The story behind this Yves Saint Laurent pouch
The House of Yves Saint Laurent has always excelled at infusing everyday objects with a minimalist yet rebellious Parisian aesthetic. Created to meet the needs of a demanding clientele who travel constantly, this toiletry bag has become an absolute essential. Its refined design reflects the brand's desire to combine practicality with strict, night-time elegance. Carrying the "Saint Laurent Paris" stamp introduced during the stylistic revival of the 2010 decade, it uses the famous "grain de poudre" leather. This historic texture of the House, initially developed to resist scratches while offering a unique visual signature, testifies to this perfect alliance between robustness and high sophistication.
Architecture, material and wear of this Grooming Case
With proportions designed for efficiency, this case measures 22 centimetres wide, 13 centimetres high and 8 centimetres deep. Its parallelepiped architecture with softened corners houses a spacious main compartment, secured by a sturdy silver-tone metal zip. The exterior is crafted entirely from embossed black calf leather, offering a fine grain and a highly elegant matt finish. The silver stamp is neatly applied to the front. A flat leather side handle allows for a firm grip or easy fingertip carrying.
Why this Saint Laurent piece
This clutch is proving extremely relevant in the second-hand market. It embodies the ultimate luxury travel accessory, highly sought after second-hand by lovers of fine leather goods looking to treat themselves to a fragment of the Yves Saint Laurent legacy. The contrast between the deep black textured leather and the sheer brilliance of the hardware gives it a timeless look that is perfectly unisex. Beyond its primary function, many enthusiasts are now diverting it from its original use to use it as a day pouch, maximising the pleasure investment.
Delivered contents and condition
This accessory is delivered on its own, without its original protective pouch. The piece is presented in very good overall condition, demonstrating particularly careful use in the past. There are no scratches on the leather exterior and the corners have retained their structural integrity. Only a few physiological micro-scratches are perceptible on the metal zip pull, attesting to its light use without detracting from its aesthetic appeal. The black textile lining is ready for your travel essentials.
Guarantee and delivery
The Swiss Collector guarantees the authenticity of this piece of leather goods. We accept returns within 10 days according to our conditions. As Switzerland's leading second-hand retailer with the largest network of boutiques, we offer online booking for fitting and collection on site or fully secure international shipping.
* Very good condition - item already worn. Slight signs of external wear. Leather and structure in excellent condition overall.
