-SPECIAL- “Yves Saint Laurent” 2004-2011 Pilati era bow leather shoulder bag

From Yves Saint Laurent, who has consistently pursued mode and elegance and the updating of the feminine ideal, and who has keenly reflected the aesthetic sensibilities of each era, we are pleased to present an iconic ribbon design piece from the Stefano Pilati era, where decorative elements and practicality beautifully coexist.

This piece is crafted from sumptuous soft white pebble leather, with a large ribbon detail sweeping across the entire front, turning the bag itself into decoration while imparting a three-dimensional presence that goes beyond mere sweetness.

The exterior is crafted from leather with a fine pebbled grain, and its soft yet substantial thickness coexists with flexible suppleness, so the white leather doesn't feel rigid; when held, natural shadowing emerges, imparting a sculptural depth to the ribbon at the front.

The central ribbon is not simply a glued-on embellishment; it is fashioned by large folds of leather, and the edge stitching and edging carefully uphold its shape, allowing a soft material to retain a sculptural strength—truly beautiful.

The shoulder detail is equipped with a large gold-tone ring hardware; the rounded, substantial feel of the metal sharpens the lightness of the white leather, lending a feminine air to the bag while guiding it toward the urban, signature mood of Yves Saint Laurent during the Pilati era.

On the sides there are belt-like leather elements and rivets, adding structural elements reminiscent of military or utility to the decorative ribbon impression, creating a unique balance where prettiness and strength coexist.

The interior uses an olive green twill, and the contrast with the exterior white leather yields a quietly deep depth even when opened; with interior pockets and a zipper configuration, it offers practical storage for daily use, making it an excellent practical luxury bag that goes beyond mere design.

In addition, amber-toned resin beads and gold-tone metal parts that hang at the sides are a very important detail that define this piece's impression; they add a warm brown luster to the clean white leather, bringing rhythm and classic ornamentation to a monochrome bag.

The era is estimated to be the Stefano Pilati period, roughly 2004 to 2011, and because the interior uses the full name YVES SAINT LAURENT logo, it indicates this is an item from before the 2012 transition to SAINT LAURENT PARIS. Moreover, the amber resin parts, antique-gold hardware, and olive-green interior align closely with the decoration style of the mid-to-late-2000s Pilati period.

The bag's standout feature is that it turns the feminine symbol of a ribbon into a structured, sculptural form, and it adds considerable value by reinterpreting the elegance and bourgeois refinement of Yves Saint Laurent in a contemporary way through Pilati's comparatively austere material choices and weighty hardware.

Unlike today's minimalist Saint Laurent, the period when the house name was Yves Saint Laurent had a warmer atmosphere, and a design that treats the entire bag as a narrative rather than fearing decoration is highly appealing as an archival piece, and when incorporated into modern styling, it becomes more than a simple brand bag, a accessory that carries a sense of its era.

For styling, pairing with flowing wide-leg trousers or a tailored long skirt showcases the ribbon's sculptural dimension with understated elegance; layering a jacket or a minimalist coat elevates the bag's ornamentation to a more urban mood. Likewise, worn with a silk blouse or a simple dress, the clean whiteness of the leather and the warmth of the amber-toned hardware work harmoniously, offering elegance with a genderless sensibility, a standout piece for MOOD's Special Collection.

We invite you to take this opportunity.