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Armed with slinky gold chain straps, Saint Laurent is all about the sexy and the sultry this festive season, with a selection of party bags under their Christmas Capsule collection that’s now in boutiques. Great over the shoulder or across the body, they are also bags that will keep your hands free for all the champagne and festive treats you’re going to enjoy during the most wonderful time of the year.

First up, two familiar favourites from the Kate family of bags dressed up in a leopard printed velvet. The Kate Chain Bag (SGD2560) comes in at 20 cm by 12.5 cm, with a shoulder strap drop of 56 cm that would fit most. For those who aren’t exactly fans of carrying a wallet out with your bag, you can consider the Kate Chain Wallet (SGD2370), identified by the additional tassels hung from the signature YSL logo. Finished with 6 card slots, a bill compartment and an extra zippered pocket for coins or keys, just slot everything you need within and you’re good to go.

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Next, several pieces that come inlaid with chain stripes (real vertical gold-tone chains, not printed on, mind you) such as the hot favourite Kate Chain Wallet (SGD3310) in a black suede finish. If you’re all for carrying more items, the Small Kate Chain Bag (SGD4090) would do just that, a classy piece that will work well into the new year. Rounding up this trio would be the Tuxedo Box (SGD7280). What’s interesting about this piece is that Saint Laurent’s Tuxedo Box bags usually come in a structured plexiglas finish, but this one comes with a suede exterior, inlaid with vertical gold chain stripes that’s extra lush.

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Last, but by no means least, if you’re looking for the ultimate fancy pieces for the holiday season, these two are it. The Tuxedo Box (SGD8800) in diagonal gold chains goes one notch up from the one featured above, coming with even more chains in varied textures.

If you’re not exactly satisfied and want a piece that’s the epitome of luxury? The Small Kate Minaudière (SGD17,900) that’s made from 100% brass with luxurious gold-tone metal hardware would be it. Finished with hand-applied diagonal chains, this structured clutch would make the perfect piece for your evening soirees or dinner events with society ladies. Question is, have you been good this year?

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