THE SIZE GUIDE:
YSL Loulou

First introduced in 2017 as part of Saint Laurent’s Fall/Winter collection, the Loulou bag was named after Loulou de la Falaise, a close friend and muse of Yves Saint Laurent. Featuring a distinctive chevron-quilted pattern, this style quickly became one of the most coveted shoulder bags among celebrities like Rihanna, Kim Kardashian, and Emma Roberts. Discover which Loulou size best suits your needs and style with our ultimate guide.

By The Rebag Team, May. 9, 2023

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Celebrity Style:

The YSL Loulou

The Saint Laurent Loulou owes much of its success to the devotion of numerous celebrities who have carried it in various forms over the years. Notable fans of the bag include actresses Sofia Vergara and Priyanka Chopra, singer Rihanna, American actress and dancer Julianne Hough, and TV personality Bethenny Frankel, among others.

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Actress Sofia Vergara takes her large Saint Laurent Loulou handbag to go shopping in Beverly Hills.
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Indian actress and singer Priyanka Chopra pairs a large Loulou in black with a casual denim outfit.
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A medium black puffer Sain Laurent Loulou was the perfect finishing touch for actress and director Olivia Wilde’s nighttime stroll in Paris, France.
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Dancer and actress Julianne Hough walked the streets of NYC toting a medium Loulou.
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TV personality and businesswoman Bethenny Frankel carries a large Saint Laurent Loulou to complement a tailored outfit.
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Side by Side:

The YSL Loulou

TOY

The most compact Loulou, the Toy is 7.8 inches wide, 5.5 inches tall, and has a depth of 2.9 inches. The Toy can fit your keys, a cardholder, and a tube of lipstick. It has a handle drop of 10.2 inches and a strap drop of 22.5 inches, so it can be worn as either a shoulder or crossbody bag.

SMALL

The Small Loulou, which is between the Toy and the Medium, is 9.8 inches wide, 6.6 inches tall, and has a depth of 3.5 inches. The Small can fit your keys, a small wallet, your phone, and one or two makeup compacts. It has a handle drop of 11.8 inches and a strap drop of 18.5 to 22 inches, so it can be worn as either a shoulder or crossbody bag.

MEDIUM

As the second largest size, the Medium Loulou is 12.6 inches wide, 8.7 inches tall, and has a depth of 4.7 inches. The Medium can fit your keys, wallet, phone and phone charger, and Airpods. It has a handle drop of 10.2 inches and a strap drop of 18.9 inches, so it can be worn as either a shoulder or crossbody bag.

LARGE

The largest Loulou size is 14.9 inches wide, 10.6 inches tall, and has a depth of 5.5 inches. The Large can fit your keys, wallet, phone and phone charger, AirPods, and a small pouch of makeup products. It has a handle drop of 10.2 inches and a strap drop of 18.8 inches.

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Saint Laurent Loulou Shoulder Bag Matelasse Chevron Leather Large

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Saint Laurent Loulou Shoulder Bag Matelasse Chevron Leather Small

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Saint Laurent Loulou Shoulder Bag Matelasse Chevron Leather Medium

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Saint Laurent Loulou Shoulder Bag Matelasse Chevron Leather Small

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Saint Laurent Loulou Shoulder Bag Shearling Medium

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Saint Laurent Loulou Shoulder Bag Matelasse Chevron Leather Toy

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Celebrity Style:

The YSL Loulou

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