Polene Solé

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Can't unsee it. 🤣


 

"Leather scraps are sorted by color and then ground into fine leather sand, which is combined with bio-sourced polymer to create soft, pebble-like beads. Every bag is made with 120 hand-tied knots, and as always, the Solé continues to focus on Polène’s quality and craft."

I didn't expect that. Very cool innovative work towards sustainability.
 
I quite like these, they do feel nostalgic like poleneceline said, I think they remind me of those beaded curtains for doorways or some shopping bag that my grandma used to carry to the market... I mean that in the nicest way possible, they're adorable.
 
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I just received my Polène Solé today! It took longer than expected because I canceled my original purchase in Ebony and got black instead (it arrived in 3 days). I tried changing the color by contacting customer service, but they told me I had to cancel and reorder it.

Anyway, here is the Solé in black! I took pictures of it compared to my other Polène pieces (Dix, Béri, and Neiti) and next to my LV wallet. I honestly wish it was a little bigger! The bag is a lot smaller than expected. For reference, an iPad Air cannot fit (shown below). The LV wallet technically fits, but the pouch will not close with the magnets; however, it will fit fine without the pouch (though I like the look better with the pouch inside). An iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 15 do fit. I am sure a small water bottle could fit, too. I took many pictures so that everyone could see the bag's details! Without the pouch, the logo is stamped on the bottom. The pebbles have a marble-like finish and are not uniformly black- which I think is nice! I would blend in fingerprints or if a pebble got scratched somehow.


OVERALL, I really like the style, but I am 50/50 on keeping it!

Some pros:
- comfortable on the shoulders
- cute/ unique style
- can switch it up by removing the pouch
- can fit the basics (phone, wallet, lip balm, etc)
Some cons:
- a bit on the smaller side
- while the pouch has a magnetic closure, the bag itself has no closure.

*Note: As I mentioned, the pouch is removable; however, my pouch has a defect on one of the buttons :/ It's my first time having an issue with one of their bags. I contacted customer service about it! I might replace the pouch or return it overall. What do you think? (:
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This is the first Polene I actively hate. The hippy dippy style is polar opposite of mine and for some reason this looks worn out though it’s new.

I agree with others that this looks like a beaded pot holder or curtain - and not in a good way. And the straps look tangly, cheap & inexpensive :tdown:
 
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I just received my Polène Solé today! It took longer than expected because I canceled my original purchase in Ebony and got black instead (it arrived in 3 days). I tried changing the color by contacting customer service, but they told me I had to cancel and reorder it.

Anyway, here is the Solé in black! I took pictures of it compared to my other Polène pieces (Dix, Béri, and Neiti) and next to my LV wallet. I honestly wish it was a little bigger! The bag is a lot smaller than expected. For reference, an iPad Air cannot fit (shown below). The LV wallet technically fits, but the pouch will not close with the magnets; however, it will fit fine without the pouch (though I like the look better with the pouch inside). An iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 15 do fit. I am sure a small water bottle could fit, too. I took many pictures so that everyone could see the bag's details! Without the pouch, the logo is stamped on the bottom. The pebbles have a marble-like finish and are not uniformly black- which I think is nice! I would blend in fingerprints or if a pebble got scratched somehow.


OVERALL, I really like the style, but I am 50/50 on keeping it!

Some pros:
- comfortable on the shoulders
- cute/ unique style
- can switch it up by removing the pouch
- can fit the basics (phone, wallet, lip balm, etc)
Some cons:
- a bit on the smaller side
- while the pouch has a magnetic closure, the bag itself has no closure.

*Note: As I mentioned, the pouch is removable; however, my pouch has a defect on one of the buttons :/ It's my first time having an issue with one of their bags. I contacted customer service about it! I might replace the pouch or return it overall. What do you think? (:
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Congrats!!! I think this bag looks really nice and different… :love:
 
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