Yves Saint Laurent Downtown Bag

Vlad · Jan 31st, 2007, 12:50 AM

Yves Saint Laurent has been pushing the Downtown bag like it's the new Muse with what looks like middling results. The Downtown doesn't speckle the pages of tabloids, and I don't see it dangling from a fashionably clothed arm every time I venture into Hollywood. I'm actually pretty fond of the shape. It's interesting, and I totally understand the name. The built-in slouch has a certain bustle-coolly-through-the-crowds attitude. That said, this Downtown leopard print media tote is the first incarnation of the Downtown that has really caught my eye. The leopard print is divine. Leopard has been spotting the entire span of fashion goods for a while now, but I find that a perfect leopard print is hard to come by. I love the way the spots condense in the middle of the bag and spread out towards the sides. I love that no two spots are identical. The very leopard print looks organic, even though I know it's just printed on calfskin. The white accents are also nice, and I appreciate the understated hardware on this outspoken bag. Will you carry this one Downtown? Pre-order from Neiman Marcus for $2,195.00 for delivery in April.

By nerdphanie, resident Shopping Nerd.

G86 · Jan 31st, 2007, 02:35 AM

i actually like the YSL Downtown bag, i have not seen the bag irl yet but from what i saw on the net i think it's such a cool bag. not a big fan of any animal prints in general but i agree with you this one looks perfect.

karo · Jan 31st, 2007, 05:22 AM

I like this bag. Maybe I'm not crazy about it, but it's OK.

Sachi · Jan 31st, 2007, 09:01 AM

I like how it's a different silhouette. Unfortunately, it didn't quite fit me well as the ones I tried were too big. I must say that it's especially pretty in leopard.

Danica · Jan 31st, 2007, 09:41 AM

I don't like leopard print, and I could never pull it off anyways. The bag is kind of boring, but it might look nicer as a solid colour.

patois · Jan 31st, 2007, 12:19 PM

I like leopard and have quite a few leopard things but I'm not too fond of it with the white and that is a lot of $$$ for a tote bag.

theglamorous · Jan 31st, 2007, 01:02 PM

I like it.

brian · Jan 31st, 2007, 01:45 PM

i love the downtown way more than i should.
this new version in printed calf hair is gorgeous... i really hope i can score one on sale... :P

chloehandbags · Jan 31st, 2007, 02:01 PM

I totally agree with you, nerdphanie, that the bag itself is pretty uninspiring (although, I like its overall shape), but the print is absolutely gorgeous.

maxter · Jan 31st, 2007, 05:31 PM

I love the shape of this bag but I'm not sure if I would buy it.

the leopard print.

Right now I am loving the YSL "Eve" bag.

Lainey · Jan 31st, 2007, 05:52 PM

I like it but I don't love it. I prefer the Muse better.

Leelee · Jan 31st, 2007, 07:15 PM

I think some people could really pull this bag off and look great doing it! But me, well, I'm far too conservative. I do like the shape,though.

cutestmomever · Feb 3rd, 2007, 12:04 AM

I like it. But I'm not sure if I want to shell out that much $$.

ValleyO · Feb 3rd, 2007, 02:02 AM

LOVE it! Vlad's right- that leopard print is divine!

purse-n-boots · Dec 4th, 2007, 05:51 PM

I really like the patent black one... GORGEOUS!

Jan 31st, 2007, 12:50 AM	#1
Vlad Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Posts: 8,418	Yves Saint Laurent Downtown Bag Yves Saint Laurent has been pushing the Downtown bag like it's the new Muse with what looks like middling results. The Downtown doesn't speckle the pages of tabloids, and I don't see it dangling from a fashionably clothed arm every time I venture into Hollywood. I'm actually pretty fond of the shape. It's interesting, and I totally understand the name. The built-in slouch has a certain bustle-coolly-through-the-crowds attitude. That said, this Downtown leopard print media tote is the first incarnation of the Downtown that has really caught my eye. The leopard print is divine. Leopard has been spotting the entire span of fashion goods for a while now, but I find that a perfect leopard print is hard to come by. I love the way the spots condense in the middle of the bag and spread out towards the sides. I love that no two spots are identical. The very leopard print looks organic, even though I know it's just printed on calfskin. The white accents are also nice, and I appreciate the understated hardware on this outspoken bag. Will you carry this one Downtown? Pre-order from Neiman Marcus for $2,195.00 for delivery in April. By nerdphanie, resident Shopping Nerd.

Jan 31st, 2007, 02:35 AM	#2
G86 Member Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 202	Re: Yves Saint Laurent Downtown Bag i actually like the YSL Downtown bag, i have not seen the bag irl yet but from what i saw on the net i think it's such a cool bag. not a big fan of any animal prints in general but i agree with you this one looks perfect.

Jan 31st, 2007, 05:22 AM	#3
karo Member Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Brussels, Europe Posts: 9,277	Re: Yves Saint Laurent Downtown Bag I like this bag. Maybe I'm not crazy about it, but it's OK.

Jan 31st, 2007, 09:01 AM	#4
Sachi Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 113	Re: Yves Saint Laurent Downtown Bag I like how it's a different silhouette. Unfortunately, it didn't quite fit me well as the ones I tried were too big. I must say that it's especially pretty in leopard.

Jan 31st, 2007, 09:41 AM	#5
Danica Mijn boter boontje Joined: Feb 2006 Location: TN Posts: 8,288	Re: Yves Saint Laurent Downtown Bag I don't like leopard print, and I could never pull it off anyways. The bag is kind of boring, but it might look nicer as a solid colour. __________________ Cheerleader for love

Jan 31st, 2007, 12:19 PM	#6
patois Member Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Long Island Posts: 270	Re: Yves Saint Laurent Downtown Bag I like leopard and have quite a few leopard things but I'm not too fond of it with the white and that is a lot of $$$ for a tote bag.

Jan 31st, 2007, 01:02 PM	#7
theglamorous Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 16,214	Re: Yves Saint Laurent Downtown Bag I like it.

Jan 31st, 2007, 01:45 PM	#8
brian Sofa King Smooshy Joined: Dec 2005 Location: san antonio, tx Posts: 987	Re: Yves Saint Laurent Downtown Bag i love the downtown way more than i should. this new version in printed calf hair is gorgeous... i really hope i can score one on sale... :P __________________ “Conformity is the jailer of freedom and the enemy of growth.” - John F. Kennedy

Jan 31st, 2007, 02:01 PM	#9
chloehandbags Sofa King Sherlock Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Hertfordshire, UK. Posts: 8,940	Re: Yves Saint Laurent Downtown Bag I totally agree with you, nerdphanie, that the bag itself is pretty uninspiring (although, I like its overall shape), but the print is absolutely gorgeous. __________________ Still missing Phoebe... 'My boss, Ralph Toledano [president of Chloé], always says to me that people come to buy at Chloé for what it is, so it does not make sense to order a Chinese and get delivered an Indian!' - Phoebe Philo, May 2005. Last edited by chloehandbags; Jan 31st, 2007 at 02:04 PM.

Jan 31st, 2007, 05:31 PM	#10
maxter Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 5,459	Re: Yves Saint Laurent Downtown Bag I love the shape of this bag but I'm not sure if I would buy it. the leopard print. Right now I am loving the YSL "Eve" bag.

Jan 31st, 2007, 05:52 PM	#11
Lainey Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,633	Re: Yves Saint Laurent Downtown Bag I like it but I don't love it. I prefer the Muse better.

Jan 31st, 2007, 07:15 PM	#12
Leelee Up On My Toes! Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Highland, Maryland Posts: 7,399	Re: Yves Saint Laurent Downtown Bag I think some people could really pull this bag off and look great doing it! But me, well, I'm far too conservative. I do like the shape,though.

Feb 3rd, 2007, 12:04 AM	#13
cutestmomever Member Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,745	Re: Yves Saint Laurent Downtown Bag I like it. But I'm not sure if I want to shell out that much $$. __________________ Ying and Yang! My two sons morph together!

Feb 3rd, 2007, 02:02 AM	#14
ValleyO Member Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 11,434	Re: Yves Saint Laurent Downtown Bag LOVE it! Vlad's right- that leopard print is divine!

Dec 4th, 2007, 05:51 PM	#15
purse-n-boots Member Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 681	Re: Yves Saint Laurent Downtown Bag I really like the patent black one... GORGEOUS! __________________ www.purse-n-boots.com