

I love the timeless, clean look that the YSL tote has. When compared to similar luxury bags like the Dior Booktote, the Chanel Deauville or even the Celine tote, this one is significantly cheaper and quite gorgeous. And that’s a great price for a designer bag of this size. While I purchased my Rive Gauche Tote before the Saint Laurent price increase, it’s still listed under $1,300. It’s actually a fairly good size as you can see here on the model and is under $600. When I purchased my YSL Rive Gauche tote, there was also the option to purchase the black and white version.
Rive gauche tote bag in linen and leather pro#
PRO TIP: Like any light-colored handbag, don’t wear this with dark denim as the color can transfer!Īs far as storing the handbag, it actually folds completely flat! If you’d rather store it upright, then grab some air pillows to help your bags keep their shape. I did not pre-treat it with anything additional and was advised that it was not necessary to do so. The handles are really sturdy calf leather, and when I called the SA at Saks FIfth Avenue, which is where I purchased my bag, he told me that this bag is meant to be USED! And to not be afraid to use it. But it can be easily wiped down with a damp cloth. However, it’s not a glossy coating like what you’ll find on the Louis Vuitton canvas bags. While the fabric is light, it’s like a coated linen material so it’s not “rough” as you might expect it to be. I purchased my YSL tote sometime last fall, so it’s been in my possession for about six months and one total trip to the beach. Does the YSL Rive Gauche Bag Stain Easily? You can also see the logo on the outside of the interior pocket. Those three buttons really do make a difference! You can toss it in your car or on-the-go and not have to worry about everything falling out of your tote.Īs far as small details, you’ll find the logo stamped on the buttons and engraved on the zipper of the interior pocket. So many totes are giant open holes where everything can easily spill out. One of my favorite features of this bag are the snap-button closures. I did not already have a bag of this size and shape in my collection as the largest tote I currently own is my Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM. I don’t carry a large bag on a daily basis, but I don’t find it so huge that it overwhelms my frame.įor my purposes, this bag was purchased as a designer beach and travel bag.

Rive gauche tote bag in linen and leather mod#
It’s large and in charge the bag itself measures:įor reference in all of these mod shots, I am 5’4”. It functions as a beach bag, travel bag, diaper bag, work bag or possibly even a weekender! Let me start off by saying this bag is a workhorse.
