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ATLbagaddict said:
I think so! I took it in pretty natural lighting (bedroom gets a lot of sunlight during the day) and I think it captures the taupe-ish shade of it. @lyxxx035 's photos with the other grey polene items against the numero un in grey really highlight the differences well too!
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I like it even better then! What a great color!
 
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Hi everyone! I currently carry a cheap mini backpack that doesn’t look professional and I’m debating on buying a numero un nano as my work/everyday bag. Does anyone have it in cognac and can show some pics? Debating between cognac and black grained leather but everything I own is black lol!
Also for Canadians, how much duties were you hit with?
 
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lyxxx035 said:
My latest Polene purse arrived! I purchased the Numero Un in Monochrome Grey and my free gift was the cardholder in Black Croc (which goes perfectly with my other Numero Un!).

I knew prior to ordering that the grey would be warmer like a greige but was even more surprised seeing it in person. In February I purchased the grey cardholder from their Paris boutique and assumed it would be the same shade in the Numero Un. As you can see between my large trio pouch and cardholder, that the grey in the Numero Un is definitely a different tone...warmer and lighter than grey but not a true beige. I still love it nonetheless and think they all look great together but wanted to show others here the slight differences.

Additionally I own the Numero Un Mini in Monochrome Burgundy (bought online last Nov) and purchased the small trio pouch (in store in Feb) to match but didn't realize until I got home that there are slight shade variations here too.

Now I'm wondering if the Numero Un Monochrome Grey and Numero Un Mini in Monochrome Grey are the same color or if the Mini is closer in color to my cardholder.

Anyways, I am obviously obsessed with the brand can't seem to stop adding to my collection. Included pics below of my Polene bags and small leather goods!
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FYI I confirmed with Polene that the Monochrome Grey on the Numero Un and Numero in Mini are different; Mini has the darker grey.
 

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surveywt said:
Thank you for the response. I've sent them an email about it. Will post back once I receive news!
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I received a response from Polene after reaching out a second time. They stated "it is possible for the flap of your bag not to be perfectly homogeneous, phenomenon that is due to the naturality of this type of leather and that does not constitute a manufacturing defect". I'm quite disappointed. In the photos I see posted here, the bags look stunning and do not seem to have the same problem I noticed in my bag. All I see now when I look at the bag, is how rough and inconsistent the suede flap is. It looks pilled and I haven't even used it. I've attached more photos for reference, in addition to the two I previously posted. Perhaps, its more noticeable because it's light beige.

They did offer to do an exchange, however it's not clear if I will be responsible to pay the return shipping.

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surveywt said:
I received a response from Polene after reaching out a second time. They stated "it is possible for the flap of your bag not to be perfectly homogeneous, phenomenon that is due to the naturality of this type of leather and that does not constitute a manufacturing defect". I'm quite disappointed. In the photos I see posted here, the bags look stunning and do not seem to have the same problem I noticed in my bag. All I see now when I look at the bag, is how rough and inconsistent the suede flap is. It looks pilled and I haven't even used it. I've attached more photos for reference, in addition to the two I previously posted. Perhaps, its more noticeable because it's light beige.

They did offer to do an exchange, however it's not clear if I will be responsible to pay the return shipping.

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I had the same issues with leo et violette's le grand sac. It was my first bag with any suede, so I thought something was wing with it. Apparently it is normal though. It looked and felt pretty bad, and I was just as disappointed. But I guess I just decided to embrace the character. Full disclaimer though, I haven't gotten any suede polene bags.
 
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