YSL trompe-l’œil tote

YVES SAINT LAURENT TROMPE DOWNTOWN CANVAS TOTE
Product Brand
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Product Name
Yves Saint Laurent Trompe Downtown Tote
Product Category
Designer canvas shoulder tote
Product Designer and Creative Director
Stefano Pilati
Creative Director of Yves Saint Laurent from 2004–2012
Product Year Made
Circa 2008–2011
This trompe-l’œil edition was inspired by the original Downtown bag, which Stefano Pilati introduced in late 2006.
Product Dimensions
Approximately 12 inches wide x 13.5 inches high x 3.25 inches deep
Handle drop: approximately 7 inches
Measurements should be confirmed by hand before listing. Comparable examples vary slightly in width
Product Materials
Black cotton canvas
Black leather shoulder handles
Metallic-gold printed detailing
Fabric-lined interior
Made in Italy
Product Color
Black and metallic gold
Product Pattern
Trompe-l’œil graphic print recreating the buckles, zippers, stitching, pockets and hardware of the iconic YSL Downtown leather tote

Dual leather shoulder handles
Open top
One interior zippered pocket
Two interior slip pockets
Structured rectangular silhouette
Metallic-gold Yves Saint Laurent branding

A playful collector’s interpretation of the iconic Yves Saint Laurent Downtown bag, this rare tote uses trompe-l’œil artistry to transform a lightweight black canvas shopper into the illusion of an intricately constructed leather handbag.
Metallic-gold graphics recreate the Downtown’s signature zippers, buckles, stitching and hardware, while genuine black leather handles give the bag a polished finish. The spacious interior includes one zippered pocket and two slip pockets for everyday organization.
Condition
Consignment, used, like new. The bag presents beautifully overall with light signs of previous handling consistent with its age. Minor creasing, gentle canvas wear or light corner rubbing may be present. Please review the original product photographs closely for the most accurate condition details.


Discontinued and no longer available through Saint Laurent.
Current Average Resale Price Range

Creative Marketing Blurb
A clever piece of YSL history, this Trompe Downtown tote turns one of Stefano Pilati’s most recognizable handbag designs into wearable graphic art. Metallic-gold illustrations recreate every zipper, buckle and stitch of the original Downtown bag, giving this lightweight canvas tote the glamour of an archival YSL icon.
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Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Trompe Downtown Black Canvas Tote
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Shop a rare vintage Yves Saint Laurent Trompe Downtown tote in black canvas with metallic-gold trompe-l’œil detailing and leather shoulder handles.

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