Polène handbags

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Has anyone got one? They look gorgeous. What is the quality like? I’m tempted but don’t want to waste my money

It entirely depends on your frame of reference, if you usually buy high end designer bags these are 'fun' bags that are a little less trend resistant and the price represents what you pay for it.

If it's an investment and your one good bag you might come out slightly disappointed as they look lovely initially but they're not the type of bags that are going to age gracefully, they're quite scratch prone.

In short, they're an entry point price point where you pay for the design as opposed to an aspirational quality for life deal. Would also say they look better in pictures than online, and some look much better in certain colours, eg the oxblood is beautiful in RL but the cognac colours not so much and the suede looks downright cheap (full disclosure, I don't own any of their bags but I've been in the shop, I was tempted by the low prices but the quality didn't convince me in the end).

Thank you Botemp exactly what I want to hear.

They are pretty expensive given that review. I agree they are pretty, but I would not buy. I have purchased a few bags from Massaccesi and think the quality is great as is the service. The prices are comparable to lower (with specials/new customer discount) to Polene for very high quality and (semi) custom design.

Just wondering if anyone has the Number One Nano in the camel grain. I'm not really a bag person and just want something small and not too dowdy and is not too brand conspicuous. These look alright and I can't go non-grain because I know I won't be careful with it. Does it look really cheap in that colour?