A fashion-forward favorite in the industry, Yves Saint Laurent has solidified itself as one of the leaders in innovative handbag design. Despite being younger than many of its luxury brand competitors, YSL has inspired many pop culture icons, from musicians to artists, actors, and more. The Yves Saint Laurent fashion house has proven itself to be a trendsetter and one of the hottest brands in the vintage resale handbag market.
The Beginning and Dior
At the age of 17, Yves Saint Laurent moved from Algeria to Paris to pursue his passion for fashion. In 1953, he was introduced to fashion legend Christian Dior. Laurent's skills and visions were evident, and Dior immediately hired him. Just four years later, when Christian Dior passed, Laurent was appointed head designer. He was only 21, making him the world's youngest head of a fashion house.
At Dior, Laurent released many ready-to-wear dress collections and apparel for women. He created collections that went against fashion norms and became a well-known character in the industry. He also worked closely with many who would influence his career, including future collaborators, designers, models, clients, magazine editors, and his future partner, Pierre Berge.
Believing that luxury designs shouldn’t only be available to the global elite, Yves Saint Laurent championed ready-to-wear collections and opened his own fashion house. Pushing the boundaries of gender norms, YSL notably released a women’s tuxedo jacket which ushered in a new age of style. YSL was also the first fashion house to include a diverse group of models at their shows, challenging race barriers that the industry had maintained for decades. Today, the Yves Saint Laurent brand continues to push boundaries while maintaining a timeless design style.
Timeless YSL Handbags
Yves Saint Laurent was made famous through ready-to-wear collections and a fashion-forward approach to design. However, today, the brand's handbags truly serve as a mainstay of the brand. YSL handbags are seen on the arms of the most fashionable women in the world and are a testament to the brand's ability to create timeless and high-quality pieces. Pre-owned YSL bags are trendy on resale sites and in vintage stores and maintain their value over time. Browse The Purse Ladies's selection of preloved vintage handbags online or at our Boca Raton, Florida, store.
Rive Gauche
The first bag released by YSL was the Rive Gauche bag in 1966. Rive Gauche was the name of the first Yves Saint Laurent store in Paris, nestled on the bank of the river Seine. The shop was located in a neighborhood filled with artists and creatives. A simple and timeless design featuring the iconic YSL logo, the bag was well-received by women everywhere. The success of the handbag inspired other fashion houses to release a wave of purse and handbag designs. Rive Gauche second hand YSL bags are popular finds on vintage and designer resale sites.
Belle de Jour
The Belle de Jour clutch bag, released in 1966, was a fast favorite. While somewhat unassuming in appearance, the Belle de Jour bag is created using the highest-grade leathers under expert artisanship. True to YSL's vision, the Belle de Jour is still a timeless favorite amongst shoppers looking for used YSL bags for sale.
Contemporary Designs
The 2000s and 2010s also saw popular releases for Yves Saint Laurent handbags. The Muse bag was true to the era's fashion and early aughts style. An unstructured leather hobo bag, the purse is large enough to fit all of your essentials, and the monochromatic design keeps it flexible for styling with any outfit. To contrast the loose vibe of the Muse, the Sac de Jour bag released in 2013 features a well-structured, classy design made of buttery leather and a brass lock decoration.
Buying and Selling YSL with The Purse Ladies
If you want to buy or sell pre-owned YSL bags, contact The Purse Ladies today. Our in-store luxury experts have curated and authenticated our selection of YSL preloved handbags and accessories. Each piece sold online or in our Boca Raton, Florida store is backed by a lifetime authenticity guarantee. You can be confident you are taking home a genuine piece of YSL history and craftsmanship.
If you want to put a used YSL bag up for sale, visit our Boca Raton storefront. We make the luxury purse resale process as simple and as painless as possible. Simply bring in your preloved bag for our experts to examine using our double verification authentication process. Once we give you a fair market offer you will have two weeks to decide whether you want to take it. Unlike consignment shops, we offer payment upon receipt of your bag and the resale process is up to us.