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vincennes mombasa bag
The Yves Saint Laurent Mombasa bag, named after the coastal city in Kenya, was released in 2002 under the creative direction of Tom Ford.
This particular Mombasa is dubbed the 'Vincennes', named after a commune in France, and was documented in Vogue's September 2005 issue, photographed in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
The Vincennes Mombasa embodies a fantasy of voyage and luxury, featuring an intricate filigree-inspired gold metal horn and structured black leather.
CONDITION: Excellent pre-loved condition, loose thread tails present on the strap keepers and wallet attachment.
MEASUREMENTS:
Width: 36cm
Depth: 6.5cm
Height: 23cm
Height including strap: 18cm
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