YSL Envelope Bag wear and tear

[J9Fell4Tiffanys]

Has anyone had enough experience wearing the envelope bag fairly often to be able to speak to its wear and tear as well as functionality over time? I have the small envelope because it fit me better crossbody. I don’t really wear shoulder bags so the medium just wasn’t right for me. Either way, I’m curious about feedback from others. Thanks!

 

[lill_canele]

I bought the black on black, medium, in February 2017. I believe I've spoken about it on TPF before, but it has held up very well.
(This was when the price was around $2210 including tax)



This is my errand go-to bag, so I use it quite a lot. It is probably one of the oldest and most used bags in my collection and I usually carry it crossbody.
I do not baby my bags. I carry them in the rain, put them on the ground. I've scraped them against doors and doorways. (especially this one tbh, it has gone through thick and thin and come through)

I think at the 5 year point it barely started to have chipping on the YSL logo hardware, and that's just at the corners and it is barely noticeable. I've never had issues with chipping for the chain or the rest of the hardware.
There is corner wear and tear but it is minimal.
The way the leather is treated makes it very durable and hold its structure well. I've had no creases or dents. No issues in the rain or when it gets wet, I just wipe it off.

I remember walking into a Moynat store around 2021 or 2022 and the SA there thought my bag was new. That's how good it looks.

If you like, I can take photos of it when I get home.

 

[J9Fell4Tiffanys]

I bought the black on black, medium, in February 2017. I believe I've spoken about it on TPF before, but it has held up very well.
(This was when the price was around $2210 including tax)

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This is my errand go-to bag, so I use it quite a lot. It is probably one of the oldest and most used bags in my collection and I usually carry it crossbody.
I do not baby my bags. I carry them in the rain, put them on the ground. I've scraped them against doors and doorways. (especially this one tbh, it has gone through thick and thin and come through)

I think at the 5 year point it barely started to have chipping on the YSL logo hardware, and that's just at the corners and it is barely noticeable. I've never had issues with chipping for the chain or the rest of the hardware.
There is corner wear and tear but it is minimal.
The way the leather is treated makes it very durable and hold its structure well. I've had no creases or dents. No issues in the rain or when it gets wet, I just wipe it off.

I remember walking into a Moynat store around 2021 or 2022 and the SA there thought my bag was new. That's how good it looks.

If you like, I can take photos of it when I get home.

Thank you for taking the time to share! It’s great news! I don’t want to save my bag for special occasions and want to use and enjoy it but was a little nervous even though I know that the leather should be pretty hard wearing. It’s helpful to hear real life examples from people who have experience really using these bags. If you have the time to share photos, it would also be awesome!

 

[lill_canele]

Here you go!

I did find a bit of wear on the chain in one small area but I think that’s when I tried to squeeze through a closing door and ultimately scraped it lol, so that’s on me.


She has done very well!

I do not clean any of my bags with any leather cleaners or spray them down with any protective coating.
The most I’ll do is spot clean with a baby wipe if I see a spot or something.

 

[J9Fell4Tiffanys]

Here you go!

I did find a bit of wear on the chain in one small area but I think that’s when I tried to squeeze through a closing door and ultimately scraped it lol, so that’s on me.

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She has done very well!

I do not clean any of my bags with any leather cleaners or spray them down with any protective coating.
The most I’ll do is spot clean with a baby wipe if I see a spot or something.

She really looks great! Thank you! I love the black on black!

 

[Antigone]

Here you go!

I did find a bit of wear on the chain in one small area but I think that’s when I tried to squeeze through a closing door and ultimately scraped it lol, so that’s on me.

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She has done very well!

I do not clean any of my bags with any leather cleaners or spray them down with any protective coating.
The most I’ll do is spot clean with a baby wipe if I see a spot or something.

Glad to see the black hardware holding up so well!!!

 

[roomservicemenu]

I’m I also using my envelope medium as my everyday bag and I have no wear and tear at all. I’ve used it now for a year. It’s very very durable.