Polène Lopi vs Numéro Dix (and Boky): Which Small Bag to Choose

The Polène Lopi and the Numéro Dix are two small, curved shoulder bags of almost the same size: the Lopi is 22 x 20 x 8 cm and 430 g with a magnetic flap, while the Numéro Dix is 24 x 20 x 7.5 cm and 386 g with a zip and two straps. Both have half-moon curves, but among these Polène bags the Dix is the padded, saddlery-inspired one and the Lopi is the flap bag wrapped in a leather loop.

The Boky joins this comparison as a third column, because it is the house’s other small textured bag in six of the same shades. Each model also has its own full guide, starting with the Polène Numéro Dix guide.

What is the difference between the Lopi and the Numéro Dix?

The short answer is the closure, the straps and the build. The Numéro Dix closes with a zip and comes with two straps: a long one of 138 cm and a shorter one of 106 cm that the house pairs with waist and baguette-style wear. It has foam padding and hand-sewn stitches, and Polène calls it an equestrian nod to saddlery, with a half-moon design built on a play of curves.

The Lopi, new this season, closes with a leather-covered magnet under a flap. A slim leather band wraps across the front and threads through a small gold-tone ring at one side, and the house says those wrapping straps create the illusion of an endless loop, which gave the bag its name. It has a single strap, and Polène publishes neither its length nor whether it adjusts. The full story is in the Polène Lopi guide.

The leathers differ too. Every Lopi is certified textured full-grain Spanish calf with a cotton lining. The textured Numéro Dix, such as the Numéro Dix in Textured Black Bag, uses textured full-grain Italian calf, and the Dix also runs in smooth leathers and many other finishes. The Boky shares the Lopi’s textured Spanish calf but adds a suede lining.

Lopi vs Numéro Dix vs Boky: the specifications side by side

Every cell below comes from the brand’s own product pages. Where Polène gives no figure, the table says so.

Read across the weight row first. The Dix is the lightest of the three by a small margin, the Lopi sits in the middle, and the Boky is the heaviest because of its three pouches and extra depth.

Which is better for work and travel?

Work

None of these three takes a laptop; at 26 cm the Boky is the widest, and even that is a small bag. For a work day they are the bag inside the tote, the one that goes out to lunch. Here the Boky earns its weight: two zipped pouches and a magnetic one keep a card case, keys and a phone apart. The Boky in Textured Black Bag is the safe office colour, and the Polène Boky guide covers it in depth. For a bag that does carry a laptop, see the edit of best work bags for women.

Between the Lopi and the Dix, the Dix zip keeps things in place when the bag sits in a larger tote, while the Lopi flap is quicker to open at a desk.

Travel

For airports, trains and city breaks a zip is the reassuring choice, which points to the Numéro Dix. It is also the lightest at 386 g, and its two straps give two ways to wear it. The Numéro Dix in Textured Deep Blue Bag is a dark navy that suits a travel wardrobe built around black and grey. The Boky’s zipped pouches work for travel too, for a buyer who does not mind the extra weight.

Which is better for evening, hands-free wear and small frames?

Evening

The Lopi has the edge after dark. The flap, the wrapped band and the gold-tone ring give it a dressier face than a zip top, and the Lopi in Textured Black Bag goes with almost any evening outfit. The Lopi in Textured Black Cherry Bag adds colour without shouting. The Dix answers with its short 106 cm strap, which the house pairs with baguette-style wear, tucked close under the arm.

Hands-free

Polène says the Lopi is worn on the shoulder and crossbody, and the Boky crossbody, on the shoulder and by hand. The Numéro Dix is the only one of the three with a published strap length, and its 138 cm long strap is the longest figure in this comparison. For a wider look at hands-free styles, read the guide to Polène crossbody bags.

Small frames

On a petite build, width and depth matter more than height. The Lopi is the narrowest at 22 cm, and the Dix the slimmest at 7.5 cm deep, so either sits close to the body. The 11 cm deep Boky stands out further from the hip. The Polène mini bags guide goes smaller still.

Matching shades across the Lopi, Numéro Dix and Boky

All seven Lopi shades are textured, and most also run on the textured Boky and Numéro Dix, so choosing between the models rarely means giving up a colour.

• Black. All three come in textured black; the Lopi is linked in the evening section, the Dix in the leather section and the Boky in the work section.
• Camel. The Lopi in Textured Camel Bag, the Numéro Dix in Textured Camel Bag and the Boky in Textured Camel Bag make a warm set for spring.
• Taupe. The grey-brown Lopi in Textured Taupe Bag pairs with the Numéro Dix in Textured Taupe Bag and the Boky in Textured Taupe Bag.
• Black Cherry. A deep burgundy, also on the Numéro Dix in Black Cherry Bag and the Boky in Textured Black Cherry Bag.
• Smoky Green. The Lopi in Textured Smoky Green Bag, the Numéro Dix in Smoky Green Bag and the Boky in Textured Smoky Green Bag share a muted green.
• Ebony. An espresso brown on the Lopi in Textured Ebony Bag and the Boky in Textured Ebony Bag.
• Deep Blue. A very dark navy on the Lopi in Textured Deep Blue Bag, with the Dix in Deep Blue linked in the travel section.

Both bags arrived in a busy season for the house; the new Polène bags for winter 2026 round-up puts them next to the Felted Edition, and the half-moon bags guide sets the curve against other designers. For the whole category, browse designer shoulder bags.

Lopi vs Numéro Dix around the world

United States

The brand lists New York boutiques on Broadway and in SoHo, and a Chicago space on Oak Street has been leased. In a cold American winter the zipped Dix is the commuter’s choice under a heavy coat, while the Lopi works for dinner.

United Kingdom

Polène lists a London boutique. Rain is the deciding factor here: the textured leathers on both bags are forgiving, and the house advice is to dab a wet bag with a soft cloth and let it air dry.

France

In Paris the brand lists its Rue de Richelieu flagship and a boutique on the Champs-Élysées. The Lopi’s flap and gold-tone ring suit a Paris evening; the Dix suits a day of walking.

Germany and Europe

The house lists boutiques in Hamburg on Neuer Wall, Milan on Via Manzoni and Copenhagen. Over thick northern coats, the longer published strap on the Dix gives more room to play with.

Japan

Tokyo’s Minami-Aoyama boutique was Polène’s first Asian store, opened in 2023, and the brand also lists Seoul and Beijing. On packed trains the slim 7.5 cm Dix and the narrow Lopi both stay close to the body.

Australia and the Gulf

No boutiques are listed in either market. Australia heads into summer in November, which favours Camel and Taupe. In Gulf heat, the house warning about prolonged light and heat applies to both bags, so neither should be left in a parked car.

Lopi vs Numéro Dix: common questions

Is the Polène Lopi bigger than the Numéro Dix?

No. The Polène Lopi is 22 x 20 x 8 cm, a little narrower than the 24 x 20 x 7.5 cm Numéro Dix, though it is slightly deeper. The Lopi weighs 430 g against 386 g for the Dix.

Does the Polène Lopi have a zip?

No. The Lopi closes with a leather-covered magnetic flap, while the Numéro Dix closes with a zip.

How many straps does the Numéro Dix have?

The Polène Numéro Dix comes with two straps, 138 cm and 106 cm, and the shorter one is for waist and baguette-style wear. Polène does not publish a strap length for the Lopi.

Which Polène bag is best for travel: Lopi, Numéro Dix, Boky?

The Numéro Dix is the strongest travel pick of the three, because it is zipped and the lightest at 386 g. The Boky adds two zipped pouches for a buyer who wants more organisation.

Are the Lopi and Numéro Dix both half-moon bags?

Both have half-moon curves. Polène describes the Numéro Dix as a half-moon design with a saddlery feel, while the Lopi has a rounded, half-moon style body under a flap.

Do the Lopi and Boky use the same leather?

Yes. The Polène Lopi and Boky are both textured full-grain Spanish calf. The Lopi has a cotton lining and the Boky a suede one.