Im so happy to have found your channel! My husband ( who is Parisien) and I will be returning to Paris in late Fall. I love my Faure le Page bag as well as my LV bags. However, I heard the hype about Polene but I am not one to wait on a line to enter a store. I did get in touch with Polene’s customer service to ask questions and they never responded. Le Tanneur did. I’ll be heading to both Maison Pourchet and Le Tanneur. Thank you!! I just subscribed to you!!
@SoAnesu
28 күн бұрын
Welcome to the channel!
@sellea1099
Жыл бұрын
I've been contemplating about Polene for a few weeks now and this video just confirmed what the tug I'm feeling is all about: trend. 😂 It feels like I'm convincing myself to buy it but something within me is holding me back. Thanks for this. Have you had any experience with Aspinal of London?
@SoAnesu
Жыл бұрын
It sure is. I’ll talk about Aspinals during the course of the year.
@clasjourney6863
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for making this video. Very informative and educational!
@SoAnesu
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching.
@katejohnson7393
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Anesu for another interesting video. You are clearly impressed with the quality of the Pourchet brand and they do look lovely. I was wondering therefore, what is stopping them from being in a higher tier of luxury? Is it purely their price point or is it quality or craftsmanship?
@SoAnesu
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching. Generalising but they don’t have the big budgets LVMH and Kering for example have to push their bags and they rely on people walking into the store or word of mouth to spread the good word about the brand.
@kristencostello2416
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! New brands to me and they look fantastic. Love the under the radar education.
@SoAnesu
Жыл бұрын
The brands are going to be coming thick and fast. Thank you for watching x
@kooltom4
Жыл бұрын
another excellent video and helpful analysis Anesu, thankyou.
@SoAnesu
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Sheila!
@schafer_r
Жыл бұрын
Another smaller brand in this price range I’ve been really impressed by is Fleuron. They’re a bit more expensive than Polene, but the quality difference is absolutely worth it. They have a smaller range of styles, but the leather they use is on a completely different level - in terms of touch and feel, it reminds me more of a slightly lower-grade Hermes Togo, rather than the artificially embossed leathers most other brands use in this price range. None of the stretching and wear seen here. My only complaint with them is their somewhat haphazard application of the edge coating, I’ve seen it run onto the leather itself a number of times, especially on the straps; but thankfully there aren’t the same cracking issues as with Polene’s.
@SoAnesu
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I’ll try and find them next time I’m in Paris. Application of the edge coating is haphazard but it doesn’t crack as easily right?
@schafer_r
Жыл бұрын
@@SoAnesu Yes exactly! I have one of their Magnolia bags and have been using it almost daily as an easy grab-and-go crossbody, and haven't had any issues with coating cracking or wear on the leather. Only thing I've seen some ladies mention is that a few of their designs have folded leather corners without feet, which makes them more prone to wear over time.
@SoAnesu
Жыл бұрын
Great. Not having feet kills the edges! I try and track the brand down.
@angelahomicz1813
Жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you for such an honest and thorough review. I’ve wanted a Polene bag for years and was just about to buy one for my 50th birthday. I’m so glad I came across your channel
@SoAnesu
Жыл бұрын
Good to hear. Welcome to my channel and happy 50th!
@ananasvostel
Жыл бұрын
I agrée with your assessment of Polene. I bought the numéro un and I did not think the quality was great. I used jt a handful of times and sold it. Didn't love it.
@SoAnesu
Жыл бұрын
Yes, I can imagine. At least you managed to sell it.
@CrazyBagLady
Жыл бұрын
Agreed on polene, i have 3 of them, and found it to be trendy rather than quality indeed. Now that i m older i do appreciate craftsmanship and leather quality rather than just a design. I feel much more put together with beautifully crafted bag rather than a mere trendy bag. Although, i can appreciate polene for its better quality leather compares to other american brand within the price rage. Thanks to you i m putting le tenneur on my want list.
@SoAnesu
Жыл бұрын
Good to hear! Thank you for watching my content.
@Msfili
Жыл бұрын
I just bought a le tanneur at the thrift store for $4 today so I looked up the brand on KZitem and your video popped up :)
@SoAnesu
Жыл бұрын
You made a good choice 😊
@vanvu370
Жыл бұрын
Can you do a video on perfumes I enjoy your contents very much Thank you
@SoAnesu
Жыл бұрын
Perfume is on the list…
@lizjamri8231
Жыл бұрын
Anyone here knows more of the Cambridge Satchel bags? They look nice and simple wearables, I just wonder on their leather quality
@DebraBeeVideos
Жыл бұрын
I have a 30 year old Le Tanneur bag in my cupboard. I used to live in Paris and when I was living there I used to pass the store every day. When I knew I was leaving Paris, I plucked up the courage to go in and ask to try some on. I decided to buy one and asked the assistant if I she thought I should buy the black. She thought for a good while and then said that at my age, she felt I could permit myself the navy. Navy it was then, and although this bag rarely gets used these days, I will never part with it.
@SoAnesu
Жыл бұрын
Wow stories like yours always make my week! Well done to you and what i like even more is the fact that you bought navy! Bravo to you!
@lizalazerson
Жыл бұрын
Finally something true to my experience) I was queuing for so long to get into their Paris boutique so when I finally got in I felt an urge to buy smth. Wasn’t impressed at all by the quality, glazing issues were present almost on every bag, display items looked so worn. But psychologically I paid so much time that just had to purchase smth) so I got a cute micro bag which I won’t use often. Thank you once again for your honesty and independent opinion 😊😊
@SoAnesu
Жыл бұрын
Ouch your comment hurt! What i couldn’t believe whilst looking around was the poor quality of some of the samples I saw - shocked as to why it was acceptable!
@mikeweber9259
Жыл бұрын
My wife recently bought a Le Tanneur bag and unfortunately had to return it due to the number of faults it had - marks on the leather and undone stitches. She was very disappointed and would not repurchase from this company. Obviously the bag had not been checked before it had been sent out.
@SoAnesu
Жыл бұрын
Ouch did you let the brand know?
@mikeweber9259
Жыл бұрын
@@SoAnesu Yes we did. They apologised about the issues but it has put my wife off the brand as you can imagine. My wife loves your videos!
@mikeweber9259
Жыл бұрын
My wife had similar situation with Launer - she had two bags made to her specific colour choices and they both had faulty clasps. She is looking for a simple, minimalist day bag just to take phone, sunglasses, wallet etc - no big labels etc and is finding it difficult. They either seem too small or too large as she is tall - any recommendations? She is currently looking at Longchamp Le Foulonne simple cross body (style similar to H Evelyne) - she has recently sold Hermes Evelyne as too many of them around!
@SoAnesu
Жыл бұрын
I’m a huge fan of Longchamp leathers and specifically Foulonne range the leathers are superb as I’m sure you are aware. I also like the range of colours and styles. Launer couldn’t agree with you more too scared to talk about the clasps as I don’t want to upset anyone! But they have a new bag coming out later in the year from what i remember it doesn’t have the clasp.
@SoAnesu
Жыл бұрын
I can imagine.
@thehonestmoma5842
13 күн бұрын
I bought maison pourchet because of your review. But sadly the minute I opened the bag 2 buttons have fallen off
@SoAnesu
11 күн бұрын
Aww what went wrong with their quality control?! Have you reached out to the brand?
@thehonestmoma5842
11 күн бұрын
@SoAnesu I have indeed and returning. I don't trust to have anything else
@SoAnesu
10 күн бұрын
What a shame. No company is perfect and from time to time issues do arise. If you said this is the 2nd/3rd time I would be very disappointed but if we cut off a brand the first time an issue arises there wouldn’t be a single brand left.
@sholabishop207
Жыл бұрын
Good information. Can you do a session on the leathers and their pros and cons or. let me know if you did one already.
@SoAnesu
Жыл бұрын
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@faizasusan5865
Жыл бұрын
Months ago, I got the Polene Tonca cause I like to have full textured leather and so far it’s working out nicely for me. I did notice however when I acquired the bag a weird almost metallic smell when I first opened it (and it still gives off this smell cause I put it in it’s dust bag and box after using it) overall though I like the feel of it as well as how it’s held it’s shape. But these designers that you listed, I’ll definite look into these as while I love my tonca, I definitely want to buy a brand that not everyone and their mother is into and polene is definite getting to that level now. I wonder what your thoughts are regarding DeMellier of London?
@SoAnesu
Жыл бұрын
Please do I think you will be pleasantly surprised. I reached out to Demellier but unfortunately I was fobbed off.
@ednawilliams3608
Жыл бұрын
I just ran across your video and found it full of excellent information. I live in a small town in Texas and high luxury has never really appealed to me. But I do love good leather and a handbag that is well made and timeless. You touched on all these points. Appreciate it.😊
@SoAnesu
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@fier64
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your thoughts. Have you ever come across the brand Lancaster? Their prices are also entry level luxury but I'm wondering what you think of their quality.
@SoAnesu
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. No i haven’t heard of the brand.
@laurylane8995
Жыл бұрын
Lancaster is a brand that a lot of young people wear in France. I would not buy one myself being in my 40's
@jolies5329
Жыл бұрын
Lancaster bags are designed in France, but manufactured in China. They are good for a season with trendy clothes, but aren’t keepers.
@SoAnesu
Жыл бұрын
Like Polene then!
@jolies5329
Жыл бұрын
@@SoAnesu Worse!
@suzettesagun4940
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. I was planning on buying Polene online because I live in southeast asia. Fortunately most of the bags were out of stock, and I got to watch your video before buying. I agree witg you Le Tanneur bags are timeless and classy :)
@SoAnesu
Жыл бұрын
You are welcome. I will never let anyone buy Polene on my watch there are better bags out there.
@MsRoadrunner42
Жыл бұрын
Oh another lovely video
@SoAnesu
Жыл бұрын
Hear, hear! Thank you for watching x
@Chagnoux
Жыл бұрын
Hi Anesu, love this video! What are your thoughts about the Aspinal of London Lottie bag?
@SoAnesu
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I don’t know the brand very well it’s on my up coming video list.
@Chagnoux
Жыл бұрын
Ooooh wonderfull!! I’m looking forward to that! Thank you so much in advance for all your effort!:)
@lauraarmstrong1574
9 ай бұрын
I was in Strasbourg a month ago. I walked by the Le Tanneur store there. I saw a bag in the window that I very much wanted to go back and look at but our tour was leaving. So I read all about them online. I ended up buying the Emilie and received it a week ago and I couldn’t be more pleased. Then I discovered your post here and I feel even better about getting it. 😊
@SoAnesu
9 ай бұрын
Hear, hear! May you enjoy your bag for many years to come.
@natalyapitic870
8 ай бұрын
Hello , i really like Emilie small bag, does it look the same as online? Can u wear Emilie with any clothes or its more classy work style?
@ddbookie
Жыл бұрын
I truly love your content. This is the video I needed to see. I have been toggling for over a year which bag to get and in what color for their designs are truly unique and pretty. I finally settled on their number 8 and the Cyme bag and since they opened up a store in NYC. I was going to set time aside to see it in person. I will still go to see them but atleast have seen this honest review in which the quality of the item was put at the forefront rather than the beauty of the item. Thank you for the content!! ❤
@SoAnesu
Жыл бұрын
You are welcome. Happy shopping!
@ddbookie
Жыл бұрын
@@SoAnesucan you also do a video on Demellier London? I am considering buying a few items from them soon and wanted to know what you think of their quality
@SoAnesu
Жыл бұрын
I reached out to the brand and was fobbed off…I’m a one woman band and unfortunately don’t have the capacity to chase.
@starlightshimmery
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your in-depth advice, learning what to look for! 🙏
@SoAnesu
Жыл бұрын
You are welcome. Thank you for watching.
@trollhungry5225
4 ай бұрын
Oh well, I have a Tonca Polene bag (a moon/saddle hybrid that I found charmingly hilarious). After having wathched the video I realised just how lucky I was that had I received one of the better-made ones, because the ones you showed in the video are insanely poorly made, with the paint falling off, the cracks in the coating and so on! Completely mind-blowing, that's worse than Zara! And to imagine that those were the showroom samples!
@SoAnesu
4 ай бұрын
I guess they also give an idea of wear and tear…
@disappearintothesea
Жыл бұрын
I love the aesthetics of polene but I hate how every influencer has them. It’s a turn off for me.
@SoAnesu
Жыл бұрын
Hear, hear!
@pd9094
11 ай бұрын
I am truly enjoying your videos and am working my way through them like one would a box of chocolates! :) Perhaps you may have done this already but I would love to see a video talking about age in relation to handbags. It's probably a difficult one to tackle given many folks would argue that one could wear any bag at 'any age' ... but I would be very interested in your thoughts & recommendations. Have crossed the 50 threshold and am getting sensitive (right or wrong) to age appropriate attire and accessories. Thanks again for all your due diligence in your videos - so damn refreshing!! (living in a sea of LV at the moment)
@SoAnesu
11 ай бұрын
Thank you that’s kind of you to say. It’s a great video idea! I definitely think there is such a thing as age appropriate attire and accessories the thought crosses my mind often! Let me have a good think because I’ll definitely record something but i would like it to lead to a bigger / fuller / worthwhile conversation.
@srey_p
Жыл бұрын
Interesting take…I’ve had my Numero Un Nano for almost 3 years now and it’s held up great. Still looks new and I’ve used everyday with the exception of swapping out my other bags from time to time. I guess I depends on how u take care of your items. Tfs
@SoAnesu
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. No I don’t think it has anything to do with how you take care of it how do you explain the exhibits I used? It’s the poor quality of the leather and basic craftsmanship. I’m guessing your bag is the textured leather? You will say I’m being a hater but your saving grace is a heavily processed piece of leather that wouldn’t have worked in its natural state hence the processing. Around corners / pressure points the edges? May you continue to enjoy your bag.
@alinam.6855
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the honest view on Polene. As I understand, their problem is more about the manufacturing/craftmanship, but their leathers pretty decent for the price point. Or you would disagree? Polene to me is very confusing: on the one hand, there is a big hype on social media about their bags, and bags owners praising Polene as a higher-tier luxury brand. But on the other hand, there were customers reviews on Reddit about serious quality issues within this brand. It's very hard to figure out when not having their physical store in the area. By the way, thank you for recommendation of Pourchet bags!
@SoAnesu
Жыл бұрын
I’m not convinced when it comes to the leather at all! The textured maybe I would need to look at it again but smooth calf skin no way I would put my money elsewhere. There is a lot of hype on social media but it doesn’t match the quality. I wouldn’t do it!
@natalyapitic870
8 ай бұрын
Hello , great video, i believe in Australia we are so behind with fashion. Im struggling to find a good bag here , Guess, Mimco etc most popular here. I never heard of brands that you talking about. Im struggling to decide between Basile brand and La Tanneur Emilie small. What would you recommend? The Emilie bag can be worn with casual and smart casual style ? Thanks
@SoAnesu
8 ай бұрын
I don’t know Basile but I will never hesitate to recommend Le Tanneur and Pourchet in this price point. Depending on how you carry the Émilie and with or without the strap will give you the smart and smart casual options. Over the next three weeks I have a few other recommendations coming out if you can wait.
@natalyapitic870
8 ай бұрын
@@SoAnesu i will definitely wait, i feel like i lost all sense of fashion and quality since i left Europe:). I will wait for your new video. I am looking for every day bag but timeless, something with casual and smart casual outfits. Much appreciated
@victorialindgren8422
Жыл бұрын
Great video! Im looking in to pourchet and longchamp :) the only thing is i Dont love the hardware in pourchet 🙈. Im also enyoing atp attilier, by Marlene birger and little liffner right now. :)
@SoAnesu
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! If you don't like Pourchet hardware Longchamp maybe the better brand for you Le Foulonne my favourite style from them doesn't have hardware maybe a better fit for you... I'll take a look at ATP Atelier - thank you.
@ruteferreira7864
Жыл бұрын
Any thoughts on the Songmont brand?
@SoAnesu
Жыл бұрын
Apologies I don’t know the brand.
@kribor120
11 ай бұрын
Thank you for the introduction to Pourchet! I live in the states and just received a beautifully boxed Pourchet Trianon Nano in Dark Red. Just beautiful.
@SoAnesu
11 ай бұрын
You are welcome. Enjoy your bag.
@delteh5120
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Ansue for another brilliant video. May I ask if you have heard of a British brand called Moncrief of London?
@SoAnesu
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching. No I haven’t, it’s fairly pricy do you own anything from them?
@bagsandlifestyle
Жыл бұрын
Going to look both up. Thank you for sharing. Very nice sweater/jumper
@SoAnesu
Жыл бұрын
Please do. Thank you!
@matc54able
9 ай бұрын
You’re tops…fantastic review and very intelligent presentation….
@SoAnesu
9 ай бұрын
Thank you…
@adaiah8301
Жыл бұрын
Great video! Very informative. What about Tusting? They only use full grain leathers and handcraft everything themselves in England.
@SoAnesu
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I don’t have any experience with the brand but one of my subscribers is and she wasn’t over impressed she said they were okay…if I come across them I’ll create a quick shirt.
@SoAnesu
Жыл бұрын
*short!
@cynthiae.l.latunussa647
Жыл бұрын
Hello! thank you for the review. I've known Le Tanneur for a while and their Louise tote bag seems to be quite solid and fairly priced. I'm considering it as my future purchase :). Anyway, do you know this contemporary brand called RSVP Paris? I'm curious to hear what you think of their bags. Thanks!
@SoAnesu
Жыл бұрын
Please let me know how you get on. I haven’t heard of RSVP Paris. Do you own anything from them?
@cynthiae.l.latunussa647
Жыл бұрын
@@SoAnesu I just happened to discover RSVP Paris when I was browsing 24S website. Their design is funky and minimalist. On their website, they seem to be quite transparent regarding the materials they use, as compared to many known high-end-brands. I do not own many bags, so I can't really tell much about the quality of the bags. I recently bought one of their bags online, in epsom leather. I definitely would be curious to check out their shop in Paris. And of course, I would love to hear your opinion about this brand in the future!
@SoAnesu
Жыл бұрын
I’ll check them out next time I’m in Paris. How are you getting on with your day Epsom leather bag? Which number do you have?
@cynthiae.l.latunussa647
Жыл бұрын
@@SoAnesu Hi, so far so good. I have RSVP's golden eyes bag. It looks quite durable. I've had some rain and even olive oil spill on it 😅. The interior is made of nappa leather so it's more delicate.
@lizjamri8231
Жыл бұрын
Great video as always!
@SoAnesu
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@beverlyaboateng
Жыл бұрын
Here in 30 seconds! I’ve been waiting for this video ❤
@SoAnesu
Жыл бұрын
Yay! Hope you enjoyed it.
@beverlyaboateng
Жыл бұрын
@@SoAnesu I’m 21 and have two well loved polene bags that I’ve had for about a year, and I’ve been pretty impressed for my first luxury bags. I’m excited to see what better quality looks like in the future, so thank you!
@SoAnesu
Жыл бұрын
Aww a wee baby! What’s impressed you the most? I would be intrigued to also find out how the leather is wearing up and the edge coating…
@beverlyaboateng
Жыл бұрын
@@SoAnesu I have the smaller numero neufs and they are made very well. I don’t baby my bags and they have held their shape and colour very well. The leather has gotten softer over time and the edge coating has held up. I can see that coating showing wear moreso in the next 2 years. The only thing I have to try and look after are the bottom corners since there are no feet and the edge coating since once it comes off, it’s hard to fix at home. The only thing I’m not a fan of but can understand is the price increase. If picking a polene bag I would recommend to look at reviews because almost all designs have cons at the expense of their beautiful shapes. For now and hopefully for a while, I’m in love.
@jcwong3380
26 күн бұрын
Your volume is too low and soft.
@SoAnesu
26 күн бұрын
I think it maybe how you viewed the video the volume is consistent on all the videos. I tried on numerous devices and it was fine.
@nellie371
4 ай бұрын
Your comments re Polene agree with so many others - quality has declined
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