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
French architect Valeriane Lazard designed the Paris and New York boutiques.[5][6] 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, in Milan on Via Manzoni, in Seoul on Garosu-gil, London, Hamburg, Copenhagen and Beijing.[7][8]
Polène plans to open shops in Munich, Dubai and Miami.[9] Polène has leased a 7,000 sq ft space on Oak Street in Chicago.[10][11] In September 2025, Polène announced the opening of a 68m² experiential space, located inside its boutique at 71 Neuer Wall in Hamburg.
References
- ^ ORÉ, MICHELLA (July 30, 2024). "Polène's Numéro Neuf Mini Is Simply Too Good". Harper’s Bazaar.
- ^ Weber, Annick (November 22, 2024). "Hide and sleek: How Polène quietly took over the contemporary handbag market". Monocle.
- ^ About Official page
- ^ "Antoine Mothay". Business of Fashion.
- ^ LeSavage, Halie (November 2, 2022). "Polène Bags Bring Out Big Feelings". Harper's BAZAAR.
- ^ Polène Is a New York Boutique with Style in the Bag Azure Magazine, Eric Mutrie, February 17, 2023
- ^ Enerva, Kaycee (June 18, 2024). "Polène expands in Seoul with new flagship store". Inside Retail.
- ^ RICHFORD, RHONDA (June 14, 2024). "Polène Opens Flagship in Seoul". Women’s Wear Daily.
- ^ STERN CARBONE, Simone (10 December 2024). "How Polène Is Growing French DTC Handbags Into an International Success". Business of Fashion.
- ^ Parisian handbag retailer coming to Oak Street Rachel Herzog, Crain's Chicago Business, June 12, 2025
- ^ Polène Leases Chicago Oak Street Retail from Latsko Intelrests Sam Lounsberry, The Real Deal