Yves Saint Laurent has enlisted Africans artisans to give its famous Muse Two bag a green makeover.
The women from the Gafreh Association, a cooperative in Burkina Faso, West Africa handmade each bag entirely from sustainable fabrics. Can you believe this purse is crafted from recycled plastic bags and fair trade woven cotton? It’s incredible to think simple cotton and grocery bags could create something that looks so luxurious. Those African women really know their stuff! These eco-friendly materials will also make the new bags much lighter than their leather and patent alternatives, and they should be better able to survive the elements.
The release of the Muse Two Artisanal Recycled bag furthers Yves Saint Laurent’s commitment to innovative design and social responsibility. I’m personally thrilled to see the fashion house taking steps to give back to the planet and its people.
Considering the work that goes into a bag of such quality, only 60 were made. The online stock has been exhausted, so you’ll need to keep your eyes peeled at Yves Saint Laurent’s flagship stores around the world if you want to get your hands on one. Considering their limited status I think they’re reasonably priced at $1720. That’s not exactly chump change, but we all know something so exclusive could cost a great deal more.
