YSL gold pattern leather tote bag
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YSL gold pattern leather tote bag
By Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- YSL gold pattern leather tote bag from Stefano Pilati era
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YSL New Gold Mini Betty Cross Body Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
YSL brand new metallic gold mini Betty cross body evening bag.
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Saint Laurent YSL Sunset Bag Red Patent Leather Gold Hardware Flap Bag Size Smal
By Saint Laurent
Located in Miami, FL
- Red exterior - Gold colored hardware - Comes with dustbag Condition: The bag is in overall great condition with no major imperfections Measurements: ( Approximately In I...
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
SAINT LAURENT Wicker basket bag, YSL signature gold chain, wicker +black leather
By Saint Laurent
Located in KRAKÓW, PL
SAINT LAURENT Wicker basket bag, The coolest summer bag, St Tropez old money style NEW with tags Org price €2500 Beautiful bag with leather wrapped around its top handle, leat...
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2010s Top Handle Bags
Saint Laurent 2018 Sac Kate Opium Medium YSL Khaki Gold Leather Shoulder Bag
By Saint Laurent, Hedi Slimane
Located in PARIS, FR
Saint Laurent Kate, Kate Monogram, or Kate Opium medium-sized bag in quilted khaki and gold leather. It features a simple flap closure with a magnetic snap beneath the large YSL logo...
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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Yves Saint Laurent Easy Y Metallic Gold Leather YSL Sac 57 Tote Bag, Brand New
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Mini Satchel Handbag Leather Gold 11.42x6.30x5.12in Very Light Weight bag Brand New with Tag of $ 1395 Easy Y tote bag features a leather body, rolled leather...
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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags
Saint Laurent Womens LE 5 A 7 Shoulder Bag Smooth Leather Black Gold YSL Logo
By Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Miami, FL
- Black exterior - Brass colored hardware - Made in Italy - Zipped pocket interior Condition: The bag is in overall great condition with no major imperfections, this bag was ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Pink Passementerie Yellow Tassel Shoulder Bag , 1990s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Styled with hyperbolic and brightly colored hats, Yves Saint Laurent’s Spring/Summer 1993 collection showcased the classic Saint Laurent aesthetic by merging a variety of textures, c...
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1990s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Yves Saint Laurent Red Black Passementerie Gripoix Hearts Clutch/ Belt Bag YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The suit, the safari jacket, the peasant dress—Yves Saint Laurent was a master at seeing the high-fashion potential of that which others might have dismissed. This passementerie purs...
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1970s French Clutches
YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Gold Tone Chain Logo Charm Bracelet
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
Indicative measurements : max. length approx. 21 cm (8.27 inches) / link width approx. 1.9 cm (0.75 inch). Comes with a YSL dust bag. Material : Gold tone metal hardware.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Link Bracelets
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Black YSL Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Athens, GA
Black YSL Bag with gold hardware. Like new condition.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
YSL Muse Bag in Bronze /Gold Leather
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
A great YSL Muse Bag in gold /bronze colured leather. The bag has a central top zip , with two handles and there is a detachable shoulder strap.Internally there is one zip pocket.
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Early 2000s Shoulder Bags
YSL Cabas Burgundy Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Athens, GA
YSL Cabas Burgundy Bag. Gold hardware. Can be worn 2 ways.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
YSL Kate Silver Metallic and Gold Crossbody Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Athens, GA
Beautiful silver metallic leather and gold YSL with tassel. Excellent condition. Includes YSL dust cover.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Yves Saint Laurent Gold Bronze Sequin Mombasa Bag YSL
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
From the Tom Ford era at YSL, the Mombasa was the coveted iconic it bag of the early 2000s.
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Early 2000s French Shoulder Bags
Yves Saint Laurent YSL "Opium" Gold Metal Tassel Minaudière Box Bag 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Munich, DE
The bag features a rigid cylindric exterior sculpted from a shiny ribbed gold-tone metal with interlocking YSL initials at the center and a long black and gold braided silk cord shou...
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1980s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Gold Metal Minaudiere Tassel Shoulder Bag
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H 3.5 in W 6 in D 2.55 in
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Gold Metal Minaudiere Tassel Shoulder Bag
By Maison Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent, Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Highly collectable vintage Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) gold metal minaudire black tassel shoulder bag.
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1980s French Novelty Bags
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Gold Metal Minaudiere Tassel Shoulder Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Gold Metal Minaudiere Tassel Shoulder Bag Measurements: Height: 3.5 inches (9 cm) Width: 6 inches (15 cm) Depth: 2.55 inches (6.5 cm) Strap Length: 41...
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1980s French Clutches
YVES SAINT LAUREENT YSL metallic gold leather beige canvas tote bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Hong Kong, NT
YVES SAINT LAUREENT YSL metallic gold leather beige canvas tote bag Brand: Yves Saint Laurent Material: Canvas Color: Beige Pattern: Solid Closure: Drawstring Extra Detail: Drawstrin...
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new SAINT LAURENT Uptown green croc embossed gold YSL logo envelope clutch bag
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H 6.3 in W 10.63 in
new SAINT LAURENT Uptown green croc embossed gold YSL logo envelope clutch bag
By Saint Laurent
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new SAINT LAURENT Uptown green croc embossed gold YSL logo envelope clutch bag Reference: AEMA/A00104 Brand: Saint Laurent Collection: Uptown Material: Leather Color: Green Patt...
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2010s Clutches
Yves Saint Laurent Champagne Ivory Top Handle Passementerie Bag YSL, 1990s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Measurements: Handel drop: 3.5 inches Width: 9.5 inches Height: 7 inches Depth 3.5 inches The bag is unlined and closes with a flap. To one side, the gold YSL medallion is stitched ...
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1990s Yves Saint Laurent Black Passementerie Tassel Shoulder Belt Bag YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Yves Saint Laurent had a distinct knack for unexpected bursts of bold femininity. From his early work in Paris, where he became successor to Christian Dior at the age of 21, it was e...
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Yves saint Laurent Black Passementerie Gripoix Hearts Clutch/ Belt Bag YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The suit, the safari jacket, the peasant dress—Yves Saint Laurent was a master at seeing the high-fashion potential of that which others might have dismissed. This passementerie purs...
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YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL 2008 Gold Leather Micro Muse Bag
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent YSL '08 Gold Leather Micro Muse Bag Features decorative clochette with gold hardware Made in: Italy Year of Production: 2008 Color: Gold Har...
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YSL Vintage Gold Metal Black Tassel Evening Bag / Clutch 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The bag is made from shiny gold-tone metal with ribbing on its exterior.
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1980s Handbags and Purses
YSL Yves Saint Laurent Minaudière Gold Clutch Evening Bag Circa 1980s
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YSL Yves Saint Laurent Minaudière Gold Clutch Evening Bag Circa 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Miami Beach, FL
From the 1980s, it features a gold metal exterior with a silver YSL logo in the center.
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YSL / Yves Saint Laurent Heart Shaped Gold & Sapphire Crystal Minaudiere Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This is a very rare and highly collectible Yves Saint Laurent YSL gold heart shaped sapphire minaudiere bag. Made in the early 1990s at the same time as the famous mini poudrieres, ...
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1990s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
YSL Mombasa Ostrich Leather Bag Limited Edition, 2000s Yves Saint Laurent
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
From the Tom Ford era at YSL, the Mombasa was the coveted iconic it bag of the early 2000s.
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Early 2000s French Shoulder Bags
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Waxed Canvas Leather Crossbody YSL Shoulder Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Strap is meant to be used for either crossbody wear, or as a shoulder bag. YSL logo on the gold clasp closure. Perfect size to also fit an iPad!
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Late 20th Century French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black Braided Rope Coral Shell Clutch Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
On the inside, it is lined in a black satin with the YSL logo stamped in gold foil on a leather tag.
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1990s Clutches
An Yves Saint Laurent Evening Small Purse Circa 1980/1990
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toulon, FR
Label inside the bag in gold on black background Yves Saint Laurent Rive gauche.
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1980s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
YSL Blue Bucket Bag with Gold Studs
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Topanga, CA
Gold studs are accented through out the entire bag.
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1970s French Accessories
YSL Gold hardware and black tassle clutch/bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Antwerp, BE
The gold tone hardware has an ellipse shape and wears the famous YSL logo.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Handbags and Purses
Yves Saint Laurent Gold YSL Nadja Mini Hobo Evening Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
For the mortals, there is another sexy way to carry around French designer deliciousness with you. The YSL Nadja Mini Hobo not only sounds like a girlfriend you’d let sublease in you...
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YSL Cognac Leather Gold Hardware Envelope Top Handle Evening Clutch Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Chicago, IL
YSL Cognac Leather Gold Hardware Envelope Top Handle Evening Clutch Bag Leather Gold tone hardware Snap closure Twill lining Measures 9" W x 6.5" H x 1.5" D
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Late 20th Century Clutches
YSL Black Leather Gold Hardware Envelope Top Handle Evening Clutch Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Chicago, IL
YSL Black Leather Gold Hardware Envelope Top Handle Evening Clutch Bag Leather Gold tone hardware Snap closure Twill lining Measures 9" W x 6.5" H x 1.5" D
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Late 20th Century Clutches
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black Leather and Gold Hardware Bucket Shoulder Bag
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H 8.9 in W 11.8 in D 3.9 in
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black Leather and Gold Hardware Bucket Shoulder Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Chicago, IL
Check. Bucket style? Check. Gold accents? Check. This vintage YSL shoulder bag hits all the high points.
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Late 20th Century French Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags
YSL Tan Cognac Leather Gold Men's Attache Briefcase Bag With Key & Strap
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YSL Tan Cognac Leather Gold Men's Attache Briefcase Bag With Key & Strap
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Leather Gold hardware Slide lock closure Handle 6.5" Measures 14.5" W x 10.5" H x 3.5" D Removable / Adjustable shoulder Strap 38-40.5" Includes original YS...
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Yves Saint Laurent YSL Leather Suede Lou Camera Bag Vert Force w/ Dust Bag
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W 9 in D 2.3 in L 6.2 in
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Leather Suede Lou Camera Bag Vert Force w/ Dust Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Lou Camera Bag by YSL Vert Force Color with Gold Hardware 9" x 6.2" x 2.3" Bag is in Excellent Condition.
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2010s French Modern Vanity Items
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Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Leather Suede Lou Camera Bag Vert Force w/ Dust Bag
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W 9 in D 2.3 in L 6.2 in
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Leather Suede Lou Camera Bag Vert Force w/ Dust Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Lou Camera Bag by YSL Vert Force Color with Gold Hardware 9" x 6.2" x 2.3" Bag is in Excellent Condition.
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2010s French Modern Vanity Items
Materials
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Yves Saint Laurent YSL Cognac Leather Gold Saddle Shoulder Flap Bag in Box
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Chicago, IL
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Cognac Leather Gold Saddle Shoulder Flap Bag in Box Leather Gold tone hardware Woven lining Magnetic closure Adjustable strap drop 18-19.5" Measures 9.5" W x ...
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Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) Chyc Y Red Leather Gold Hardware Crossbody Shoulder Bag
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Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) Chyc Y Red Leather Gold Hardware Crossbody Shoulder Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Chic, indeed! This stunning red Yves Saint Laurent Chyc Y shoulder bag features gold hardware, adjustable strap and statement Y flap. Style Tip: Wear it cross...
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Yves saint Laurent YSL Vintage Velvet and Passementerie Bag, Circa 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in VERGT, FR
Sublime Vintage Bag YSL Black Velvet and gold métal Dimensions : 25 x 20 cm Long strap : 60 cm Satin inside Signed inside YSL Rive Gauche Made In France Very good condition Sorry n...
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1980s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
Yves Saint Laurent Gold Muse Purse
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Francisco, CA
Even Goldilocks would love this gold YSL bag because it is just right! It is the perfect size to carry everything you need, yet not too heavy.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Top Handle Bags
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Yves Saint Laurent for sale on 1stDibs
French designer Yves Saint Laurent pioneered “cross-design” in fashion, taking inspiration from street trends to modernize haute couture.
Saint Laurent was the first to launch a ready-to-wear label, YSL Rive Gauche Prêt-à-Porter. He was the first couturier to open boutiques for both men and women. Using traditional menswear fabrics and designs for women, Saint Laurent also literally cross-dressed, giving men and women alike chic pant suits, elegant tuxedo jackets and urban safari gear.
By blurring gender-specific design, Saint Laurent empowered individual style while creating a scissor-sharp fashion aesthetic of sensual ease and beauty. Many of his designs are today considered timeless classics. Saint Laurent also consistently used Black models, like Mounia, Iman and Naomi Campbell, and he drew endless inspiration from different ethnicities and cultures, in no small part because of his Algerian roots.
Born to French parents in Oran, Algeria, in 1936, Saint Laurent went to Paris at age 17 to study fashion at the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture. Just two years later, in 1955, his remarkable sketches were shown to Christian Dior, then the world’s reigning couturier, who hired him immediately.
Surprisingly soon thereafter, Dior publicly chose Saint Laurent as his successor, which sadly proved prescient when the fashion legend died unexpectedly, in 1957. A mere slip of a youth, the 21-year-old Saint Laurent was nevertheless up to the challenge. He shook the traditional couture clientele to its core with youthful silhouettes and styles like the A-line trapeze dress that hung with seeming effortlessness from the shoulders, the antithesis of the pinched waists and molded skirts that had been all the rage after the deprivations of World War II.
After a mandated spell in the torturous French military, Saint Laurent suffered a nervous breakdown and was dismissed by Dior in 1962. Out of the ashes rose the Age of Yves. With Pierre Bergé, his then-lover who became his lifelong business partner and friend, the designer founded Yves Saint Laurent YSL to encompass prêt-à-porter, or ready-to-wear. In 1966, they opened the first YSL Rive Gauche women’s boutique in Paris, followed soon thereafter by YSL Rive Gauche for men. Saint Laurent had given birth to a global brand.
His revolutionary Mondrian mini dress from 1965 is a core element of his fashion biography. It is a prime example of how Saint Laurent, an avid art lover and collector, looked to painters, from Goya to Picasso, Ingres to Matisse, for inspiration.
With its pure lines and hues, Mondrian’s ground-breaking 1935 color-block painting Composition C transmutes beautifully into a dress that is highly valued by collectors of contemporary fashion and widely copied commercially to this day. The design is the epitome of Saint Laurent’s aesthetic, requiring a meticulous hand-piecing of each color block so that, despite the body’s curves, the visual plane is as flat as a canvas when the garment is worn. Mondrian’s purity met its match in Saint Laurent.
“I am no longer concerned with sensation and innovation, but with the perfection of my style,” Saint Laurent said four years before retiring, in 2002. After a long period of ill health, he died at his home in Paris on June 1, 2008.
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An integral part of fashion, handbags and purses have been indispensable accessories ever since we began to carry around personal items. Level of craftsmanship, style and shape matters — from coin purses in ancient Greece to early 20th-century opera bags and onward, handbags have evolved considerably over the years to meet our needs and desires, whether or not you happen to be prioritizing functionality over a flashy exterior.
Once, a single “It” handbag ruled each fashion season. No more. Today, lovers of vintage handbags are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Nevertheless, classics created by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
“It is not a fashion bag — it is a statement bag,” says Mightychic's Debra Kent of Hermès's widely beloved accessories. “When you carry an iconic Hermès bag — Birkin, Kelly, Constance — no one knows how long you have been into this culture or if you are a newbie. Your status is validated immediately.”
First released in 1997, Fendi's Baguette rose to fame along with Carrie Bradshaw, the Sex and the City character portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker. Recently, the design has seen such a resurgence in popularity that Fendi has reissued it.
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