Yves Saint Laurent sure knows how to create a must-have bag. They’ve brought us the Muse and the Downtown, as of late, stellar selections both. This season, we’re going with the crocodile stamped Besace Messenger ($1995), shown here in anthracite. (”Besace” actually means “shoulder bag” in French. Go figure!) Try pairing it with YSL’s yummy red patent Tribute shoes ($685).

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