The History and Styles of the Saint Laurent Le 5 à 7 Bag

Saint Laurent has been through many changes in its tumultuous 60-year history. Under the leadership of Hedi Slimane in 2012, the "Yves" was officially dropped from the fashion house's name, launching discourse about the label's authenticity and integrity. Nevertheless, the rebranded name stuck, with Hedi even reviving their couture line after a decade-long pause. Four years later, the title of creative director landed under the name of Anthony Vaccarello.

Saint Laurent handbags are great if you want to expand your handbag collection or buy your first ever luxury bag! The brand has some truly iconic bags, and the Saint Laurent Le 5 à 7 is one worth getting to know!

The History of the Saint Laurent Le 5 à 7 bag

The Saint Laurent Le 5 A 7 bags collection comes with a cool backstory that adds an extra layer of charm to these iconic bags. Named after one of Anthony Vaccarello’s favorite cult classic films, “Cleo from 5 to 7,” this collection draws its inspiration from the 1962 French New Wave drama film written and directed by Agnes Varda. The title of the collection, “Le 5 A 7,” translates to “the 5 to 7,” emphasizing the specific time of day when this style of bag is most commonly used. Happy hour, anyone? This unique connection to French cinema and the stylish allure of the collection itself makes these Saint Laurent bags all the more captivating.

The Le 5 a 7 is the label's recent entry to the incessant "it bag" craze. With its unassuming rectangular shape, the collection is an ideal carrier for everyday affairs. What sets it apart though is the exquisite hardware present on its clasp and strap that emanates Saint Laurent's unmistakable brand of chicness.

Saint Laurent Le 5 A 7 Styles

The iconic 5 a 7 bag comes in a few different silhouettes. There is a slouchy style that’s a blend between a hobo and a shoulder bag. It is crafted of supple grained leather, making it a great lightweight option that is soft to the touch. It features the iconic Cassandre (YSL) logo at the front and also includes a buckle on the strap, allowing you to adjust the length as needed. There is also a more structured and rectangular-shaped hobo bag that closely resembles those early aughts 90s shoulder bags. This hobo bag style from Saint Laurent is compact and spacious. It features the Cassandre logo at the front and an adjustable shoulder strap as well. There is also a vertical crossbody of the Le 5 A 7 style available as well.

Saint Laurent Le 5 à 7 Hobo Bag

The Saint Laurent Le 5 à 7 Hobo bag comes in two size: regular and mini. The mini size measures approximately 7.25 x 4.5 x 1.75 inches, and the regular size measures approximately 9.5 x 5.25 x 2.5 inches

It’s a gorgeous rounded rectangular shape, with a sturdy strap that has a gold buckle so you can adjust the height of it. There are 3 different holes on the strap, so you can only adjust it a little way, It features a leather tab that flips over from the back of the bag, which has the classic YSL gold metal logo, and the end of the L slides into a little leather tab on the front. So it’s easy to hook and unhook! There is a suede-lined interior and a zipped pocket, so you have some extra security inside for your valuables. This hobo bag has become a style signature of Hailey Bieber, Laura Harrier and Zoë Kravitz.

Saint Laurent Le 5 à 7 Supple Hobo Bag

The Saint Laurent Le 5 à 7 Supple Hobo bag comes in three size: baby, small and large. The baby size measures approximately 5.9 x 6.3 x 2.8 inches, the small size measures approximately 9 x 8.6 x 3.3 inches, and the large size measures approximately 11.8 x 12.2 x 5.1 inches.

It's official: the early 2000s are back, and before you start getting unwelcome flashbacks to the decade's questionable fashion trends, remember that it was also peak hobo bag era. Building on the coveted tradition, Saint Laurent crafts its new Le 5 à 7 slouchy soft hobo bag, leaving its rounded body free of details save for the gleaming gold-toned monogram plaque. And the name? It's a subtle hint to take this style out on the town after a long day's work. This iteration of the house’s Le 5 à 7 has an impressive celebrity fan club, as Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Laura Harrier, Hailey Bieber and more have all been spotted carrying it recently.

Saint Laurent Le 5 à 7 Bea Tote Bag

Measures approximately 19.7 x 11 x 7.1 inches, he Bea is a new addition to the Le 5 à 7 family and Net-A-Porter shares that this is one of its trending Saint Laurent bags on 2023, with searches up 300 per cent in the last three months. It has an oversized shape, making it ideal for the office or travelling, and like all Le 5 à 7 designs has a gold Cassandre logo as the clasp.

With its familiar silhouette and timeless charm, it's no surprise that the Le 5 a 7 has become a closet staple for many style stars. This, of course, includes a bevy of our local celebrities and influencers.