designer of genius, Yves Saint Laurent has undoubtedly left its mark on the world of fashion. The silhouette of the woman according to Saint Laurent, modern, sculptural and androgynous, has been exported to the hand bags of the Haute Couture House. Their sober and refined look embellishes the recent collections with taste, and for our greatest pleasure. The successors of Yves Saint Laurent have also taken care to always design new bags with this heritage as a basis for creation. Saint Laurent Left Bank, YSL, Saint Laurent : we tell you the story of the Parisian House which has not changed course despite its name changes.
Elegance according to Saint Laurent
When we talk about French fashion, we can say that the great minds once met - and they even collaborated: in 1955, when he arrived in France from Oran, young Yves Saint Laurent is hired by Christian Dior as an assistant at just 19! He knew how to make himself so indispensable that two years later, on the death of the famous couturier, he succeeded him as artistic director of Dior and presents his first collection: the whole world discovers his talent.
Saint Laurent does not take long to create his own House in 1961, associated with the one who will be the great love of his life, Pierre Berge. Thus begins a reign of almost 40 years on the luxury ready-to-wear, during which the always very inspired couturier will offer fashion enthusiasts hundreds of daring pieces and hand bags iconic !
His vision of elegance was ultra modern for the time: games of transparency, mixture of genres, structured cuts and patterns inspired by his travels or his taste for art, among other things, make up the signature of Saint Laurent.
Freedom, modernity, emancipation
If some of the parts and Saint Laurent bags are now great classics, at the time of its first collections, YSL's style strikes through its originality and audacity. The designer shakes up the feminine and masculine codes and breaks the clothing armor of women by imagining the feminine tuxedo, the safari jacket or the pea coat. He instills notions of freedom, emancipation and anti-conformism (the 60s oblige!) to women's collections: women are no longer fragile creatures, but goddesses who hold power in their hands. Go to the online store of With a rifle to hold in YOUR hands some of the Saint Laurent handbags the most legendary.
For Yves Saint Laurent as for his renowned heirs, the reshaping of feminine identity and the construction of DNA Saint Laurent don't come without a few bangs! Photos of the naked designer for the promotion of one of his perfumes of the choice of grunge muses like Marilyn Manson by Hedi Slimane, without forgetting the leather and sequins of Anthony Vaccarello: the Saint-Laurent House knows how to make an impression, even after the death in 2002 of its founder. Shock marketing for pieces that are nevertheless chic as desired, as evidenced by the bags stamped Saint Laurent the most fashionable.
Saint Laurent bags, between signature and innovation
THE Saint Laurent handbags are a recent addition to the range offered by the French haute couture house. In a subtle blend of vintage inspirations and modern lines, the leather goods claim their style rock’n’roll. The clean look of most Saint Laurent bags goes against the grain of what is being done in the world of luxury leather goods : the majority of bags launched in recent years have indeed been in a palette of sober natural colors that simply sublimate the leather and the details specific to each model without eccentricity, but with elegance. THE YSL monogram which adorns most hand bags on the buckle, the handle or directly affixed to the leather is enough in itself to evoke the history of the House, and forge all the character of these Fashion Accessories – including the aptly named Monogram bag !
From Saint Laurent's most iconic bags, THE pouches chains have a special place in the hearts of lovers of luxury bags : of Envelope bag to the very wise Kate without forgetting the Sunset of Saint Laurent, each model seems to follow a recognizable guideline while having its own unique charm.
At the house of Saint Laurent, lmuses are at the heart of the creative process : Yves Saint Laurent counts from its beginnings among its main supporters the models Victoire Doutreleau and Loulou de la Falaise, who gave his name to the Loulou bag quilted, one of the House's recent successes. Designed by Anthony Vaccarello, it highlights the central place of women at YSL, just like the Kaia shoulder bag, inspired by Kaia Gerber. From Kate Moss to Amber Valletta or Charlotte Gainsbourg, they are also regularly seen alongside the Belgian designer, as during the Met Ball 2018.
Finally, Saint Laurent has recently distinguished itself in the range of tote bags, as with the now famous Shopping Bag Saint Laurent adorned with logo Left Bank or the Day Bag super practical. A format whose flexibility allows great freedom of movement and content – an attribute that would undoubtedly have pleased Yves Saint Laurent!
With their timeless look and unique aura, the Saint Laurent bags are often favorite pieces: they accompany all outfits and all occasions. Come and discover the different facets of the Parisian House on With a rifle : our selection of second hand bags definitely houses the future bag of your life!
