Anthony Vaccarello signed on at Saint Laurent back in 2016 and since then we’ve seen him steadily churn out bags that work well for brand’s customer base. His designs are rarely shocking or out of the norm, and some may say that he plays it safe, but you know how the old saying goes “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”. While critics argue that Saint Laurent’s assortment is too logo heavy or that the designs are too similar, at the end of the day it’s the consumers who matter. His designs work in the fact that they sell, and newer designs like the Loulou, Sunset and the Niki have returned season after season.
While Vaccarello has not been quick to revamp the brand’s entire assortment, in recent seasons he has strayed ever so slightly with designs that are a bit cleaner and more paired down in design than past seasons. And in the age of padded, puffy, quilted flap bags it’s nice to see a bag that’s a bit cleaner and more structured and that’s exactly what Vaccarello has given us with the new Saint Laurent Book Bag.
This slightly structured flap bag features a bold YSL logo, but those who prefer a logo that is a little bit less in your face can opt for a monochrome version. There’s an adjustable leather and chain strap, and inside there’s a center compartment accompanied by a front slit pocket. The bag is lined in suede and finished with a magnetic closure.
The Book Bag is an online exclusive item and is available in a few different variations from all over leather and monochromatic suede to a two-toned canvas/leather option. Currently there is only one size of the Book Bag offered and all iterations are retailing for $1,950. Overall dimensions are 5.8″ L X 9.4″ L x 3.1″ D.
It’s not overtly terrible, but it is…just…there. Good for folks who love the YSL logo and a classic staple bag, but $1950 feels quite steep for a bag lacking in design elements and/or super high-end materials.
Agreed, especially when YSL has other great bags at significantly lower price points that seems more… versatile?
i agree. feels uninspired, and they totally copied the name from dior’s book bag and the vibe from celine’s box bag imho
I have the Dior book bag and don’t understand what you mean that they “copied the name from Dior’s book bag”. Thx!
The name of this bag is also called ” book bag.” I think Dior’s bag came out first…
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The chain on the strap is so stupid. It should be a full chain strap with or without a bit of leather at the shoulder. Six inches of chain on each side is ridiculous. Otherwise, it would be a classically styled bag.
Nice! Digging it in the smog color.
Dull. Unexciting. Boring.
I’ve always found brands like Balmain, Balenciaga, and YSL to have that cool girl edge which I love. I’m not getting any of this from that bag. At almost $2000, I expect…more.
In all honesty, I’m getting Rebecca Minkoff vibes.
Dull. Unexciting. Boring.
I’ve always found brands like Balmain, Balenciaga, and YSL to have that cool girl edge which I love. I’m not getting any of this from that bag. At almost $2000, I expect…more.
In all honesty, I’m getting Rebecca Minkoff vibes.
So dated.
It looks like every other boring YSL bag: a big logo and a basic design. Hard to tell that this is a new bag tbh: it looks like the same stuff currently haunting the shelves of Saint Laurent.
YSL bags are fine, but this is so ordinary, overpriced and uninspiring. Unfortunately, at this time there aren’t any bags that “bring me joy”. I’ve had a love relationship with bags for years, but under the current circumstances they are unimportant. A bag is meant to simply carry my items and I have enough that serve that purpose. I’ve even recently given away many of my bags to family members who will get more use out of them.
Too much of a Boy Bag shape for me…
It’s a cute, wearable bag, but I personally avoid chain straps because of the added weight.
I don’t mind the design of most YSL bags.. however I would never spend my money on them. Quality is significantly lower than other bags in a similar range.
Very simple and classic