1923 Wallet On Strap / Python & Calfskin
Inspired by a design created in 1923, the 1923 wallet on strap is now available in a two-material version.
The combination of python and calfskin leather echoes the clutches created by Germaine Guérin in the 1930s, which were made from precious skins such as python and boa.
More than a century after its creation, the design retains an extraordinary modernity.
- Each piece is unique. The natural variations in the python skin and scale pattern mean that each bag will have its own distinctive appearance.
- All displayed prices include applicable duties and taxes. No additional charges will be requested upon delivery.
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HOW TO WEAR
Product Details
Features:
Snap button closing system
Removable adjustable strap
1 outer pocket at the back (12 cm x 6.5 cm)
6 inner card pockets
2 inner flat pockets
Germaine Guérin Volutes
Made in France
Materials, dimensions and weight:
Exterior in python and full grain Spanish calfskin
Lining in 100% full grain Spanish calfskin
Hardware in brass covered with 24-carat gold
Strap minimum length: 46 cm
Strap medium length: 51,5 cm
Strap maximum length: 57 cm
20 cm x 13,5 cm x 4,5 cm
Weight: 300 g
Made in France
Germaine Guérin Advert, 1923
The Story
The 1923 Wallet on Strap
Inspired by a model featured in a 1923 publication, this wallet‑pouch pays tribute to one of the first models Germaine Guérin created. At a time when accessories were becoming declarations of style, the Maison was already asserting a singular vision: precise lines, balanced proportions, and functional elegance.
More than a simple wallet, the pouch according to Germaine Guérin is an object of character, designed to accompany movement and enhance one’s silhouette. Every detail reflects a heritage where decorative art converses with function, true to the creator’s pioneering spirit. An enduring savoir‑faire, reinterpreted today without ever betraying its origin.
THE LEATHER MOMENT
PYTHON LEATHER
During the Art Deco period, Germaine Guérin was already using python leather for some of her creations, its natural patterns bringing a graphic and precious dimension to her designs.
Our python leather is distinguished by its fine, regular scales, whose nuances and patterns naturally vary from one skin to another. Supple and delicate to the touch, it develops a distinctive patina over time, making each piece a living and unique material.
Germaine Guérin Wrapping
Since the 1950s, our boxes have drawn inspiration from the iconic colours of the Paris Métropolitain and its famous entrances designed by Hector Guimard: the muted green of sculpted cast iron and the vanilla yellow known as the “cornichon” (gherkin).
All of our boxes and paper bags are made in France, as are the silk paper and the Germaine Guérin ribbon. The 100% cotton dust bag that protects our handbags is made in Italy.