Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Flap Crossbody Bag Late 1980s Black Tan

A sharply defined triangle logo plate in gold-tone anchors the front flap, its interlocking YSL initials catching the light against black woven fabric. Tan leather traces the bag's edges and adjustable strap, setting up a precise contrast—an everyday crossbody with presence, equally at home on any wardrobe. The snap closure secures a single main compartment lined in tan fabric, with no internal pockets interrupting the clean structure; the gold-tone buckle is engraved with the YSL Cassandre, and all hardware is bright with only minor surface wear to the leather.

This piece lands in the late 1980s to early 1990s, when Yves Saint Laurent's accessories leaned on statement hardware and bold logo placement—here, the Cassandre monogram by A. M. Cassandre is reimagined as jewelry, never needing revision. The absence of a modern 'Saint Laurent Paris' mark confirms its place in the founder’s era, a time when the house signature was all about clarity and graphic impact.

Material and finish are typical of the brand’s construction of the period: black woven textile body, tan leather trim, and gold-tone hardware throughout. Designed for crossbody carry via an adjustable strap, the bag opens to a tan fabric interior with a single compartment. No serial or accessories are present; structure remains crisp, with only light surface wear at the leather edges.

Era: Late 1980s–Early 1990s (visual dating; Cassandre triangle logo, hardware style)
Condition: Very Good — light surface wear on leather trim and strap, hardware bright
Material: Black woven fabric with tan leather trim, gold-tone hardware
Colour: Black exterior with tan leather trim; tan fabric lining; gold-tone hardware and logo plate
Dimensions: W 24 × H 22.5 × D 7.5 cm
Made in: France