Which one will be my first Ysl bag?

[mnk88]

I will buy my first Ysl bag but I can´t decide which one. I will have the bag for weekends doing errands, but it will be nice if I can take the bag out for dinner. I want to bring me a lipgloss, car keys, keys, my mobile, and hopefully sunglasses.
Solferino-medium. This one is a favourite for me. I like the classic and simple look. But I´m afraid that the leather is delicate and will be easily scratched? Is the leather sensitive?
Ysl Monogramme satchel - I like this vintage vibe and shape. I have som monogram bags from LV (pochette metis example) so maybe it will be to much with another mongram bag?.
Lou Camera bag- or the mini?- Im not sure if I like the design of camera bag when it stands out in the upper front. The mini is sweet and i like the chain.But will it be too small?
Envelope bag medium/small- maybe it´s more for evenings?
Cassandre big size- I really like the woc but, its only a woc so maybe it will be too small and more for parties/special occations?

Other alternatives
Celine belt bag nano
Gucci horsebit 1955

I have no possibility to tro them on, since I don´t live close to Ysl store.

 

[lill_canele]

These are a lot of options and it's a bit tricky to choose from so many lovely bags.

Here's my experience and opinions on a few of the bags:
- Solferino in brushed leather or box or smooth leather will show scratches. Brushed leather is also quite delicate but they all are on the delicate side. Some people like the natural wear and tear of the leathers and others do not.
- YSL envelope bags run small. If you are looking at the grain de poudre leather versions, they are also very stiff, and will hold structure well, be very durable, but also will not soften or stretch much over time.
- I've only had the Cassandre top handle. It was a beautifully made bag, it just didn't suite my aesthetic as I got older and I sold it.

I have owned various YSL bags over the years. And the only one left in my collection is my YSL envelope bag in medium. I've had it for 7 years. It's my errand bag and I love the structure and durability.

 

[GateA]

I voted for the Lou camera bag. It will definitely fit all your essentials and can be dressed down or up. The new version with a back pocket is a bonus. I haven’t got one myself although I have tried one on.
The mini Lou will not fit sunglasses.
I did have a YSL envelope bag but returned it because of quality issues (popped stitches) and, as lill-canele points out above, it is very structured.

 

[blackleathergoldhw]

Out of the YSL bags listed, I'd pick the Lou for its versatility. Out of the choices overall? I pick the Celine belt bag. It's not only practical but it's so pretty in person and IMO the most striking out of all the options.

 

[HavPlenty]

I have the Lou Camera bag and the Gucci 1955 Horsebit. The Lou Camera bag got the most wear out of all of my bags. I woudn't call it a dressy bag but it is more of an every day bag if you don't carry a lot. It was my go to during the pandemic. The horsebit is nice, nice, nice. I just love it. It's so cute and it is a great everyday bag. You got a lot of choices.

 

[mnk88]

I have the Lou Camera bag and the Gucci 1955 Horsebit. The Lou Camera bag got the most wear out of all of my bags. I woudn't call it a dressy bag but it is more of an every day bag if you don't carry a lot. It was my go to during the pandemic. The horsebit is nice, nice, nice. I just love it. It's so cute and it is a great everyday bag. You got a lot of choices.

Which colour do you habe in horsebit 1955? Is it the large size ?

 

[HavPlenty]

Which colour do you habe in horsebit 1955? Is it the large size ?

Yes its my profile pic. I have a mod shot in the Gucci forum

 

[sylwip]

For a first bag from the listed, I would go for the Lou Mini Bag. It's very versatile, can be dressed up or down and also it fits a lot more than it looks!