Saint Laurent YSL Lou Camera Bag Review

YSL Lou Camera Bag
Design
9
Price
9
Durability
8.6
Pros:
Classic design which is always in style
Can be worn from day to night
Available in different leathers and other materials
8.9
YSL Camera Bag

The Lou camera bag is one of Saint Laurent’s most popular crossbody bags. Often compared to the Gucci Soho Disco, the Lou camera bag brings some much needed variety to the selection of small-to-medium crossbody bags available on the luxury designer scene right now.

The Lou camera bag features the classic Saint Laurent interlocked YSL initials on the front and also comes with a removable leather tassel. The bag closes with a zipper fastening at the top, which is decorated with a metal Saint Laurent engraved plate.

The interior is lined with grosgrain material and just like most camera bags, is made up of one main compartment with a slot pocket at the back.

YSL Camera Bag Sizes and Dimensions

The YSL camera bag comes in one standard size measuring 23 cm x 16 cm x 6 cm and has an adjustable strap with a maximum drop of 62 cm.

The dimensions of the bag make it easy to comfortably fit a good amount of day-to-day belongings while keeping the bag light on the shoulder.

YSL Lou Camera Bag Available Materials, Colours and Prices

The majority of the Saint Laurent Lou camera bags come in one of two of the following materials:

Smooth Lambskin Leather

When first released, the Lou camera bag was only available in smooth lambskin leather. The YSL initials on the front of the smooth leather Lou bag are embossed into the leather, making the initials more subtle and giving the bag a slightly more casual look.

The smooth leather version of the YSL Lou camera bag retails for €895. This is very similar to the Gucci Soho Disco bag which retails for €885.

Quilted Matelassé Calfskin Leather

The quilted matelassé leather version of the camera bag is a newer addition to the YSL Lou collection. This kind of leather is not new to Saint Laurent bags and has been used on other popular styles including the YSL LouLou. The soft nature of the matelassé leather makes this version slightly less durable than the smooth leather version, but also gives the bag a more dressy look due to the quilted leather and the fact that the YSL initials on the front are metal hardware.

The Matelassé version of the Lou camera bag retails for €995. Again, this makes the price of the YSL Lou camera bag very similar to other camera bags from designers of the same calibre. A good example of this would be the Gucci GG Marmont mini leather camera bag which retails for €980.

Other Materials

Saint Laurent releases a variety of Lou camera bags every season. Occasionally, these seasonal releases have come in different materials including patent, lamé and crocodile leather and also canvas.

Seasonal versions of the YSL Lou camera bag usually have the metal initials stuck on the front, just like the matelassé version. That being said, it is always best to check the individual listings of each bag when purchasing online. Prices of the seasonal releases usually range from €995 to €1,290.

All in all, if you are looking to add a crossbody bag to your collection, then the YSL Lou Camera bag is definitely one to look at. It is comfortable, spacious, not as common as other luxury designer camera bags and also has a classy design which can take you from day to night.

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Other Bags in the YSL Lou Collection

If you are looking for something slightly smaller than the standard camera bag, Saint Laurent have also added a mini bag to the Lou collection. The design of the Lou Mini Bag is very similar to that of the Lou Camera Bag but measures at 19 cm x 11 cm x 5 cm and retails for ~€895.

You could also add a very on-trend belt bag to your collection and grab yourself a Saint Laurent Lou Belt bag. The adjustable belt bag features a detachable Lou pouch and leather tassel. The dimensions of the Lou pouch are 15.5 cm x 10.5 cm x 5.5 cm. It comes in one size and the length of the belt can be adjusted from 65 cm to 110 cm. The Lou Belt bag retails between €650 and €850, depending on the material.