I love Yves Saint Laurent’s signature French style. Even though the line fades in and out of fashion’s center scene, it’s always reliable for traditional, beautiful clothes and accessories. This Smoky tote delivers a little less than I expect of the line, but it does have a lovely look.
The beige leather is such a spot on color for the season. Pale, nutty, and versatile, it’s the kind of color you can wear with everything. It’s definitely not plain or boring either, particularly when you notice the subtle weathering and gloss.
I love this carpet bag shape. The frame top gives the bag structure, but the bottom is voluminous. The contrast is held in check by the addition of the ruching, which also gives the Smoky a feminine, but not girlish, look. The round handles are another ladylike touch. Unfortunately, the Smoky is just a little too big, and the combination of its size and sweetness don’t work that well together. Frankly, it comes off looking like a cougar in pigtails.
At $1,995, the Smoky is also overpriced. I just don’t think its design warrants such a hefty price tag, especially considering the pigtails.
More Features of the Yves Saint Laurent Smoky Large Leather Bag
- Internal zipper and pouch pockets
- Fully lined in black and white flowered twill
