I've got 6 Longchamps, including 3 matching Le Pliages in XS, M and L (in a lovely green which has been discontinued so nobody else has it). What I love about the larger ones is that they fold up so small, yet can carry so much, perfect for throwing in my suitcase and then filling up with purchases on trips! And I'm not sure where in France and Italy the earlier poster was but in Paris every fashionista has one (short handles not long though). My very chic French friends who are all under 35 all carry them too. And anyway who cares if the old ladies are carrying them, have you seen how these ladies look? I could only dream of looking so good at 60!
For me the handles on the Hervé's just cheapen them. And the color combinations aren't very nice.