I know I’m not the first one here to tell you how much your honest reviews are appreciated. The way you share your feedback and support it with solid rationale is truly a breath of fresh air amidst the “endorsement” we typcially see out there. Thank you 🙏🏻.
Thank you! I realized that it was much overdue. I know that youtube becomes so oversaturated with us youtubers constantly showing you new items - it can be overwhelming!
You're very brave to talk about brands you don't like & did it in a respectful manner. Some people just make reviews to take the money or free products, so I appreciate an honest influencer. I wanted to ask if you ever tried Teddy Blake purses? During the pandemic, I saw a lot of smaller influencers advertise them as "luxury without the price tag," but I haven't seen anyone talk about it in years since the restrictions lifted. I always wondered if it's a good brand or people were just hurting for money lol.
Years ago I would never have bought fake however recently I have done and when you realise and compare both "hight quality luxury" and "fake" like I have done, you tend to feel scammed as the product and materials are exact the same *suluxy*
Nowadays Gorgeous bag, however, for saving money and high-quality bags, try t *suluxy* the rest of the money goes to needy students at schools to pay for their education, not much, but do help them a little.
To be honest, once i started working at Nordstroms, i STARTED buying *suluxy* . These prices are crazy,Its rare for me to buy something full price anymore too.
Thank you! I haven't tried any Teddy Blake purses. I believe they reached out to me years ago, but most of their handbags were structured and not really my style!
I adore my Horse bag and have already purchased another. The Clementine is one of my favorite bags! The leather is scrumptious! Thanks for the honest video, it's much appreciated.
This was a great review. It’s very hard for me to sit through these, usually have to speed up time, skip, mute bypass the creator for the comment section. Didn’t have to do any of that with you. Love that you jumped straight in, you’re seated comfortably, no distractions just a clean background, your expression is natural confidence, you’re detailed but not long winded. I’m preparing to go back to work outside of home and am in search of a couple bags to rotate. My sisters also been on the hunt. This is helpful. Glad you came up. Didn’t expect I’d subscribe and you just posted luxury bags under $1k a couple hours ago, right up my ally. Thanks and continued success 👏🏾 ❤️
I wish there were more influencers like yourself who are transparent . Yr vid should be viral . The only polene that I have , bought a few years ago is the numero un nano in camel. The leather is amazing and that is the only piece that I have . The quality has since gone down with price increases are just insane ! Am from Singapore and haven’t heard of Aupen . I don’t see the brand being sold here though . I just stick to what I have in my collection which was bought a few years back and of course Coach which has never failed me. Would love to hear your thoughts on the Korean brand bags which I heard the quality is good for their price point.
I totally agree with you! Coach is such a classic! It's been so interesting to see how the quality of some brands have changed over the past few years! Will definitely go over the korean handbags I have in a future video!
Hm, I have many ??? now. I own three Polene Bags from 2023/2024. The Un nano, camel smooth leather, the Tonca textured in cognac and the Neuf textured in sandalwood. Besides that I don‘t like the opening of all three (I have big hands), they are gorgeous. Outstanding designs, not copied from well known designers. Great leather quality. Top notch craftsmanship. I have two Songmonts, the Luna in textured black and the Tofu in smooth caramel. Taxes are included (I am in Germany). They are beautiful and well made, but the leather… no leather smell, and I think they feel a bit like plastic, especially the Luna. I have the same RSVP in black, and it is just cute. I would prefer the little knobs in matt gold but wehen you pull off the plastic they are shiny as a mirror. The worst expensive bag I ever got is the Demellier Vancouver. You look at it and it is scratched like hell. The hardware is so terrible. I wore it once, just for a little shopping in only one shop - scratched. From sitting in the car, I guess. I will never buy an other Demellier. The Atelier August Monceau has great hardware. No scratches. The smooth leather is wonderful and wears surprisingly well. Sometimes smooth leather holds up great. You never can tell. I have an old Prada wallet which I really throw around and stuff even with my phone for years now - no problems.
Polene quality isn’t what is was even a couple years ago. I have a bag from a few years back that is great quality, and then a newer bag that isn’t near as good quality as my first bag. Same thing happened with Rebecca Minkoff years ago. Top notch quality early on, but when they became really popular and production ramped up, the quality fell off drastically. I think it often tends to happen when brands get popular. The exact same thing happened to Coach in the 2000s. Coach actually managed to dig themselves out of that hole by focusing on quality and design.
Hi dear, Fellow-German here :) out of curiosity, which Demellier did you get? because I'm super intrigued and they are gorgeous. I own 3 Polene bags, bought one each over the course of the last 3 years, and my latest i bough a week ago. Nothing bad to say, they are stunning. Wore my Neuf Mini almost every single day last year and it held up superb 💖
Hi Annkristin, I have the Demellier Vancouver in the regular size in burgundy smooth leather. The size is good, the leather is nice, but the quality of the hardwear, the clasp, is awful. I bought it a few weeks ago, new online from Demellier.
I own the Clementine and the mini clementine from The Horse. I love both of them. I’m interested in hearing why it’s a no for you at the moment. Great bag reviews!!
I bought Polene numero neuf 3 years ago and numero dix 2 years ago before the price increases. I have been wearing them a lot to work and basically everywhere. I have not had any issues with the quality. Definitely worth the price and hype. You didn’t review Danse Lente. I was curious to hear what you did not like about this brand. I had 2 bags and also never had any issues. Thanks
Coach has consistently been great, through and through (tho I’m not a fan of their recent cherry line - the quality is still great and the price is amazing.)
I love this video! I know it was risky for you but it felt honest. I usually never comment but it was so helpful for me since a lot of these bag don’t have actually retail stores. Thank you again!
love this review! soo funny when you said the Polene bag felt rubbery i was like “ huh, that’s interesting!” and i immediately grabbed my Cuyana bag to test it and then YOU did the same thing. 😂😂😂 And yes, the Cuyana and so far the Songmont and Demelier and Monseur Gavriel leathers are amazing and don’t have the rubbery vibe!!😂🎉
I've always appreciated your honesty and is one of the reasons why I always seek out your opinion. That's what I personally will always aim for on my personal channel as well....
Loved this video and your honesty! I purchased a polene bag a few years back and ended up selling it because I just didn't love it. Ended up just recently picking up a Songmont bag and love the feel of the bag!
Great video! I bought one Polene bag, the Numro Dix, and sold it because it was so darn structured like a box hitting my side. I don’t mind some structure but this one was too much so. I did find the quality to be good though. I’m excited to look into the 2 brands you love. 💕
Really appreciate this level of transparency. Can I ask how well the toteme belt hobo has held up for you now you have used it a bit? Hard to find reviews on it.
Great video: thoughtful and honest. I have been hearing a few negative things about Polene lately and that bag you showed sure looks like a dud. I’ve held off. I have had the mini Monceau in the cognac for about a year and I love it. Definite Celine vibes and perfect for me when I don’t carry much. I wear mine cross body. Also just recently received my RSVP golden eyes. Mine is the one without the top handle, also black. Agree, the leather is awesome. I love the little touches. Mine is numbered on the front: 214 from a 500 run. Love it! Going to check out Cayuna again…
I personally love my Polene número on nano, no scratches, looks brand new and one of my most used bags planning on buying another. They probably stopped making that specific bag because they too noticed the negatives you mentioned. I could say the same for high end bags there are LV bags I would not buy cause the quality is crap, but I would not say the brand as a whole is not worth it. I would say all brands have hits and misses.
I also own the Polène Numero Un Nano and absolutely share your opinion about it! It looks new, no scratches or other damages even though I use it a lot!
Really appreciate your honesty! I see so many of these brands on RUclips. I have several Cuyana pieces and also own a RSVP bag. I agree with your reviews on both! I have had some of my Cuyana pieces for years and they are in great shape! I love the styles from Songmont so good to know that the quality is there.
when I was in Paris last year, I chose to not get a wish list bag from Polene. The quality had been going down and the price went out. So frustrating but I’m happy I made the choice I did
Thank you for the review! I will correct your statement on Polene’s lines being due to LVMH acquisition however they have had lines outside of their stores for at least 2 years before that acquisition.
I appreciate you so much for talking about what’s not good!! I really wanted to get the aupen bag but they seem like a big PR stunt, especially when they said they were going out of business a few months ago 😮
I soSoSO appreciate you & your honesty. I'm also cool with you not sharing brands everyone else does - I'm so over many of them. I've ordered from The Horse, waiting for its arrival. I sure hope it's perfect - great quality. TFS&I 🧡🍂 p/s I would give you 100 YT thumbs up if I could, for your honesty. 🥰
Love this video. I wanted a Polene bag but when I saw a friend with 2 of them, I decided against it because they don’t hold shape and the leather seems flimsy to me. I like a structured bag. Demellier is my preference for now. I have to look at Atelier Auguste next.
I do think some of the Polene bag quality have changed post the first round of going viral. I've had the Beri for a ew years now and the only bad thing that has happen to it is my toddler trying to figure out how to open it to get snacks from my bag so the clasp is loose lol I LOVE these types of videos because it gives the influencer a chance to "recap" their experience with the items we are sent long after we've first tried and posted the video. Thanks for sharing this.
The Horse bags is just great! The leather is soo smooth and subtle, and mine almost totally took away my wait for the Loewe puzzle bag, since the shape and softness of the leather is similar. Also got a small Dome bag, which is cute and again, great leather. Just note, that in Europe, there were taxes and customs fees on when they arrived, but they are still a steal for the price. 😊 Love mu Aupen bag and the leather, but it is a little small for me and since I have it in cream/white, it has a few scratches, but I am not careful with my bags at all, so maybe my fault. But I don’t like that you can not return (I wanted to since felt it was too small). I believe they got bought up as well, maybe also by LV..
Imo some Polene bags still are worth it. I had the Mini Cyme tote and the Numero Dix but ended up selling them both for functional reasons, they just weren't big enough for what I was using them for. The quality was beautiful on both though. Recently added the Mokki to my collection and it's so gorgeous. The leather feels very thick & substantial, not flimsy and overall the finishing (stitching, edge glazing, shape) is perfect. I love the smell of the leather and compared to my comtemporary (Coach, Tory Burch, etc) and luxury $3k+ bags, the Mokki is quite impressive for the price.
I have the same view on polene. Many people are influencing each other to dislike it. Yes, the price has increased but that's bec it's priced too low in the past. It's still a good buy for the design/leather you get for the price point.
Just discovered your channel and I love it! Funny thing is, I saw a girl on the subway last week wearing a New York Demerier midi and I totally fell in love with her. I want to buy a*jklux* .This will be my little birthday present. Thanks for your channel.
I have that exact same Songmont bag in the exact same color. I am a huge fan of bags with multiple carrying options, and Songmont hit it out of the park with the carrying options. I also think their quality is very good.
Omg you are so honest, i want to love Parisian wang too. But one thing stop me is when this one influencer intentionally skipped my comment asking about the alleged smell of the bag. That rubs me the wrong way now after seeing closely to her videos it seems she failed to mention “gifted” nature of her videos. For me thats a hidden commercial
Omg I would work with the Horse in a heartbeat. If I was an influencer lol. The Clementine bag is my current fave- well priced and the bag is gorg. I’m just as happy using it as I am using my Loewe, LV, Chanel, etc bags. ❤ edit to add: I bought the songmont song bag in 2022 and it was an immediate return 😢 The leather was so plasticky and the overall bag felt cheap and poorly made. Maybe the leather varies depending on style.
Thanks for your honest reviews. Polene has had such a variable review that I’m too afraid to buy from them. I think they were great in the past before they got really popular but now it seems like a lottery whether you get good quality leather or not. I was really interested in Parisa Wang bags but somehow never pulled the trigger and now glad that I didn’t after your review. Another bag I see gifted and hyped by RUclipsrs is Demellier. I bought a midi Monntreal in smooth beige leather and didn’t like the quality or workmanship. Sent it back straightaway. Sometimes I don’t know if it’s a particular bag style, maybe it gets made in a different factory so that one bag in a specific style and colour may have a different quality to another bag from the same brand.
You would LOVE the pretty grooming bag from Guibert. You probably already know this, but just in case you don’t, I thought I’d mention it. They use the same tanneries as Hermes. Instead of Polene I went with Emile from LeTanneur. But the pretty grooming is my classy version of the coach Brooklyn bag.
Really like the songmont tote, in fact most of their stuff, but that suede was gorgeous. I pretty much stick to being a Coach girl, like wayyyyy too many, but I do like Hammitt and my Cuyana tote is very soft and squishy.
Quite aggree with Polène here. They do improved alot with their quality and tannering throughout the years nontheless. But the main issue people have is the fear of missing out, due to the fact that LVMH has invested into the company, to have the opportunity to become one of the pioneers before the brand is increasing their final prices. Same happened with the Longchamp Le Pliage in the late 1990s, when demand skyrocketed.
If you ever get the chance to try a Lo and Sons bag they are an Asian woman owned brand and have really great functional bags. I now have 5 and love them!
Ateliers Auguste reminds me of Celine in the sense of styling. Hopefully you’ll done a give away on the bag in the video (or maybe sell it? I’ll gladly pay the courier cost.😉)
I went to polene in Paris and was hugely disappointed by both the quality of the bags and the service. Was fully prepared to buy a bag and so happy I didn’t buy online before seeing them in person.
I love your suede handbags, and I love the round one the black one they’re very beautiful bags And I love you. I think you’re very beautiful young lady and you take good care of yourself. Keep up the good work. I watch your videos quite a bit. I like watching them. I learn from them.
i agree about your opinion about bags you dont recommend and those you like especially cuyana! i like soft squishy leather bags! cuyana may be in my future to purchase 😊
I love my polene bag, the neuf, it’s been amazing to me. Great leather, no scratching and super cute. I use it constantly. They do put a resin over the leather, but like I said, it’s been amazing.
Can I ask what turned you off about The Horse? It is one of my favorite brands because the quality of the leather is excellent for the price point. Is there something I am missing? Thanks!
Agree with Atlier Auguste. I got one in Paris as a souvenir and loved the caramel color, but it doesn’t fit much. It’s my only structured bag, I have it and use it a lot for fall, but it’s not as enjoyable to use as my “smushy” bags. Glad i have it, will not buy another structured bag again.
Very much appreciate videos of this nature. You did it with honesty, grace and respect… also loved your GG earrings they mesmerised me…Are they heavy to wear?
Sorry to hear you dont like the Polene Numero Huit. I actually bought mine bc i was influenced by your previous video on the Numero Huit. I thought you bought it and loved it.
It actually had nothing to do with the handbags, but rather the approach of the company. I didn't find them to be informative when they reached out to me and didn't answer any of my questions.
Can you remove any of the straps from the Songmont drippy tote? Edit: Also just wanted to add - thank you for this video! I've heard similar things about Polene. I appreciate the honestly on all the other brands too!
Hi, new here & admiring your honesty. The Polene damage is shocking. Why, I wonder, did Tanner L give them his seal of approval? What's your opinion re The Horse?😊🌻
Surprised about Parisa Wang especially the smell comment. In your review of Parisa Wang bags video you said the bucket bag specifically had no smell just a normal leather smell... no mention of a plasticky smell...
Just watched back my video. I think what I said was that compared to the other Madison bag I had shown, this one didn’t have as much of the plastic/rubber smell. But, compared to my other leather handbags, it most definitely does.
I suspect your Polene PR bag was intercepted by some middleman and got swapped with a dupe coz that does not look like a Polene design at all (my theory) and they didn’t make white colour for Cyme thus far except for Beri. Nearest colour is chalk rather than white white. There are many scammers out there, better to write to Polene and show them your pictures of the bag you received to confirm instead, incase you get sued for defamation.
It 100% wasn't swapped for a dupe. It was the Cabas, which was discontinued and the the Cyme came out. I have still have the email thread from Polene confirming everything. You can find pictures of the bag on reddit and blogs reviewing it. Definitely not going to be sued for defamation LOL.
I never understood the charm with Dior saddle (?) bag.its an odd shape and small. I like symmetry n practicality, even if you shape it into an elephant. Forget quality these days. The only thing u can b sure of is hi-end is just over priced.
Agree Polene is not worth value for money anymore as Ive seen they increased their bag prices a lot more. I bought a numéro un nano bag in 2022 and only worn about a dozen times. The glazing on the edge already chipping off and the leather wasn’t what I thought it would be. At the price of under eur300 at the time I bought it I would say it was reasonable but not now with their pricing. LVMH will hype it up more and increase the marketing around the brand but the quality won’t be that great either. There are better brands out there for the same or similar price point. In a way the affordable luxury bag market is starting to get saturated.
If Polene discontinued that bag already, why post a review of it now? It has been replaced with Cyme and it is now made with a very thick and durable leather. I bought two bags and very happy with their leather just like what Tanner Leatherstein said on his video, it is very worth it. If you are being honest, I noticed that you are a bit nervous putting the name of Polene down just for a click bait to gain more views.
That’s great that you like Polene. I don’t see it as worth it. And that’s ok to have differing views. I gave the other polene bag away because it wasn’t the best quality either.
Any bag in general? It would have to be my Loewe Puzzle bag! From this video...it's tough to decide! The cuyana tote I've had longer than the songmont totes and it's been amazing!
Why is the Atelier Auguste bag always gifted for free in every review, even on very small channels? I was seriously considering getting one, but now I’m doubting the honesty of the reviews. Realizing that the bag you’re paying for has been given for free to so many people and that‘s a part of the price you pay doesn’t feel great.
I have the Monceau and the mini Monceau from them. I am not an influencer and paid full price for them. They are worth every penny. Beautiful craftmanship and quality.
Thank you for being honest. Honesty from an influencer is rare and a breath of fresh air. ❤
Thank you - I appreciate the kind comment! 💕
I know I’m not the first one here to tell you how much your honest reviews are appreciated. The way you share your feedback and support it with solid rationale is truly a breath of fresh air amidst the “endorsement” we typcially see out there. Thank you 🙏🏻.
Thank you! I realized that it was much overdue. I know that youtube becomes so oversaturated with us youtubers constantly showing you new items - it can be overwhelming!
You're very brave to talk about brands you don't like & did it in a respectful manner. Some people just make reviews to take the money or free products, so I appreciate an honest influencer.
I wanted to ask if you ever tried Teddy Blake purses? During the pandemic, I saw a lot of smaller influencers advertise them as "luxury without the price tag," but I haven't seen anyone talk about it in years since the restrictions lifted. I always wondered if it's a good brand or people were just hurting for money lol.
Winnie LV talks about Teddy Blake. I’ve looked at their stuff. Felt iffy style wise, but I’ve heard mixed reviews about the quality
Years ago I would never have bought fake however recently I have done and when you realise and compare both "hight quality luxury" and "fake" like I have done, you tend to feel scammed as the product and materials are exact the same *suluxy*
Nowadays Gorgeous bag, however, for saving money and high-quality bags, try t *suluxy* the rest of the money goes to needy students at schools to pay for their education, not much, but do help them a little.
To be honest, once i started working at Nordstroms, i STARTED buying *suluxy* . These prices are crazy,Its rare for me to buy something full price anymore too.
Thank you! I haven't tried any Teddy Blake purses. I believe they reached out to me years ago, but most of their handbags were structured and not really my style!
I adore my Horse bag and have already purchased another. The Clementine is one of my favorite bags! The leather is scrumptious! Thanks for the honest video, it's much appreciated.
This was a great review. It’s very hard for me to sit through these, usually have to speed up time, skip, mute bypass the creator for the comment section. Didn’t have to do any of that with you. Love that you jumped straight in, you’re seated comfortably, no distractions just a clean background, your expression is natural confidence, you’re detailed but not long winded. I’m preparing to go back to work outside of home and am in search of a couple bags to rotate. My sisters also been on the hunt. This is helpful. Glad you came up. Didn’t expect I’d subscribe and you just posted luxury bags under $1k a couple hours ago, right up my ally. Thanks and continued success 👏🏾 ❤️
I wish there were more influencers like yourself who are transparent . Yr vid should be viral . The only polene that I have , bought a few years ago is the numero un nano in camel. The leather is amazing and that is the only piece that I have .
The quality has since gone down with price increases are just insane !
Am from Singapore and haven’t heard of Aupen . I don’t see the brand being sold here though .
I just stick to what I have in my collection which was bought a few years back and of course Coach which has never failed me.
Would love to hear your thoughts on the Korean brand bags which I heard the quality is good for their price point.
I totally agree with you! Coach is such a classic! It's been so interesting to see how the quality of some brands have changed over the past few years! Will definitely go over the korean handbags I have in a future video!
Hm, I have many ??? now. I own three Polene Bags from 2023/2024. The Un nano, camel smooth leather, the Tonca
textured in cognac and the Neuf textured in sandalwood. Besides that I don‘t like the opening of all three (I have big hands), they are gorgeous. Outstanding designs, not copied from well known designers. Great leather quality. Top notch craftsmanship.
I have two Songmonts, the Luna in textured black and the Tofu in smooth caramel. Taxes are included (I am in Germany). They are beautiful and well made, but the leather… no leather smell, and I think they feel a bit like plastic, especially the Luna.
I have the same RSVP in black, and it is just cute. I would prefer the little knobs in matt gold but wehen you pull off the plastic they are shiny as a mirror.
The worst expensive bag I ever got is the Demellier Vancouver. You look at it and it is scratched like hell. The hardware is so terrible. I wore it once, just for a little shopping in only one shop - scratched. From sitting in the car, I guess. I will never buy an other Demellier. The Atelier August Monceau has great hardware. No scratches. The smooth leather is wonderful and wears surprisingly well. Sometimes smooth leather holds up great. You never can tell. I have an old Prada wallet which I really throw around and stuff even with my phone for years now - no problems.
Polene quality isn’t what is was even a couple years ago. I have a bag from a few years back that is great quality, and then a newer bag that isn’t near as good quality as my first bag. Same thing happened with Rebecca Minkoff years ago. Top notch quality early on, but when they became really popular and production ramped up, the quality fell off drastically. I think it often tends to happen when brands get popular. The exact same thing happened to Coach in the 2000s. Coach actually managed to dig themselves out of that hole by focusing on quality and design.
Hi dear,
Fellow-German here :) out of curiosity, which Demellier did you get? because I'm super intrigued and they are gorgeous.
I own 3 Polene bags, bought one each over the course of the last 3 years, and my latest i bough a week ago. Nothing bad to say, they are stunning. Wore my Neuf Mini almost every single day last year and it held up superb 💖
Hi Annkristin, I have the Demellier Vancouver in the regular size in burgundy smooth leather. The size is good, the leather is nice, but the quality of the hardwear, the clasp, is awful. I bought it a few weeks ago, new online from Demellier.
@@MG-zt1sc oh shame!!! I'm sorry to hear
I’ll stick to Coach, quality and affordable
Coach is an amazing heritage brand that is definitely know for its leather
Agree omg.. my coach rogue gets treated like shit for me and it is still nice and smooth
I own the Clementine and the mini clementine from The Horse. I love both of them. I’m interested in hearing why it’s a no for you at the moment. Great bag reviews!!
Thank you for featuring Cuyana! i adore my ivory tote it is my go to for working downtown san francisco ❤❤
The leather is so resilient!
I bought Polene numero neuf 3 years ago and numero dix 2 years ago before the price increases. I have been wearing them a lot to work and basically everywhere. I have not had any issues with the quality. Definitely worth the price and hype. You didn’t review Danse Lente. I was curious to hear what you did not like about this brand. I had 2 bags and also never had any issues. Thanks
I didn't work with Danse Lente because none of their handbag styles really applealed to me at the time. Happy to hear that you like their designs!
Respect for your honesty and taking the time to revisit these pieces
Thank you! 💕
Coach has consistently been great, through and through (tho I’m not a fan of their recent cherry line - the quality is still great and the price is amazing.)
I love this video! I know it was risky for you but it felt honest. I usually never comment but it was so helpful for me since a lot of these bag don’t have actually retail stores. Thank you again!
love this review! soo funny when you said the Polene bag felt rubbery i was like “ huh, that’s interesting!” and i immediately grabbed my Cuyana bag to test it and then YOU did the same thing. 😂😂😂 And yes, the Cuyana and so far the Songmont and Demelier and Monseur Gavriel leathers are amazing and don’t have the rubbery vibe!!😂🎉
Yes! I love that you did the same test! It's crazy that they have such a different feel.
I've always appreciated your honesty and is one of the reasons why I always seek out your opinion. That's what I personally will always aim for on my personal channel as well....
Loved this video and your honesty! I purchased a polene bag a few years back and ended up selling it because I just didn't love it. Ended up just recently picking up a Songmont bag and love the feel of the bag!
appreciate your braveness for your honest review about this brand
Thank you! I just felt it was important to be honest about my experience!
Great video! I bought one Polene bag, the Numro Dix, and sold it because it was so darn structured like a box hitting my side. I don’t mind some structure but this one was too much so. I did find the quality to be good though. I’m excited to look into the 2 brands you love. 💕
I understand what you mean about that structure! I'm glad you found the quality good though! Maybe my Cabas was a just a one off!
yeees!! Songmont employing older adults i love this 🎉🎉
Yes! Love the older generation being valued for their skills!
Really appreciate this level of transparency. Can I ask how well the toteme belt hobo has held up for you now you have used it a bit? Hard to find reviews on it.
The toteme hobo is still going strong and I love it!
Great video: thoughtful and honest. I have been hearing a few negative things about Polene lately and that bag you showed sure looks like a dud. I’ve held off. I have had the mini Monceau in the cognac for about a year and I love it. Definite Celine vibes and perfect for me when I don’t carry much. I wear mine cross body. Also just recently received my RSVP golden eyes. Mine is the one without the top handle, also black. Agree, the leather is awesome. I love the little touches. Mine is numbered on the front: 214 from a 500 run. Love it! Going to check out Cayuna again…
Thank you for your video. I appreciate your honesty and transparency. Excited to be a new subby to your channel. ❤
I personally love my Polene número on nano, no scratches, looks brand new and one of my most used bags planning on buying another. They probably stopped making that specific bag because they too noticed the negatives you mentioned. I could say the same for high end bags there are LV bags I would not buy cause the quality is crap, but I would not say the brand as a whole is not worth it. I would say all brands have hits and misses.
You’re right, there are definitely some duds with each brand! I think it’s all about finding the right bag within your favorite brand.
I just got this bag hopeful it’s nice 😢
@@Cmm474oooo which bag?
I also own the Polène Numero Un Nano and absolutely share your opinion about it! It looks new, no scratches or other damages even though I use it a lot!
Really appreciate your honesty! I see so many of these brands on RUclips. I have several Cuyana pieces and also own a RSVP bag. I agree with your reviews on both! I have had some of my Cuyana pieces for years and they are in great shape! I love the styles from Songmont so good to know that the quality is there.
when I was in Paris last year, I chose to not get a wish list bag from Polene. The quality had been going down and the price went out. So frustrating but I’m happy I made the choice I did
Same! I was looking forward to the Paris trip and thought of getting one or two, but the quality in boutique put me off
I actually ordered my first Songmont last week and am excited to get it even more after listening to you
Thank you for the review! I will correct your statement on Polene’s lines being due to LVMH acquisition however they have had lines outside of their stores for at least 2 years before that acquisition.
Ahhh ok, sounds like that might be the case! I haven't been following the brand.
Love the sonmont plug. I’m going to look at them too. Loved the olive bag ❤
I have 2 Horse Clementines. The mini and regular size and I love them. The design is brilliant. Love that the brand is understated as well.
I appreciate you so much for talking about what’s not good!! I really wanted to get the aupen bag but they seem like a big PR stunt, especially when they said they were going out of business a few months ago 😮
Yes, their business model is so strange!
Thank you for your honest review! So glad i didn't jump on Parisa Wang
Yeah. I unfortunately got one and regretted it.
@@LolaFulana305 thank you for sharing your experience too! Xx
Great informative video!🌷🪷🪻🌻🪷👍🏻🌟👏👏thank you 💕
I soSoSO appreciate you & your honesty. I'm also cool with you not sharing brands everyone else does - I'm so over many of them. I've ordered from The Horse, waiting for its arrival. I sure hope it's perfect - great quality. TFS&I 🧡🍂
p/s I would give you 100 YT thumbs up if I could, for your honesty. 🥰
Aww thank you so much! I really think it was a video long overdue. RUclips is so oversaturated with people showing new bags so often!
Love this video. I wanted a Polene bag but when I saw a friend with 2 of them, I decided against it because they don’t hold shape and the leather seems flimsy to me. I like a structured bag. Demellier is my preference for now. I have to look at Atelier Auguste next.
Why have you decided not to work with the Horse? I like their bag that is similar to the puzzle bag.
I do think some of the Polene bag quality have changed post the first round of going viral. I've had the Beri for a ew years now and the only bad thing that has happen to it is my toddler trying to figure out how to open it to get snacks from my bag so the clasp is loose lol
I LOVE these types of videos because it gives the influencer a chance to "recap" their experience with the items we are sent long after we've first tried and posted the video. Thanks for sharing this.
LOL! Your baby is smart! 😂It’s so nice to revisit the items and be able to share more long term experience.
The Horse bags is just great! The leather is soo smooth and subtle, and mine almost totally took away my wait for the Loewe puzzle bag, since the shape and softness of the leather is similar. Also got a small Dome bag, which is cute and again, great leather. Just note, that in Europe, there were taxes and customs fees on when they arrived, but they are still a steal for the price. 😊
Love mu Aupen bag and the leather, but it is a little small for me and since I have it in cream/white, it has a few scratches, but I am not careful with my bags at all, so maybe my fault. But I don’t like that you can not return (I wanted to since felt it was too small). I believe they got bought up as well, maybe also by LV..
Imo some Polene bags still are worth it. I had the Mini Cyme tote and the Numero Dix but ended up selling them both for functional reasons, they just weren't big enough for what I was using them for. The quality was beautiful on both though.
Recently added the Mokki to my collection and it's so gorgeous. The leather feels very thick & substantial, not flimsy and overall the finishing (stitching, edge glazing, shape) is perfect. I love the smell of the leather and compared to my comtemporary (Coach, Tory Burch, etc) and luxury $3k+ bags, the Mokki is quite impressive for the price.
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I have the same view on polene. Many people are influencing each other to dislike it. Yes, the price has increased but that's bec it's priced too low in the past. It's still a good buy for the design/leather you get for the price point.
I LOVE Polene!
Just discovered your channel and I love it! Funny thing is, I saw a girl on the subway last week wearing a New York Demerier midi and I totally fell in love with her. I want to buy a*jklux* .This will be my little birthday present. Thanks for your channel.
I have that exact same Songmont bag in the exact same color. I am a huge fan of bags with multiple carrying options, and Songmont hit it out of the park with the carrying options. I also think their quality is very good.
Yes! Love the versatility!
I like it that u have consideration for real quality and openly share it🎉 thank you :)
11:02 I actually quite like that it reminds me of the Celine classic box bag which has been a dream bag for a while
Yes, that is what quite a few people have said!
Omg you are so honest, i want to love Parisian wang too. But one thing stop me is when this one influencer intentionally skipped my comment asking about the alleged smell of the bag. That rubs me the wrong way now after seeing closely to her videos it seems she failed to mention “gifted” nature of her videos. For me thats a hidden commercial
Oh interesting! Yes, failure to disclose when a handbag is gifted is suspicious!
Omg I would work with the Horse in a heartbeat. If I was an influencer lol. The Clementine bag is my current fave- well priced and the bag is gorg. I’m just as happy using it as I am using my Loewe, LV, Chanel, etc bags. ❤ edit to add: I bought the songmont song bag in 2022 and it was an immediate return 😢 The leather was so plasticky and the overall bag felt cheap and poorly made. Maybe the leather varies depending on style.
Thanks for your honest reviews.
Polene has had such a variable review that I’m too afraid to buy from them. I think they were great in the past before they got really popular but now it seems like a lottery whether you get good quality leather or not.
I was really interested in Parisa Wang bags but somehow never pulled the trigger and now glad that I didn’t after your review.
Another bag I see gifted and hyped by RUclipsrs is Demellier. I bought a midi Monntreal in smooth beige leather and didn’t like the quality or workmanship. Sent it back straightaway. Sometimes I don’t know if it’s a particular bag style, maybe it gets made in a different factory so that one bag in a specific style and colour may have a different quality to another bag from the same brand.
You would LOVE the pretty grooming bag from Guibert. You probably already know this, but just in case you don’t, I thought I’d mention it. They use the same tanneries as Hermes. Instead of Polene I went with Emile from LeTanneur. But the pretty grooming is my classy version of the coach Brooklyn bag.
Thanks for your honest reviews! ❤️
Really like the songmont tote, in fact most of their stuff, but that suede was gorgeous. I pretty much stick to being a Coach girl, like wayyyyy too many, but I do like Hammitt and my Cuyana tote is very soft and squishy.
Coach has amazing leather!
Quite aggree with Polène here. They do improved alot with their quality and tannering throughout the years nontheless. But the main issue people have is the fear of missing out, due to the fact that LVMH has invested into the company, to have the opportunity to become one of the pioneers before the brand is increasing their final prices. Same happened with the Longchamp Le Pliage in the late 1990s, when demand skyrocketed.
Love this video! Honesty is VERY RARE
If you ever get the chance to try a Lo and Sons bag they are an Asian woman owned brand and have really great functional bags. I now have 5 and love them!
You’re right! I own one of their convertible cross body bags and I love it!!!
Ohhh thanks for the recommendation!
I wanna see the horse too. That brand seems to be good quality.
Ateliers Auguste reminds me of Celine in the sense of styling. Hopefully you’ll done a give away on the bag in the video (or maybe sell it? I’ll gladly pay the courier cost.😉)
Thank you for sharing your honest feedback regarding these brands❤
Of course! I'm glad you found it useful!💕
I went to polene in Paris and was hugely disappointed by both the quality of the bags and the service. Was fully prepared to buy a bag and so happy I didn’t buy online before seeing them in person.
Product quality is important. Thank you for sharing.❤
Yes, if we are paying so much, then the handbag better be great quality!
Ohhh I love the HONESTY ❤ I clicked fast.
I love your suede handbags, and I love the round one the black one they’re very beautiful bags And I love you. I think you’re very beautiful young lady and you take good care of yourself. Keep up the good work. I watch your videos quite a bit. I like watching them. I learn from them.
Omg i wish you would review "the horse" brand. I heard it is great!!!
i agree about your opinion about bags you dont recommend and those you like especially cuyana! i like soft squishy leather bags! cuyana may be in my future to purchase 😊
Yes, the softer and squishier the better!
I love my polene bag, the neuf, it’s been amazing to me. Great leather, no scratching and super cute. I use it constantly. They do put a resin over the leather, but like I said, it’s been amazing.
It sounds like you got a great one! Maybe I just got a dud! LOL
Is the drippy tote very heavy? It’s a gorgeous bag, love that there’s some suede to it.
It’s not heavy, which is surprising!
Can I ask what turned you off about The Horse? It is one of my favorite brands because the quality of the leather is excellent for the price point. Is there something I am missing? Thanks!
Agree with Atlier Auguste. I got one in Paris as a souvenir and loved the caramel color, but it doesn’t fit much. It’s my only structured bag, I have it and use it a lot for fall, but it’s not as enjoyable to use as my “smushy” bags. Glad i have it, will not buy another structured bag again.
Very much appreciate videos of this nature. You did it with honesty, grace and respect… also loved your GG earrings they mesmerised me…Are they heavy to wear?
Sorry to hear you dont like the Polene Numero Huit. I actually bought mine bc i was influenced by your previous video on the Numero Huit. I thought you bought it and loved it.
how about Monsier Gavriel? Women owned and the leather is gorgeous
I have never tried M.G.! I used to admire their handbags before I really got into luxury!
I’d happily accept the Atelier Augustę bag if you’re giving it away 😅😍 wonderful to see honesty within this luxury world ❤ sending best wishes
Also, I felt Songmont leather smelled strange…and felt powdery. Did you not find that to be the case?
Ohhh I haven't had that experience. Which one did you try?
@@LValiquette the mini song in the light blue
Thx for the transparency! I love the atelier august sully bag! How do I enter to win that? 😊 checking out Songmont.
Thanks! What didn't you like about Elleme?
It actually had nothing to do with the handbags, but rather the approach of the company. I didn't find them to be informative when they reached out to me and didn't answer any of my questions.
Can you remove any of the straps from the Songmont drippy tote?
Edit: Also just wanted to add - thank you for this video! I've heard similar things about Polene. I appreciate the honestly on all the other brands too!
I don't believe you can! 💕
Aupen feels a bit ick. As you said, they haven’t been transparent. To me, it’s not about where it is manufactured, it’s material and quality control.
Yes, totally agree!
hi! what necklace are you wearing here? I love it!
Love the green songmont bag
yes it's so versatile too!
I wore Cuyana years ago, but stopped because they do not line their bags. It has a rather “raw” interior
Some of their styles are now lined on the inside if you like more structure!
Hi, new here & admiring your honesty. The Polene damage is shocking. Why, I wonder, did Tanner L give them his seal of approval? What's your opinion re The Horse?😊🌻
Surprised about Parisa Wang especially the smell comment. In your review of Parisa Wang bags video you said the bucket bag specifically had no smell just a normal leather smell... no mention of a plasticky smell...
Just watched back my video. I think what I said was that compared to the other Madison bag I had shown, this one didn’t have as much of the plastic/rubber smell. But, compared to my other leather handbags, it most definitely does.
I have the same wishes about the genuine leather as you :) Thank you! And what about the smell of Songmont ? Does it smell chemical a little bit ?
I suspect your Polene PR bag was intercepted by some middleman and got swapped with a dupe coz that does not look like a Polene design at all (my theory) and they didn’t make white colour for Cyme thus far except for Beri. Nearest colour is chalk rather than white white. There are many scammers out there, better to write to Polene and show them your pictures of the bag you received to confirm instead, incase you get sued for defamation.
It 100% wasn't swapped for a dupe. It was the Cabas, which was discontinued and the the Cyme came out. I have still have the email thread from Polene confirming everything. You can find pictures of the bag on reddit and blogs reviewing it. Definitely not going to be sued for defamation LOL.
@ that’s great, good to be safe. It’s also strange then their quality become so so good shortly after.
I never understood the charm with Dior saddle (?) bag.its an odd shape and small. I like symmetry n practicality, even if you shape it into an elephant. Forget quality these days. The only thing u can b sure of is hi-end is just over priced.
SAME! I've never been interested in it!
Oh I'd love to know why you chose not to work with the brands you listed in the beginning! Been thinking about the horse, oleada, and beracamy
Especially beracamy since it is owned by women of hakka Chinese descent
I love coach❤. Miss your vlogs
There will be vlogs coming!
Do you have a Black Friday deals video?
Just saw this now, but one is posted!
Always appreciate your videos! Curious why you chose not to promote OLEADA?
Same!
Agree Polene is not worth value for money anymore as Ive seen they increased their bag prices a lot more. I bought a numéro un nano bag in 2022 and only worn about a dozen times. The glazing on the edge already chipping off and the leather wasn’t what I thought it would be. At the price of under eur300 at the time I bought it I would say it was reasonable but not now with their pricing. LVMH will hype it up more and increase the marketing around the brand but the quality won’t be that great either. There are better brands out there for the same or similar price point.
In a way the affordable luxury bag market is starting to get saturated.
Are you able to add a crossbody strap to the Songmont yore bag?
I have a Songmont Luna. Within the first couple of wears, some glazing fell off of the long detachable strap. I don’t recommend them.
Oh no, that's no good!
Appreciate your experiences & sharing with us as usual, your candor is right on time with holiday shopping around the corner 👑💎🤩
I’m so glad I can help you avoid some expensive mistakes! 😂
Do you know if you have to pay duties when ordering from Songmont? I’m in Canada too
If Polene discontinued that bag already, why post a review of it now? It has been replaced with Cyme and it is now made with a very thick and durable leather. I bought two bags and very happy with their leather just like what Tanner Leatherstein said on his video, it is very worth it. If you are being honest, I noticed that you are a bit nervous putting the name of Polene down just for a click bait to gain more views.
That’s great that you like Polene. I don’t see it as worth it. And that’s ok to have differing views. I gave the other polene bag away because it wasn’t the best quality either.
I agree with the smell from Parisa Wang’s handbag. That’s the reason I won’t buy again.
If you could only have one back for the rest of your life, which bag would you choose and who is it by?
Any bag in general? It would have to be my Loewe Puzzle bag! From this video...it's tough to decide! The cuyana tote I've had longer than the songmont totes and it's been amazing!
I don’t think the Polene bag is real! I have that same bag and it’s completely different
Why is the Atelier Auguste bag always gifted for free in every review, even on very small channels? I was seriously considering getting one, but now I’m doubting the honesty of the reviews. Realizing that the bag you’re paying for has been given for free to so many people and that‘s a part of the price you pay doesn’t feel great.
I have the Monceau and the mini Monceau from them. I am not an influencer and paid full price for them. They are worth every penny. Beautiful craftmanship and quality.
how about lalage beaumont bags?
I love the Songmont bag
Polène quality has been going down for a few years. It's really sad to see this brand deteriorating...
I keep hearing that!
So glad I didn't buy polene!!! I've been seeing it everywhere !
Polene is still a good brand. Depends on what style you get.
omg the noise of that rubbery polene leather ...
Like fingernails on a chalkboard!