This Yves Saint Laurent, you know, that YSL ENVELOPE BAG, I heard it’s somethin’ else. My granddaughter, she’s always on about these fancy things. She says it’s all the rage in them specialty stores. Well, I don’t know about rage, but I reckon it must be pretty special for the price they’re askin’.
She showed me a picture once, said it was some kinda fancy leather. Said it’s from Italy! Imagine that, all the way from Italy. Says this YSL, it’s a big deal. They call it Saint Laurent YSL, that’s a mouthful, ain’t it? I just call it that envelope bag, ’cause that’s what it looks like, a darn envelope.
Now, why is this bag so special? I asked her, “Why you need such a fancy thing?” She says it’s an investment. Investment! Like puttin’ money in the bank, but it’s a purse! She says these YSL handbags hold their value. Like gold, almost. Hard to believe, a bag bein’ like gold.
She says they make ’em real good, these YSL bags. Says they use the best leather, somethin’ called lambskin and calfskin. Sounds soft, don’t it? I touched my old leather boots, thinkin’ maybe they’re made of the same stuff. But hers is probably way softer. They got the Saint Laurent Paris on it, too.
I seen some other names too in them fancy magazines she reads. They say Neiman Marcus. I ain’t never been, but it sounds like one of them places where they charge you an arm and a leg for a cup of coffee. But they got these bags, these Saint Laurent Envelope bags. They even show it on their shop!
And sizes! Don’t even get me started on sizes. My granddaughter, she talks about “small” and “large” like it’s the most important thing in the world. Small Saint Laurent Envelope, Large Saint Laurent Envelope. They even got a “pouch”, somethin’ called a YSL Envelope Pouch. Like a little baby envelope, I guess.
- They say it’s classic, this YSL ENVELOPE BAG. Means it don’t go outta style. Like my old apron, I reckon. Worn it for years, still good as new.
- This designer, some fella named Anthony, made this Envelope bag. They say he’s somethin’ special. Must be, to make a bag that costs more than my old car.
- They quilt it, this bag. Like my old bedspread, but probably way fancier. They call it chevron quilting. I say it looks a bit like my corn field rows.
My granddaughter says it’s worth it, this YSL Envelope. Says it’s the best of the best. I told her my old flour sack bag was pretty darn good too. Carried everything I needed for years. But she just laughed. Young folks, they don’t understand the value of a good, strong sack.
She says YSL got other things. She call it “ready to wear” or “slg”. I told her “What you mean? You can wear anything! Just put it on your body!”. She just rolled her eyes at me. She also said YSL also got shoes, oh those young girls, they do like their pretty shoes!
This YSL Envelope Triquilt Small YSL Shoulder Bag, that’s another one she showed me. So many names for one little bag! Smooth leather, she says. Probably smoother than my old hens after a good dust bath.
I still don’t rightly understand why anyone would need such a fancy bag. But she seems happy, and that’s all that matters, I reckon. Maybe one day she’ll let me borrow it. Just to see what all the fuss is about. Though I’d be scared to take it out. Wouldn’t want to get it dirty, not for that price! It’s like a piece of art, almost. A very expensive piece of art that looks like an envelope. And she said this bag is durable. It means it can last for a long long time. I mean, who will spend so much money on a bag that is easy to get broken?
They say this YSL, it’s a luxury brand. Means it’s for folks with more money than sense, I suppose. But hey, if it makes ’em happy, who am I to judge? I’m just glad I got my trusty old bag. It may not be a YSL ENVELOPE BAG, but it does the job just fine.
I know one thing for sure, though, if you’re looking for this bag, you will need to find the specialty stores. They always know the best. My granddaughter knows a lot about these things. Just don’t tell her I said that.
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