The minimalist's favorite brand presents a new bag for fall 2025. Like a "second skin"

Fashion loves experimenting with form, but only now has a bag been created that truly combines style and functionality. French brand Polène, known for its minimalist designs and craftsmanship, presents the Neyu—a bag designed to feel like a "second skin."

For several seasons now, fashion has been flirting with form—especially with fanny packs . On the one hand, they're meant to be practical, like those found at holiday stalls brimming with trinkets, and on the other, they're meant to be suitable for an evening out on the town. This is how leather fanny packs with elegant hardware, sculptural crescents , and soft, form-fitting bags were born. Yet, none of them have managed to perfectly combine style and functionality —until now.

Polène Paris Neyu bag inspired by body movement / Polène Paris / Facebook

Polène Paris is a brand that, although only established in 2016, has already shaken up the fashion world. Founded by three siblings—Antoine, Elsa, and Mathieu Mothay—it has gained cult status thanks to its successful blend of French minimalism and Italian-Spanish craftsmanship. The leather used to produce the bags comes exclusively from certified tanneries , and the finished models are handcrafted in the Spanish town of Ubrique —known for its luxury leather goods, created for brands such as Loewe .

Polène operates a direct-to-consumer model, allowing it to offer products at relatively affordable prices without compromising quality. Its Instagram and TikTok profiles are followed by millions of fashion fans from around the world, and its handbags are successfully promoted by the most popular Instagrammers. The bestselling Numéro Uno model has become a symbol of the "quiet luxury" aesthetic.

What sets Neyu apart? First and foremost, it's a new way to carry. Inspired by the idea of the body in motion, the bag is designed directly on the body. This allows its soft, draped form, with a single geometric crease , to flow naturally from shoulder to waist .

Crafted from the highest quality nappa leather, it's supple, supple, and incredibly comfortable to the touch—almost like a second skin . The design literally syncs with your body.

The details are also noteworthy: a curved, subtly hidden zipper at the back and a wide strap stabilized by a decorative knot. To me, it's a visual hybrid of JW Anderson's Twist and Bottega's Judie . The difference? A much more affordable price— $720 .

The Neyu bag can only be purchased online at polene-paris.com.