Latest news with #Polène
Daily Mail
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
French designer is one of the hottest names in handbags right now- and we've found £20 supermarket version
One of the hottest names in handbags right now is undoubtedly Polène. I hadn't even heard of the Parisian leather goods company this time a couple of years ago; now I have a list as long as my arm of their designs that I would love to buy, if only I could afford the £350-plus price tag. From the squishy little Numéro Neuf Mini to the softly-sculptural Béri bag, the uber-chic brand has plenty of covetable options – and even the Princess of Wales is a fan, having worn Polène bags to a number of royal engagements. But there's one option that would be particularly great for summer, and that is the boat-shaped Cyme tote, which offers just about the most stylish way to cart your belongings round on holiday that I can imagine. When travelling with my two kids recently, I felt rather embarrassed of the decade-old black backpack I was using for hand luggage. The most stylish women on the flight were boarding with practical but chic tote bags; perfect for all your bits and bobs on the plane but also brilliant when doubled up as a beach bag. If I had one of these, no one would need to know that it contained arm bands, baby wipes and various crumbled-up kids snacks inside – the overall effect would still be elegant. Unfortunately, the £390 for this gorgeous piece of arm candy is slightly beyond my means. However, there's a Polène-inspired piece from – wait for it – a UK supermarket that has caught my eye, and I feel it might fill the Cyme-shaped hole in my life. Enter Tu at Sainsbury's with its two-tone, canvas tote bag. It has a similar A-line shape and refined colour palette, plus (crucially) loads of room for the endless stuff I find myself ferrying about. Canvas A-line tote bag £20 Shop I am surprised this bag hasn't sold out already, given its designer inspiration and amazing price tag at just £20. With all that money I've saved, I can treat myself to another holiday – except this time solo, with just a stack of novels and a beach towel in my lovely new tote. The dream.
Nylon
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Nylon
Polène collaborates with Róisín Pierce on two new intricate handbags
Recently unveiled at Paris Fashion Week, Polène's recent collaboration with Irish designer Róisín Pierce has resulted in two sculptural handbags. The Button Bow Box and the Button Bow Sphere both come with hand-sewn lattices consisting of buttons and bows on the bags, with the name clearly indicating what shape the bags take. Both bags are handcrafted in Ubrique, Spain, from Dutch full-grain nappa leather in porcelain, cloud or ink tones. The Button Bow Box takes a more blocky shape, but bevelled edges soften the sharp lines of the bag and the handle strap is decorated with a delicate bow on either side. Button Bow Box Cloud. Image courtesy of Polène. Button Bow Box Cloud. Image courtesy of Polène. Button Bow Box Porcelain. Image courtesy of Polène. Button Bow Box Cloud. Image courtesy of Polène. Button Bow Box Cloud. Image courtesy of Polène. Button Bow Box Ink. Image courtesy of Polène. The Button Bow Sphere is the polar opposite, with a circular shape that splits down the middle for an opening and it comes with a looped handle that allows the bag to swing freely from the wrist. Button Bow Sphere Porcelain. Image courtesy of Polène. Button Bow Sphere Ink. Image courtesy of Polène. Button Bow Sphere Cloud. Image courtesy of Polène. Button Bow Sphere Porcelain. Image courtesy of Polène. This collaboration marks the first time that Polène has invited an independent brand to design a collection of bags, and it's a harmonious blend of Polène's leather mastery and Róisín Pierce's intricate designs that heavily feature lace and crochet. THE COLLECTION IS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE AND AT POLÈNE'S FLAGSHIP CHAMPS-ÉLYSÉES BOUTIQUE. THE BUTTON BOW BOX RETAILS FROM 1,190 USD AND THE BUTTON BOW SPHERE IS PRICED AT 950 USD.
