DISCOVERY / Bags & Wear
LEMAIRE’s Medium Croissant, how a bag follows the body.
The black nappa bag’s shape comes from how soft panels are stitched, joined and carried.
Image: LEMAIREPublished 4 November 2026 · WHV
The Medium Croissant has a particular curve even before you put anything inside it. LEMAIRE makes that shape with topstitched panels, soft nappa lambskin and a strap with knot-like details. The design is easiest to read when the bag is worn.
Try the medium version with the weight you normally carry. Watch how it falls across a coat, how easily you can reach the zipper and whether the strap holds it where you want it. Those tests tell you more about fit than the outline on a shelf.
The black nappa reference has a cotton canvas lining and an inside card pocket. When considering a used bag, inspect the corners, zipper and strap joins. Soft leather rewards an informed care routine, especially on surfaces that meet clothing every day.
Evidence & sources.
- LEMAIRE, Medium Croissant in black soft nappa (opens source in a new tab)
- LEMAIRE, Croissant collection (opens source in a new tab)
Scope of this reading
The reference here is BG0001 LL095 in black soft nappa. Construction and care differ across sizes and materials.
Sources checked 4 November 2026.
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