Polène

Polène is a French leathergoods brand founded in 2016 by Antoine Mothay and his two siblings, Mathieu and Elsa.[1] The company uses Italian leather and its products are all made in Ubrique, Spain.[2][3] In September 2024, LVMH-backed private equity firm L Catterton purchased a stake in Polène.[4]

Retail locations

The brand has flagship boutiques in Paris on Rue de Richelieu and Champs-Élysées, in New York on Broadway in Soho, in Tokyo in Minamiaoyama, and in Seoul on Garosu-gil.[5][6] Polène plans to open shops in Munich, Dubai and Miami,[7] French architect Valeriane Lazard designed the Paris and New York boutiques.[8][9] Polène has leased a 7,000 sq ft space on Oak Street in Chicago.[10][11]


References

  1. ^ ORÉ, MICHELLA (July 30, 2024). "Polène's Numéro Neuf Mini Is Simply Too Good". Harper’s Bazaar.
  2. ^ Weber, Annick (November 22, 2024). "Hide and sleek: How Polène quietly took over the contemporary handbag market". Monocle.
  3. ^ About Official page
  4. ^ "Antoine Mothay". Business of Fashion.
  5. ^ Enerva, Kaycee (June 18, 2024). "Polène expands in Seoul with new flagship store". Inside Retail.
  6. ^ RICHFORD, RHONDA (June 14, 2024). "Polène Opens Flagship in Seoul". Women’s Wear Daily.
  7. ^ STERN CARBONE, Simone (10 December 2024). "How Polène Is Growing French DTC Handbags Into an International Success". Business of Fashion.
  8. ^ LeSavage, Halie (November 2, 2022). "Polène Bags Bring Out Big Feelings". Harper's BAZAAR.
  9. ^ Polène Is a New York Boutique with Style in the Bag Azure Magazine, Eric Mutrie, February 17, 2023
  10. ^ Parisian handbag retailer coming to Oak Street Rachel Herzog, Crain's Chicago Business, June 12, 2025
  11. ^ Polène Leases Chicago Oak Street Retail from Latsko Intelrests Sam Lounsberry, The Real Deal
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