September 18, 2008
post written by Bag Bliss blogger: bRs
The Yves Saint Laurent Zip Crest Tote vs. The Mayle Billie Doux Bag
While browsing around over on Shop Bop’s website, I stumbled across this new bag from Mayle. I looked at it and thought it looked eerily familiar. Hmm… where have I seen a bag like this before? Then it suddenly dawned on me. That’s right, the Mayle Billie Doux Bag looks very much like the Yves Saint Laurent Zip Crest Tote (well, give or take a few little details). Coincidence? Unfortunately, it probably isn’t. What is unusual, is that Mayle isn’t exactly a low end designer. Yes, the bag is almost half the price of the YSL, but it’s not like we are talking about Forever 21 here. I guess I would have expected Mayle to be a little bit more, um… original in their designs. I mean, the Mayle Bag even has the impression of a Y shape on the front. Oh well, at least they didn’t make an exact copy of YSL’s design. Let’s see, just a slightly different handle here. And a different zipper pull there. And… ta-da! It’s a whole “new” design!
The Yves Saint Laurent Zip Crest Tote (pictured on the left) is available in Black or Rose. It measures 12.5″ x 7.5″ x 5.5″ and is composed of softly textured shrunken leather. It retails for $1,195. You can find it over at Saks Fifth Avenue.
For about half the price, the Mayle Billie Doux Bag (pictured on the right) retails for $650. It is also a little larger and is composed of a smooth leather. It is currently only available in Black. Find it over at shopbop.com.
Chat Now: The Yves Saint Laurent Zip Crest Tote vs. The Mayle Billie Doux Bag
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Okay, I really have to get that YSL bag. It’s so fabulous.
almost identical, no?
All hearts are for the YSL, but the Mayle Billie Doux is something that I would buy. I like the price range.
I love them both.
I’d have to go with YSL, but the true winner should be this Andrea Brueckner tote:http://www.shopgoldyn.com/product.details-pid-1057-productname-Andrea%20Brueckner
I’m obsessed!
I think we have reached a point where all handbags start to look similar — share features. I don’t think the designer meant to make it look like YSL’s.
Talk about look-for-less. I heart this purse.
The YSL is a winner, the other is nice but dated. I would invest in the YSL just because I know it would last for years.
I like the ysl more.
I WANT BOTH!!!
I don’t like either.
I like both bag, and I would love to have either
Okay guys guess what.. I just ordered the YSL BAG!!!!!!!! ahhh, what was I thinking, lol. I can’t wait to get it..
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