Kate Small with Tassel
Saint Laurent's Kate with tassel is a flat, slim chain bag that puts the house's monogram front and centre. The Kate dates from Hedi Slimane's tenure at Saint Laurent, and its pared-back envelope shape, decorated only by the interlocking YSL, quickly became one of the house's signature evening bags.
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The monogram is the Cassandre logo, designed by the graphic artist A. M. Cassandre in 1961, and on the Kate it sits on the flap like a piece of jewellery. The tassel, hung from the chain, adds movement and a little glamour. This one is in blue calfskin, smooth and deeply coloured, a less expected choice than black that still reads as serious. It is small and very flat, about 8 inches wide, 5 inches tall and 2 inches deep, on a chain strap with a 23-inch drop. The bag is in excellent condition.
The Kate is built for evenings and formal occasions, where a slim silhouette is an asset. It holds a phone, a card, a key and a lipstick, and nothing much more, which is rather the point. Wear it crossbody or on the shoulder with a black dress, a tuxedo jacket or a silk slip in ivory, where the blue becomes the accent. A few formal nights with it through Saclyn will show you why the Kate has stayed in the collection.
Each bag is inspected and freshly prepared before every rental. While individual pieces may show light signs of previous use, we keep our collection in excellent condition.
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