The first reason I turned to bags was to carry my stuff—all kinds of stuff. I have daily items that I have to have with me at all times and other items that are needed at a specific time or for a certain activity. My bag accompanies me as a comforting (and stylish) extension of my everyday wardrobe and life.
While bags have gone through every single trend, from comically oversized to so mini it barely fits a credit card, I always need a daily hauler—the bag that works for my typical busy daily life, which can be filled with countless stops, errands, and ‘things’ needed.
I have totes, and a backpack, and now I added a very fashionable carryall to my need for a practical hauler: the Saint Laurent Jamie Shopping Bag.
A Fashionable Daily Bag
The Jamie is a staple for the house of Saint Laurent, with this latest bag expanding the line. The Jamie 4.3 Shopping Chain Shopping Bag was introduced for Winter 2024 and incorporates all the highly coveted Jamie line elements on a large shoulder bag.
The exterior’s bronze-toned YSL logo hardware highlights the Cassandre and Carré Rive Gauche topstitching. A leather panel accentuates the bag’s bottom, separating the appearance and adding a clean finishing touch.
Smooth, Soft Leather and Attention to Detail
The most notable detail for me is the leather. The lambskin Nappa leather is some of the most gloriously soft I have felt. You can tell just from looking at the bag, but being able to touch it and hold it in your hands is another story. It’s supple, smooth, and smooshes (yep, I am using the word smooshes) into the most delightful, casual feel when not being carried. Plus, the leather smells insanely rich!
You can see drawstring ties on the sides of the bag, allowing the bag’s shape to change by being cinched or expanded. I tend to pull them halfway – to try to find a little more shape without becoming too closed and remaining easy to access.
The chain handles are the only aspect of the bag that adds some weight because otherwise, this is a really lightweight, larger-sized bag.
There is also a removable leather pouch inside, which I am always so happy to see! It’s the small details that create a lasting impact. The overall dimensions are 13.7″ x 13.7″ x 3.9″ with a strap drop of 12.5″ (the straps are not adjustable, but they sit really nicely on my body).
The price is $3,900, and you can discover it now via SaintLaurent.com.
I love this bag! Seems like a cool every day bag! And the pics do make the leather look so delicious!
That’s pretty!!! I love the stitching on these newer YSL bags.
cool…….. much more YSL not like those Birkin lookalikes
That looks like never ending digging to find something bag! A big black hole
It’s Chanel 22 meets Gabrielle, then Loewe Flamenco joins for a 3-some
it’s Flamenco in YSL, the leather looks gorgeous. love it
Too plain. And wayyyy to expensive for what it is. Leather looks great though.