The Saint Laurent Rive Gauche tote bag has been around for a couple of years, but has become increasingly popular during the Spring / Summer 2022 season. It is shaped like and functions as a typical tote bag and is made of cotton (~60%) and linen (~40%) but comes with leather handles.
The bag has ‘RIVE GAUCHE’ printed across the front with a slightly smaller ‘SAINT LAURENT’ written beneath it, and kind of looks like a higher end version of the Marc Jacobs Tote Bag.
One definite plus point of the Rive Gauche tote is that it can be properly closed shut, unlike some other designer totes (e.g. the Louis Vuitton Neverfull). It comes with a triple engraved snap button closure along the top which also adds a nice touch of hardware to the bag.
The interior is lined with canvas and has one main compartment with a zipped pocket at the back. Should you need to carry a number of smaller items in the Rive Gauche and are worried about keeping things organised, you can easily do this by getting your hands on an organiser made specifically for the bag like this one on Etsy.
Just like any other tote bag, the YSL Rive Gauche is a great bag for day to day use and would also make a convenient yet stylish travel bag. Additionally, if you’re looking to glam up your beach outfit, the Rive Gauche also seems to be one of the most popular designer beach bags of Summer 2022.
In terms of longevity and durability, the main concern that potential wearers of the Rive Gauche tote tend to have is the fact that it is made from linen, which means it could wear easily and also be difficult to keep lighter colours clean. That being said, the linen of the bag is coated which makes it more sturdy, easier to wipe clean and also helps the bag retain its structure.
YSL Rive Gauche Tote Sizes
The Rive Gauche comes in two sizes – the ‘original’ size and a small size.
| Size | Dimensions | Handle Drop |
|---|---|---|
| YSL Rive Gauche | 48 x 36 x 16 cm / 18.9 x 14.2 x 6.3 inches | 17 cm / 6.7 inches |
| YSL Rive Gauche Small | 39 x 31 x 18 cm / 15.4 x 12.2 x 7.1 inches | 15 cm / 5.9 inches |
Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Price
The current retail price of the Rive Gauche is around $ 1,690 for the standard size and $1,390 for the smaller size. It can be purchased directly via Saint Laurent or one of the retailers below: