Saint Laurent
Envelope Medium Chain Bag — Black
Still sold newMedium · Quilted Leather · Gold hardware
Estimated resale value today
Down $1,297 (-39%) vs. original retail of $3,350 (this style is still sold new — the brand may have adjusted its retail price since we last checked)
Estimated from a researched valuation model for this style, blended with live eBay listing data — the more comps we have, the more they influence the number.
About the Envelope Medium Chain Bag
The Envelope Bag takes its name from its envelope-shaped quilted flap and clean, minimal chain-strap silhouette, positioned as a dressier alternative to Saint Laurent's more casual matelassé styles.
What affects this bag's resale value
- Quilted leather condition — flattened or worn quilting at the flap's edges is the main defect
- Hardware finish and chain strap condition
- Size (small/medium) affects resale liquidity and usability
Other Envelope Medium Chain Bag variants
Frequently asked questions
- Does the Saint Laurent Envelope bag hold its value?
- It holds a moderate share of retail — a recognizable, popular silhouette, but without the strong resale premium seen in brands like Chanel or Hermès.
Saint Laurent (est. 1961) — A more accessible entry point into luxury leather goods; high production volume on its bestsellers means resale values typically sit well under retail.
This is an estimated market value, not a formal appraisal. The actual value of any individual bag depends on its condition, provenance, and what a specific buyer is willing to pay. Values shown are modeled from aggregated resale market data and update periodically.