The YSL Icare Maxi Shopping Bag, released in 2022, is the ultimate statement piece for those who love oversized, effortless luxury. With its slouchy silhouette, quilted leather, and bold YSL logo, it’s designed to be both stylish and practical. Whether you’re carrying it for travel, work, or everyday errands, this bag offers plenty of space without compromising on sophistication.
Design
Made of quilted lambskin leather, the Icare bag has a main compartment and comes with a removable zipped pouch. The front is decorated with Saint Laurent’s signature interlaced YSL logo, which comes in bronze-toned metal hardware.
Size
Larger than the popular YSL Rive Gauche Tote, the Icare Maxi measures 58 cm x 43 cm x 8 cm. Due to its soft, flexible material, it can be transformed into a narrower bag (38 cm) by closing in its sides, thanks to a detachable metal chain toggle closure.
Despite its size, many users say that even though it’s large, it hugs the body, so it’s much more comfortable than all those boxy totes out there. However, some petite users may find it overwhelming.
Saint Laurent Icare Price
When it launched in 2022, the Saint Laurent Icare Maxi was priced at $4,400 / €3,500 / £3,150. By March 2025, the price had increased to $4,900 / €4,100 / £3,755. As of September 2026, the quilted lambskin version retails for $5,500 / €4,500 / £4,120.
Saint Laurent Icare Maxi Price History
Launched at $4,400 in June 2022, the Icare Maxi rose to $4,900 by May 2023 and held there through early 2025 before climbing again to $5,500 today. 25% increase since launch.
Last updated September 2026.
Other Icare Variants
The Icare has now expanded beyond the original Maxi. Saint Laurent currently lists Medium, Hobo and Icarino versions, plus Maxi styles in materials including quilted nappa, smooth leather, raffia and shearling. Colours and materials vary by season.