SAINT LAURENT ICARE IN RAFFIA

Description

The Icare in Raffia is a masterclass in organic texture and aesthetic balance. The frame is expertly hand-crocheted from natural raffia, a technique that requires the finest “savoir-faire” and specialized craftsmanship. This design provides a definitive “pay-off” in tactile character, adorned with an oversized, sculptured Cassandre (YSL) logo in antique bronze-tone metal. The unlined, airy construction ensures a “risk-free” lightweight feel, even at its “maxi” scale, maintaining a prestigious presence without the weight of traditional leather.

The construction is grounded in versatility, featuring an internal toggle chain that allows you to adjust the silhouette—wearing the sides open for a high-frequency “maxi” shopper look or folded inward for a more structured, hexagonal profile. This “automated asset” of style includes a removable raffia pouch on a long chain, providing a prestigious functional detail for the modern icon. The vegetable-tanned leather trim on the handles ensures a “risk-free” and durable grip, capable of supporting the high-volume capacity required for travel or daily professional errands.

The frame is designed for superior ergonomic comfort, making it a “beast-mode” catch-all for tech, travel essentials, and lifestyle necessities. Whether navigating the professional landscape of Nairobi or attending international summer summits, this reference is a definitive investment in the evolution of luxury resort-wear and the enduring, “risk-free” legacy of Saint Laurent’s bold, oversized aesthetic.

Product Details:

• Dimensions: 38/58 cm (Width) x 43 cm (Height) x 8 cm (Depth)

• Handle Drop: 23 cm

• Material: 100% Raffia with Vegetable-Tanned Leather details

• Hardware: Bronze-tone/Antique Gold-tone Metal (Oversized Cassandre)

• Closure: Open top with interior toggle chain for side adjustment

• Interior: One main compartment, unlined for a lightweight feel

• Accessories: Removable zipped raffia sunglasses/coin case

• Savoir-Faire: Hand-crocheted artisanal construction

• Status: A prestigious pillar of the 2026 collection