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How exciting! I've never seen one in the wild before!
I wore the numero sept on my shoulder today to and from Target. The strap stayed on my shoulder. It felt comfortable enough and the bag hit me at just the right place. Only problem is the bag doesn't have a slim profile near the bottom. It stuck out a bit causing me to bang it a couple of times on carts/shelves. But I don't see any corner wear just yet.
I do foresee a problem with the clasp. Maybe it will loosen as I use it, but it does take some (finger) muscles to lift up the ring to open the bag. And you have to guide the clasp tongue back into its hole to close the bag. It's not as involved as some bags' opening/closing mechanisms, but it certainly requires some effort and a pause in shopping.
Bought the Numéro Un mini in green! So beautiful! I love that the hardware is brushed, or matte. It is very small though; I can’t really fit much in it. And it is a bit heavy. I have found that the strap can be adjusted smaller but I haven’t needed that and I’m about 5 feet tall. In fact I’d like it longer for crossbody use, so instead I use it on my shoulder. I tried it crossbody during warm weather without a jacket, and with just my wallet, phone and sunglasses inside, it was very heavy and the chain rubbed my collarbone. But on the shoulder works very well. I won’t be ordering another mini, but will try to get some use out of this one. I have the regular in navy croc and trio yellow, and both of those are super practical and amazing!
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Thank you for your review. My issue has always been that darn chain. It looks so good, but I have never found one that is comfortable.
Did you only order the Numero Sept and had to pay taxes and custom duties? I have the Numero Un but wasn’t subjected to any fees. Now I just ordered two more from Polene and wondering if I’ll get hit with fees even though the total purchase was under $800 USD.
Saw the Numero Deux in Smooth Monochrome Black was back in stock so had to jump on it. I’ve been eyeing the Numero Un Mini in Monochrome Burgundy as well so added that to the cart too!
. The last Polene I want is the Numero Un in Monochrome Grey but holding off for now as I’ll be getting a Celine Belt Bag and if they don’t have my first choice of Dark Blue available, I’ll get it in grey.
I’m also confused because when checking out, it said I may be subject to tax and custom duty (based in US). But my understanding was that anything less than $800 was duty free? Total came to $730 for both bags and shipping.
- https://eng.polene-paris.com/products/numero-2-noir
- https://eng.polene-paris.com/products/numero-un-mini-monochrome-bordeaux
. The last Polene I want is the Numero Un in Monochrome Grey but holding off for now as I’ll be getting a Celine Belt Bag and if they don’t have my first choice of Dark Blue available, I’ll get it in grey.I’m also confused because when checking out, it said I may be subject to tax and custom duty (based in US). But my understanding was that anything less than $800 was duty free? Total came to $730 for both bags and shipping.
Am in Paris this week so how could I not visit Polene? Unfortunately, due to some big dentals bills my shopping budget took a major hit, but I did manage to buy a little something. Will reveal in post below.
The SA noticed my Numero Deux right away and said it was very rare and might not be available again. He estimated that less than a dozen were sold.
I didn’t buy a bag but couldn’t resist their well made, reasonably priced pouches. The bigger one actually goes to my husband; he will keep the cables for his iPad, Kindle and iPhone in there. The little one is for me. Prices: 40 euros for the larger pouch, 30 euros for the smaller.
I didn’t buy a bag but couldn’t resist their well made, reasonably priced pouches. The bigger one actually goes to my husband; he will keep the cables for his iPad, Kindle and iPhone in there. The little one is for me. Prices: 40 euros for the larger pouch, 30 euros for the smaller.
Thank you, I enjoyed the photos. I do love my #1 bags. If only they were making the #3, sigh.