It didnt take long for the 1945 tote bag to become one of Balmains best-loved handbags, an ode to overcoming adversity and the founding of the Maison, its an emblematic symbol with endless forms. This tactile tweed iteration is the latest in a long line of triumphant day bags, boasting ornate gold-tone trims and a capacious interior for all your must-have essentials. Polyamide/Leather.