WHAT THIS MEANS FOR POLENE?!! 😳 Price Increases? Quality Issues? Bags I believe will be over $1,000

[@vsegador]

This is just business tactics. I don't think quality will increase, only the price will. They'll invest more on marketing, making it look more luxurious than it actually is. Of course the big company is investing into these smaller upstart brands because they want a share in its popularity not because they believe in quality, innovation, design etc.

[@mrsleyva]

well said 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@Chicandstylishbylena]

I don’t have have any Polene bag (yet) but I really like some of their bags. I really think that the price increase is inevitable… one more brand for LVMH 🤨 Thanks for your 2 cents about this topic, very interesting. PS: Can we take a minute to talk about how stunning is this new hair color???? Stunning May!!! Love it ❤

[@mrsleyva]

Thank you Lena 😍 I love my Polene pieces, I think you would enjoy them too.

[@crystallewis5902]

I wasn't surprised by this news because Polene went from having only two stores (Paris & NYC) for many years to opening up stores in Tokyo, Seoul, additional stores in Paris, and in a few months, in London, over just the last year. They will also be opening a location in Hamburg next year. The fact that they've expanded so much in terms of their retail presence in only the past year told me they're trying to grow into a much bigger brand.

[@mrsleyva]

Yup! When I saw the many more stores they opened in such a short period of time, I knew a change was bound to come!

[@HandbagFoodie]

Thanks for sharing! I have been pleased with my Polene purchases and interested to see the changes coming!

[@mrsleyva]

Ty for watching ❤️ I am happy yours have worked out.

[@joyLoveC]

Just realised I had missed this video when I was watching your unboxing of the Dix. Thanks for sharing! Ah, let’s keep our fingers crossed that they do not increase the prices of Polene too drastically.

[@mrsleyva]

I have seen a frw tiktoks of people supposedly making lined for over 3 hrs atm 🫠🫠🫠

[@emy0514]

Thanks so much for sharing this, May. I have always been intrigued by Polene but was hesitant because of the concerns expressed about customer service and decline in quality. However, I think I will go ahead and order a bag before they get really crazy in price. Thanks May. Oh and love the hair! ❤

[@mrsleyva]

& I totally understand that. I think the return process has improved a bit since they have a boutique now in NY. Hopefully your order goes smoothly 🙏 I have ordered 2 of my pieces online & no complaints! Thank youu 💇🏼‍♀️ I loved how it turned out.

[@vanessad.3691]

I need buy right now my favorites bags 💼💜💜

[@bagsandlifestyle]

I wonder if they’re going to go at it differently and are investing in this brand because they want to make money at all price points? There are some recent articles that report a decline in luxury sales so if they hike the prices up to where some of the heritage houses everyday consumers will be priced out. I think they will hike the prices up as well. You can’t get much from LV for less than 2k so hiking these bags up to meet the $800 -1900 range would allow them to make money when there is a decline in luxury sales.

[@mrsleyva]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Great point! I dont think its going to be close to the 2k mark (hopefully not anyways) but 1000-1500 for sure over time

[@MelissaAdams-Wade]

Very insightful. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on where Polene is headed. Love the hair ❤

[@mrsleyva]

Ty Mel 😍

[@prepandfab6664]

Love love Polene and also forecasted them being a high end brand one day. They normally have their price increase in January of each year. Though Arnault only has a minority stake in Polene, I can’t wait to see if he will pull off his Wolf in Cashmere tactics and buy a majority stake slowly overtime. Regardless, I’d still snap up my favourites as the quality may definitely go down in the long run due to increased demand.

[@mrsleyva]

I agree. If you want to grab them while they are still reasonably priced, I think now its the time. Lets see what the future holds

[@linaargentina16]

Your hair looks amazing! 🎉you’re making me want to get more highlights lol 😂

[@mrsleyva]

thank youu 🥰 haha!

[@nikkiadams6828]

First let me say that I love your top! But I am actually a little sad to hear of LVMH's involvement in Polene, but not surprised. People have been speculating for a while that Polene might go big time. I only have the full size Neuf and it is one of my favorites, but not interested in any others, except maybe the Mokki. Trying to resist the FOMO that would make me buy that Mokki, as I'm saving for another bag I want more. I hope LVMH doesn't ruin them.

[@mrsleyva]

TY 🥰 The Mokki is beautiful. But if there is a piece you want more I say wait it out for that one. I hope the quality doesnt decline with this new change 😢

[@kasihamilton625]

Love the hair!!

[@mrsleyva]

TY ❤️

[@MrsSparkle]

Congrats to Polene, but I'm sad for us. Unfortunately, LVMH is all about profits, as a consumer this means its going to become ridiculously expensive for the average person and the quality is going to decrease because LVMH cuts corners for profits. Middle Class customers, will have to find a new brand, women tend to buy several bags in a year every bag doesn't need to cost $2,500. To me LVMH has made every company they acquire super expensive such as Tiffany, Dior, Fendi, Givenchy, Loewe, Celine, Bvlgari, Sephora, Loro Piana and others in their quest to dominate the luxury market they are taking away the fun in shopping.

[@mrsleyva]

Thank you for sharing your feedback. I am very much agreeing to everything you have mentioned. 😢 We'll see how it all plays out

[@WhatLeslyeLoves]

I am 1000% with you on this one. And thank you because I heard the breaking news from you. I do predict that prices will increase and well. I don’t love it, business is business and I completely understand. I’m so glad that I have secured the pieces that I have, but I’m really trying to fight the urge of FOMO so that I don’t get a couple others that I may not necessarily have had on my list but don’t wanna pay more for it later… Lol.

[@mrsleyva]

LOL!!! I am totally with you my friend! I am trying to make wise decisions & not impulse once that I may regret!

[@WhatLeslyeLoves]

@@mrsleyva but WHY is the numero dix taunting me now?!?!?! 🙃

[@mrsleyva]

@WhatLeslyeLoves 🤣🤣🤣

[@jewelt8294]

I got the number 1,9 and 10.Out of the 3 I like the number 1 the most so I might get another one if it comes out in a lighter colour that I like.Otherwise I think maybe not because getting things out from the number 9/10 is kind of hard.Cyme mini I considered getting one but I don’t really fancy shoulder bags so probably not.

[@mrsleyva]

That's a great collection, you have various styles ❤️ The number one I think is a fan favorite 🥰

[@Rose-qr4xn]

I hope they improve the quality of the leather for the Numero Un Nano. It was so plasticy and stiff that I couldn’t even open it. Loved the design & color. I had to send it back because it was unusable.

[@mrsleyva]

Oh Im sorry to hear that, might have been a bad batch. I own two & have no complaints

[@amanda1413]

Hair is gorg, May!

[@mrsleyva]

tysm 🥰

[@anetagasiowska2858]

The decline in quality is already visible. I ordered cym at new black cherry color and Polene sent me a bag with 2 leather deformations on the front. They also do not respond to any emails i have sent to them. I feel that my first cym bag is of better quality😢

[@mrsleyva]

Wow! Im so sorry to hear this. I dont understand why they dont have a better customer service 🫤

[@ThekimG313]

Although I don’t own any polene bags and can appreciate the unique styles of them however the look of the leather never appealed to me as a luxury item?

[@mrsleyva]

It is a coated style of leather, so I can see how it can take away from the "luxury" look, however, I do think that it makes the piece be extremely durable long term

[@mimilynn5619]

Love the shirt where is it’s from ❤

[@mrsleyva]

TY, its veryyyy old from H&M

[@stephfrancis7109]

This is a problem. Dear Lord!! Here comes the price increase.

[@mrsleyva]

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[@janiapacheco5231]

Me fascina tu nuevo estilo Bella ❤

[@mrsleyva]

gracias 🥰

[@arcilimccauley2113]

I love your hair and looks good on you

[@mrsleyva]

tysm 😍😍

[@lisaovesen4146]

Literally stopped your video midway through and bought the Mokki. Saw it in Paris prior to the US release and I fell in love and had immediate regrets about not buying it. I’m worried that this brand will no longer be attainable

[@mrsleyva]

😄😄 Im with you, Im debating between the Mokki or the Dix. The Mokki is a beautiful style though 😍 Hope you love her. I agree, I think within the next few years they will all be upwatds of 1,000

[@anafeller4069]

When you get your Mokki, would you please let us know if it's heavy? Thanks

[@mrsleyva]

I do have a review which I linked in the description box. I dont find it to be heavy empty, depending what you plan on carrying, its honestly a decent weight for how much leather it has

[@yulianagonzalez2428]

You look so beautiful thank blonde hair suits you perfectly

[@mrsleyva]

tysm Yuly 😘

[@LaWordWarrior]

The price increase you anticipated has been announced. And it’s also a smart FOMO strategy to boost sales because their most popular styles are selling out like crazy. They will now charge so much more for the same or lesser quality. Established brands have history and gained customer trust and loyalty, and Polene hasn’t earned that place and privilege in the market. Not even close. With these new prices, we’re better off getting higher end brand items on sale.

[@mrsleyva]

I agree with some of what you are saying. I do agree that for those who have had a negative customer experience it just may not make sense anymore at prices over 1000. I havent had any negative experience with any of my purchases & all my bags are wearing so well. I hope they invest a bit or bettering their quality as that was the reason they stated on the email for their price increase 🤔

[@LaWordWarrior]

@ What I’m saying is: Is Polene still worth it? What originally made Polene attractive was its amazing prices. But if they keep increasing then they’ll be just like any other over-priced contemporary brand. At that point, I’d rather get a YSL, Givenchy or Chloe bag on sale (found 2 recently at great prices on NM and BG) than a Polene, because I prioritize value.

[@mrsleyva]

I totally get it. I do hope they better their quality bc there are certain pieces that if made well in my personal opinion I do think can be worth 1000-1200$ But I respect the opinions of those that think the prices arent worth it anymore

[@Luvlola4927]

Polene’s quality hasn’t been that great and their customer service sucks. There are numerous videos about how the company has gone downhill since going more mainstream. Their trend of falling apart will continue with LVMH.

[@mrsleyva]

I hope its the opposite but with the quality issues some of the LVMH companies have had we'll see 😕

[@katharinabergmann1638]

The pinching of the fingers that so many KZbinrs do is a major turn off. Very annoying.