The YSL Kate is one of Saint Lauren’t most popular bags. It is an elegant rectangular-shaped bag which can be considered small in size. Featuring the interlocked YSL initials on the front flap and a chain shoulder strap, the Kate bag comes in two versions – one with a non-removable tassel which hangs from the bottom of the logo and one without.
The chain strap of the Kate bag is both non-adjustable and non-removable. However, the strap can easily be tucked away inside the bag to be carried as a clutch or passed around the flap in order to make the shoulder strap shorter.
Like most YSL flap bags, the Kate has a magnetic snap closure. The interior is made up of a single compartment with a small slot pocket at the back which is only big enough to store a card or some cash.
Given its size, sleek shape and chain strap, the Kate is definitely more of an evening bag than anything else. It comes in a range of colours and materials including smooth, grained and croc-embossed leather.
Despite its dainty looking design, the YSL Kate has proven to be quite durable. It is also worth keeping in mind that grained and embossed-leather will always be less prone to visible damage when compared to smooth leather or suede.
YSL Kate Sizes and Dimensions
The Saint Laurent Kate bag comes in two sizes – small and medium. The dimensions of the two sizes are as follows:
| Size | Dimensions | Strap Drop |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 20 x 12.5 x 5 cm / 7.8 x 4.9 x 1.9 inches | 56 cm / 22″ |
| Medium | 24 x 14.5 X 5.5 cm / 9.4 x 5.7 x 2.1 inches | 48 cm / 19″ |
Saint Laurent Kate Price
The Kate is priced similarly to other YSL bags of the same size. The small version is priced between €1,290 / $1,750 and €1,550 / $2,190, depending on the material and whether or not it comes with a tassel. The price of the medium version ranges between €1,490/$1,990 and €1,750 /$2,450.
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Other Bags in the Saint Laurent Kate Collection
In order to keep things fresh, Saint Laurent have also added some variations of the original bag to the Kate collection. Some of our favourites include the following:
The Kate 99 Bag
Featuring a rectangular design similar to the famous Baguette bag, the Kate 99 comes with both an interchangeable chain strap and an adjustable leather strap. It can also be carried as a clutch. Its dimensions are 26 cm x 13.5 cm x 4.5cm and retails for €1,390 / $1,750 – €2,290 / $2,980.
The Kate Clutch
Having a slightly more rectangular shape than the standard Kate bag, the clutch is available in one size which is 27 cm x 12.5cm x 5 cm and retails for between €850 / $1,150 and €1,250/ $1,750.