About Saint Laurent
Founded in 1961, Saint Laurent is one of the more contemporary luxury fashion houses compared to its competitors. The brand started as an Haute Couture Maison and transitioned to ready-to-wear five years later. A number of celebrated creative directors have been at the helm of the House, such as Alber Elbaz, Tom Ford and Hedi Slimane.
Following the passing of the founder, YSL’s prêt-à-porter line became Saint Laurent, but the brand’s accessories and cosmetics are still under the name of Yves Saint Laurent. The YSL logo plaque still adorns many of the accessories, too.
How Much Is A YSL Bag?
Retail prices for YSL bags currently range from $675 for a clutch to $7,100 for the ostrich Manhattan shoulder bag.
Saint Laurent is renowned for its accessories and leather goods; their bags are often worn by high-profile celebrities. These are some of YSL's most popular styles and their prices at retail and resale:
Lou bag
Giving a nod to its predecessor, the Loulou, the Lou bag from Saint Laurent is one of the brand’s more understated, minimalist accessories.
Retail prices: $1,450-$1,750
Resale prices: $695 +
Niki bag
The Niki is Saint Laurent’s contribution to a more grungy aesthetic. The bag has a more slouchy construction with a slightly love-worn effect, making it the perfect choice for laid-back ensembles.
Retail prices: $2,390-$4,250
Resale prices: $1,150 +
Sac de Jour bag
Saint Laurent’s take on the structured tote bag is the Sac de Jour, which was introduced in 2013. Called the ‘day bag’, the accessory has accordion sides to allow ample interior space.
Retail prices: $2,250-$4,750
Resale prices: $1,090 +
Loulou bag
A classic style in Saint Laurent’s arsenal, the Loulou bag was given its moniker after Yves Saint Laurent’s muse Loulou de la Falaise. The style is recognizable thanks to its chevron-quilted construction.
Retail prices: $1,850-$3,750
Resale prices: $1,390 +
Cassandra bag
With a structured boxy shape, the Cassandra bag from Saint Laurent boasts a put-together aesthetic. The front is punctuated with the classic YSL logo plaque, to pay homage to the House’s founder.
Retail prices: $2,390-$3,750
Resale prices: $1,290 +
Manhattan bag
The YSL Manhattan bags pay tribute to the city that never sleeps. Inspired by New York style, the line-up of bags all have a structured shape, making them ideal for day-to-night styling.
Retail prices: $1,950-$7,100
Resale prices: Currently unavailable
Kate bag
The Kate bag is one of Saint Laurent’s clutch bag designs. The accessory comes with a detachable strap, so the style can be carried as either a clutch or worn as a crossbody or shoulder bag.
Retail prices: $1,150-$3,750
Resale prices: $1,050
Rive Gauche bag
With a name taken from the Seine’s Left Bank in Paris, the Rive Gauche bag is Saint Laurent’s perhaps most recognizable tote bag. The bag also takes its name from the House’s first ready-to-wear shop ‘Saint Laurent Rive Gauche’, which opened in 1966 and marked a departure from being an Haute Couture-only brand. The Rive Gauche bag is emblazoned with bold logo lettering on the front with the words ‘Rive Gauche'.
Retail prices: $1,390-$2,650
Resale prices: $1,090 +
Envelope bags
Another YSL classic, the Envelope bag is a timeless accessory with a shape that reflects the name. With a small quilted facade, the design is finished with a YSL plaque on the front.
Retail prices: $2,390-$3,100
Resale prices: $1,150 +
Le Monogramme bag
Saint Laurent’s take on logomania, the Le Monogramme line-up has a vintage-inspired feel thanks to the monogram-print coated canvas
Retail prices: $995-$2,350
Resale prices: $1,050
Where To Buy Affordable YSL Bags
As the world begins to be more in tune with the environmental impact of the fashion industry, a spotlight is being shone on pre-owned luxury. Buying pre-owned not only allows you to make a more positive contribution to the planet, but it is usually more wallet friendly, too.
At myGemma, we boast a range of YSL accessories, from bags to wallets. With new styles added on a regular basis, the style you are looking for could be yours for a fraction of the price of a new style.
