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1970's BALMAIN PARIS WHITE LEATHER BAG

White Cream Leather Handbag · 1970s
1970s Balmain Paris handbag in white cream leather with brass hardware and suede interior. 27 x 15 x 7 cm.
Details
Designer Balmain Paris
Period 1970s
Type Handbag
Material White cream leather, suede interior
Hardware Brass, magnetic clasp
Interior Zipped pocket
Measurements 27 x 15 x 7 cm
Condition Very good vintage, light wear
PERIOD
1970s
PROVENANCE
Balmain Paris, 1970s.
DESCRIPTION
A Balmain Paris handbag from the 1970s in white cream leather, with brass hardware, a strong magnetic clasp, a suede interior and an inside zipped pocket.

It measures 27 x 15 x 7 cm. Pierre Balmain opened his couture house in Paris in 1945 and dressed an international clientele through the following decades.

It is in very good vintage condition, with some light, barely visible signs of wear.
AUTHENTICATION
Verified in-house by a LegitGrails-certified expert.
Construction, labelling, stitching, hardware and materials checked against house and period standards. AI-assisted, expert-decided.
CONDITION Very Good Vintage
Very good vintage condition, with some light, barely visible signs of wear.
Authentic BalmainLeatherSuede Interior1970s Original
Cream and Brass
The Archivary - Italian Curation

Cream leather outside, suede inside, closed with brass. A quiet, structured Paris handbag from the 1970s.

1970's BALMAIN PARIS WHITE LEATHER BAG - STYLE-CHNGR
1970's BALMAIN PARIS WHITE LEATHER BAG - STYLE-CHNGR
1970's BALMAIN PARIS WHITE LEATHER BAG - STYLE-CHNGR
1970's BALMAIN PARIS WHITE LEATHER BAG - STYLE-CHNGR
The Object and Its Moment
A Leather Handbag

This Balmain Paris handbag dates from the 1970s. It is made in white cream leather with brass hardware and a magnetic clasp, and is lined in suede.

Cream leather, closed in brass.

The Fashion Landscape
Pierre Balmain

Pierre Balmain opened his couture house in Paris in 1945. His name later extended to ready-to-wear and accessories.

The Wider Culture
1970s Handbags

Structured leather handbags in light colours were a staple of 1970s day dressing.

Reading the Object
Lined in Suede

The suede interior and zipped pocket complete the bag. Signs of wear are light and barely visible.

Suede inside, lightly worn.

Why It Matters Now
Balmain Accessories

Balmain bags from the 1970s attract collectors of Paris accessories.

MARKET DEMAND
1970s
Balmain bags
RARITY
Limited
Original period piece, no longer produced
ORIGIN
Paris house
Balmain, founded 1945
HOUSE ERA
Pierre Balmain
Founder of the house, Paris 1945
Demand
Vintage Balmain

Vintage Balmain accessories attract interest among collectors.

Supply
Pale Leather

Cream leather marks easily, so well-kept examples are assessed with care.

Context
Paris Couture

Pierre Balmain is a recognised name of post-war Paris couture.

Shipping

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Delivery Times

London & United Kingdom: 2–4 days
Europe: 4–5 days by courier
USA: 6–7 days by courier
Rest of the World: 7–8 days by courier

Import Duties

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Price
€650
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