A broad gold-tone YSL monogram rivet anchors the front of this Yves Saint Laurent bucket bag, set against a body of supple black leather framed by tan calfskin trim. The softly structured silhouette gathers at the top with a tonal leather drawstring, while the base and handles are rendered in smooth tan leather for contrast — an elevated interplay of texture and tone. The house’s signature logo hardware, substantial yet refined, signals the enduring codes of Yves Saint Laurent’s Paris ateliers. This bucket model, with its clean geometry and attention to material, echoes the understated luxury of Saint Laurent’s leather goods from the late Tom Ford and early Stefano Pilati period in the early 2000s, when the maison favored archival monogram motifs and bold, architectural shapes. Founded in 1961 by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé, the house defined a new era of modern French elegance, pioneering prêt-à-porter and the fusion of masculine tailoring with feminine sophistication. The interior is lined in black textile and offers ample space for daily essentials; note peeling and deterioration to the lining, especially along the interior base, consistent with age. Gold-tone hardware remains bright and the structure is intact, with only gentle surface wear to the leather. The original dust bag is included.
Model: Monogram Bucket Bag Era: Early 2000s Condition: Very Good — minor wear to tan leather trim; interior textile lining shows peeling and deterioration, mainly at the base Material: Black and tan calfskin leather with gold-tone metal monogram hardware, black textile lining Colour: Black leather body with tan leather trim and base; gold-tone YSL hardware; black textile interior Dimensions: W 27.5 × H 30 × D 17 cm Made in: France
