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YSL.com Re-launches with Exclusive Collections

Shopping for your favorite YSL leathergoods and accessories just got that much easier. YSL.com re-launched over the weekend with a fresh assortment of the French label’s iconic products. The best part? Many of the items have never-before-been-seen in boutiques! Globally exclusive groups (translation: U.S. exclusves) included such summer perfect collections as “Bright Red,” “Leopard” and … Continue reading “YSL.com Re-launches with Exclusive Collections”

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YSL Plush Felt Shopper

The color hit me first, it was love at first sight without considering anything else. Then, I looked at the signature Y hanging off the strap and then I couldn’t decide what I love more. I took a look inside and realized that this is the perfect tote for all those functions that require unrestricted … Continue reading “YSL Plush Felt Shopper”

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YSL Hamptons Tote

Ok, ok: one look at this bag and you’re probably thinking “Swiss cheese.” I understand the comparison is inevitable, but this Hamptons tote in black perforated leather is very sleek, very masculine and makes for both the ideal work bag and carry-on (I should know; I own one and use it frequently!) Needless to say, … Continue reading “YSL Hamptons Tote”

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YSL Fall 2010

Even with the largest YSL retrospective to date set to open in Paris, Stefano Pilati forged ahead on a path of his own trajectory, forgoing mining the house’s archive directly and instead making only subtle references to the master’s 70s heyday. “Nun chic” was how many described the collection at quite glance–indeed, it was covered … Continue reading “YSL Fall 2010”

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Yves Saint Laurent Yes Large Leather Tote

This uber cool and chic tote for all your life’s needs – work, travel, weekends and parenthood converts from a trapezoid shape reminiscent of the Marjorelle (which I still love!) to a traditional tote. But those straps, so subtle yet impactful, tells all this is none other than YSL. But unlike the signature Muse and … Continue reading “Yves Saint Laurent Yes Large Leather Tote”

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Yves Saint Laurent Vanity Bowler

Does this look like Princess Leia’s head, or is it just me? Those pockets on the sides are great for phones and possibly a blaster but the proportions are all wrong. I think also because the placement of the pockets are lower than the top of the bag so it looks more like cinnamon rolled … Continue reading “Yves Saint Laurent Vanity Bowler”

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