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Polène

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Polène
TypePrivate
IndustryLuxury leather goods
Founded2016
Founders
  • Antoine Mothay
  • Mathieu Mothay
  • Elsa Mothay
HeadquartersParis
Area served
Worldwide
ProductsHandbags, leather accessories, jewelry
ParentL Catterton (minority stake)
Websitewww.polene-paris.com

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

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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][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

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  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. LeSavage, Halie (November 2, 2022). "Polène Bags Bring Out Big Feelings". Harper's BAZAAR.
  6. Polène Is a New York Boutique with Style in the Bag Azure Magazine, Eric Mutrie, February 17, 2023
  7. Enerva, Kaycee (June 18, 2024). "Polène expands in Seoul with new flagship store". Inside Retail.
  8. RICHFORD, RHONDA (June 14, 2024). "Polène Opens Flagship in Seoul". Women’s Wear Daily.
  9. STERN CARBONE, Simone (10 December 2024). "How Polène Is Growing French DTC Handbags Into an International Success". Business of Fashion.
  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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