Jamie Shopping is the compact square tote
Jamie Shopping is published at 35 × 35 × 10 cm in the standard size and 29 × 28 × 8 cm in the small version. The standard body is square, 10 cm deep and light enough for shoulder carry; the small version removes 6 cm from width and 7 cm from height. Both sit within the logic of a shopper rather than a work tote. The removable zip pouch adds an organising layer, while the chain or leather-and-chain strap changes how the bag hangs. At 10 cm deep, the standard Jamie will take a phone, small wallet and keys but not a thick laptop sleeve.
Icare expands because its sides collapse
The large Icare is published as 37–55 × 43 × 5 cm. The variable width is caused by an inner chain that lets the sides fold inward or expand. A 5 cm depth remains fixed. That makes the bag look dramatically wider when open without giving it the depth of a box tote. The removable quilted pouch handles the small contents that would otherwise slide across a 55 cm opening. The medium Icare is published around 31–46 × 28 × 5–15 cm, so both width and depth change with the side construction. Ask for the bag's current state as well as its maximum dimensions.
Y totes separate the strap from the opening
The Y tote is published at 37 × 32 × 7–22 cm, with a 26 cm strap drop. The variable depth depends on whether the side gusset is folded. The Y Large tote moves to 46 × 38 × 18 cm with a 33 cm strap drop. The wider body and deeper gusset make the large size suitable for heavier everyday loads, but handle drop and shoulder clearance still decide whether it sits comfortably over a coat. Compare the clear opening with the objects' combined footprint. A tote can be wide enough for a folder and still difficult to fill when the hook closure pulls the top together.
4 Carré and Bowling Tote use the largest footprints
The Saint Laurent Paris 4 Carré tote is published at 35 × 35 × 16.5 cm with a 26.5 cm handle drop. Its square body and 16.5 cm depth place it between Jamie and the larger Y tote. The Bowling Tote is 47 × 34 × 19 cm, with a 13 cm handle drop and a 53 cm strap drop; the low handle drop makes it primarily a hand or long-strap carry. A 47 cm width is useful for documents or clothing, while the 19 cm depth prevents the bag from flattening. Check both drops rather than assuming the top handles fit over a shoulder.
Open width, body depth and drop form one decision
A 35 cm square Jamie, a 46 cm Y Large and a 55 cm expanded Icare are not interchangeable even when all are called everyday totes. Use the opening to decide whether a folder enters easily, the depth to decide how much the contents can stack, and the drop to decide carry position. Soft leather collapes under weight; structured leather keeps the outer box while reducing the usable gap inside. The material label and the bag's current side configuration belong in the same question.
The one-message tote comparison
Send the model name, the width at its current setting, height, depth, handle drop and strap drop. For Jamie add whether the pouch is included. For Icare state whether the sides are expanded or folded. For Y and Y Large identify the hook closure and gusset position. Those details let two visually similar totes be compared on capacity rather than colour. The table below collects the model dimensions published by Saint Laurent for the references cited.