
Balmain
Sphynx Smooth Leather Mini Bag
The Balmain Sphynx Smooth Leather Mini Bag is a small black leather handbag with a slouchy, gathered silhouette cinched by a gold-tone cylindrical bar at the front. It measures 22 cm high, 17 cm wide and 10.5 cm deep and can be carried by the short top handle or the removable adjustable crossbody strap. It is made in Italy from smooth leather with a fabric lining, an interior patch pocket and a signature dust bag included.
- Material
- Luxurious genuine leather
- Style
- classic, glam, heritage
- Category
- Luggage & Bags
Specifications
Mini handbag in smooth genuine leather with a decorative golden piece, grab handle and removable adjustable crossbody strap.
Grab handle, removable adjustable crossbody strap, interior patch pocket, signature dust bag included, made in Italy.
- Material
- Luxurious genuine leather
- Style
- classic, glam, heritage
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 17 x 10.5 x 22 cm
- Category
- Luggage & Bags
Additional Attributes
- smooth genuine leather
- fabric lining
- grab handle
- removable adjustable crossbody strap
- interior patch pocket
- signature dust bag included
- made in Italy
- decorative golden piece with sculptural magnetism
- Balmain
Product Insights
Sphynx Smooth Leather Mini Bag Balmain 1595 CAD 100% lambskin body with 100% polyamide lining Fits a large phone, cardholder and keys, but bulky keys crowd it Open-top drawcord cinch; the gold piece is not a magnetic closure
Verified claims
- material
- 100% lambskin body with 100% polyamide lining
- dimensions
- Mini size: 22 cm H x 17 cm W x 10.5 cm D
- capacity
- Fits a large phone, cardholder and keys, but bulky keys crowd it
- closure
- Open-top drawcord cinch; the gold piece is not a magnetic closure
- hardware
- Gold-tone tube and engraved BALMAIN PARIS logo are decorative focal points
- hardware durability
- Gold-tone finish can dull, micro-scratch or shift colour with wear
- construction
- Made in Italy with stitched leather rim and rounded base
- straps
- Short grab handle plus removable adjustable crossbody strap
- interior
- One patch/card slot pocket inside an otherwise open cavity
- lining
- Fabric/satin-like lining in a dark tone
- leather behavior
- Smooth lambskin is supple but prone to fine scratches and creasing
- care
- Handle with clean dry hands and blot moisture immediately
- cleaning
- Professional luxury specialist cleaning only
- storage
- Store in the included signature dust bag in a cool, dry place
- styling
- Sculptural slouchy silhouette with gold cinch for statement day or evening looks
- use cases
- Best for light carry: phone, cards, keys and a lipstick
- comfort/carry
- Adjustable crossbody strap supports hands-free wear; short handle for hand carry
- value
- Luxury price reflects Balmain design, Italian make and lambskin, not capacity
- tradeoffs
- Open top and delicate lambskin demand careful handling
- comparison
- Softer and more scratch-prone than calfskin bags
- variant
- One size, black only
Product record
- Title
- Sphynx Smooth Leather Mini Bag
- Brand
- Balmain
- Price
- 1595 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 11 sourcesUses
Carrying by Hand
The Sphynx Mini Bag is designed for easy hand carrying. Shoppers can utilize the integrated grab handle or the short, rounded top strap for transport.[1,2,3]
Wear it hands-free as a crossbody
This smooth leather mini bag comes with a removable, adjustable crossbody strap, so it can be worn hands-free across the body or carried by its top handle. The long, thin strap with gold-tone hardware suits occasions like nights out or city days when you want a compact bag that stays put.[1,3]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Sphynx Smooth Leather Mini Bag: Choose this for a prestigious accessory that embodies the quintessential Balmain style, featuring a soft, slouchy silhouette crafted from genuine lambskin leather. This mini bag, measuring 22 centimeters in height, is cinched with a decorative golden piece and includes both a short fixed handle and a removable adjustable crossbody strap. While the exterior is luxurious leather, the bag is lined with 100% polyamide.[1,2] | Anthem Belted Baguette Bag: Choose this if you want a compact, soft black baguette bag in genuine calf leather, made in Italy, with Balmain's paper-bag silhouette cinched by a wide belt and an oversized gold-tone buckle. It measures 11.5 inches long by 5 inches high by 4 inches wide, closes magnetically, has an interior patch pocket with a suede lining (though the specification also lists calf leather lining), and includes a removable chain-and-leather handle plus a signature dust bag. Carry it over the shoulder using the leather strip, or tuck the strap inside and clutch it as a pouch.[4,5,6,7] | Anthem Belted Handbag: Choose this if you want a statement Balmain piece in black: the retailer describes its paperbag silhouette as embodying the house style, with a cinched belt, bold golden buckle, and gold-tone hardware on luxurious buffalo leather made in Italy. The bag measures about 8.5 inches high by 14.5 inches long by 4 inches wide, closes with two magnetic closures over a top zipper, and organizes essentials with a zip pocket, patch pocket, and card slot, while a chain-and-leather strap (detachable per one reviewer) offers shoulder carry with an easy fit. It comes with a signature dust bag, and interior and exterior linings combine calf and buffalo leather.[6,8,9,10,11] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front-facing small slouchy leather shoulder bag with single short handle, gathered body cinched by a thin strap with a central horizontal gold-tone metal tube, and gold stamped logo near the bottom center.
- SilhouetteSoft, slouchy pouch silhouette with visible gathering at a horizontal cinch line around the midsection; base is rounded and slightly structured.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.34 · w 0.64 · h 0.56 (high) - Material and finishSmooth black leather or leather-like surface with a subtle sheen and fine natural grain visible on illuminated areas.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.40 · w 0.56 · h 0.46 (high) - Top handleShort single strap forming a rounded handle arching above the bag; strap attaches to the body at both sides and includes a small vertical strap extension on the left with a gold-tone rectangular slider.
2 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.18 · w 0.40 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.24 · y 0.28 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (medium) - Midsection cinch strapThin leather strap runs horizontally around the bag's midsection and is threaded through a central horizontal gold-tone metal tube; strap creates the gathered folds above and below it.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.46 · w 0.34 · h 0.10 (high) - Central metal tube detailPolished gold-tone cylindrical metal tube placed at the front center of the cinch strap; appears to have small engraved or embossed characters that are not fully legible at this scale.Partial
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.49 · w 0.06 · h 0.04 (medium) - Front logo text“Small gold-stamped text near the lower center of the bag reading 'BALMAIN' with a smaller line 'PARIS' underneath.”
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.74 · w 0.16 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a neutral light-gray background with soft shadow beneath the bag; centered composition showing front view of the bag.
- Background and stagingEven light-gray studio background with no props; bag is centered vertically and horizontally in the frame.
- Shadow and lightingSoft diffuse lighting from above and slightly front produces gentle highlights on the leather and a faint soft shadow directly below the bag.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.86 · w 0.36 · h 0.06 (medium) - Shot compositionProduct shown in a frontal view, whole bag visible with slight top handle arc; image includes generous empty space above the handle.
Colors
black· main bodywarm gold· metal hardware (tube and slider)- SilhouetteSoft, slouchy pouch silhouette with visible gathering at a horizontal cinch line around the midsection; base is rounded and slightly structured.
- 02

Product
Black smooth leather mini shoulder bag with gathered ruched body, a short top handle and a long adjustable strap with gold rectangular hardware; visible open top and interior.
- Body shapeSoft-structured pouch silhouette with a rounded base and a ruched, gathered upper body that creates vertical folds on the front face.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.18 · w 0.70 · h 0.64 (high) - Material and finishSmooth, slightly pebbled black leather with a low-sheen, reflective surface visible on curved areas and folds.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.22 · w 0.60 · h 0.56 (high) - Top opening and interiorOpen top with a visible dark interior cavity; top edge curves inward forming a shallow U-shaped opening.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.08 · w 0.45 · h 0.20 (high) - Short handleShort fixed top handle formed from the same leather, attached at the bag mouth and rising in a rounded arc.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.02 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (high) - Long adjustable strapLong thin leather shoulder strap attached at the bag side, shown draped across the front and extending out of frame on the right; strap includes stitched edges and an adjustable buckle section.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.06 · w 0.38 · h 0.80 (high) - Belt-like cinch detailThin leather cord threaded around the bag near the midline, creating a cinched effect where it passes through a small loop on the front.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.46 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (high) - Metal hardwarePolished rectangular gold-tone metal buckle where the long strap attaches near the top edge.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.08 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a neutral light gray background with soft shadow under the bag; image cropped so the long strap extends beyond the right edge.
- Background and stagingUniform light gray studio background with no props.
- Shadowing and lightingSoft directional lighting from the left-front producing gentle highlights on leather curves and a faint cast shadow beneath and to the right of the bag.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.72 · w 0.50 · h 0.20 (medium) - Image cropRightmost portion of the long strap is cropped out of the frame.
1 region
x 0.84 · y 0.00 · w 0.16 · h 1.00 (high)
Colors
black· main bodyblack· long strap and short handlewarm gold· metal hardware- Body shapeSoft-structured pouch silhouette with a rounded base and a ruched, gathered upper body that creates vertical folds on the front face.
- 03

Product
Close-up view of the bag's open top showing the interior satin lining, a stitched interior card/slot pocket, a short leather strap with buckle, surrounding smooth black leather exterior, and a horizontal cylindrical gold metal accent at the front exterior.
- Open top and rimTop opening of the bag with a stitched leather rim that folds inward; rim shows even stitching and a smooth rounded edge.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.08 · w 0.76 · h 0.28 (high) - Interior satin liningInterior is lined with a smooth, slightly shiny fabric with visible soft folds and highlights consistent with satin or similar material.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.62 · h 0.58 (high) - Interior card/slot pocketA stitched interior slot pocket made from the same smooth black leather as the exterior, with a slightly raised top edge.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.48 · w 0.42 · h 0.22 (high) - Embossed marking on pocketSmall embossed characters or logo visible on the lower-right area of the interior pocket but the characters are not legible at this resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.56 · w 0.18 · h 0.08 (medium) - Short strap and buckleShort leather strap attached near the top opening, folded over with visible stitching and a small square metal buckle in a warm metallic finish.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.02 · w 0.36 · h 0.34 (high) - Exterior smooth leather bodyExterior body visible around the opening shows soft, smooth black leather with gentle gathering and subtle sheen where light reflects.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.44 · w 0.88 · h 0.50 (high) - Gold cylindrical metal accentHorizontal cylindrical gold metal bar accent runs across the exterior front just below the opening; surface is reflective and warm-toned.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.78 · w 0.42 · h 0.12 (high) - Stitching detailVisible single-line stitching along the rim and strap edges in matching dark thread, evenly spaced.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.04 · w 0.78 · h 0.40 (high)
Other
Studio shot cropped tight on the bag with an even neutral light gray background; soft studio lighting creates subtle reflections on leather and metal and a shallow depth of field keeps the interior and nearby details in focus while outer edges are slightly blurred.
- Shot compositionTight close-up framing focused on the bag opening and interior; corners of the bag extend out of frame.
- BackgroundUniform light gray background with no visible props or textures.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and reflectionsSoft directional studio lighting producing smooth highlights on leather and a bright specular reflection on the gold hardware.
- Image crop and focusSlight blur toward the far right edge of the strap and the lower-left corner of the exterior, indicating shallow depth of field.
2 regions
x 0.72 · y 0.00 · w 0.28 · h 0.32 (medium); x 0.00 · y 0.68 · w 0.22 · h 0.32 (medium)
Colors
black· exterior leatherblack (satin)· interior liningwarm gold· metal accent and buckle- Open top and rimTop opening of the bag with a stitched leather rim that folds inward; rim shows even stitching and a smooth rounded edge.