Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Chain Tote Black Red Gold

The first impression is the interplay of black canvas and vivid red side panels,
framed by supple black leather trim and anchored by bold gold-tone chain
handles. At the center, the Yves Saint Laurent logo is discreetly embossed into
the leather front, a subtle yet unmistakable signature. The gold-tone hardware
glints against the deep hues, with chain links and logo-engraved rings lending a
refined sense of weight and movement. This tote reflects the enduring codes of
Yves Saint Laurent’s late-20th-century collections, where high-contrast palettes
and tactile materials defined the maison’s approach to everyday luxury. Founded
in Paris in 1961 by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé, the house quickly
established itself as the master of modern elegance—pioneering the marriage of
sharp tailoring and bold, graphic color. The interior is lined in matching
black fabric, spacious enough for daily essentials and secured with a top zipper.
The bag remains in excellent condition, with gleaming hardware, a
crisp structure, and unmarked leather trim. The original dust bag is included.
Model: Chain Tote
Era: Late 1990s–Early 2000s
Condition: Excellent—hardware is bright throughout; leather trim and canvas
panels are clean and show no significant wear; interior is immaculate; corners and base
show no scuffing
Material: Black and red canvas with black leather trim and gold-tone chain
hardware
Color: Black canvas front and back with red canvas side panels, black leather
trim, gold-tone chain handles and hardware, black textile interior
Dimensions: W 26 × H 19.5 × D 11 cm
Made in: France
Comes With: Dust bag