Kaia bag - thoughts?

[Miss World]

The Kaia bag is what drew me back to Saint Laurent and I started browsing their bags again. The Kaia seems large on some of the photos above but some others make it look teeny tiny! I wonder how much is holds? The soft floppy leather makes me believe this can fit a lot. I’m also hoping it comes in a slightly (barely) larger size and that the leather will darken in time because I find it a touch too light.

Hi, that's because there are two different size available at the moment, that is why some look bigger and some look tiny. Saint Laurent website has the Mini and Small available currently. They might introduce larger sizes in the future

 

[Miss World]

YSL Kaia bag in the Mini size

 

[peachpea]

I think they may have just released a Medium Size for pre order on the Saint Laurent website!! Dimensions look promising

 

[Miss World]

I think they may have just released a Medium Size for pre order on the Saint Laurent website!! Dimensions look promising

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How exciting! Thanks for bringing it to my attention. I think the Mini Kaia is so cute still though!

 

[peachpea]

How exciting! Thanks for bringing it to my attention. I think the Mini Kaia is so cute still though!

Oh you are so welcome! I love this shape so I was happy to see it in a larger version (the small and mini would be too small for my needs!) however the vegetable leather has me worried on just how easy this bag will mark and scratch over time! Hoping they will release this in a different leather soon!

 

[Luv2Shop1]

I just saw the belt bag version on the website for pre-order--love it!

 

[KensingtonUK]

Saw this style pop up in a YSL add and love love this style. Have yet to see it in person but very interested in the small and medium size

 

[Luv2Shop1]

I love this bag! I have been wearing my black small on repeat for weeks! It still looks amazing!

I just pre-ordered it in yellow--love, love this shade, I hope it's true to life:

 

[Luv2Shop1]

I ended up cancelling the pre-order for the bag in post #23...the color was very different irl.

Considering a Kaia belt bag...bu with COVID I'm working from home so don't have much opportunity to carry my bags so I'm sort of on hiatus wrt handbag purchases.

 

[SillyYun]

I saw Perforated leather, does anyone knows if this scratches easily like the regular Kaia? Thats the only thing thats stopping me from buying

 

[cthrn]

Hiya, just curious if anyone has the kaia in smooth leather and how wear and tear looks?

 

[vanillacherry]

Reviving this thread cos I want to get a Kaia in small. My daughter’s middle name is Kaia, so this bag will have a special place in my collection! Like the previous poster, I’m wondering about the scratches on this leather, specifically the beige vintage leather. Does anyone have this bag, and can speak for it’s leather’s wear and tear? Also wondering if it behaves like vegetable tanned leather and how to care for it. Thanks!!

 

[vanillacherry]

Just received my small tan Kaia! I love the color and size. I hope she patinas well!

 

[natjyl]

I love this bag! I have been wearing my black small on repeat for weeks! It still looks amazing!

I just pre-ordered it in yellow--love, love this shade, I hope it's true to life:

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Do you mind sharing how is your wear and tear for your black Kaia?

 

[natjyl]

Just received my small tan Kaia! I love the color and size. I hope she patinas well!View attachment 5216873

I heard someone on another platform said to take care of the scratches and the bag in general with leather conditioner, and that should remedy some light scratches but also make the bag look good over time.