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Ysl Evening Bag

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Evening Pink Silk Hand Bag
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Evening Pink Silk Hand Bag

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Evening Pink Silk Hand Bag

$724

H 4.34 in W 1.19 in L 7.49 in

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Evening Pink Silk Hand Bag

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Paris, FR

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Pink silk satin evening hand Bag featuring front logo embellished opening

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Early 2000s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

YSL Black Leather Studded Crystal Bag
YSL Black Leather Studded Crystal Bag

YSL Black Leather Studded Crystal Bag

$1,199

H 4 in W 1.5 in L 10.5 in

YSL Black Leather Studded Crystal Bag

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in West Hollywood, CA

New YSL black leather and studded crystals clutch bag with black leather detachable and adjustable

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Bags and Minaudières

YSL Black Velvet Studded Crystals Bag
YSL Black Velvet Studded Crystals Bag

YSL Black Velvet Studded Crystals Bag

$1,199

H 4 in W 1.5 in L 10.5 in

YSL Black Velvet Studded Crystals Bag

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in West Hollywood, CA

New YSL black velvet and studded crystals clutch bag with black leather detachable and adjustable

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Bags and Minaudières

YSL New Yellow  Drawstring Bag On Chain
YSL New Yellow  Drawstring Bag On Chain

YSL New Yellow Drawstring Bag On Chain

$799

H 7.5 in W 1.2 in L 6 in

YSL New Yellow Drawstring Bag On Chain

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Saint Laurent lambskin bag in shade saffron with gold tone metal hardware chain. It has a

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Bags and Minaudières

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2003 TOM FORD ford YSL collector black chiffon '' boudoir'' evening hand bag
2003 TOM FORD ford YSL collector black chiffon '' boudoir'' evening hand bag

2003 TOM FORD ford YSL collector black chiffon '' boudoir'' evening hand bag

By Tom Ford

Located in Newark, DE

evening hand bag, the inside lined in black silk satin, it is held closed by a black ribbon. Gold stamp

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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Bags and Minaudières

YSL Black Crossbody Bag
YSL Black Crossbody Bag

YSL Black Crossbody Bag

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Athens, GA

Yves Saint Laurent Black Crossbody Bag. Gold hardware. Black leather purse can be worn longer as a

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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Bags and Minaudières

New Ysl Black Embroidered Bucket Bag
New Ysl Black Embroidered Bucket Bag

New Ysl Black Embroidered Bucket Bag

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in West Hollywood, CA

YSL new in unused condition black velvet bucket bag. Embroidered exterior and black leather lining

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Bags and Minaudières

YSL Saint Laurent 2018 Small Vicky Chain Bag
YSL Saint Laurent 2018 Small Vicky Chain Bag

YSL Saint Laurent 2018 Small Vicky Chain Bag

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

with an interlocking logo insignia and pull-through chain strap. Retail $1,990. Designer: YSL Saint

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2010s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

YVES SAINT LAUREENT YSL metallic gold leather beige canvas tote bag
YVES SAINT LAUREENT YSL metallic gold leather beige canvas tote bag

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

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2010s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Tom Ford for YSL Black Velvet Mombasa Bag with Rhinestone Handle
Tom Ford for YSL Black Velvet Mombasa Bag with Rhinestone Handle

Tom Ford for YSL Black Velvet Mombasa Bag with Rhinestone Handle

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This unique Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent black velvet Mombasa bag has a thick and textured

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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Bags and Minaudières

YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL purple velvet logo canvas leather crossbody strap bag
YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL purple velvet logo canvas leather crossbody strap bag

YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL purple velvet logo canvas leather crossbody strap bag

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Hong Kong, NT

YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL purple velvet logo canvas leather crossbody strap bag Brand: Yves Saint

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2010s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

SAINT LAURENT Small Kate black embossed croc silver YSL tassel crossbody bag
SAINT LAURENT Small Kate black embossed croc silver YSL tassel crossbody bag

SAINT LAURENT Small Kate black embossed croc silver YSL tassel crossbody bag

By Saint Laurent

Located in Hong Kong, NT

SAINT LAURENT Small Kate black embossed croc silver YSL tassel crossbody bag Reference: TGAS

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Yves Saint Laurent YSL "Opium" Gold Metal Tassel Minaudière Box Bag 1980s
Yves Saint Laurent YSL "Opium" Gold Metal Tassel Minaudière Box Bag 1980s

Yves Saint Laurent YSL "Opium" Gold Metal Tassel Minaudière Box Bag 1980s

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Munich, DE

Iconic 1980s "Opium" Yves Saint Laurent gold metal minaudière box bag with silk cord shoulder strap

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1980s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL pink canvas velvet logo applique drawstring tote bag
YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL pink canvas velvet logo applique drawstring tote bag

YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL pink canvas velvet logo applique drawstring tote bag

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Hong Kong, NT

YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL pink canvas velvet logo applique drawstring tote bag Brand: Yves Saint

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

YSL New Silver Mini Heart Evening Bag
YSL New Silver Mini Heart Evening Bag

YSL New Silver Mini Heart Evening Bag

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H 4.5 in W 2.25 in L 5.5 in

YSL New Silver Mini Heart Evening Bag

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in West Hollywood, CA

YSL brand new silver leather heart shaped evening bag. Hard silver frame and snake chain strap

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20th Century Evening Bags and Minaudières

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Evening Bag
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Evening Bag

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Evening Bag

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Nice, FR

YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage black satin evening bag with gold embroidery, cord strap and tassels

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20th Century French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Evening Lilac Silk Clutch Bag
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Evening Lilac Silk Clutch Bag

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Evening Lilac Silk Clutch Bag

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Paris, FR

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lilac silk clutch bag featuring an envelope shape, an under front flap gold

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1980s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black Velvet Small Mombasa Evening Bag
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black Velvet Small Mombasa Evening Bag

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black Velvet Small Mombasa Evening Bag

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black Velvet Small Mombasa Evening Bag Made In: Italy Color: Black Hardware

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

YSL Yves Saint Laurent Minaudière Gold Clutch Evening Bag Circa 1980s
YSL Yves Saint Laurent Minaudière Gold Clutch Evening Bag Circa 1980s

YSL Yves Saint Laurent Minaudière Gold Clutch Evening Bag Circa 1980s

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Vintage gold plated Yves Saint Laurent clutch is perfect for an evening out on the town. From the

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1980s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

YSL Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche by Tom Ford Mombasa Velvet Evening Bag
YSL Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche by Tom Ford Mombasa Velvet Evening Bag

YSL Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche by Tom Ford Mombasa Velvet Evening Bag

By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Switzerland, CH

Saint Laurent Mombasa bag Designed by Tom Ford for his collection at YSl Beautiful softest black velvet

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Early 2000s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Navy & White Love Clutch Bag
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Navy & White Love Clutch Bag

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Navy & White Love Clutch Bag

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Paris, FR

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Navy “Love” clutch bag featuring a bicolor iconic print, a gold-tone

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1990s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

YSL Vintage Gold Metal Black Tassel Evening Bag / Clutch 1980s
YSL Vintage Gold Metal Black Tassel Evening Bag / Clutch 1980s

YSL Vintage Gold Metal Black Tassel Evening Bag / Clutch 1980s

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Boca Raton, FL

party bag. The casing features horizontal ribs to better catch the night’s lights and then the YSL

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1980s Handbags and Purses

Vintage Yves St Lauren YSL black velvet evening bag handbag
Vintage Yves St Lauren YSL black velvet evening bag handbag

Vintage Yves St Lauren YSL black velvet evening bag handbag

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

Handbag, petite size, in Black, all Silk, by "YVES SAINT LAURENT" (“YSL”), with large silk Velvet

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1980s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

YSL Saint Laurent Croc embossed small Kate bag with tassel
YSL Saint Laurent Croc embossed small Kate bag with tassel

YSL Saint Laurent Croc embossed small Kate bag with tassel

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Karlsfeld, DE

Monogram small Kate bag with metallic tassel in crocodile embossed shiny leather. The bag features

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2010s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Yves saint Laurent YSL Vintage Velvet and Passementerie Bag, Circa 1980s
Yves saint Laurent YSL Vintage Velvet and Passementerie Bag, Circa 1980s

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

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1980s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

YSL Black Leather Envelope Evening Flap Clutch Bag
YSL Black Leather Envelope Evening Flap Clutch Bag

YSL Black Leather Envelope Evening Flap Clutch Bag

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Chicago, IL

YSL Black Leather Envelope Evening Flap Clutch Bag Leather Twill lining Button closure Measures

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches

Yves Saint Laurent Gold YSL Nadja Mini Hobo Evening Bag
Yves Saint Laurent Gold YSL Nadja Mini Hobo Evening Bag

Yves Saint Laurent Gold YSL Nadja Mini Hobo Evening Bag

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

. The YSL Nadja Mini Hobo not only sounds like a girlfriend you’d let sublease in your shack, but is

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21st Century and Contemporary Handbags and Purses

YSL Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Black Leather Envelope Evening Clutch Bag
YSL Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Black Leather Envelope Evening Clutch Bag

YSL Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Black Leather Envelope Evening Clutch Bag

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Chicago, IL

CURATOR'S NOTES YSL Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Black Leather Envelope Evening Clutch Bag

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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches

YSL Black Leather Gold Hardware Envelope Top Handle Evening Clutch Bag
YSL Black Leather Gold Hardware Envelope Top Handle Evening Clutch Bag

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

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Late 20th Century Clutches

YSL "Mombasa" Sequin/Crystal Embellished Evening Bag
YSL "Mombasa" Sequin/Crystal Embellished Evening Bag

YSL "Mombasa" Sequin/Crystal Embellished Evening Bag

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Yves Saint Laurent "Mombasa" silver sequin evening bag with classic horn handle, snap closure

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Bags and Minaudières

Vintage YSL Yves Saint Laurent Black Sequin Evening Pant Suit W/ Top Bag & Scarf
Vintage YSL Yves Saint Laurent Black Sequin Evening Pant Suit W/ Top Bag & Scarf

Vintage YSL Yves Saint Laurent Black Sequin Evening Pant Suit W/ Top Bag & Scarf

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Portland, OR

This is an absolutely gorgeous 5 piece vintage YSL black sequin evening suit ensemble with a pair

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Monogram Leather Long Envelope Evening Flap Clutch Bag
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Monogram Leather Long Envelope Evening Flap Clutch Bag

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Monogram Leather Long Envelope Evening Flap Clutch Bag

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Chicago, IL

CURATOR'S NOTES Leather Twill lining Magnetic snap closure Measures 12" W x 8" H x 2.5" D

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Late 20th Century Evening Bags and Minaudières

Vintage YSL Yves Saint Laurent Black Velvet Evening Drawstring Bag
Vintage YSL Yves Saint Laurent Black Velvet Evening Drawstring Bag

Vintage YSL Yves Saint Laurent Black Velvet Evening Drawstring Bag

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Toronto, ON

Vintage YSL Yves Saint Laurent black silk velvet evening bag. Drawstring on satin cords with soft

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1990s French Handbags and Purses

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Ysl Evening Bag For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary ysl evening bag you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Brown, Gray and more options on these pages. Making the right choice when shopping for a ysl evening bag may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Ysl Evening Bag?

The price for a ysl evening bag starts at $368 and tops out at $2,995, and on average, selling for $1,405.

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.

Browse an extraordinary collection of vintage Yves Saint Laurent evening dresses, shirts, handbags and other clothing and accessories today on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Evening-bags-minaudieres for You

Vintage and designer evening bags and minaudières are elegant accessories that can elevate an ensemble and add an air of sophistication.

Evening bags began as coin purses and pouches. They were practical accessories before travel necessitated large cases and handbags eventually emerged and became a fashion statement. Evening bags grew in popularity with both men and women and, by the early 14th century, included details like embroidery and fine materials such as silk. As women began carrying hand fans, calling cards and perfumes, the evening bag became roomier while keeping its compact charm. Some designers added a thin shoulder strap. Today, the simplicity of a clutch or luxury evening bag remains as stylish as ever.

Minaudières are ornamental cases designed to hold personal items such as jewelry or cosmetics. A version of a vanity case, the minaudière was pioneered in 1933 by Charles Arpels of Van Cleef & Arpels. Made from metal, it could be engraved, decorated with precious stones or lacquered. The decade saw the popularity of these jewel-like pieces and other evening bags with Hollywood celebrities and others.

Though some of the world’s best-known luxury brands followed suit, minaudières are now made by only a small number of fashion houses such as Judith Leiber, Chanel, Versace and Hermès.

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