navy.
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Thanks, ladies! I'll stick to the Black Croc.
Definitely black croc for a ‘daily’ bag! I’ve been taking it to work every day for a year and it still looks brand new, even after being caught in the rain a few times and even being used to carry my lunch one day. My only complaint is that it doesn’t fit my laptop, but I have a separate laptop bag so it’s okay for me. I also dress up my bag sometimes by wrapping brightly coloured scarves around the handle or by using other bag straps that I have to add a pop of colour. At 5’2” I can carry the bag comfortably crossbody so it’s the perfect work bag for me.
Wow that is quite telling of its quality. I have not used mine that much, so it is nice to know it will remain like new.
Another vote for the durability of the croc trio. I have one in navy that I have been using as a daily carry for several months, and it shows no signs of wear. It is a gorgeous bag! I am really impressed with the quality, and will definitely be buying from them again in future.
Hi! So I finally ordered a Polene Numéro un (navy croc), and it’s supposed to be delivered on Friday through DHL. Polene’s website (Q and A - absence during delivery) says a signature is required upon delivery but I signed up for text alerts through DHL and got a text saying I could reply to have the bag delivered without a signature. For those who ordered through Polene, was a signature required upon delivery? I’m in the US (48 continental states). Thank you in advance!!
Hi everybody! I have a Polene Numero un mini in bordeaux, I love the quality of the material and craftmanship! Has anybody pre-ordered the upcoming Numero 7? I am curious to see if the quality is still high, also a bit disappointed that the new bag is slightly more expensive than the other models.
I am sorry I don’t remember, but it seems that I have never received a bag from anyone without signing for it.
I pre-ordered the larger size in Cognac. Feeling pretty good about it even though I've only seen three pictures of the bag.
It's a gorgeous bag! It would be great if you could share your opinion once it arrived please, I am a bit unsure weather to buy this bag in black or go with the numero 1....I pre-ordered the larger size in Cognac. Feeling pretty good about it even though I've only seen three pictures of the bag.
