Saint Laurent makes the Icare even more minimal: stylish girls have their eyes on it, is the tonal leather big logo actually more timeless and classic?

Key takeaways

• For Spring/Summer 2026, Saint Laurent introduces the new Icare Maxi Tote, retaining the original dual-use chain construction that lets the 55 cm bag fold inward to 37 cm.

• The prominent metal YSL logo once centered on the bag has been replaced with a subtle tonal leather inlay, allowing the logo to blend almost completely into the bag.

• The original soft lambskin has been replaced with smooth calfskin, while the grosgrain lining has been upgraded to suede. It also comes with a detachable tonal leather pouch.

Some bags don’t need exaggerated designs to make an impression. Since Saint Laurent’s Icare debuted in 2022, its oversized shape, soft quilted leather, and prominent YSL Cassandre logo have made it one of the brand’s most recognizable bags in recent years. For Spring/Summer 2026, Anthony Vaccarello revisits the silhouette with the new Icare Tote, reining in its more expressive attitude for a cleaner, more mature look.

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The most noticeable change is to the brand signature. The original Icare featured a prominent metal YSL Cassandre logo at its center, while the new version uses a tonal leather inlay that allows the logo to nearly blend into the bag itself. Without such a strong visual marker, the overall silhouette feels cleaner and the bag takes on a quiet, understated sense of luxury. Materials are another focus of this update. The original Icare was crafted from soft quilted lambskin, giving it a distinctly relaxed, retro feel; the new version is made with smooth calfskin, which gives it a firmer, cleaner structure and makes it better suited for extended everyday use. The grosgrain lining has also been upgraded to suede, adding a more tactile feel each time you open the bag and reach inside.

Icare’s cleverest design feature has also been retained: a chain construction inside the bag lets its generous 55 cm body fold inward into a trapezoidal silhouette of about 37 cm. Compared with the original soft lambskin version, the new calfskin holds its shape better, so the bag still looks crisp rather than loose once folded in. The original Icare was like a carefree, self-assured Parisian woman; the new Icare Maxi Tote is calmer, more precise, and better suited to those who prefer quiet luxury. It doesn’t abandon Icare’s original sense of freedom, instead transforming that relaxed feel into a more mature silhouette. The new style is priced at SGD 9,000 and comes with a detachable tonal leather pouch.

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