Saint Laurent, also known as Yves Saint Laurent or YSL, is a luxury French fashion house that was founded in 1962 by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé. Known for its exceptional craftsmanship and timeless pieces, the label produces ready-to-wear fashion with an edgy yet elegant Parisian aesthetic. The fashion house has contributed to history through its refusal to abide by traditional notions of femininity, including crafting the first tuxedo for women and creating androgynous apparel.
Many Saint Laurent accessories and bags include the prominent YSL logo, which has become an emblem of sophisticated luxury. The Saint Laurent Monogram Chain Wallet Matelasse Grain de Poudre Gold-tone Black features a mix of quilted matelassé grain de poudre embossed leather with the gold hardware spelling out the YSL logo.
While many classic Saint Laurent bags come in simple colourways, others offer vibrant colour palettes and intricate patterns. The Saint Laurent Jamie Chain Bag Carre Rive Gauche In Printed Silk Medium Blanc Multicolour is composed of pink-tone silk fabric with "Yves Saint Laurent" repeatedly printed across the exterior. In comparison, the Saint Laurent Loulou Bag Matelasse Y Leather Gold-tone Medium Black offers a more traditional interpretation of the Saint Laurent house codes. The label is also known for its exceptional tailoring, structured silhouettes, and precise cuts.
Although Saint Laurent designs women’s apparel, men’s apparel, accessories, and footwear, the luxury label also offers bags, including crossbody bags, handbags, shoulder bags, clutches, wallets, zipper pouches, backpacks, belt bags, and card cases. High-quality materials such as leather, suede, silk, and wool feature heavily in the label’s designs.
