Thoughts on Saint Laurent YSL Envelope Bag?

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I visited the Saint Laurent store yesterday to look at the medium Envelope bags. I had such a difficult time trying to decide between Black & the Dark Smog grey colour. I bought the black but can’t stop thinking of the Dark Smog :panic:

Here are some pics I took of both the Black & Dark Smog triquilt envelope bags side by side. :love:
Both absolutely stunning bags - the smog looks slightly darker than I thought. Black is very classic, and will serve you for years to come :)
 
Both absolutely stunning bags - the smog looks slightly darker than I thought. Black is very classic, and will serve you for years to come :smile:
However, if you can't stop thinking about the smog, it's still a fairly neutral, nearly black shade so will still be in style in years to come - go for it! :tup: The gold hardware looks beautiful against the smog. You're so lucky to be able to go into store - stores in the UK are still closed.
 
I visited the Saint Laurent store yesterday to look at the medium Envelope bags. I had such a difficult time trying to decide between Black & the Dark Smog grey colour. I bought the black but can’t stop thinking of the Dark Smog :panic:

Here are some pics I took of both the Black & Dark Smog triquilt envelope bags side by side. :love:

Both are stunningly beautiful and congrats on the bag! i do see what you are saying the black is a true black and that dark smog is a unique color, at first i thought it was black too but next to the actual black i see the difference. Maybe sleep on it for another night and if still thinking about the dark smog exchange! :)
 
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Both are stunningly beautiful and congrats on the bag! i do see what you are saying the black is a true black and that dark smog is a unique color, at first i thought it was black too but next to the actual black i see the difference. Maybe sleep on it for another night and if still thinking about the dark smog exchange! :smile:
I think you're right. I nearly talked myself into buying a darker colour instead of my new latte medium envelope - but like you, I couldn't stop thinking about it! Let me know which you decide on! It sounds as though you're smitten with the smog :heart::heart:
 
I think you're right. I nearly talked myself into buying a darker colour instead of my new latte medium envelope - but like you, I couldn't stop thinking about it! Let me know which you decide on! It sounds as though you're smitten with the smog :heart::heart:
Love the dark latte color by the way! I have that color in the small loulou!
 
I was looking at this bag too! It is beautiful! Does it have a back pocket for a cell phone? Did you try it on crossbody?
Stores are closed here still but I’ve been really wanting a college medium and would love to see both of these side by side.
Hi, yes both the Medium and the Large size have back pockets. They can also been worn cross body and the cross body strap works for tall girls too :smile:

Just got my hands on this baby...sold out everywhere in the UK, but Net-a-Porter have just restocked :heart:
That colour is so gorgeous and looks even more chic against the gold hardware. Share pics once you receive it! :smile:

Both absolutely stunning bags - the smog looks slightly darker than I thought. Black is very classic, and will serve you for years to come :smile:
However, if you can't stop thinking about the smog, it's still a fairly neutral, nearly black shade so will still be in style in years to come - go for it! :tup: The gold hardware looks beautiful against the smog. You're so lucky to be able to go into store - stores in the UK are still closed.
The stores only opened up again very recently and they are still implementing COVID19 precautions such as social distancing and sanitizing which is great. I have loved this envelope bag for years and years and i always thought i would go for black. But when i saw the dark smog my heart just fluttered. Black is an instant classic but there is something so beautiful about the dark smog against the gold hardware. I will have to think about it a bit more.

Both are stunningly beautiful and congrats on the bag! i do see what you are saying the black is a true black and that dark smog is a unique color, at first i thought it was black too but next to the actual black i see the difference. Maybe sleep on it for another night and if still thinking about the dark smog exchange! :smile:
I feel the dark smog is just as classic as the black, but a little more unique. It is such a chameleon color, it can look black, dark grey or medium grey depending on the lighting which i think makes it more versatile. Decisions, decisions...maybe i'll have to get two:biggrin: :biggrin:
 
Hi, yes both the Medium and the Large size have back pockets. They can also been worn cross body and the cross body strap works for tall girls too :smile:


That colour is so gorgeous and looks even more chic against the gold hardware. Share pics once you receive it! :smile:


The stores only opened up again very recently and they are still implementing COVID19 precautions such as social distancing and sanitizing which is great. I have loved this envelope bag for years and years and i always thought i would go for black. But when i saw the dark smog my heart just fluttered. Black is an instant classic but there is something so beautiful about the dark smog against the gold hardware. I will have to think about it a bit more.


I feel the dark smog is just as classic as the black, but a little more unique. It is such a chameleon color, it can look black, dark grey or medium grey depending on the lighting which i think makes it more versatile. Decisions, decisions...maybe i'll have to get two:biggrin: :biggrin:
Good luck with your decision, although it sounds as though you've already decided! I'm exactly the same, I have the LV PM empreinte in three colours as I found it very difficult to decide. Go for the dark smog - I agree there's just something about it, and the way it sets off the beautiful gold hardware compared to the black.
 
I visited the Saint Laurent store yesterday to look at the medium Envelope bags. I had such a difficult time trying to decide between Black & the Dark Smog grey colour. I bought the black but can’t stop thinking of the Dark Smog :panic:

Here are some pics I took of both the Black & Dark Smog triquilt envelope bags side by side. :love:
Omg...that dark smog....drooool :drool::drool:
 
I’m about to purchase my first Saint Laurent bag and I’ve been stalking different threads between the loulou and the envelope. I really can’t decide if I want the small black on black puffer loulou or the medium envelope. Decisions decisions!
 

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I’m about to purchase my first Saint Laurent bag and I’ve been stalking different threads between the loulou and the envelope. I really can’t decide if I want the small black on black puffer loulou or the medium envelope. Decisions decisions!
That is a hard decision and i love both of them too! The LouLou Puffer bag is a great everyday bag, it's very cool and effortless. However it is a lot more casual than the Envelope bag. The Envelope bag can be used during the day to elevate a casual outfit and will also look glam in more formal settings like dinners or parties. The black on black hardware Envelope bag looks incredibly chic and edgy. If you already have dressy night time bags, get the LouLou Puffer. Also you might want to consider whether you want a more relaxed or structured bag to suit your personal style or lifestyle. :smile:
 
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