A gentle arc of black canvas is framed by smooth beige leather trim, its clean lines punctuated by gleaming gold-tone hardware at each handle base. The absence of overt logos lends the piece a quietly confident presence, the craftsmanship evident in every stitch and edge finish. Yves Saint Laurent’s design language in this model favours understatement over flourish, drawing on the maison’s enduring legacy of Parisian chic. Emerging from the late 1990s to early 2000s, the bag channels the era’s move towards minimalism in luxury accessories, a period when Saint Laurent’s ateliers focused on timeless silhouettes and versatile functionality. Founded in 1961 by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé, the house is renowned for merging haute couture traditions with modernist innovation — a sensibility reflected in this piece’s balanced proportions and refined materials. The structured base keeps the profile crisp, while the softly sloped top sits comfortably on the shoulder, suited to all wardrobes equally. The interior is lined in black textile and remains immaculate, while the exterior shows only the faintest evidence of careful wear: minute surface marks at the corners, hardware retaining its high shine. The original dust bag is included.
Condition: Very Good — minor surface marks to corners; hardware bright; interior immaculate; structure intact Material: Black canvas with beige leather trim Colour: Black canvas exterior with beige leather trim, gold-tone hardware, black textile interior Comes With: Dust bag Dimensions: W 24.5 × H 18.5 × D 10 cm Made in: France
