Charlotte — Ivory

About the Charlotte

Debuted in 2021 under Anthony Vaccarello, the Charlotte is a quilted, rounded flap bag finished with a tasseled bow charm at the flap closure, evoking a softer, more romantic take on Saint Laurent's typically sharp-edged handbag silhouettes. It arrived alongside a wave of quilted-bag demand across the luxury market and was marketed heavily on the brand's runway and campaign imagery. It has since become one of the more recognizable quilted styles in Saint Laurent's current lineup, sitting resale-wise between the entry-level Loulou and the higher-end Cassandra.

What affects this bag's resale value

• Quilted matelasse leather shows wear at the diamond-stitch peaks first, so surface condition is heavily scrutinized by resale buyers
• The bow tassel charm is an easily lost or damaged accent piece; its presence and condition affects completeness-based pricing
• Small size in black is the standard reference point for resale comparisons; mini and medium sizes have thinner comp data
• Newer model with a shorter secondary-market track record, so pricing is somewhat more volatile than long-established Saint Laurent styles
• Gold-tone hardware combinations sell faster than the less common silver-tone options

Other Charlotte variants

• Small · Quilted Leather · Black · Gold hardware$1,259

Frequently asked questions

Does the Saint Laurent Charlotte bag hold its value?

It performs in line with Saint Laurent's mid-tier quilted styles, generally retaining roughly 40-48% of retail in the first couple of years, with the small black leather version the most consistent seller.

Is the Charlotte bag a good investment?

As a newer model, it doesn't yet have the long resale track record of styles like Loulou or Kate. It's a solid style choice but shouldn't be bought primarily as a value-retention play.