Balmain
Anthem Belted Baguette Bag
This Balmain Anthem Belted Baguette Bag is a genuine leather shoulder bag with a paper bag silhouette, accented by a belt strap and gold-tone buckle. It features a removable chain and leather handle, magnetic closure, interior patch pocket, and suede lining. Made in Italy, the bag measures 5 inches in height, 11.5 inches in length, and 4 inches in width.
- Material
- Luxurious genuine leather, suede lining
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Handbags, Wallets & Cases > Handbags
Size
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 Anthem Belted Baguette Bag reinterprets Balmain's New French Style with a permanently cinched signature ceinture buckle on a paperbag silhouette, honoring the house's legacy of dressing music royalty. Designed as an evening mini shoulder bag for concerts and nights out, it fits essentials and offers versatile carry via a removable handle and magnetic one-handed access. While priced at C$2,400, the bag was available at C$699.95—71% off retail and the cheapest Anthem entry—but is now out of stock, suggesting the extreme discount triggered rapid sell-through and may not recur. The calfskin leather develops a burnished patina with use, requiring regular suede cleaning and dust bag storage to preserve it.
Verified claims
- Design lineage
- Reinterprets Balmain's New French Style and Jolie Madame silhouette with signature ceinture buckle.
- Music legacy
- Name 'Anthem' ties to Balmain's history with music legends.
- Heritage
- The Anthem name honors Balmain's decades of dressing music royalty.
- Design code
- Design ties Rousteing's signature ceinture to Pierre Balmain's archival silhouette.
- Buckle construction
- Non-opening belt cinches the bag's paperbag silhouette; magnetic closure under flap provides access.
- Buckle function
- Permanently fixed buckle cinches silhouette and is never handled.
- Structural role
- The buckle is permanently cinched, keeping the bag's paperbag silhouette.
- Closure
- The belt buckle is decorative; the bag opens via a hidden magnetic closure.
- Silhouette
- Most literal paper-bag silhouette in Anthem: wide mouth, gathered body.
- Debut
- Spring 2025 runway debut; a current Anthem expression.
- Use case
- Baguette is the evening mini shoulder bag in the Anthem lineup.
- Evening use
- Evening mini shoulder bag for concerts and nights out, sized for phone and keys.
- Versatility
- Removable handle and magnetic closure enable versatile carry and one-handed access.
- Price comparison
- At C$699.95, this bag is 71% off retail, 53% below the next listing, and the cheapest Anthem entry.
- Stock status
- Out of stock at the sale price; the extreme discount likely triggered fast sell-through and may not recur.
- Patina
- Calfskin leather develops a burnished patina with use, especially at handles and belt.
- Care
- Preserve the bag through regular suede cleaning and dust bag storage.
- Dust bag protection
- Dust bag shields calfskin from dust micro-scratches and suede from light fading.
- Capacity
- Fits a smartphone horizontally, small wallet, and keys.
- Access
- Magnetic flap closure enables one-handed access to contents.
- Carry options
- Removable chain and leather handle enables hand, shoulder, or crossbody carry.
- Color options
- Available in black, brown, beige, yellow, and white on Balmain's site
- Hardware
- Bright gold-tone buckle is decorative; magnetic flap avoids wear
Product record
- Title
- Anthem Belted Baguette Bag
- Brand
- Balmain
- Price
- 2400 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
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
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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.
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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.
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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.