How many Longchamps do you own?

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Three. One XL shopper, one L short handles, one L long handles. They are very useful, but I probably have used them too much and the corners have started to develop holes. :(
 
I don't own a lot and would love to have a very large collection. This is what is holding me back some. I would read comments that it is not right to use Longchamp Le Pilage as a handbag. It is only to be used when traveling or shopping. I really, really love them. They are so lightweight, reasonable priced (depending where you bought it) and again, so light, and fun to own a few in different colours and mix them up depending what you are wearing. Also, the first reason that attracted me to Le Pilage was the engraving of the horse, since I love riding horses and the style of the bag looks classic but classy, easy casual.

Do you feel the same that Le Pilage should not be used as handbags?

I own a total of four bags, including the handheld (medium size) Eiffel Tower in navy.

No. It can definitely be used as a handbag. I noticed them first when I lived for a short time in Lausanne and it seemed as if every other woman was carrying one as a handbag! I haven't used mine in a while, but although they are indeed very useful for travelling, they can be good handbags, too.
 
I haven't noticed a difference between my old Le Pliage and the newer ones. There were issues with the nylon in one particular year bubbling when it got soaking wet, but LC fixed that problem in newer models.
 
I have a testimonial for my bilberry Le Pliage. I accidentally knocked over a diet coke and it spilled all over my bag today. Ugh. Fortunately, it cleaned up nicely and no harm done. I was thankful that I had such a durable bag!
 
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