YSL Shoulder Bags and Hobos: Loulou, Le 5 a 7 and More

Saint Laurent shoulder bags range from the quilted Loulou on a chain to the soft Le 5 à 7 hobo. Shop shoulder and crossbody bags at Luxury Shoes , then compare the shapes below.

Loulou

The quilted Y-pattern chain bag, worn on the shoulder with a sliding strap. See the Loulou size guide.

Le 5 à 7 and the hobos

Le 5 à 7 is the soft hobo on a short strap, named for the hour between work and evening. The Simone and the newer slouchy shoulder bags follow the same soft line.

Crossbody bags

Camera bags and small flap bags on long straps, often with an adjustable strap so they can go on the shoulder and across the body.

Loulou sizes

Toy, small, medium and large. The small is the most worn, the medium fits a tablet, and the toy is close to a wallet on chain. See the Loulou size guide.

Leathers for shoulder bags

Quilted lambskin for the Loulou, soft calfskin for Le 5 à 7, suede for an autumn look, and crocodile-embossed leather for the structured shoulder bags.

How to wear them

A Loulou on the long chain with a blazer and jeans. Le 5 à 7 tucked under the arm with a long coat. A crossbody camera bag with a leather jacket at the weekend. Read Saint Laurent leather jackets.

Care

Hang chain bags by the body, not the chain, and store them stuffed in the dust bag. Wipe leather with a soft dry cloth.

Strap drops

Every Luxury Handbags product page lists the strap drop Saint Laurent gives. Under 30 cm sits under the arm, and over 50 cm goes across the body.

• Saint Laurent Simone Medium in Soft Leather, $5,190
• Saint Laurent Icarino in Shearling, $4,390
• Saint Laurent Loulou Small in Matelassé Lambskin, Deep Hickory, $3,760
• Saint Laurent Sunset Medium in Suede, $4,310
• Saint Laurent Mombasa Small in Pony Hair Leather, $5,340
• Saint Laurent Loulou Medium in Matelassé Suede, Caramel Cognac, $4,710
• Saint Laurent Loulou Medium in Matelassé Lambskin, Black, $4,310
• Saint Laurent Kate Small in Patent Leather, $3,040
• Saint Laurent Mombasa Medium in Smooth Leather, $5,660
• Saint Laurent Loulou Small in Matelassé Suede, Caramel Cognac, $4,070
• Saint Laurent Mombasa Large in Suede, $7,410
• Saint Laurent Loulou Large in Matelassé Lambskin, Black, $4,790

See every piece on the Saint Laurent brand page.

Saint Laurent at a glance

• Founded: Paris, 1961, by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé
• First couture show: 29 January 1962
• Logo: the Cassandre YSL monogram, drawn by A. M. Cassandre in 1961
• Signature: Le Smoking, the first tuxedo for women, 1966
• Owner: Kering, since 1999
• Creative director: Anthony Vaccarello, since 2016
• Made in: Italy for most ready-to-wear, bags and shoes, with some pieces made in France and Japan

Buying Saint Laurent at Luxury Shoes

Every Saint Laurent piece at Luxury Handbags is 100% authentic and checked before dispatch. Each product page lists the composition, the country of origin, the sizes Saint Laurent makes for that style and the brand’s own fit note. Luxury Handbags ships worldwide by DHL Express and FedEx International Priority, insured and signature required. Most regions ship Delivered Duty Unpaid, so local duties are payable on import. Browse the full Saint Laurent edit, and for sizing read the Saint Laurent size guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the YSL Le 5 a 7?

A soft Saint Laurent hobo bag worn under the arm on a short strap.

Can a Loulou be worn crossbody?

The chain slides, so it can be worn doubled on the shoulder and long, depending on the size.

By Gemma Deeks, Fashion Editor at Luxury Shoes . Prices and availability checked on 18 October 2026.