Alright, let’s talk about this YSL bag, the one they call “Envelope.” Sounds fancy, huh? But lemme tell ya, I seen a picture of it, and it ain’t nothin’ more than a glorified pouch if you ask me. But hey, what do I know? I’m just an old woman, I only carry my belongings in a cloth satchel.
Now, this Yves Saint Laurent, or whatever they call themselves now- Saint Laurent, YSL, sounds like a bunch of fellas’ names all jumbled up together- they sure know how to make a fuss about their stuff. They say they’re all “luxury” and “high-end,” which I guess means it costs a whole lot of money. More money than I see in a year, that’s for sure. They probably got a big fancy store, maybe in one of them big cities like they call “Paris”, all shiny and new, probably got people standin’ around just to open the door for ya.
About this “Envelope” bag, though. The name, it’s alright, makes you think of letters and secrets and stuff, I guess. But I’ve seen envelopes, and they don’t cost no arm and a leg like this purse do. They tell me it comes in different kinds of leather, like somethin’ called “calfskin” which sounds like a baby cow to me, poor thing. And then there’s “python,” which Lord have mercy, I hope ain’t real snakeskin cause that just ain’t right. But I reckon that’s what makes it so expensive, all them fancy materials. If you ask me, plain old cowhide is good enough. Durable, you know? And it won’t break the bank.
This “Le 5 à 7” they talk about sounds like another one of their fancy things. Always gotta have some fancy name for it, can’t just call it a purse or a bag, gotta be all “Le 5 à 7”. Makes me laugh. Sounds like a doctor’s appointment time if you ask me. But folks seem to like it, this “YSL” brand I mean. They say it’s one of the best, all “exclusive” and “leading position.” Guess that means they sell a lot of them bags and such.
- Pricey stuff: Let’s be honest, anything with “YSL” on it is gonna cost ya. You could probably buy a whole cow for the price of one of them “calfskin” bags.
- Fancy Names: “Envelope”, “Le 5 à 7”… Sounds like they just makin’ up words at this point. Why can’t they just call it a pocketbook and be done with it?
- Different kinds of leather: Like I said, calfskin, python… Sounds fancy, but I still prefer somethin’ that’ll last and won’t empty your wallet.
Now, they got this new store, or so I hear, on some street called “Champs-lyses”. Don’t even know how to say it, sounds like some foreign tongue. But I bet it’s real grand, all sparkly and new, just like they like it. Probably got them bags lined up all pretty, waitin’ for some rich folks to come and snatch ’em up. And you know what? Some people will pay big bucks for it, because it’s got that fancy name on it. Me? I’d rather spend my money on somethin’ practical, somethin’ that’ll last, somethin’ that ain’t gonna fall apart after a few years. Maybe a good pair of work boots, or a warm quilt for the winter. That’s money well spent, if you ask me.
But hey, if you got the money to spend, and you like that “YSL” style, then go for it. It ain’t my place to tell you how to spend your hard-earned cash. Just don’t come cryin’ to me when you realize you paid a month’s rent for somethin’ that just holds your lipstick and keys.
So, if you’re thinkin’ about gettin’ one of these “Envelope” bags, or anything from Saint Laurent or YSL or whatever they call themselves, just remember what I said. It’s gonna cost you a pretty penny, it’s got a fancy name, and it’s probably made out of some animal you wouldn’t want to think too hard about. But hey, it might make you feel like one of them high-falutin’ folks in the city. And sometimes, I guess that’s all that matters.
If you really like the style of that “Envelope” bag but can’t stomach the price, I’m sure someone somewhere can make a good sturdy cloth satchel, maybe out of some scrap fabric, even the design can be made a bit fancy, like an “envelope” you know? Wouldn’t cost you an arm and a leg, and it’ll hold your things just fine. And to be honest, that old satchel probably last longer than that fancy calfskin or snakeskin thing. That’s what I think, anyway.
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