Vintage Yves Saint Laurent (ysl) Leather Butterfly Patchwork Bag 1970
Authentic Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) Vintage leather patchwork butterfly bag
Recognize this rare piece as a true piece of fashion history. This authentic Yves Saint Laurent shoulder bag perfectly illustrates the house's savoir-faire, combining poetic motifs and exceptional craftsmanship. The "Papillon" motif, emblematic of YSL's history, makes this bag a prized collector's item for fashion enthusiasts.
Main features
Iconic YSL design: Adorned with the signature sculptural butterfly appliqué, a recurring theme in Yves Saint Laurent's heritage collections.
Refined patchwork: Carefully crafted from leather panels in a variety of textures, including ostrich-style grained leather inserts, for a rich and unique tactile experience.
Structured silhouette: Its elegant, rounded shape, reminiscent of a pill box, offers a timeless architectural look that retains its structure when worn.
Deep, tone-on-tone finish: Finished in a luxurious chestnut brown with a natural patina that highlights the quality of the vintage leather.
Thin, accessory-free shoulder strap: Featuring a long, minimalist leather shoulder strap, this shoulder strap highlights the bag's craftsmanship.
Status and authenticity
Designer: Yves Saint Laurent (YSL).
Material: 100 % genuine leathers in a variety of textures.
Origin: Made in France.
Condition : Beautiful vintage condition; the leather is supple and the stitching is intact, showing only the slight wear marks typical of archival pieces.
Style and investment advice
As a retailer specializing in designer fashion archives, you know that vintage YSL pieces adorned with unique figurative motifs, such as the butterfly, hold their value exceptionally well. This bag is the ideal accessory to pair with a classic wool jacket or an archival designer outfit, as illustrated in the gallery.
Fast, tracked shipping from France with professional packaging guaranteed. Don't miss this unique opportunity to own a rare piece of Yves Saint Laurent history!
Shipping
Although we're a UK company, our main showroom is in Montpellier, in the south of France, and the majority of our products are shipped from here. This shipping method, which we have used for many years, has proved very efficient.
**FOR THIS ITEM, SHIPPING IS CURRENTLY OFFERED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.**
For small items weighing less than 20 kg and measuring 180 cm in circumference (width + height x 2), the package measures approximately 50 x 30 x 40 cm.
Delivery time is 7 to 14 days, depending on your location.
**Customs charges or import VAT may apply to your package and will be payable on delivery. Please contact our dedicated team for more information prior to your purchase.
Bulky items to the UK and EU
These items will be shipped by our partner carriers, who operate between the UK, France and Spain. Delivery time is usually 2 to 4 weeks. We ship to other EU countries, but delivery times vary.
Bulky items - International shipping (USA/Australia/Asia)
We need your full address to obtain an accurate quote from our carriers.
Once the cost has been agreed, we will take care of the packing and, if necessary, crating.
Your parcel will then be handed over to our carriers in France or the UK and loaded onto the next ship.
The shipping time is 2 to 4 weeks depending on your destination.
If you don't have a forwarding agent to handle customs duties (you may be liable for taxes on your purchase) and administrative formalities, our carriers can assist you with these formalities.
International deliveries (USA/Australia/Asia) can take between 4 and 10 weeks.
Recognize this rare piece as a true piece of fashion history. This authentic Yves Saint Laurent shoulder bag perfectly illustrates the house's savoir-faire, combining poetic motifs and exceptional craftsmanship. The "Papillon" motif, emblematic of YSL's history, makes this bag a prized collector's item for fashion enthusiasts.
Main features
Iconic YSL design: Adorned with the signature sculptural butterfly appliqué, a recurring theme in Yves Saint Laurent's heritage collections.
Refined patchwork: Carefully crafted from leather panels in a variety of textures, including ostrich-style grained leather inserts, for a rich and unique tactile experience.
Structured silhouette: Its elegant, rounded shape, reminiscent of a pill box, offers a timeless architectural look that retains its structure when worn.
Deep, tone-on-tone finish: Finished in a luxurious chestnut brown with a natural patina that highlights the quality of the vintage leather.
Thin, accessory-free shoulder strap: Featuring a long, minimalist leather shoulder strap, this shoulder strap highlights the bag's craftsmanship.
Status and authenticity
Designer: Yves Saint Laurent (YSL).
Material: 100 % genuine leathers in a variety of textures.
Origin: Made in France.
Condition : Beautiful vintage condition; the leather is supple and the stitching is intact, showing only the slight wear marks typical of archival pieces.
Style and investment advice
As a retailer specializing in designer fashion archives, you know that vintage YSL pieces adorned with unique figurative motifs, such as the butterfly, hold their value exceptionally well. This bag is the ideal accessory to pair with a classic wool jacket or an archival designer outfit, as illustrated in the gallery.
Fast, tracked shipping from France with professional packaging guaranteed. Don't miss this unique opportunity to own a rare piece of Yves Saint Laurent history!
Shipping
Although we're a UK company, our main showroom is in Montpellier, in the south of France, and the majority of our products are shipped from here. This shipping method, which we have used for many years, has proved very efficient.
**FOR THIS ITEM, SHIPPING IS CURRENTLY OFFERED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.**
For small items weighing less than 20 kg and measuring 180 cm in circumference (width + height x 2), the package measures approximately 50 x 30 x 40 cm.
Delivery time is 7 to 14 days, depending on your location.
**Customs charges or import VAT may apply to your package and will be payable on delivery. Please contact our dedicated team for more information prior to your purchase.
Bulky items to the UK and EU
These items will be shipped by our partner carriers, who operate between the UK, France and Spain. Delivery time is usually 2 to 4 weeks. We ship to other EU countries, but delivery times vary.
Bulky items - International shipping (USA/Australia/Asia)
We need your full address to obtain an accurate quote from our carriers.
Once the cost has been agreed, we will take care of the packing and, if necessary, crating.
Your parcel will then be handed over to our carriers in France or the UK and loaded onto the next ship.
The shipping time is 2 to 4 weeks depending on your destination.
If you don't have a forwarding agent to handle customs duties (you may be liable for taxes on your purchase) and administrative formalities, our carriers can assist you with these formalities.
International deliveries (USA/Australia/Asia) can take between 4 and 10 weeks.
395 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Leather
Length: 26
Width: 5
Height: 14
Reference (ID): 1771140
Availability: In stock
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