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] 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.[3][4] Polène plans to open shops in Munich, Dubai and Miami.[5] French architect Valeriane Lazard designed the Paris and New York boutiques.[6][7]
In September 2024, LVMH-backed private equity firm L Catterton purchased a minority stake in Polène.[8]
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References
[edit]- ^ ORÉ, MICHELLA (July 30, 2024). "Polène's Numéro Neuf Mini Is Simply Too Good". Harper’s Bazaar.
- ^ About Official page
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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
- ^ "Antoine Mothay". Business of Fashion.