We’ve been talking a lot about big bags over the last 5 years or so. Designers have been pushing them for seasons, but despite their ubiquity on the runways, their presence wasn’t felt in the same capacity in real life.
Then, in 2022, Saint Laurent debuted its viral Icare Maxi Shopping Bag, and finally, it seemed like the big bag movement was actually getting moving. The bag was hard to ignore, and in the seasons that followed, the big bags of other designer brands were taking off too.
Big bags, it seemed, were officially back, with a BIG push from Saint Laurent. This season, they’re here to stay, and Bella Hadid just gave us a sneak peek at the latest big bag from Saint Laurent in the form of a smooshy, relaxed tote.
A Blast from the Past
Undeniably reminiscent of the Saint Laurent of the mid-late 2000s under the direction of Stefano Pilati, the bag is defined by a large but sleek Y sitting at its center, formed by leather edging. Dubbed the Y Bag, Anthony Vaccarello will delight fans who prefer a bit more subtle branding with this upcoming release.
The Y Bag is void of the classic YSL Cassandre hardware, offering a more understated take on the logo trend. Like Bella Hadid, who wore the bag for the first time ever earlier this week in LA, we are intrigued.
The Y Bag is available now via Saint Laurent for $3,600.
Celebs Wear the Y Bag
All images courtesy of Saint Laurent
love it, and no huge shiny gold YSL logo, love it
Finally a YSL bag that’s elegant and understated.
Bella Hadid’s reveal of Saint Laurent’s newest bag is fabulous! The design is already catching my eye. Excited to see how it will fit into the fashion scene.
Love this bag however, it seems YSL hasn’t taken notes from Adidas. Bella Hadid should NOT be the poster child for their brand nor anyone else’s for that matter. There are far too many other faces that would be better choices for this gorgeous and stunning handbag.
You’re so right. The Hadids are antisemites.
Cancelling people because you don’t agree with them, their viewpoint is petty.
Delete this. She’s pro Palestine not pro terrorism. Not cool
She is PERFECT for it. Love her and will now buy a bag to support her as face of the brand
It has been a good while since I wanted to haul around a big bag! I have a Neverfull when a big bag is truly needed, I just wouldn’t purchase this bag.
Then don’t lol
Now this is NICE! I always feel conspicuous carrying my Icare. But, not sure about how the straps are stitched to the bag if you load it down.
I noticed the way the straps are connected to the bag right away. I feel like with a medium to heavy load, you’ll have popped stitches really quick.
That’s exactly what I thought. Those straps give me anxiety 🤣🤣
I’m loving mine,great leather and not a glaring logo. Love it ❤️
I love the logo!
$3,600 includes the cost of all the free bags given to celebs in the name of marketing.
love it! Can’t wait until it’s available!
Gorgeous bag!
I do like it. Her entire ensemble is gorgeous! Very much reminds me of a younger Carla Bruni 🤩
Love it!! So excited to see more designers do this.
I really need this bag now!
Heart Evangelista just posted the brown version it really looks amazing! I love that it doesn’t have a flashy logo that overtly display its brand.
As someone above mentioned if you load this bag the handle stitches are gonna pop! If u zoom in on this pic you can see thread strain 😂😂😂 on the left side of the handle.
Whoa! I see it and now I can’t unsee it! That’s unfortunate being it’s over $3000. I really loved this bag but now I can’t justify the splurge. Thanks for showing me.
I, too, love this bag the more I look at it. Will share all of the details when it launches!
I much prefer my Bottega Veneta Jodie
There’s a lot to love about this bag, but for me personally I cannot carry a bag this size which will ultimately carry many things, on my shoulder or in the crook of my arm. I don’t see an option to make it cross body to ease the weight burden. But I like that there’s no hardware!
Nope, looks like the mansur gavriel M hobo which has been out for years and is ten percent of this cost…
When will this bag be available? Anyone know how much?