YSL Brown Mombasa Bag
Product Description
During the Tom Ford era at YSL, the Mombasa emerged as the highly sought-after iconic handbag of the early 2000s. Promoted as the essential accessory for spring in the pages of the New York Times, the Mombasa swiftly sold out upon its 2001 debut in stores. This exquisite Mombasa bag is crafted from brown leather, accentuated by a distinctive top horn handle adorned with silver-tone hardware. Secured with a top snap closure, its interior is luxuriously lined with suede and features a single zip pocket. The leather loops are adjustable for convenience. Presented in great condition, timeless vintage pieces like this are meant to be cherished and worn, appreciating in value with each passing year. Please note there is slight wear on the leather and leather straps which do not impact its functionality. Additional images are available upon request, please don’t hesitate to ask.
YSL
MOMBASA
ONE SIZE
PRE-OWNED (c.2000)
MADE IN ITALY
LEATHER 100%
About The Brand
French fashion designer, Yves Henri Donat Mathieu-Saint-Laurent, submitted three sketches to a 1953 contest for young fashion designers organised by the International Wool Secretariat. After studying Saint-Laurent joined Dior. Although Dior recognised his talent immediately, Saint- Laurent spent his first year on mundane tasks, such as decorating the studio and designing accessories. Eventually, however, he was allowed to submit sketches for the couture collection. With every passing season, more of his sketches were accepted by Dior. In August 1957, Dior chose Saint Laurent to succeed him as a designer. Saint Laurent also started mainstreaming the idea of wearing silhouettes from the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s. Yves Saint Laurent brought in new changes to the fashion industry in the 60s and the 70s. The French designer opened his Pret-a-Porter House YSL Rive Gauche in 1967 where he was starting to shift his focus from Haute Couture to Ready-to-wear. Saint Laurent won first place. Yves Saint Laurent can be credited with both spurring the couture's rise from its 1960s ashes and with finally rendering ready-to-wear reputable. He was able to adapt his style to accommodate the changes in fashion during that period. He approached fashion from a different perspective by wanting women to look comfortable yet elegant at the same time.
Product Description
During the Tom Ford era at YSL, the Mombasa emerged as the highly sought-after iconic handbag of the early 2000s. Promoted as the essential accessory for spring in the pages of the New York Times, the Mombasa swiftly sold out upon its 2001 debut in stores. This exquisite Mombasa bag is crafted from brown leather, accentuated by a distinctive top horn handle adorned with silver-tone hardware. Secured with a top snap closure, its interior is luxuriously lined with suede and features a single zip pocket. The leather loops are adjustable for convenience. Presented in great condition, timeless vintage pieces like this are meant to be cherished and worn, appreciating in value with each passing year. Please note there is slight wear on the leather and leather straps which do not impact its functionality. Additional images are available upon request, please don’t hesitate to ask.
YSL
MOMBASA
ONE SIZE
PRE-OWNED (c.2000)
MADE IN ITALY
LEATHER 100%
About The Brand
French fashion designer, Yves Henri Donat Mathieu-Saint-Laurent, submitted three sketches to a 1953 contest for young fashion designers organised by the International Wool Secretariat. After studying Saint-Laurent joined Dior. Although Dior recognised his talent immediately, Saint- Laurent spent his first year on mundane tasks, such as decorating the studio and designing accessories. Eventually, however, he was allowed to submit sketches for the couture collection. With every passing season, more of his sketches were accepted by Dior. In August 1957, Dior chose Saint Laurent to succeed him as a designer. Saint Laurent also started mainstreaming the idea of wearing silhouettes from the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s. Yves Saint Laurent brought in new changes to the fashion industry in the 60s and the 70s. The French designer opened his Pret-a-Porter House YSL Rive Gauche in 1967 where he was starting to shift his focus from Haute Couture to Ready-to-wear. Saint Laurent won first place. Yves Saint Laurent can be credited with both spurring the couture's rise from its 1960s ashes and with finally rendering ready-to-wear reputable. He was able to adapt his style to accommodate the changes in fashion during that period. He approached fashion from a different perspective by wanting women to look comfortable yet elegant at the same time.
Product Description
During the Tom Ford era at YSL, the Mombasa emerged as the highly sought-after iconic handbag of the early 2000s. Promoted as the essential accessory for spring in the pages of the New York Times, the Mombasa swiftly sold out upon its 2001 debut in stores. This exquisite Mombasa bag is crafted from brown leather, accentuated by a distinctive top horn handle adorned with silver-tone hardware. Secured with a top snap closure, its interior is luxuriously lined with suede and features a single zip pocket. The leather loops are adjustable for convenience. Presented in great condition, timeless vintage pieces like this are meant to be cherished and worn, appreciating in value with each passing year. Please note there is slight wear on the leather and leather straps which do not impact its functionality. Additional images are available upon request, please don’t hesitate to ask.
YSL
MOMBASA
ONE SIZE
PRE-OWNED (c.2000)
MADE IN ITALY
LEATHER 100%
About The Brand
French fashion designer, Yves Henri Donat Mathieu-Saint-Laurent, submitted three sketches to a 1953 contest for young fashion designers organised by the International Wool Secretariat. After studying Saint-Laurent joined Dior. Although Dior recognised his talent immediately, Saint- Laurent spent his first year on mundane tasks, such as decorating the studio and designing accessories. Eventually, however, he was allowed to submit sketches for the couture collection. With every passing season, more of his sketches were accepted by Dior. In August 1957, Dior chose Saint Laurent to succeed him as a designer. Saint Laurent also started mainstreaming the idea of wearing silhouettes from the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s. Yves Saint Laurent brought in new changes to the fashion industry in the 60s and the 70s. The French designer opened his Pret-a-Porter House YSL Rive Gauche in 1967 where he was starting to shift his focus from Haute Couture to Ready-to-wear. Saint Laurent won first place. Yves Saint Laurent can be credited with both spurring the couture's rise from its 1960s ashes and with finally rendering ready-to-wear reputable. He was able to adapt his style to accommodate the changes in fashion during that period. He approached fashion from a different perspective by wanting women to look comfortable yet elegant at the same time.
Additional Information
Size & Fit
ONE SIZE
MEASUREMENTS
WIDTH: 36 cm
HEIGHT: 28 cm
STRAP DROP DOWN: 18 cm (Adjustable)
Washing & Care
Dry Clean Only
Leather 100%
Shipping
Domestic $10
International $30
Product History