SAINT LAURENT Gaby Vanity Makeup bag

Gaby Series

SAINT LAURENT launches the new Gaby Vanity makeup bag, crafted from diamond-quilted lambskin to create a delicate and elegant makeup case shape, featuring a bronze YSL Cassandre metal logo and a surrounding zipper closure, allowing for handheld, shoulder, and crossbody wear. It is a versatile small bag that combines aesthetics and practicality.

· Design Inspiration ·

Saint Laurent launched the Gaby series handbags for the first time in the 2021 autumn/winter collection, inspired by the character Gaby played by Catherine Deneuve in the 2002 French-Italian film “8 Femmes,” representing the image of an independent woman.

Movie still from “Eight Beauties”

The Vanity makeup bag, debuting in Spring/Summer 2024, is a new member of the Gaby family, inspired by the classic makeup box. The history of the “makeup box” (Vanity Case) dates back a long time, originally used to hold grooming items. The oldest known makeup box was discovered by British archaeologist Howard Carter, dating back over 3000 years; the ancient Chinese grooming box “lián” has continued from the Warring States period to the Ming and Qing dynasties, often made of lacquerware during the Qin and Han dynasties, reserved for the nobility.

In the 1920s, Europe also elevated the design of makeup boxes to new heights, with many renowned European jewelers using precious materials and exquisite craftsmanship to create makeup boxes, including enamel painting and gemstone inlays, and adding wrist chains or handles on top for easy carrying at balls, dinners, or during travel.

Saint Laurent introduced suede makeup boxes and mini makeup bags in the 20th century. The new Gaby Vanity makeup bag is optimized based on collectible bag designs to better align with contemporary aesthetic perspectives, featuring a rounded rectangular base that is approachable, and a double-layered splicing structure on the back that makes the bag less prone to deformation.

20th Century YSL Collection Makeup Bag

· Diamond Quilting ·

The bag is made of black lambskin, which feels exceptionally soft and delicate. The quilting process injects a vintage charm into the bag—by filling the interior with soft materials and then outlining the diamond pattern with stitching, the lambskin appears plump and has excellent flexibility. The fluffy texture, akin to being inflated, not only emphasizes the bag’s silhouette but also visually enhances its lightness.

Surround zipper design allows the bag flap to open and close at a wide angle, making it easy to take out and put in items. The antique brass zipper cleverly echoes the metal logo, adding dynamic details to the b

· YSL Emblem ·

The strikingly simple “YSL Cassandre” metal emblem is an everlasting classic symbol, becoming the most recognizable feature of this bag, with the intentionally aged antique bronze metal texture cleverly matching the vintage quilted design.

YSL Logo was born in 1961, designed by founder Yves Saint Laurent and invited French artist A.M. Cassandre. This classic logo arranges the brand’s initials vertically, resembling a sexy and elegant woman, not only full of recognition but also particularly fitting with the brand’s style.

French artist A.M. Cassandre and the YSL logo he designed

· How to carry this bag? ·

Has an elegant arched handle at the top, and the rigid filling structure maintains a perfect contour at all times, making it exquisite and elegant to hold in hand.

The metal buckles on both sides can connect to the black leather shoulder strap, and the adjustable design allows for styles such as shoulder carry and crossbody, freeing your hands for easy travel.

· What can this bag hold? ·

The bag’s lining is also made of black lambskin, and the flat pocket on the back can store important items such as cards and receipts, with a gold foil logo as an embellishment.

In addition to its aesthetic appeal, the Gaby Vanity handbag is also impeccable in practicality. We placed a bi-fold wallet, cushion foundation, tissues, iPhone, lipstick, perfume, headphones, and keys in the bag, and its capacity is enough to dominate the small bag category. Its minimalist and exquisite appearance is suitable for both shopping and daily commuting.