Balmain
Anthem Belted Baguette Bag
The Balmain Anthem Belted Baguette Bag is a genuine leather handbag with a structured paper-bag silhouette, a front belt strap with a gold-tone buckle, and a removable chain and leather handle. It features a magnetic closure, an interior patch pocket, and a suede lining, with gold-tone hardware. Made in Italy, it measures 13 cm high, 29 cm long, and 10 cm wide.
- Material
- Luxurious genuine leather, suede lining
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Handbags, Wallets & Cases > Handbags
Specifications
Compact handbag in genuine leather with belted paper bag silhouette and gold-tone hardware.
Removable chain and leather handle, magnetic closure, patch pocket, suede lining.
- Material
- Luxurious genuine leather, suede lining
- Secondary
- suede
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 11.5x4x5 in
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Handbags, Wallets & Cases > Handbags
Additional Attributes
- paper bag silhouette
- belted cinch with golden buckle
- luxurious genuine leather
- suede lining
- gold-tone hardware
- removable chain and leather handle
- magnetic closure
- patch pocket inside
- signature dust bag included
- made in Italy
Product Insights
The Balmain Anthem Belted Baguette Bag, 499.95 CAD and out of stock, is a compact calf-leather baguette whose belt lineage traces to Balmain's 1952 Jolie Madame runway and whose oversized PB-monogram buckle rebalances a paper-bag body, linking the cinched-waist code to Rousteing's ceinture; gathered wax-finished calfskin drapes in heavy folds that read as intended character and recreate an 80s paper-bag waist, while the decorative belt buckle sits over a hidden magnetic closure, and the suede calf-leather lining and card pocket grip a phone, cardholder, keys, compact and sunglasses within its 11.5 by 5 by 4 inch capacity. Made in Italy, where at least two of five leatherworking stages must be performed on Italian soil by law, it uses split-suede lining for air exchange and is built for careful, dressy carry rather than a high-friction daily tote; the main tradeoffs are that the gold-tone hardware is plated over base metal rather than solid gold or brass, with no reported tarnishing, that the suede lining needs protective spray before first use and its nap dulls where keys and coins rub, and that the smooth black leather can transfer dye onto light-coloured fabrics.
Verified claims
- Design lineage
- The belt traces to Balmain's 1952 Jolie Madame runway, a seven-decade signature.
- Design code
- The oversized buckle rebalances the paper-bag body, tying Balmain's cinched-waist code to Rousteing's ceinture.
- Closure
- The belt buckle is decorative; the bag opens via a hidden magnetic closure.
- Silhouette
- Gathered leather cinched by a belt recreates the 80s paper-bag waist.
- Leather drape
- Wax-finished calfskin drapes in heavy folds, so creases read as intended character.
- Made in Italy
- Made in Italy: at least two of the five leatherworking stages must be done on Italian soil by law.
- Capacity
- At 11.5 by 5 by 4 inches it holds a phone, cardholder, keys, compact and sunglasses.
- Hardware durability
- The gold-tone hardware is plating, not solid gold or brass.
- Breathability
- The split-suede lining lets air exchange that woven synthetic linings cannot.
- Use case
- Built for careful, dressy carry rather than a high-friction daily tote.
- Buckle identity
- The gold buckle is engraved with Pierre Balmain's PB monogram.
- Interior
- Suede calf-leather lining grips contents so they stay put, with a card pocket inside
- Hardware plating
- Gold-tone hardware is plated over base metal, not solid brass or gold, with no reported tarnishing.
- Suede grip
- The napped suede interior grips a phone, cards and keys so they stay put
- Care
- Suede lining needs protective spray before first use, and its nap dulls where keys and coins rub
- Suede fit
- Suede suits this carefully handled compact baguette, not a daily-friction tote
- Material
- Genuine calf leather exterior, suede interior lining, both calf hide.
- Dye transfer
- The smooth black leather can transfer dye onto light-coloured fabrics.
Product record
- Title
- Anthem Belted Baguette Bag
- Brand
- Balmain
- Price
- 499.95 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 8 sourcesUses
Concerts and nights out
Balmain's Anthem line includes a mini shoulder bag that Vogue describes as ideal for concerts and nights out, making it a natural pick when you want a compact designer bag for an evening event.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Anthem Belted Baguette Bag: Choose this if you want a compact, dressy baguette-style shoulder bag: it's made of calf leather in a soft paper-bag silhouette with a gathered top edge, cinched by a belt and an imposing gold-tone buckle, and measures 5 inches high by 11.5 inches long by 4 inches wide. The removable chain and leather handle adds carry flexibility, and it closes magnetically with a patch pocket inside and a signature dust bag included; it is made in Italy. Note that it comes in a single one-size variant and is genuinely compact, so it is best suited to small-carry outings rather than hauling larger loads.[2,3] | Anthem Belted Handbag: Choose this if you want a medium-sized, soft-slouchy designer shoulder bag in genuine buffalo leather, cinched with a wide belt and bold gold-tone buckle in a paperbag silhouette inspired (per Balmain and press) by the house's Jolie Madame heritage. It measures 8.5 by 14.5 by 4 inches (21.5 by 37 by 10 cm), carries on the shoulder with a chain-and-leather strap or as a pouch with the strap tucked inside, and offers a magnetic closure, suede-lined interior with pockets and a card slot, plus a signature dust bag; it is made in Italy. Note that the supple leather folds and creases visibly as part of its soft finish, which suits a relaxed look rather than a structured one.[1,4,5,6,7,8] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Soft black leather baguette-style shoulder bag with a gathered top edge, a wide belt-like front strap threaded through a large polished gold rectangular buckle, and a short handle that combines a leather upper section and gold chain link attachments.
- Overall shapeLow-profile rectangular baguette silhouette with a slightly collapsed, soft structure and gathered top edge creating a ruffled opening.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.40 · w 0.64 · h 0.36 (high) - Material and finishSmooth, slightly glossy black leather or leather-like material showing soft creases and subtle surface reflections.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.46 · w 0.64 · h 0.28 (high) - Front belt strapWide flat black strap runs horizontally across the front, stitched at edges and threaded through the buckle with visible rectangular belt holes.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.56 · w 0.56 · h 0.16 (high) - Buckle hardwareLarge polished gold rectangular buckle with rounded inner corners and a short central pin area; surface shows bright highlights and minor texture irregularities.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.57 · w 0.16 · h 0.16 (high) - Small square mark on buckleSmall raised square mark or plaque on the buckle's inner bar, containing a tiny embossed character or symbol that is not fully legible at this scale.Partial
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.63 · w 0.03 · h 0.03 (medium) - Handle compositionShort single top handle composed of a leather-covered arc at the top and two gold chain link sections connecting the leather to the bag on each side.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.14 · w 0.34 · h 0.40 (high) - Chain link detailGold circular and elongated chain links form a short decorative chain on both left and right sides between the leather top handle and the bag attachment rings.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.39 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.39 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high) - Stitching and edge finishVisible tonal stitching along strap edges and around top opening with folded finished edges on leather pieces.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.50 · w 0.60 · h 0.28 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a neutral light gray background with even lighting and a subtle drop shadow beneath the bag; the bag is centered and shown from the front at slight eye level.
- Background and stagingPlain light gray seamless background occupying the full frame, providing high contrast with the black bag.
- ShadowSoft, diffuse shadow directly under the bag indicating studio lighting from above and slightly front-facing.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.70 · w 0.48 · h 0.08 (high) - Shot compositionBag centered horizontally, occupying lower half of image with handle extending into upper half; camera angle is frontal with slight top-down view.
Colors
black· body#0E0D0Bpolished gold· hardware- Overall shapeLow-profile rectangular baguette silhouette with a slightly collapsed, soft structure and gathered top edge creating a ruffled opening.
- 02
Product
Close-up of the lower-front and strap area of a black soft leather baguette bag showing a wide decorative belt band with stitched belt loops, gathered leather body, a small square gold metal logo plaque, and gold chain strap links attached by leather tabs.
- Body materialSoft black leather or leather-like material with visible natural sheen and gentle surface creasing where the base meets the side, producing small folds and softened corners.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.38 · w 0.66 · h 0.45 (high) - Belt bandWide horizontal belt-like strap across the bag front, made of the same black material, with topstitching along its edges.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.33 · w 0.68 · h 0.22 (high) - Belt loopsTwo vertical stitched belt loops holding the horizontal band, rectangular in cross-section and made from the same black material with visible edge stitching.
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.31 · w 0.12 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.49 · y 0.34 · w 0.12 · h 0.28 (high) - Gold square plaqueSmall square gold metal plaque set on the horizontal band, slightly raised with a small embossed mark or letter at its center (mark is visible but not fully legible).
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.43 · w 0.05 · h 0.06 (high) - Gold chain strap linksLarge oval and round gold metal chain links forming the strap, attached to the bag by black leather tabs with visible rivets.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.00 · w 0.22 · h 0.35 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.00 · w 0.18 · h 0.32 (high) - Stitching detailVisible double-line topstitching along the edge of the horizontal band and on the belt loops, matching thread color appears dark.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.32 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (high) - Lower corner shapingLower front corner shows gathered leather and a folded, slightly pointed base corner with a crease and a subtle shadow under the bag.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.60 · w 0.45 · h 0.28 (high)
Other
Studio product shot with a neutral light gray background, soft even lighting, and a soft shadow under the bag; image is tightly cropped to show detail of strap attachment and front band.
- BackgroundUniform light gray seamless background occupying the full image area outside the product.
- ShadowingSoft diffuse shadow directly beneath the bag creating subtle separation from the background.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.84 · w 0.76 · h 0.12 (medium) - Shot compositionTight close-up framing focusing on upper strap attachments and front-band detail; top of strap is cropped at image top.
- Image qualitySharp focus on the bag details with even studio lighting and no visible noise.
Colors
black· main body#0E0D0Cblack (matte)· horizontal band and belt loops#12110Eantique gold· metal hardware (chain links and plaque)- Body materialSoft black leather or leather-like material with visible natural sheen and gentle surface creasing where the base meets the side, producing small folds and softened corners.
- 03
Product
Close-up of the top and front section of a black leather baguette bag showing a wide belt strap with a large gold rectangular buckle, wavy leather top edge, visible stitched belt hole, magnetic snap, and an interior label reading 'BALMAIN PARIS'.
- Wide belt strapBlack leather belt strap running horizontally across the front with visible stitching along its edges and a rectangular stitched belt loop where the strap passes through.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.56 · w 0.64 · h 0.28 (high) - Gold rectangular buckleLarge polished gold-tone rectangular buckle with a curved tongue; buckle surface is reflective and shows highlights.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.60 · w 0.44 · h 0.36 (high) - Wavy top edgeTop edge of the bag is scalloped or wavy in profile, formed by the leather upper rim with visible topstitching following the wave.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.04 · w 0.76 · h 0.30 (high) - Magnetic snapCircular black magnetic snap fastener set into the leather near the top inner rim.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.16 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Stitched belt holeVertical oval belt hole in the strap with stitched perimeter visible on the strap's surface.
1 region
x 0.61 · y 0.64 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Interior labelA rectangular black leather interior label visible inside the bag bearing gold stamped text.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.40 · w 0.28 · h 0.14 (high) - Interior label text“BALMAIN PARIS”
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.43 · w 0.20 · h 0.08 (high) - Leather texture and finishSmooth black leather with a slight sheen; visible creasing and soft folds around the base and inner rim.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.48 · w 1.00 · h 0.52 (medium)
Other
Studio-style close-up shot on a neutral light gray background with soft even lighting and minimal shadows; image cropped tightly to the bag's top-front area.
- Shot compositionTight detail close-up framing focused on the bag's top-front and buckle area, with parts of the bag cropped at left and right edges.
- BackgroundSmooth light gray background occupying most of the image margins behind the bag.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.18 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, diffused studio lighting producing gentle highlights on the gold hardware and a subtle shadow beneath the bag.
Colors
black· leather body and strap#0E0D0Bpolished gold· hardware buckle and tongue#A29D9A- Wide belt strapBlack leather belt strap running horizontally across the front with visible stitching along its edges and a rectangular stitched belt loop where the strap passes through.