Where I got it
I actually bought this probably over a year ago from MyTheresa after watching a few of ChaseAmie’s videos. She highly rates the uptown clutch by Saint Laurent and that they are quite affordable for what they are. You can add a chain unde the flap and wear it as a shoulder bag or a crossbody depending on the chain length. I decided to go for this canvas version instead of the leather version because it looked less formal and quite fun.
When I bought it, it was €295 and shipping was €20. There weren’t any discount codes at that time so I paid full price. MyTheresa often have sales and discount codes, but I didn’t want this to sell out so I ordered it straight away. This canvas version is not available anymore, but there are still leather versions available around the €349 price-point.
After placing the order, I quickly searched online for the same clutch on other online shops but I couldn’t find it. Even the same clutch in different leather materials was mostly sold out. There were a couple of fashion YouTubers saying that this is a super affordable designer bag to buy. My order was made on 27th Feb and the delivery arrived on 2nd March.
What I got
This is the Uptown Canvas Clutch by Saint Laurent (YSL). Cotton canvas pouch in beige featuring buffed calfskin trim in brown throughout. Logo plaque at face. Foldover flap with magnetic fastening. Leather logo appliqué at interior. Textile lining in black. Gold-tone hardware. Approx. 10.5″ length x 6.25″ height. Made in Italy.
Saint Laurent Uptown Canvas Clutch
The clutch is simple and minimalistic, there were no flaws on the canvas or the calf leather trims. The magentic fastening is not an obnoxious snap closure, so it is quite soft. There isn’t much to talk about the clutch as you can see that’s all it is. There is a leather logo on the interior as well as it’s special code at the bottom, everything is black so it’s not very easy to dirty.
Saint Laurent Uptown Canvas Clutch
The light colour on the outside can get dirty, but you just need to look after it and not put it on dirty tables or pick it up with dirty hands I guess. I don’t think it will do so well in the rain, so maybe not something I would take when its raining. I tried to fit some of my essential items in there (my car remote, my iphone Xr, credit card, eftpos card, a mini lipstick, a compact mirror and maybe some meds) and they all fit in nicely.
Inside
I have managed to use this a couple of times to a dinner, drinks with my sisters, etc. I think it would look so good with summer outfits and even wintery outfits too. It really is quite versatile, but definitely cannot fit bulky items inside.
