Alright, let’s talk about that time I decided to remake the Yves Saint Laurent YSL LE CARRé SATCHEL BAG. Yeah, the one with the fancy name that’s way out of my budget. But hey, a guy can dream, right? And if I can’t buy it, I’ll make it!
First things first, I started by staring at a bunch of pictures of the bag online. You know, the ones from the official Saint Laurent store that make your wallet cry. I zoomed in on every detail, trying to figure out how it was all put together. The “LE CARR satchel in BOX SAINT LAURENT” it’s called, with that “square clip fastening” and the whole minimalist vibe.
Armed with a general idea, I moved on to finding the materials. Now, the original is made from some luxurious “BOX SAINT LAURENT” leather, which I’m pretty sure is code for “you can’t afford this.” So, I went with a decent faux leather that looked the part without breaking the bank. I saw some info online about YSL dupes going for around $89, so that was my benchmark.
- I picked up some sturdy fabric for the lining.
- Found a gold-colored square clip that resembled the one on the real bag.
- And grabbed some basic sewing supplies: thread, needles, the works.
Then came the hard part: actually making the darn thing. I’m no professional tailor, so there was a lot of trial and error. I started by cutting out the main pieces of the bag, using the dimensions I’d roughly estimated from the photos. I remembered seeing somewhere that the bag had a “front flap,” so I made sure to account for that.
Sewing the pieces together was a whole other adventure. Let’s just say my sewing machine and I had a few disagreements. But eventually, after many hours and a few curse words, the basic shape of the bag started to emerge. I even managed to attach the clip, which, if I do say so myself, looked pretty darn close to the original.
Adding the strap was the final step. I wanted it to be adjustable, just like the real YSL bag, so I fashioned a simple buckle system. And voilà! My very own, handmade version of the LE CARRé SATCHEL was complete.
It’s definitely not perfect. There are a few wonky seams, and the faux leather isn’t quite as smooth as the real deal. But you know what? I’m proud of it. I took a fancy designer bag that I could only dream of owning and made my own version. And that’s pretty cool, if you ask me.
It’s not about having the exact same bag as everyone else. It’s about taking inspiration and making something unique, something that reflects your own style and creativity. And, honestly, saving a few thousand dollars in the process isn’t too bad either!
Would I wear it out? Heck yeah, I would! This bag might not have the YSL logo, but it’s got my sweat and tears in every stitch. And that’s worth more than any brand name.