HISTORY
Introduced in Spring/Summer 2001 under Tom Ford, the YSL Mombasa quickly became one of the brand’s most recognizable handbags of the decade. Defined by its sculptural horn-inspired handle, the design merged naturalistic elements with the sleek sensuality characteristic of Ford’s era at the house. The Mombasa was carried in runway presentations and advertising campaigns, becoming an emblem of early-2000s Yves Saint Laurent accessories.
Brown canvas hobo bag with leather trim and metal handle. Tonal stitched paneling throughout.
• Sculptural engraved metal handle with curved form
• Adjustable leather strap attachments with metal rings
• Magnetic snap closure
• Interior zip pocket
• Canvas lining
Made in Italy.
COMPOSITION
Exterior: Canvas, leather.
Handle: Metal.
Lining: Canvas.
SIZING
H13” x W15” x D4”
Handle drop: 6 in
Brown
Canvas
2000-2009
10/10
Vothe Archive
Yves Saint Laurent
Brown Canvas Mombasa Bag (Spring/Summer 2001)
$865 USD
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HISTORY
Introduced in Spring/Summer 2001 under Tom Ford, the YSL Mombasa quickly became one of the brand’s most recognizable handbags of the decade. Defined by its sculptural horn-inspired handle, the design merged naturalistic elements with the sleek sensuality characteristic of Ford’s era at the house. The Mombasa was carried in runway presentations and advertising campaigns, becoming an emblem of early-2000s Yves Saint Laurent accessories.
Brown canvas hobo bag with leather trim and metal handle. Tonal stitched paneling throughout.
• Sculptural engraved metal handle with curved form
• Adjustable leather strap attachments with metal rings
• Magnetic snap closure
• Interior zip pocket
• Canvas lining
Made in Italy.
COMPOSITION
Exterior: Canvas, leather.
Handle: Metal.
Lining: Canvas.
SIZING
H13” x W15” x D4”
Handle drop: 6 in
Brown
Canvas
2000-2009
10/10
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HISTORY
Introduced in Spring/Summer 2001 under Tom Ford, the YSL Mombasa quickly became one of the brand’s most recognizable handbags of the decade. Defined by its sculptural horn-inspired handle, the design merged naturalistic elements with the sleek sensuality characteristic of Ford’s era at the house. The Mombasa was carried in runway presentations and advertising campaigns, becoming an emblem of early-2000s Yves Saint Laurent accessories.
Brown canvas hobo bag with leather trim and metal handle. Tonal stitched paneling throughout.
• Sculptural engraved metal handle with curved form
• Adjustable leather strap attachments with metal rings
• Magnetic snap closure
• Interior zip pocket
• Canvas lining
Made in Italy.
COMPOSITION
Exterior: Canvas, leather.
Handle: Metal.
Lining: Canvas.
SIZING
H13” x W15” x D4”
Handle drop: 6 in
Brown
Canvas
2000-2009
10/10
