Saint Laurent YSL Cassandra Monogram Clasp Bag
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I think the new top handle ones have grained leather so they would be very durable. The look of the Cassandra bags are just beautiful.Following this thread for updates from @highend if any, as I am considering this bag as well (although likely the top handle version).
@Miss World From the online website I could see only the grained leather versions too, but yesterday I dropped by the shop and saw an amazing smooth leather version in the display. Attaching a slightly blurry photo for reference.
Omg
how beautiful is the top handle in smooth leather 
now I want it darn it! I imagine it would be prone to scratches as it’s a box leather type bag. I would have to see the bag up close to see whether or not it has a sheen or a protective glaze over it like the smooth Sundet bags which prevent scratches. It’s still so beautiful and it probably wouldn’t deter me from buying it.
Omg
It’s still so beautiful and it probably wouldn’t deter me from buying it.
@Miss World This smooth leather top handle one just popped up on farfetch: https://www.farfetch.com/hk/shoppin...a-tphndl-tote-item-14037440.aspx?storeid=9359
Can't see all that clearly but the photos combined with my experience in store suggest that it's the slightly glazed type of leather, same as used on the Uptown. I'm almost certain I'm getting on of these, but to choose between Smooth Black or Pebbled Dark Legion Red... Decisions decisions!!
So pretty! I definitely want smooth leather. Black or maybe even dark green if it exists. Stunning, stunning!
@Miss World The black top-handle cassandra in smooth leather is now available on farfetch.com and is absolutely stunning!!
https://www.farfetch.com/hk/shoppin...ndra-tote-bag-item-14037482.aspx?storeid=9359
https://www.farfetch.com/hk/shoppin...ndra-tote-bag-item-14037482.aspx?storeid=9359
There is a top handle in grained leather at Ssense for those concerned about the smooth leather scratching.
https://www.ssense.com/en-us/women/...black-medium-cassandra-top-handle-bag/4067031
https://www.ssense.com/en-us/women/...black-medium-cassandra-top-handle-bag/4067031
Omg!
Thank you. Absolutely stunning. I wonder if they’ll have it in the YSL boutiques soon. 
I got this bag after going back and forth between a lot a lot of bags . I got the satchel with grained leather and honestly I am so obsessed .
It fits more than I imagined . I put my sunglasses with case upwards and it fits . My I phone in large size fits the back slot . Full size wallet , make up , perfume and still I have some more room.
My biggest worry was opening and closing the clasp and it might break but it’s very sturdy and when I have to go in it frequently I just leave it open and it still looks very chic. So far goes with all my outfits . Quality bag if you’re considering it . If you guys want I can take some photos later !
It fits more than I imagined . I put my sunglasses with case upwards and it fits . My I phone in large size fits the back slot . Full size wallet , make up , perfume and still I have some more room.
My biggest worry was opening and closing the clasp and it might break but it’s very sturdy and when I have to go in it frequently I just leave it open and it still looks very chic. So far goes with all my outfits . Quality bag if you’re considering it . If you guys want I can take some photos later !
@Ashpera786 Thank you for sharing your comments regarding the practicality of use. I'd love to see more photos!
If anyone is interested to get the Cassandra top handle in grained leather in black, red or croc-embossed.. Check out Harrod.com its selling for $1709 - $1799 US dollar before tax. I just ordered mine for a total of $1817 (after tax and free shipping) Can’t wait for it to arrived. It should be here 6-10 days.
https://www.harrods.com/en-gb/search?searchTerm=Ysl+Cassandra+top+handle
https://www.harrods.com/en-gb/search?searchTerm=Ysl+Cassandra+top+handle
