YSL Clutch Bags and Evening Bags: The Saint Laurent Edit

A Saint Laurent clutch is a slim, black, quiet bag with a small Cassandre, made for evening. Shop clutch bags and the wider bag edit at Coveti.

The shapes

Envelope clutches with a flap, slim pouches that fit a phone and keys, and box clutches for evening. Most come in satin, velvet, patent leather and smooth calfskin.

How to wear one

Hold it with the tuxedo, a black slip dress and a strappy sandal. Keep it to the colour of the shoe.

Clutch, pouch and wallet on chain

A clutch is held in the hand. A pouch is softer and flatter, and fits under the arm. A wallet on chain does both jobs and can be worn across the body. If you want one evening bag that also works in the day, the wallet on chain is the most useful. See the wallet on chain guide.

Materials for evening

Satin and velvet are the softest evening finishes and need gentle handling. Patent leather is the easiest to keep clean. Smooth calfskin works day to night.

What to wear with a Saint Laurent clutch

A black tuxedo, a slip dress, a sheer lace top with tailored trousers. Keep the colour to black and let the Cassandre be the only metal. Pair it with a Saint Laurent heel.

Care

Keep satin and velvet away from moisture and perfume, store flat in the dust bag and avoid overfilling, which stretches the frame and the flap.

Size

Most Saint Laurent clutches hold a phone, a card case and a lipstick. Every Coveti page lists the dimensions.

• Saint Laurent Kate Clutch in Velvet, $4,070
• Saint Laurent Kate Clutch in Patent Leather, Black, $3,040
• Saint Laurent Kate Clutch on Chain in Velvet, $4,070
• Saint Laurent Niki Chain Pouch in Vintage Leather, Black, $2,170
• Saint Laurent Niki Mini in Suede, $3,200
• Saint Laurent Niki Mini in Vintage Leather, Black, $2,960
• Saint Laurent Gaby Vanity in Pony Hair Leather, $4,070
• Saint Laurent Puffer Toy in Suede, $3,520

See every piece on the Saint Laurent brand page.

Saint Laurent at a glance

• Founded: Paris, 1961, by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé
• First couture show: 29 January 1962
• Logo: the Cassandre YSL monogram, drawn by A. M. Cassandre in 1961
• Signature: Le Smoking, the first tuxedo for women, 1966
• Owner: Kering, since 1999
• Creative director: Anthony Vaccarello, since 2016
• Made in: Italy for most ready-to-wear, bags and shoes, with some pieces made in France and Japan

Buying Saint Laurent at Coveti

Every Saint Laurent piece at Coveti is 100% authentic and checked before dispatch. Each product page lists the composition, the country of origin, the sizes Saint Laurent makes for that style and the brand’s own fit note. Coveti ships worldwide by DHL Express and FedEx International Priority, insured and signature required. Most regions ship Delivered Duty Unpaid, so local duties are payable on import. Browse the full Saint Laurent edit, and for sizing read the Saint Laurent size guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do YSL clutches have a strap?

Some do. Several models come with a removable chain, and the product page says when.

What fits in a YSL clutch?

A phone, a card case, keys and a lipstick in most models.

By Gemma Deeks, Fashion Editor at Coveti. Prices and availability checked on 18 October 2026.