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Polène Numéro Neuf: Mini, Classic, East West and Large Compared

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Polène Numéro Neuf: Mini, Classic, East West and Large Compared

The Numéro Neuf is Polène’s draped bag: soft leather gathered and held by hand-sewn stitches, with a balance of flexibility and hold that the house describes as organic. It comes in four sizes, and they behave differently enough that the right choice depends on how you carry. Coveti has 61 of them on 13 October 2026, $870 to $1,173, including the new East West and Mini in autumn colours.

Key facts

  • Numéro Neuf Mini: 14 x 22 x 12.5 cm, 24.5 cm high with the handle, 430 g, 98 cm strap, magnetic closure.
  • Numéro Neuf: 20 x 32 x 16 cm, 30 cm high with the handle, 760 g, 98 cm strap, zipped interior pocket, magnetic closure.
  • Numéro Neuf East West: 32 x 37 x 13.5 cm, 540 g, zipped closure, worn on the shoulder.
  • Numéro Neuf Large: 43.5 x 40 x 21 cm, 1.24 kg, magnetic closure.
  • Leathers: textured full-grain Italian calf on the Mini and classic; full-grain Spanish calf on the East West; merino wool editions on the Large.
  • At Coveti: 38 Mini, 6 classic, 11 East West and 6 Large.

The Mini and the classic

Both have a short handle and a 98 cm strap, so they carry in the hand, on the shoulder and across the body. The Mini, at 22 cm wide, takes a phone, a card holder and keys. The classic, at 32 cm wide and 16 cm deep, takes a full wallet and a small umbrella too, and has a zipped interior pocket. If you want one bag for day and evening, the Mini is the more versatile.

The East West

Polène describes the East West as an expanded, elongated version with bold, geometric lines, and it has the one thing the others lack: a zip. It is worn on the shoulder, it is 37 cm wide and 13.5 cm deep, and it is made in full-grain Spanish calf. It is the Neuf to choose for work and travel. See the best Polène bag for work.

The Large

The Large, at 43.5 x 40 x 21 cm, is a weekend and travel bag, carried in the hand and on the shoulder. At 1.24 kg it is heavy before you fill it, so it is a bag for car and train journeys rather than long walks.

Which Numero Neuf to buy

Small bag, maximum versatility: the Mini. Everyday bag with a strap: the classic. Work bag with a zip: the East West. Weekend bag: the Large. Colours at Coveti include Black, Blush, Camel, Chalk, Ebony, Taupe, Textured Candied Chestnut, Textured Deep Blue, Textured Glade, Textured Plum, Ecru Shearling, Aloe.

Numéro Neuf at Coveti

1. Numéro Neuf Mini in Textured Candied Chestnut Bag, $900

14 x 22 x 12.5 cm. Textured full-grain italian calf leather. New this season.

2. Numéro Neuf Mini in Textured Deep Blue Bag, $900

14 x 22 x 12.5 cm. Textured full-grain italian calf leather. New this season.

3. Numéro Neuf Mini in Textured Glade Bag, $900

14 x 22 x 12.5 cm. Textured full-grain italian calf leather. New this season.

4. Numéro Neuf Mini in Textured Plum Bag, $900

14 x 22 x 12.5 cm. Textured full-grain italian calf leather. New this season.

5. Numéro Neuf Mini in Ecru Shearling Bag, $870

14 x 22 x 12.5 cm. Textured full-grain italian calf leather.

6. Numéro Neuf Mini in Aloe Bag, $900

14 x 22 x 12.5 cm. Textured full-grain italian calf leather.

7. Numéro Neuf East West in Textured Candied Chestnut Bag, $1,000

32 x 37 x 13.5 cm. Full-grain spanish calf leather. New this season.

8. Numéro Neuf East West in Textured Deep Blue Bag, $1,000

32 x 37 x 13.5 cm. Full-grain spanish calf leather. New this season.

9. Numéro Neuf East West in Textured Glade Bag, $1,000

32 x 37 x 13.5 cm. Full-grain spanish calf leather. New this season.

10. Numéro Neuf East West in Textured Plum Bag, $1,000

32 x 37 x 13.5 cm. Full-grain spanish calf leather. New this season.

11. Numéro Neuf East West in Black Bag, $1,000

32 x 37 x 13.5 cm. Full-grain spanish calf leather.

12. Numéro Neuf in Black Bag, $1,000

20 x 32 x 16 cm. Textured full-grain italian calf leather.

13. Numéro Neuf in Blush Bag, $1,000

20 x 32 x 16 cm. Textured full-grain italian calf leather.

14. Numéro Neuf in Camel Bag, $1,000

20 x 32 x 16 cm. Textured full-grain italian calf leather.

15. Numéro Neuf Large in Ebony Bag, $1,160

43.5 x 40 x 21 cm. 100% merino wool from uruguay, rws-certified (responsible wool standard).

16. Numéro Neuf Large in Ecru Bag, $1,160

43.5 x 40 x 21 cm. 100% merino wool from uruguay, rws-certified (responsible wool standard).

Buying Polène at Coveti

Every piece is authentic and checked before dispatch, and ships worldwide by insured express courier (DHL Express and FedEx International Priority), signature required. Most regions ship Delivered Duty Unpaid, so local duties and taxes are payable on delivery. Coveti prices are its own and are not the same as Polène boutique prices. Full terms are in the logistics and returns protocol.

Frequently asked questions

What sizes does the Numero Neuf come in?

Four: Mini, classic, East West and Large.

How big is the Polene Numero Neuf Mini?

14 x 22 x 12.5 cm, 24.5 cm high including the handle, and 430 g.

Does the Numero Neuf have a zip?

The East West closes with a zip. The Mini, classic and Large close with a magnet; the classic has a zipped interior pocket.

Can you wear the Numero Neuf Mini crossbody?

Yes, on its 98 cm strap, per Polène.

How much is the Numero Neuf at Coveti?

$870 to $1,173 on 13 October 2026.

What is the Numero Neuf East West made of?

Full-grain Spanish calf leather with a cotton lining, per Polène.

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Sources and method

Checked on 13 October 2026 by Gemma Deeks, Fashion Editor at Coveti. Product facts (dimensions, weights, strap lengths, leathers, linings and closures) are Polène’s own product-page text; prices and counts are the live Coveti catalogue on that date and move with stock. Where a claim could not be checked it was left out.

Gemma Deeks is Fashion Editor at Coveti. Prices, stock and counts on this page were checked against coveti.com and polene-paris.com on 13 October 2026.