About the Saint Laurent Sunset Bag
The YSL Sunset bag, released in 2016, is one of Saint Laurent’s most classic, refined designs. With a flap front adorned with the signature YSL monogram and a sturdy, structural body, this bag gives off an elegant vibe. Although it was initially released after Anthony Vaccarello became the brand’s creative director, the YSL Sunset was the last bag designed by the previous YSL fashion innovator, Hedi Slimane. In 2012, Slimane was responsible for changing the fashion house’s official name from Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) to Saint Laurent. The brand still uses the YSL monogram for cosmetics and accessories in ready-to-wear collections like shoes and bags, including the Sunset. For this reason, you’ll find Sunset bags listed under Saint Laurent as well as YSL.
Design and Features of the Saint Laurent Sunset Bag
The YSL Sunset is a beautiful satchel featuring a front flap with a magnetic snap closure and includes a leather-encased key ring. The sleek, rigid body holds its form while still providing the collector with ample room for storing daily essentials. The bags come in a variety of colors, materials and hardware finishes, although all styles include the following elements:
- Magnetic snap closure
- Front flap
- YSL interlaced monogram hardware
- Leather or suede lining
- Leather and chain strap
Inside, the YSL Sunset bags have thoughtfully designed compartments and pockets for staying organized. The YSL Sunset offers options fitting any need with four sizes available, whether it’s an office workhorse or a chic evening accessory. The dimensions are as follows (height x width x depth):
- YSL Sunset Small: 7.4” x 5.1” x 3.5”
The Sunset Small has a 20” crossbody drop and an 11” shoulder drop when doubled up. There are two main compartments, an interior flat pocket and an open pocket on the front under the flap. - YSL Sunset Medium: 9.8” x 7” x 1.9”
With its sliding chain, the Sunset Medium has the exact strap measurements, compartments, and pockets as its smaller iteration. However, the Sunset Medium top handle bag has a detachable chain with an adjustable 20” drop. It has one main compartment with a flat pocket, an open pocket under the flap and a slip pocket on the bag’s back.
- YSL Sunset Large: 10.6” x 7” x 3.1”
The YSL Sunset Large has a 17” drop as a shoulder bag and has two main compartments, an interior flat pocket, an open pocket under the flap and a slip pocket on the bag’s back.
- YSL Sunset Chain Wallet: 7.4” x 5.5” x 2.1”
The Chain Wallet with the sliding chain strap has a 23” drop and a 12” shoulder bag drop. Inside, it contains a central compartment with eight card slots, one bill compartment and one zippered coin pocket. Plus, there’s also a front and a rear slip pocket.
Materials and Craftsmanship of the Saint Laurent Sunset Bag
Saint Laurent works with master artisans to produce their handbags in Italy using only the highest quality materials. While YSL Sunset bags most frequently come in calfskin, collectors can choose various leather finishings like patent, embossed or printed. Some bags also have embroidery or metal embellishments. In terms of colors, the Sunset comes in several beautiful neutral shades as well as brighter reds, blues, pinks and more. The chain strap, signature YSL monogram and other hardware can come in bronze, silver, gold or black metal finishes.
The Saint Laurent Sunset Bag’s Value and Collectibility
Because Saint Laurent has been named one of the top five luxury brands with handbags that hold their value, Sunset bags are great investments if kept in good condition. Pre-loved small Sunset bags in leather often fetch, on average, more than $900 on the resale market while its tinier, pre-owned iteration, the Chain Wallet, sells for more than $1,300.