Yves Saint Laurent Handbags

Yves Saint Laurent Muse Two

This past weekend the world was in shock at the loss of fashion guru and mastermind Yves Saint Laurent. His designs have impacted the fashion world as we know it today. So rather than mourn his death, let’s celebrate his life and what Yves Saint Lauent has brought us. I for one am a huge fan of YSL handbags. I have my eye set on the YSL Muse Two for a while now and feel like sharing my love for a design from YSL is a great way to show appreciation. The Yves Saint Laurent Muse Two sports an edgy, fun, and sophisticated style which is brought together by three fabrics: blue croc-embossed suede on the front, leather on the top flap and sides, and canvas trim on the sides. This is a laid back look with the perfect touches. There is goldtone hardware along with two side button closures and a middle lock. Dimensions are 15″W X 11″H X 6¾”D. This handbag exudes precisely what I loved about YSL. While the runway was filled with haute couture, the handbag line always appealed to me and my style. There was something casual yet timeless about his bag designs and they continue to show they are seasonless. Buy through Saks for $1895.

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YSL Tribute Flat Tote

My love of Yves Saint Laurent has only been growing recently. Their handbag collection was not known years ago for appealing to a younger twenty-something crowd, but lately, YSL handbags have been riding the wave. While the YSL Tribute Flat Tote is made to look ancient with the crackled gold finish, the finished product has an old world feel with a new world appeal. The way this bag is finished is quite intriguing, as the patent leather is styled with a fresh finished of crackled gold. The gold is not super blingy, more of a subdued brushed gold. The doubles shoulder straps have an 8″ drop. This bag is just as flat as they say it is, with merely 1″D, but somehow I still love it. It is a fresh look, a clean look, and a highly sought after bag. The inside does have a zip pocket along with silk satin lining. Overall dimensions are 16½”W X 17¾”H X 1″D. Pre-order through Saks for $1295.

Yves Saint Laurent Capri Flap Hobo

There is something so beautiful about many YSL handbags. I do not love them all, but I do love most. The designs are typically very elegant, clean, and wearable. YSL has been using a process of crocodile-embossing their suede, which leaves us with such a stunning effect. There are a few design houses that currently soften their crocodile skins until it does feel like suede (Bottega Veneta does this beautifully), but it is very expensive. Croc-embossed suede looks much more real than croc-embossed leather and I happen to like it much more. The Yves Saint Laurent Capri Flap Hobo implements this croc-suede in a chic shape that is a perfect everyday bag. I have been very drawn to flap bags lately, they allude this feeling of casual style but can still look incredibly stunning and pull an outfit together beautifully. This YSL bag has a golden chain toggle closure with a wooden ornament. On the inside there is a clever center zip that divides the bag in two along with a zip and cell phone pocket. Dimensions are 17″W X 14″H X 6″D. Big question now is which color is better, almond or sky antracite. Both are great, both will last season to season. Buy through Saks for $1595.

The sophistication and elegance behind Yves Saint Laurent is evident in many of their bag designs. If you are looking for a safe yet stunning bag, YSL bags typically deliver just this. One of my recent favorites was the Yves Saint Laurent Uptown Bag, which sports clean lines and an impeccable simplified style. Now I have a crush on the Yves Saint Laurent Swing Bag which is also elegant but it is also a fun bag with the slight gold (they call it volcano) shimmer and rich silk trim. This handbag can easily be dressed up, as the gold shimmer is paired with gold-tone hardware for the perfect finish. The top handle is making a comeback and this bag shows it off, along with ring detail and structured closure. Dimensions are not on the Saks website right now, but this is another option for a great clean, refined bag. Pre-order through Saks for $1,895.

Lindsay Lohan was seen doing what she is known for over the weekend, getting in and out of her car while the paparazzi snaps her picture. LiLo is back from her make-out sessions in Italy and has been laying low. Recently, Lindsay Lohan’s bag of choice has been the Rebecca Minkoff Morning After Bag. And now she has opted for a smaller handbag, just to carry the essentials. Lindsay Lohan has been sporting the YSL Belle de Jour Wristlet in white patent leather with brass hardware. The wristlet measures 4 3/4” H x 4 1/2” W x 1” D and features a zip-around closure. This is the perfect accessory to carry a few essentials around in when on errands. Lindsay is always carrying bags that are huge hits! The wristlet is available in green and anthracite on YSL’s online boutique for $335.

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Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Tote

The allure of the Rive Gauche bag from YSL is the fact that it is quite understated and easy to wear everyday. While it is available in stunning ostrich, like the one Sienna Miller carried, it is also available in leather. There is a new rendition of the Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Tote made with crocodile-embossed patent leather. While it is available in both black and white, I find the white more appealing. There is gold tone hardware and ring insets on the sides. One of the features I love most about this bag is the option of top handles or a detachable shoulder strap. The focal point is the turn-lock closure with the extended tab. Buy through Saks for $1,895.

YSL Rive Gauche in Crocodile and YSL Rive Gauche in leather

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Yves Saint Laurent Minaudiere Satin Clutch

Happy New Year everyone! We are finally back in the swing of things and excited to bring you the latest and greatest handbag news on the web. To start the year off right, we want to ask you what you think of this novelty clutch, is it fab or drab? YSL handbags made a hit last year with their Downtown Tote, which was spotted on the likes of Jessica Biel, Ashlee Simpson, and Salma Hayek. While many of the YSL handbags play it safe, the Yves Saint Laurent Minaudiere Satin Clutch goes out on a limb to bring a different look for a fun handbag. This box clutch is designed with refined satin and sports the YSL address print detail on the front, giving the clutch the resemblance of a letter. There is a rhinestone twist-lock closure and two open interior pockets. Dimensions are 6½”W x 3½”H x 1½”D and this clutch is available in both black and red. Pre-order at Saks for $1,395.

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cat · walk; a narrow walkway, especially one high above the surrounding area, used to provide access or allow workers to stand or move, as over the stage in a theater (dictionary.com). Simple, to the point, and elegant, the Yves Saint Laurent Catwalk Bags feature an exceptional effortless design. These handbags show their simplicity with a flap closure on a structured rectangular bag.

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Absolutely stunning, featuring the most coveted exotic skin, the hottest color, and a slim and trim shape, the Yves Saint Laurent Crocodile Uptown Bag has it all. Designed with stunning gray parent crocodile, this handbag is spiced up with gold tone hardware and its fabulous turnlock closure on the front tab. The double top handles are just what the season calls for, implements sleek and long lines. The interior divides, showing a side zip pocket and a cell phone pocket. Dimensions are perfect10″H x 14 1/2″W x 6″D yet the price may put you in shock. If you are one of the lucky ones, this handbag is absolutely a must-have if you have the right amount of money. Pre-order at Saks for $26,995 (as in more than most people make after taxes in a year).

Neiman Marcus will continue to party like it is their birthday, because it is! The slew of NM exclusive handbags is a sure fire way to lure in buyers and let them know that Neiman Marcus is there to make their lives better. A fan of the faux-horn top handle from the beginning, the Yves Saint Laurent Ostrich Mombasa adds another dimension to make the masses drool. The body of this version is designed with supple gray ostrich, which makes my heart skip a few beats. Combining exotic ostrich with the hottest color of the season is a sure fire hit. The gold tone hardware is a luxurious accent along with the seamed body. Looking at this bag makes me think I just got off of an exhilarating African Safari and catches me like a deer in head lights. Via Neiman Marcus for $3695.