Ninon S or Origami S: which bag to choose?

The Ninon S is a compact flap bag in grained leather, worn crossbody on a chain and leather strap, with a zipped pocket under the flap. The Origami S hobo is wider and flatter, in smooth leather, closed by a zip, with a removable strap and a handle. For a structured bag worn crossbody all day, Ninon S. For a wide opening, quick access and the lowest weight, Origami S.

For you who hesitate between two lines of the Maison in the same S size: Ninon, the flap bag with the signature clasp, and Origami, the line with folds in smooth leather. Both are in cowhide leather, lined, made in Italy. This guide compares the black and camel variants published on lancel.com at the verification date, and flags the versions that differ.

• Footprint. Dimensions stated by the Maison: Ninon S black and camel 17.5 x 15.5 x 9.5 cm; Origami S hobo 27 x 22 x 9 cm. The Origami is clearly wider, at a comparable thickness.
• Opening and closure. Ninon S: flap, with a metal clasp mentioned on the sheet of some variants; an outside zipped pocket under the flap. Origami S: zipped closure and a two-way zipped gusset that widens the opening.
• Carry. Ninon S: chain and leather strap, worn crossbody. Origami S: removable, adjustable leather strap for crossbody carry, plus a handle for hand or short shoulder carry.
• Registered net weight. Ninon S black and camel 0.55 kg; Origami S hobo 0.44 kg. The Maison's figures, not weighed by us.
• Leather. Ninon S in grained leather; Origami S in smooth leather, more sensitive to marks of use.

Ninon S is the bag you close: flap, red grosgrain lining, one inside patch pocket, one patch pocket on the back and one zipped pocket at the front under the flap. Compact, it keeps its shape and is worn crossbody without thinking about it. The fig variant, published more recently, adds a removable leather handle, a sliding chain strap worn on the shoulder or crossbody, and states a metal clasp under the flap; its dimensions are 18 x 15 x 8.5 cm and its weight 0.6 kg.

Origami S hobo is the bag you open: zip on top, two-way zipped gusset, one flat pocket on the back inside, textile lining. Wider than the Ninon, its dimensions suggest an A5 format fits in width, without the Maison declaring it; its strap comes off and its handle allows hand carry.

• Ninon S: smaller, a single way to carry it on the black and camel variants (strap), a chain that shows and is felt on the shoulder.
• Origami S: no flap, so no secured pocket under a flap; smooth leather develops a patina faster than grained.
• Both: the dimensions are the Maison's, read width x height x depth. Compare the three dimensions, not just the size name.

If you want the Origami folds with a lower volume and an elongated shape, the Origami S crossbody (31 x 11.5 x 13 cm, 0.5 kg) closes with a zip on the back and a zipped gusset at the front, with an inside zipped pocket. If you want the Ninon flap with a handle and more room, the Ninon M exists in the same colours. If you are first looking for the lightest bag, see our guide to leather bags under 600 g.

On each product page, the details section states the lining, the strap, the pockets and the dimensions, and the sheet of each colour may differ slightly: check the one of the chosen colour. The prices in force on the site at the verification date are those shown on the page. Facts verified on 22 October 2026 on the published catalogue of lancel.com.