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Leah Renz

At This Parisian Pop-up, 'Everlasting' Flowers Are Made From an Unexpected Material — These Aren't Your Everyday Artificial Blooms

A mint-tinted gallery room houses a florist shop characterized by colorful blooms and essential decor.

Bright blooming flowers and bursting fresh bouquets are one of life's great pleasures — until, that is, they begin to droop, water goes stagnant, and you're sweeping dried-up petals off your windowsill. Enter Polène, the Parisian leather goods manufacturer creating exquisite handcrafted blooms to last forever. Wave goodbye to temporary beauty and say bonjour to the wilt-proof elegance of leather flowers.

Handcrafted by specialist leather workers in Ubrique, Spain, each flower is a miniature masterclass in sculptural beauty and meticulous attention to detail. From the delicately raised leather forming a central leaf vein to the hand-rolled tubular petals of the Dalium blossom, the works of Polène's master artisans ooze tender love and care, with luxurious material and design.

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