No one does understated chic quite like the French, and the Paris-based leather goods brand, Polène, exemplifies this aesthetic with its handbags. Needless to say, it’s already a favourite with the stylish set, which includes influencers, celebs and royals such as Kate Middleton. 

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It’s not difficult to see why it’s so popular—Polène’s style is minimalist, elegant, yet modern, incorporating unique design elements that are creative and unique.

This means its bags make the perfect accent to many outfits—whether one’s personal style or look for the day is classic and sophisticated or even edgy and eclectic.

Of course, it helps, too, that their bags come at affordable price points, and yet are hand-crafted with fine leather and boast superb workmanship. They are also highly distinctive—every Polène design stands out on its own and is instantly identifiable as the brand’s original creation. 

Polène’s trademark style is built on curves and folds, which are used to highlight the leather’s suppleness and create organic, dynamic shapes. Simplicity is the name of the game—on which sleek lines and artistic forms are made. Here are five best-selling models that are signatures of the brand.