The bags in the Saint Laurent Le 5 à 7 collection are sleek, elegant and instantly recognisable. Although the silhouettes range from compact shoulder bags to oversized hobos and totes, they are united by clean lines and a distinctive leather tab bearing the interlocking YSL initials.
The name Le 5 à 7 is often used to refer to the original slim shoulder bag, but it actually represents a much wider collection. This guide breaks down every current style, including the Mini, Supple, Crossbody, Maxi Hobo and Bea bags, as well as selected seasonal designs.
What Is the YSL Le 5 à 7?
Saint Laurent launched the Le 5 à 7 collection in Spring 2021, beginning with the slim shoulder bag. Its name is a reference to Agnès Varda’s 1962 French New Wave film Cléo from 5 to 7, while the bag itself has a slim hobo shape designed to sit neatly beneath the arm.
The feature representing the entire collection is the leather tab and interlocking YSL initials at the front (also referred to by Saint Laurent as the Cassandre). The initials are not only decorative, but also functional, forming a hook that secures the tab and closes the bag. Since 2021, Saint Laurent has expanded the collection across several shapes that differ considerably in scale and purpose. The current collection includes nine core leather silhouettes, plus seasonal designs that come and go.
The Complete YSL Le 5 à 7 Collection
The list below covers the distinct styles that currently form part of Saint Laurent’s Le 5 à 7 collection.
Classic Le 5 à 7
This is the original and most recognisable version: a slim, polished shoulder bag with a short strap and a compact interior. It is the neatest choice for evenings or light days, but its narrow shape limits what it can hold.
Mini Le 5 à 7
The Mini turns the familiar YSL hook into a tiny hand-carried evening bag. It has a top handle rather than a shoulder strap and is best for only the smallest essentials.
Le 5 à 7 Supple Small
The Supple Small (supple is Saint Laurent’s term for its softer, less structured construction) keeps the shoulder-bag format but gives it a taller and roomier body. It is the strongest everyday all-rounder in the collection if you want the recognisable shape without the limitations of the classic bag.
Le 5 à 7 Supple Crossbody
The Supple Crossbody has a long strap for hands-free wear and a relaxed, almost bucket-like profile. It is a practical alternative for anyone who likes the softer look but does not want a bag tucked directly beneath the arm.
Le 5 à 7 Supple Large
The Supple Large is a roomy shoulder hobo with a relaxed shape and plenty of everyday capacity. Current references can differ slightly in their dimensions and interior layout, so check the exact listing before buying.
Le 5 à 7 Maxi Hobo
The Maxi Hobo takes the soft silhouette into deliberately oversized territory. Its longer drop and broad, slouchy body give it the most dramatic fashion-forward fit of the collection, while the removable pouch helps organise the open interior.
Le 5 à 7 Baby Bea
The Baby Bea is a compact top-handle bag with a detachable crossbody strap. It is much smaller and more structured in use than the other Bea styles, making it a versatile day-to-evening option rather than a tote.
Le 5 à 7 Small Bea
The Small Bea is a collapsible east-west bag that can be carried by hand or on the shoulder. It offers useful everyday space without becoming as large as the full-size tote.
Le 5 à 7 Bea
The full-size Bea is the true work or travel tote of the collection. It has a wide east-west shape, a roomy suede-lined interior and enough capacity for significantly more than the shoulder bags.
Current Seasonal Shapes
Saint Laurent currently also lists a Medium Tote in raffia and a Large Le 5 à 7 made from wood beads. These are distinct silhouettes, not simply material versions of the core bags. The Medium Tote has a long shoulder strap and an open woven construction, while the wood-bead Large is a substantial shoulder bag with a completely different hand-crafted finish. Both should be treated as seasonal rather than permanent parts of the line-up.
YSL Le 5 à 7 Sizes and Dimensions
These measurements refer to the current official listings checked in August 2026. Older references and seasonal materials can vary slightly.
| Style | Dimensions | Main Carry |
|---|---|---|
| Mini Le 5 à 7 | 19 x 11.5 x 4.5 cm 7.5 x 4.5 x 1.8 inches | Hand |
| Classic Le 5 à 7 | 23 x 16 x 6.5 cm 9 x 6.3 x 2.5 inches | Shoulder |
| Supple Small | 23 x 22 x 8.5 cm 9.1 x 8.7 x 3.3 inches | Shoulder |
| Supple Crossbody | 22.5 x 23 x 8.5 cm 8.9 x 9.1 x 3.3 inches | Crossbody |
| Supple Large | 30 x 28 x 11 cm 11.8 x 11 x 4.3 inches | Shoulder |
| Maxi Hobo | 38 x 34 x 11 cm 15 x 13.4 x 4.3 inches | Shoulder |
| Baby Bea | 18 x 15 x 13 cm 7.1 x 5.9 x 5.1 inches | Hand or crossbody |
| Small Bea | 28-47 x 23 x 13 cm 11-18.5 x 9.1 x 5.1 inches | Hand or shoulder |
| Bea | 50 x 28 x 18 cm 19.7 x 11 x 7.1 inches | Shoulder tote |
| Medium Tote, raffia | 39 x 32 x 15 cm 15.4 x 12.6 x 5.9 inches | Long shoulder strap |
| Large, wood beads | 30 x 35 x 10 cm 11.8 x 13.8 x 3.9 inches | Shoulder |
YSL Le 5 à 7 Materials and Colours
The classic and Mini bags are commonly offered in smooth calfskin, with selected patent and crocodile-embossed finishes. Smooth leather gives the original design its crisp, polished look, but it is likely to show scratches more readily than a grained surface.
The Supple and Bea families are most commonly made from grained leather with tonal suede linings. The texture suits their softer construction and should disguise minor marks more effectively. Black is the most consistent colour, alongside changing browns, greys, reds and seasonal shades.
Seasonal materials currently include raffia, suede, python and wood beads. These are finishes or material variations unless Saint Laurent changes the actual silhouette, as it has with the Medium Tote and wood-bead Large. Raffia, suede and beadwork also need more care around moisture, rubbing and snags than the core leather versions.
Current YSL Le 5 à 7 Prices
The range currently starts at $1,900 / £1,360 / €1,500 for the Mini and reaches $4,100 / £2,800 / €3,400 for the full-size Bea in grained leather. The table below uses the core leather version of each silhouette so the comparison remains consistent.
| Style | Price |
|---|---|
| Mini, smooth leather | $1,900 / £1,360 / €1,500 |
| Classic, smooth leather | $2,500 / £1,755 / €2,000 |
| Supple Small, grained leather | $2,800 / £2,050 / €2,300 |
| Supple Crossbody, grained leather | $2,500 / £1,750 / €1,950 |
| Supple Large, grained leather | $3,200 / £2,365 / €2,600 |
| Maxi Hobo, grained leather | $3,400 / £2,545 / €2,800 |
| Baby Bea, grained leather | $2,750 / £2,090 / €2,300 |
| Small Bea, grained leather | $3,600 / £2,660 / €3,000 |
| Bea, grained leather | $4,100 / £2,800 / €3,400 |
| Medium Tote, raffia | $2,100 / £1,500 / €1,550 |
| Large, wood beads | $3,000 / £2,330 / €2,600 |
*Prices checked on official Saint Laurent US, UK and EU sites in August 2026.
YSL Le 5 à 7 Price History*
The classic YSL Le 5 à 7 shoulder bag was priced at $1,690 in August 2021 and was listed at $2,400 by May 2023. It reached $2,500 by April 2024 and remains $2,500 today. 48% increase since 2021.
*Price history shown for the classic Le 5 à 7 shoulder bag in smooth leather. Last updated August 2026.
Which YSL Le 5 à 7 Should You Choose?
| If you want… | Choose… |
|---|---|
| A tiny evening bag | Mini Le 5 à 7 |
| The sleek original | Classic Le 5 à 7 |
| The best everyday all-rounder | Supple Small |
| Hands-free wear | Supple Crossbody |
| A roomy shoulder hobo | Supple Large |
| An oversized, trend-led fit | Maxi Hobo |
| A compact top-handle and crossbody | Baby Bea |
| A manageable everyday tote | Small Bea |
| Maximum work or travel space | Bea |
Where to Buy the YSL Le 5 à 7
Saint Laurent is probably the best place to see and shop the complete line-up for the current season.
Because so many of these styles share the same silhouette family and naming, e.g. Supple Small versus Supple Crossbody, for instance, or the Classic versus a Supple version, it’s worth double-checking the exact style name, reference number and dimensions before you buy, especially on the resale market.
Final Thoughts
The Le 5 à 7 has grown far beyond the slim shoulder bag Saint Laurent introduced in 2021. The classic remains the sleekest version, the Supple Small is the easiest everyday choice and the Maxi Hobo gives the collection its most contemporary oversized shape while the Bea family is better suited to anyone who needs a tote of any size.
The biggest challenge is not finding a beautiful bag, but working out which version is the one for you. Once you’ve got a handle on classic, supple, hobo and Bea styles, the collection makes much more sense.