Hey there, folks! Today, I’m gonna take you through my little adventure of remaking the YSL JUNE BOX BAG. Yeah, that fancy one from Yves Saint Laurent.
So, I started by looking up a bunch of stuff about this bag. Found out it’s got a front flap and this cool pivoting Cassandre closure thing. It’s all leather and has this suede lining inside. And the hardware? Bronze-toned. Classy, right?
I dug around online stores and saw some similar bags like the BRICK Bolso box June, which is basically the same thing. The price tag on these things is, well, let’s just say it’s up there. $2,390, to be exact, give or take a few bucks.
Now, I’m no expert, but I wanted to see if I could make something like it. I’m not selling these, just doing it for the fun of it, you know? I found some info about the materials – calfskin leather, brass, and all that. There’s also a version with diamond-quilted overstitching, which looks pretty slick.
Getting Started
First, I gathered my materials. I didn’t have any calfskin leather lying around, so I used some other leather I had. It’s not the same, but hey, it’s a start. I also needed some brass-like hardware. Found some at a local craft store. Not exactly bronze-toned, but it’ll do.
The Process
- I started by cutting the leather into the shape of the bag. I eyeballed the dimensions from the pictures I found online. Not perfect, but close enough.
- Next, I worked on the flap. I tried to mimic that Cassandre closure. It’s trickier than it looks! I used some wire and a lot of patience to get it somewhat right.
- Sewing the pieces together was a challenge. I don’t have one of those fancy sewing machines, so I did it by hand. Took forever, and my fingers were sore, but I managed.
- For the lining, I used some soft fabric I had. It’s not suede, but it feels nice. I stitched it to the inside of the bag.
- The diamond-quilted pattern was tough. I tried to sew it by hand, but it was a mess. I ended up just drawing the pattern on with a marker. Not ideal, but from a distance, it looks okay.
The Result
After a lot of trial and error, I finished my version of the YSL JUNE BOX BAG. It’s not perfect, not by a long shot. But it kind of looks like the real thing, in a homemade, rough-around-the-edges kind of way.
I learned a lot through this process. Making a high-end bag like this is no joke. It takes skill, the right materials, and a whole lot of time. I have a new appreciation for those who make these bags for a living.
So, there you have it. My attempt at remaking the YSL JUNE BOX BAG. It was fun, frustrating, and fulfilling. Would I do it again? Maybe. But next time, I might just save up and buy the real thing!
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