Based on what I’m seeing, they’re a French brand, founded back in 2016 by three siblings: Elsa, Mathieu, and Antoine Mothay. Okay, already a bit more interesting than some generic “luxury goods corporation.” Family businesses *can* be awesome, or they can be a total train wreck. We’ll see.
They apparently use Italian leather and get their stuff made in Ubrique, Spain. Ubrique is, like, *the* place for leather craftsmanship in Spain. That’s a good sign. So, they’re sourcing good materials and using skilled artisans. Tick that box.
Now, the “collections embody confident and classical true line combined with fluid and graceful curves” blurb? Yeah, that’s pure marketing speak. But I *did* take a peek at their stuff online and, honestly, it’s not bad. The designs are… different. They’ve got that sort of sculptural, almost organic vibe going on. Definitely not your standard boxy handbag. It’s… eye-catching, in a good way (IMO!).
And apparently, their designs have resonated. The blurb says, “Les artisans du succès mondial de Polène.” So, they’ve achieved *global* success in under a decade? That’s pretty darn impressive in the hyper-competitive world of leather goods. Seriously, that industry is brutal.
I mean, let’s be real, there are *tons* of brands that promise the moon and end up selling overpriced, poorly made garbage. Polène *seems* to be avoiding that trap. They’re focusing on quality materials and (hopefully) ethically made products. Whether their designs are *actually* worth the price tag? Well, that’s always a subjective question, isn’t it?
But if you’re looking for something a little bit different, a little bit more unique than the usual suspects, Polène *might* be worth checking out. Just, you know, don’t get caught up in the marketing hype. Look at the actual craftsmanship, the materials, and decide if it’s something *you* genuinely like.
