Vintage YSL Muse Two Burgundy Blue Black Camel Leather Bag

A standout archival Yves Saint Laurent Muse Two handbag from the Stefano Pilati era, rendered in rich burgundy leather with contrasting dark leather trim and warm gold-tone hardware.

Introduced in 2008 as the follow-up to Pilati’s original Muse, the Muse Two took the house’s oversized luxury handbag aesthetic in a more relaxed, architectural direction. Its distinctive envelope-style top flap, elongated leather tabs and circular turn-lock closure make the silhouette instantly recognizable.

This version is especially striking thanks to its two-tone palette: a deep wine/burgundy leather body is framed by dark contrast leather across the flap, handle and vertical front straps. The softly structured construction gives the bag that slightly undone, luxurious look that defined so many of YSL’s best bags of the late 2000s.

Finished with a single top handle and aged gold-tone hardware, it has the substantial, quietly luxurious feel associated with pre-Saint Laurent Paris YSL.

A fantastic everyday luxury bag with enough presence to work as a statement piece without relying on overt logos. Beautiful with tailoring, denim, oversized knits or a long coat—and an excellent choice for anyone collecting Stefano Pilati-era YSL.

Details
Designer: Yves Saint Laurent / YSL
Model: Muse Two / Muse II
Era: Late 2000s–early 2010s
Creative era: Stefano Pilati
Color: Burgundy, blue, black, camel 
Material: Leather
Hardware: Gold-tone
Top handle
Signature Muse Two flap construction
Circular turn-lock closure
Measurements: 
W 13", L 9", D 5.5"

Condition:
Pre-owned vintage condition with natural signs of wear consistent with age and use. The leather shows the soft creasing and patina expected from this style. Please review all photographs closely, as they form part of the condition description.

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