Polène's Boky bag is quietly becoming the insider style to carry this season.
When I want to know what chic women are wearing, I often look to our French friends . Last week, I planned a quick trip to Paris, and whilst I was there, I carved out a little time to sit in a bistro and people-watch to see how the native elegant dressers are styling their winter wardrobes.
Within a few minutes, it was clear one bag has become the defining style to carry this winter, and true to form, it's a polished style from French handbag expert Polène.
As soon as Polène launched, its ethos was clear: beautifully made bags with a distinctly high-end look. Since its inception, we've seen the brand become the in-the-know name to carry, from the spacious Cyme bag that is frequently spotted on my daily commute to the smartly designed Numéro Dix, which can convert from a shoulder bag into a crossbody in a matter of seconds.
Now, the Boky has arrived, with a sculptural design that demonstrates craftspersonship and exudes timeless elegance with each detail. The design is inspired by bookbinding, with meticulously folded leather creating two zipped compartments with a central pouch offering plenty of space whilst still maintaining the clean lines of the design.
As ever, Polène doesn't just consider the look of a bag, but embraces practicality alongside it, which can be seen in the adjustable strap and various compartments. The newly launched style is available in a series of sleek shades, from deep burgundy to a soft green, which caught (and held) my attention.
Now, the style is quickly becoming one of winter's chicest bags, and we expect it will become a timeless favourite like so many other Polène styles. Scroll on to explore the Polène Boky bag.
This rich cherry shade looks so luxurious.
A classic bag style will work hard in your wardrobe year after year.
This sleek grey-green shades pairs seamlessly with so many other muted tones.
This deep brown shade is already proving to be popular.
The clean lines and timeless design will ensure this is a core style in your wardrobe for years to come.
DeMellier's sleek bag sold out once. Now it's back on pre-order!
This spacious tote is ideal for work days or trips away. Fill to the brim with all your essentials and more.
The Cabas is high up on my wish list, as it has such a designer look.
The supple leather creates such a sleek shape.
For something a little more contemporary, look to this bold buckle style.
Longchamp always gets it right. The gold hardware is such a nice touch.
This bag looks like a treasured vintage find.
Florrie embarked on her fashion journey whilst studying in Aix-en-Provence, she began to write her dissertation on the history of fashion and landed her first role at Harper’s Bazaar. Following this, she interned for various publications including Elle, Grazia and Marie Claire before joining the fashion team at Conde Nast Traveller.
There, she contributed to international photoshoots, styled pages and covers, and produced engaging digital content. Over eight years of fashion industry experience, Florrie has honed her skills from styling e-commerce photoshoots to personal shopping.
Florrie first joined Who What Wear UK as a freelancer before becoming the Commerce Writer. Now, as the Shopping Editor, she monitors current trends, new-in styles, wardrobe heroes and how best to style them.