I haven’t been paying much attention to Yves Saint Laurent lately. That’s really too bad because this designer has some of the most breathtaking bags you’ll ever see. Yves Saint Laurent is most popular for their classic pieces. You know, the kind you can carry for many years and they will never go out of style. That’s why it was no surprise when Jennifer’s pick, the Yves Saint Laurent Roady, was named the eleventh “It Bag” …

… Shopping List Poll has concluded, and the purse chosen for our lookalike shopping spree was the Yves Saint Laurent Muse Two Satchel! This exquisite plum-colored bag was spotted for $1,895 at Nordstrom – but have no fear: we’ve found five perfectly purple and affordable lookalikes (NOT fakes) for you to buy and love. Let us know which is your favorite by leaving a comment below!

 

1. London Fog Stacey Satchel  $123.75

2. Nine & Co. In The Mix Shimmer Satchel $38.50

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The classic Yves Saint Laurent Muse bag goes the way of the trend! The new Muse Two Satchel incorporates strong blocks of color in fall-appropriate shades of forest green and deep purple. Bits of tan ease the transition and keep it from looking too wildly multicolored; this is, after all, a polished bag designed to last for life. Despite its attention to the colorblocking phenomenon, it exudes a classic …

… when they come in “fun size”! This is especially true when you take an iconic style, like the Yves Saint Laurent Muse, and turn it into a mini. Introducing the Yves Saint Laurent Muse Mini Leather Clutch!

Obviously, shrinking this classic satchel down would look a little weird if they kept the double handles. So the next logical step was to lose the handles and turn this lovely piece into a clutch. The classic dome shape remains intact and all the Muse hardware, although sized …

… a heavy load and you aren’t a major trend follower. Who are you? You’re the new owner of this Yves Saint Laurent Mini Muse Leather Shoulder Bag, the classic carryall that follows the minimal theory of design. It’s one of YSL’s most beloved bags, if not the most, and carries a certain cachet that earns it admiration wherever it goes. What’s not to love about that? In this more demure size, it remains practical and even more understated. Available for $1345 at Net-a-Porter.

… completely captured my full attention, so you can imagine the joy I had in finding this delightful Yves Saint Laurent Belle Du Jour Patent-Leather Clutch. This little doll is quite the catch! It features petrol-blue patent-leather, a crisply stitched and raised designer motif, an internal slit pocket, a magnetic snap-fastening flap front, and it is fully lined in satin. As a bonus, it comes with protective dust bag. I love this clutch because not only is it an incredible color for Spring, …

… come with each passing season. What I mean is, there are trends within this trend. Check out the Yves Saint Laurent Cabas Chyc and you will see what I mean.

What do I see when I look at this bag? Fringe, of course! It isn’t fringe in the traditional sense, but it IS fringe nonetheless. I’m talking about those raw edges on the linen fabric. They create a fringe that is short, stubby, and gorgeous! I love it! The linen fabric itself isn’t half bad either. I like the rich texture and …

It’s one of Yves Saint Laurent ‘s most beloved bags, and this is easily one of its most unexpected updates. The Roady Printed Canvas Hobo Bag showcases the bag at its nautical best, complete with a rope stripe print atop red and black. As has always been, though, Roady’s strength is its handle. Here, it’s composed of rubber and leather, a combination robust enough to support a heavy canvas bag. …

Yes, the Y in “easy” is supposed to be capitalized in the name of this Yves Saint Laurent EasY Zip-Top Tote, but if you ask me, a mega label like Yves Saint Laurent doesn’t need to resort to wacky wordplay in order to get their products noticed. Seriously, take a look at the bag itself – it’s almost painfully exquisite! It features sky blue pebbled leather, golden hardware, a two-way zip top with YSL logo pull tabs and snap-down sides, multiple pockets, and …

… Anyway, I’d never see myself sporting it in the present... except on this pink and orange Yves Saint Laurent Colorblock Logo Clutch. Granted, the pink leather overshadows the orange piping and stitching, but nonetheless, there’s orange on it and I’d still be willing to carry it. In fact, I actually really love this clutch! It features a flap top, a raised, topstitched “YSL” logo in the center, a magnetic snap closure, canvas lining, and an inside open pocket. It’s available …