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This vintage Balenciaga Mini Papier Tote Bag in red leather with silver-tone hardware offers a bold yet practical choice for city days, casual lunches or weekend outings. In very good condition, it features dual handles, an open top, and a tonal leather-lined interior with two slip pockets for everyday essentials.
Please note that the majority of our items are vintage and therefore have tales to tell unless stated otherwise. Therefore, please look at pictures, descriptions and measurements provided as they give you the best idea of the story this item has to tell.
* Please note that when you buy a vintage product, the dimensions may vary slightly from a new one depending on previous care and storage.
Q: What typically fits inside the Balenciaga Mini Papier Tote Bag? A: With approximate measurements of 27 x 21 x 11 cm, this compact tote is best suited to daily essentials such as a phone, small wallet, keys, sunglasses, a card holder and a few beauty items.
Q: Will it fit A4 documents or a laptop? A: No, not comfortably. Despite the model name, this Mini size is a smaller everyday bag and is not ideal for carrying most laptops or full-size A4 documents flat. Please refer to the Measurements on this page for exact dimensions.
Q: Does this item come with a shoulder strap? A: No shoulder strap is listed for this specific item. It is designed with dual top handles, and the included item noted in the product information is the mirror. If something is not listed in the product information, it should be considered not included.
Q: Does the bag close with a zip? A: No. This piece has an open top, which makes it easy to reach your essentials quickly. As with most open-top bags, we recommend taking extra care with smaller valuables while on the go.
Q: What is included with this bag? A: This item includes the Balenciaga mirror. Please refer to the product information for the full included set for this specific piece.
Q: Is the interior organised? A: Yes. The bag has a tonal leather lining with two internal slip pockets, which are useful for keeping smaller essentials separate from the main compartment.
Q: Is the Mini Papier more structured or slouchy? A: The Papier line is known for a more defined tote shape than many ultra-soft Balenciaga styles, although pre-owned leather can relax slightly over time. This example still presents well and remains in very good condition.
Q: What is the condition of this item? A: The overall condition is very good. The exterior shows light traces of use with some smaller marks and discolouration, the interior shows light trace of use, and the hardware remains shiny with light scratches.
Q: Where was this bag made? A: The country of origin listed for this piece is Italy.
Q: How should I care for the leather? A: Wipe it gently with a soft, dry or slightly damp cloth, avoid overfilling, and keep it away from prolonged direct sunlight, heat and heavy rain. When not in use, store it lightly stuffed in a dust bag to help maintain its shape.
Q: How do you authenticate this bag? A: Every item at A Retro Tale is carefully checked by in-house experts using multiple authenticity markers such as materials, construction, hardware and brand details. We stand behind the authenticity of all items we sell.
SHIPPING
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A Retro Tale is registered for UK VAT. All prices on the website include shipping, customs, and VAT for deliveries to the UK.
These charges are typically collected by the shipping carrier at the time of delivery and are not included in the product price.
We offer secure shipping via DHL and UPS with the following delivery time:
Outside Europe: 3-6 business days.
AUTHENTICITY GUARANTEED
A Retro Tale specialises in vintage and pre-owned goods from the world's most loved fashion houses. We guarantee that all of our products are 100 percent authentic. Every item sold on our site undergoes a rigorous authentication process, in which our experts delve deep into the heritage of a brand via its craftsmanship techniques. This requires a rigorous and methodical process.
For us, authentication is about more than expertise; it offers a fascinating insight into the history of fashion and the craftsmanship involved in production.
RETURNS
A Retro Tale offers 14 days return policy upon receipt of your order.
In order to request a return, please email [email protected] with your order number and state ”return request” in your email. From there, our Customer Support will confirm that your return request has been approved and further instructions will be provided by email.
Please note that the return shipping fee is covered by the returnee and all return shippings to A Retro Tale must be traceable. Thus, please retain your receipt of shipping and tracking number until your return has been completed and you have received your refund.
Please allow up to 10 business days for your return to be completed from the return shipping date as shipping time might vary depending on shipping country and shipping provider.
/ Balenciaga
/ Bags
/ Handbags
501 £
• Red leather
• Silver-tone hardware
• Dual handles
• Tonal leather lining with two internal slip pockets
• Open top
• Vintage
The authenticity of this bag has been checked and verified by our experts who have over 10 years of experience in vintage and luxury bags. We also use a well established 3rd party authentication tool to verify our bags.
