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Saint Laurent Denim Bag

2002 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Mombasa denim bag
2002 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Mombasa denim bag

2002 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Mombasa denim bag

By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Milano, Lombardia

This Yves Saint Laurent Mombasa bag reimagines the iconic silhouette through a more casual yet

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Early 2000s Top Handle Bags

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Saint Laurent Small Denim Loulou Puffer Shoulder Bag
Saint Laurent Small Denim Loulou Puffer Shoulder Bag

Saint Laurent Small Denim Loulou Puffer Shoulder Bag

By Saint Laurent

Located in Montreal, Quebec

This Saint Laurent shoulder bag is made with signature quilted denim with the iconic ysl logo

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoulder Bags

Saint Laurent Loulou Puffer Shoulder Bag Quilted Vintage Denim Medium
Saint Laurent Loulou Puffer Shoulder Bag Quilted Vintage Denim Medium

Saint Laurent Loulou Puffer Shoulder Bag Quilted Vintage Denim Medium

By Saint Laurent

Located in NY, NY

10", Height 8.5", Width 12.5", Depth 5", Strap Drop 18" Designer: Saint Laurent Model: Loulou Puffer

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Saint Laurent  Loulou Puffer Shoulder Bag Quilted Vintage Denim Medium
Saint Laurent  Loulou Puffer Shoulder Bag Quilted Vintage Denim Medium

Saint Laurent Loulou Puffer Shoulder Bag Quilted Vintage Denim Medium

By Saint Laurent

Located in NY, NY

Laurent Model: Loulou Puffer Shoulder Bag Quilted Vintage Denim Medium Exterior Material: Denim Exterior

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Saint Laurent Loulou Puffer Shoulder Bag Quilted Vintage Denim Medium
Saint Laurent Loulou Puffer Shoulder Bag Quilted Vintage Denim Medium

Saint Laurent Loulou Puffer Shoulder Bag Quilted Vintage Denim Medium

By Saint Laurent

Located in NY, NY

Measurements: Handle Drop 10", Height 8.5", Width 13", Depth 5", Strap Drop 18" Designer: Saint Laurent Model

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Saint Laurent Loulou Puffer Shoulder Bag Quilted Vintage Denim Medium
Saint Laurent Loulou Puffer Shoulder Bag Quilted Vintage Denim Medium

Saint Laurent Loulou Puffer Shoulder Bag Quilted Vintage Denim Medium

By Saint Laurent

Located in NY, NY

Measurements: Handle Drop 10", Height 8.5", Width 13", Depth 5", Strap Drop 18" Designer: Saint Laurent Model

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Saint Laurent Blue Denim Monogram Kate Woc Bag
Saint Laurent Blue Denim Monogram Kate Woc Bag

Saint Laurent Blue Denim Monogram Kate Woc Bag

By Anthony Vaccarello

Located in Montreal, Quebec

SAINT LAURENT BLUE DENIM MONOGRAM KATE WOC BAG This Saint Laurent bag is constructed of blue denim

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoulder Bags

Saint Laurent Easy Ysl 867157 Blue Denim Shoulder Bag
Saint Laurent Easy Ysl 867157 Blue Denim Shoulder Bag

Saint Laurent Easy Ysl 867157 Blue Denim Shoulder Bag

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H 11.4 in W 6.69 in L 10.2 in

Saint Laurent Easy Ysl 867157 Blue Denim Shoulder Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 16.9 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 43 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 11.4 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 29 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 5.90 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 15 cm(approx) ...

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20th Century French Shoulder Bags

1990s Yves Saint Laurent Crossbody Shoulder Denim Logo Bag
1990s Yves Saint Laurent Crossbody Shoulder Denim Logo Bag

1990s Yves Saint Laurent Crossbody Shoulder Denim Logo Bag

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in London, GB

Blue Denim Yves Saint Laurent cross-body shoulder bag, logo on denim, suede details, inside zipped

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1990s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

YSL New Denim Carre Satchel Bag
YSL New Denim Carre Satchel Bag

YSL New Denim Carre Satchel Bag

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H 7 in W 2 in L 9 in

YSL New Denim Carre Satchel Bag

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Up for sale new YSL denim carre' satchel dusty blue denim and dark land. Brown suede trim and gold

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

YSL New Denim Carre Satchel Bag
YSL New Denim Carre Satchel Bag

YSL New Denim Carre Satchel Bag

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H 7 in W 2 in L 9 in

YSL New Denim Carre Satchel Bag

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Up for sale new YSL denim carre' satchel dusty blue denim and dark land. Brown suede trim and gold

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Blue Yves Saint Laurent Denim Hobo Bag
Blue Yves Saint Laurent Denim Hobo Bag

Blue Yves Saint Laurent Denim Hobo Bag

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

Blue denim hobo bag with leather trim by Yves Saint Laurent. Horn shoulder strap. Concealed snap

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21st Century and Contemporary Hobo Bags

Saint Laurent Belt Bag Denim
Saint Laurent Belt Bag Denim

Saint Laurent Belt Bag Denim

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H 5 in W 10 in D 2 in

Saint Laurent Belt Bag Denim

By Saint Laurent

Located in NY, NY

", Width 10", Depth 2", Strap Drop 12-20" Designer: Saint Laurent Model: Belt Bag Denim Exterior Material

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21st Century and Contemporary Belt Bags

Saint Laurent Classic Monogram Crossbody Bag Denim Medium
Saint Laurent Classic Monogram Crossbody Bag Denim Medium

Saint Laurent Classic Monogram Crossbody Bag Denim Medium

By Saint Laurent

Located in NY, NY

This Saint Laurent Classic Monogram Crossbody Bag Denim Medium, crafted in blue denim, features

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Saint Laurent LouLou Shoulder Bag Matelasse Chevron Denim Toy
Saint Laurent LouLou Shoulder Bag Matelasse Chevron Denim Toy

Saint Laurent LouLou Shoulder Bag Matelasse Chevron Denim Toy

By Saint Laurent

Located in NY, NY

", Width 7", Depth 3", Strap Drop 21-23" Designer: Saint Laurent Model: LouLou Shoulder Bag Matelasse

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Saint Laurent Classic Monogram Crossbody Bag Denim Medium
Saint Laurent Classic Monogram Crossbody Bag Denim Medium

Saint Laurent Classic Monogram Crossbody Bag Denim Medium

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in NY, NY

This Saint Laurent Classic Monogram Crossbody Bag Denim Medium, crafted in blue denim, features

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Saint Laurent LouLou Puffer Shoulder Bag Quilted Vintage Denim Medium
Saint Laurent LouLou Puffer Shoulder Bag Quilted Vintage Denim Medium

Saint Laurent LouLou Puffer Shoulder Bag Quilted Vintage Denim Medium

By Saint Laurent

Located in NY, NY

Measurements: Handle Drop 10", Height 9", Width 13", Depth 5", Strap Drop 18" Designer: Saint Laurent Model

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Saint Laurent LouLou Puffer Shoulder Bag Quilted Vintage Denim Medium
Saint Laurent LouLou Puffer Shoulder Bag Quilted Vintage Denim Medium

Saint Laurent LouLou Puffer Shoulder Bag Quilted Vintage Denim Medium

By Saint Laurent

Located in NY, NY

: Saint Laurent Model: LouLou Puffer Shoulder Bag Quilted Vintage Denim Medium Exterior Material: Denim

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Saint Laurent Loulou Puffer Shoulder Bag Quilted Vintage Denim Medium
Saint Laurent Loulou Puffer Shoulder Bag Quilted Vintage Denim Medium

Saint Laurent Loulou Puffer Shoulder Bag Quilted Vintage Denim Medium

By Saint Laurent

Located in NY, NY

10", Height 8.5", Width 13", Depth 5", Strap Drop 18" Designer: Saint Laurent Model: Loulou Puffer

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Saint Laurent Loulou Puffer Shoulder Bag Quilted Vintage Denim Medium
Saint Laurent Loulou Puffer Shoulder Bag Quilted Vintage Denim Medium

Saint Laurent Loulou Puffer Shoulder Bag Quilted Vintage Denim Medium

By Saint Laurent

Located in NY, NY

10", Height 8.5", Width 13", Depth 5", Strap Drop 18" Designer: Saint Laurent Model: Loulou Puffer

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Saint Laurent Loulou Puffer Shoulder Bag Quilted Vintage Denim Medium
Saint Laurent Loulou Puffer Shoulder Bag Quilted Vintage Denim Medium

Saint Laurent Loulou Puffer Shoulder Bag Quilted Vintage Denim Medium

By Saint Laurent

Located in NY, NY

Measurements: Handle Drop 10", Height 8.5", Width 12.5", Depth 5", Strap Drop 18" Designer: Saint Laurent Model

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Saint Laurent Loulou Puffer Shoulder Bag Quilted Vintage Denim Medium
Saint Laurent Loulou Puffer Shoulder Bag Quilted Vintage Denim Medium

Saint Laurent Loulou Puffer Shoulder Bag Quilted Vintage Denim Medium

By Saint Laurent

Located in NY, NY

Measurements: Handle Drop 10", Height 8.5", Width 13", Depth 5", Strap Drop 18" Designer: Saint Laurent Model

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Saint Laurent Loulou Puffer Shoulder Bag Quilted Vintage Denim Small
Saint Laurent Loulou Puffer Shoulder Bag Quilted Vintage Denim Small

Saint Laurent Loulou Puffer Shoulder Bag Quilted Vintage Denim Small

By Saint Laurent

Located in NY, NY

" Designer: Saint Laurent Model: Loulou Puffer Shoulder Bag Quilted Vintage Denim Small Exterior Material

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Saint Laurent Lou Leather-Trimmed Embroidered Quilted-Denim Shoulder Bag
Saint Laurent Lou Leather-Trimmed Embroidered Quilted-Denim Shoulder Bag

Saint Laurent Lou Leather-Trimmed Embroidered Quilted-Denim Shoulder Bag

By Saint Laurent

Located in London, GB

It's been made in Italy from soft quilted blue denim embroidered with flowers, palm trees and a

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Saint Laurent Classic Monogram Slouchy Flap Bag Quilted Denim Large
Saint Laurent Classic Monogram Slouchy Flap Bag Quilted Denim Large

Saint Laurent Classic Monogram Slouchy Flap Bag Quilted Denim Large

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Saint Laurent Classic Monogram Slouchy Flap Bag Quilted Denim Large is an elegant

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Saint Laurent Small Denim Loulou Puffer Shoulder Bag
Saint Laurent Small Denim Loulou Puffer Shoulder Bag

Saint Laurent Small Denim Loulou Puffer Shoulder Bag

By Saint Laurent

Located in Montreal, Quebec

This Saint Laurent shoulder bag is made with signature quilted denim with the iconic ysl logo

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoulder Bags

Saint Laurent Round Vinyle Quilted Denim Crossbody Bag
Saint Laurent Round Vinyle Quilted Denim Crossbody Bag

Saint Laurent Round Vinyle Quilted Denim Crossbody Bag

By Saint Laurent

Located in Montreal, Quebec

This round shoulder bag is made in Italy from quilted denim with leather and suede finishes

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Saint Laurent Denim Loulou Puffer Shoulder Bag - Small
Saint Laurent Denim Loulou Puffer Shoulder Bag - Small

Saint Laurent Denim Loulou Puffer Shoulder Bag - Small

By Hedi Slimane for Yves Saint Laurent, Saint Laurent

Located in Montreal, Quebec

This Saint Laurent shoulder bag is made with signature quilted denim with the iconic YSL logo

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Hobo Bags

Gorgeous YSL Loulou Mini shoulder flap bag in quilted blue denim, GHW
Gorgeous YSL Loulou Mini shoulder flap bag in quilted blue denim, GHW

Gorgeous YSL Loulou Mini shoulder flap bag in quilted blue denim, GHW

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Paris, IDF

Superb​​​​​ ​​​​​Timeless​​​​​ ​​​​​YSL​​​​ ​​​​Puffer​​​​ ​​​​​Loulou​​​​ ​​​​​Mini​​​​​ ​​​​​Bag

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Saint Laurent Denim Bag For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary saint laurent denim bag for your needs in our varied inventory. black is a pretty popular color, but we also have gray and more in stock now. You’re likely to find the perfect saint laurent denim bag among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent and Fendi are often thought to be among the most stylish. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much is a Saint Laurent Denim Bag?

Prices for a saint laurent denim bag can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $374 and can go as high as $3,915, while, on average they fetch $3,730.

Finding the Right Shoulder-bags for You

Ever since we’ve needed an accessory to carry our personal items when we’re on the go, shoulder bags have proven indispensable. Today, vintage and designer shoulder bags are such a treasured part of fashion history that they even get their own museum exhibitions. And while lovers of luxury handbags and purses are savvier now and have a wider range of shopping options, classics created by brands such as Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.

Prior to bags becoming an essential piece of any ensemble for any gender, women wore pockets strung on ribbons as garments that were separate from their gowns, accessible by openings in the fabric. Small handbags and handheld purses were developed before the accessory gained importance as functional and fashionable. Most had more in common with wallets than anything else.

While the bags of the 16th century warranted ornament, such as exteriors embroidered with silver-gilt thread and beads, it wasn’t until the late 18th century and early 19th century that the design and craft of bags had really broadened. Handheld purses were finished with details that were meant to garner attention, and bags were fitted with shoulder straps. A stylish shoulder bag meant that women could tote jewelry, cash and perhaps a decorative snuff box full of tobacco to an evening ball across town.

The early 1900s saw the introduction of gold and silver minaudières. The patenting of these compact bejeweled clutches has been attributed to revered French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels, and today they remain a fashion favorite. One of Judith Leiber’s innovative minaudières even earned a role in the movie Sex and the City.

A luxury shoulder bag is a work of art with a long, fascinating origin story, and entire brands and fashion lines have emerged around creating the perfect versions of shoulder bags and top-handle bags. For example, the iconic Hermès Kelly bag, which was popularized by actress Grace Kelly, is a widely coveted, collected and often faked entry from the handbag hall of fame. And while vintage Gucci tote bags have their own dedicated fan base, collectors are likely familiar with the Dionysus, a pared-down Gucci shoulder bag that manages to make a substantial statement anyway.

Embrace a classic look with a vintage shoulder bag designed by Chanel, Givenchy or Fendi — find yours on 1stDibs today.