Le Pliage | Longchamp (2024)

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Are Longchamp bags still in style in 2024? ›

Yet, fast-forward to 2024 and suddenly the ultimate millennial style staple is cool again among the most unlikely of customers – Gen Z – with twenty-something stars like Heartstopper's Joe Locke and Kizzy Edgell, Bridgerton's India Amarteifio and Stranger Things' Natalia Dyer all being “friends of the Maison”.

Longchamp bags are all-year-round, timeless staples that will never go out of style. Shop more stylish and functional totes at Gilt below before the sale ends.

Le Pliage Large Tote

This is the most popular size of the Longchamp Le Pliage collection because it is versatile and spacious enough to carry all your essentials. It is perfect for work or travel and comes in a variety of colors.

The answer to that lies in the fact that it's still an exclusively family-owned business, with Philippe Cassegrain's children, Jean as the CEO, Olivier as the US Managing Director and Sophie Delafontaine as its Creative Director, managing the helm of the business and constantly striving towards betterment.

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Since its creation, the House of Longchamp has opened six production sites in Western France (in the Mayenne, Vendée, Maine-et-Loire, and Orne regions). For more than 70 years, highly skilled men and women have been perpetuating the leather goods expertise of this family-owned company.

In 1993, Philippe Cassegrain, Longchamp's CEO, personally designed what would become the company's most famous handbag: Le Pliage, which means 'folding' in French. Philippe Cassegrain wanted to create a practical yet stylish fold-up bag.

Longchamp currently use YKK zippers, and you can see the letters on the zipper above. Fake bag leather looks hairy and the edges jagged. Real one is also raw but is smooth. On the snap itself, real says "ORIGINAL."

In other words, the bag is Longchamp's bestselling bag for a reason – it's universally appealing and, thanks to its various iterations, can be carried for travel, work, and everything in between. Moreover, its price makes it more accessible than most luxury bags.

It's the perfect size for every day and it just makes carting your laptop around SO easy! … Longchamp bags actually hold their value surprisingly well, so if you buy a limited edition collaboration, it's very likely it will go up in value …

Why do people love Longchamp? ›

1) It's an iconic French brand and people feel Parisian chic when sporting one of these. 2) Quality- They are actually known for luggage in leather and canvas styles. They are extremely sturdy, well constructed and last for decades. 3) Simple color blocked classic styles that will never be outdated.

The small size was 68 euros (about $92) and the large size was 75 euros (about $102). They are definitely cheaper in Paris. Furthermore, the color selection is much larger. Very easy to bring home too since they pack so well!

Over the years, the Longchamp tote bag has become super popular and has been seen in the company of some pretty famous people including Kate Middleton and Kendall Jenner proving that no matter who you are a classic tote is always handy to have. Rumour has it even Meghan Markle uses a Longchamp tote bag.

It's essential to note that there are two types of buttons used in real Longchamp Le Pliage bags: one with stripes and the other with circles. But, when it comes to the Le Pliage Cosmetic Pouch with a top handle, only the button with circles around it is used.

The Lyst Index – a fashion search engine – ranked the origami-inspired bag as the ninth hottest item of the second quarter of 2023, reporting that searches for Longchamp surged by 56 per cent during this period, all thanks to Le Pliage. Over on TikTok, #lepliage has amassed 69 million views, and counting.

A variety of timeless and contemporary styles adapt to every situation. The Longchamp men's and women's bags were made to be on the move, whether you're getting around the city or travelling to far-off destinations. A variety of timeless and contemporary styles adapt to every situation.

There are so many beautiful white bags to choose from this season. From new kids on the block like the Celine Victoire and the Gucci Bucket Bag to shades of white from Bottega Veneta and Khaite, we've got over a dozen of the best that you can wear right now and beyond!