Longchamp Le Pliage Cuir - your opinions
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Hello! I'm a longtime fan of longchamp. I have le pliage and currently I'm using planetes which I abuse. 
Now, I'm thinking of getting the cuir small in paprika or fuchsia. I noticed that the strap is not adjustable though and I'm worried it might be too long for me when I carry it as a shoulder bag. I'm not much of a crossbody person so I don't think I will be carrying it that way. Will it be too long for me? I'm on the petite side at 5". I would prefer if it lands at my waist so I can easily reach in the bottom of the bag.
Another question is, how is the wear and tear of this bag? the le pliage shows wear on the corners, how about the cuir line? The bag is not cheap so I would like assurance that I will be able to use for a long time. Mod shots will be greatly appreciated. Most of the mod shot I saw was with the bag worn handheld or crossbody but not as a shoulder bag. Thank you so much ladies! I appreciate any input.
Now, I'm thinking of getting the cuir small in paprika or fuchsia. I noticed that the strap is not adjustable though and I'm worried it might be too long for me when I carry it as a shoulder bag. I'm not much of a crossbody person so I don't think I will be carrying it that way. Will it be too long for me? I'm on the petite side at 5". I would prefer if it lands at my waist so I can easily reach in the bottom of the bag. Another question is, how is the wear and tear of this bag? the le pliage shows wear on the corners, how about the cuir line? The bag is not cheap so I would like assurance that I will be able to use for a long time. Mod shots will be greatly appreciated.
Most of the mod shot I saw was with the bag worn handheld or crossbody but not as a shoulder bag. Thank you so much ladies! I appreciate any input.
Is this the medium? I just bought the small one online today in fuschia and I'm so excited! I missed out on it the first time and thought I'd never find it. So glad they brought it back.
Love ur bag. Haven't seen the Bilberry irl. Now I want one. I have the fuscia in med.Another pic of my Bilberry. I was really on the fence on this one. Initially I was slightly disapointed by the color but I couldn't bring myself to return it. I laid it out and looked at it for about a week and a half. The more I looked at it the more I liked the color it reminded me of Bbag colors because of the chameleon color, it changed depending on the lighting. I also think a part of the initial disappointment was because it's so different than what I normally use, a bit more plain, smooth leather with no texture, and no major hardware/studs. I used it on my vacay and am really glad I kept it, the small is the perfect size for my needs.
Hi gals, I'm new to tis forum & also new to LC, but after read thru this thread i'm totally in love with the cuir. And, ta-dah... i've gt mine from an online seller who mentioned she brought tis bag back from UK, btw i'm coming from a small state located in Malaysia where doesn't has a LC store . So, After received the bag, i've went thru some 'how to spot fake LC' posting, ah-ha... Here i am wit some worries and doubt about the authenticity of my bag :S
Hope you gals can help me on this, try compare 'my doubt' with your cuir, let me know whether is your cuir looks like this way!! (Especially the zipper and the care card)
Here's my small black!
Doubt #1: care card (found out some other posting mentioned authentic card will only has 3 folds while mine has 4)
Doubt#2: zipper - my main zipper doesn't show any YKK wording, but the inner pocket zipper has it!?
The flap and button
The back of the flap and leather
The tag
The clasp and inner lining printing
Hope you gals can help me on this, try compare 'my doubt' with your cuir, let me know whether is your cuir looks like this way!! (Especially the zipper and the care card)
Here's my small black!
Doubt #1: care card (found out some other posting mentioned authentic card will only has 3 folds while mine has 4)
Doubt#2: zipper - my main zipper doesn't show any YKK wording, but the inner pocket zipper has it!?
The flap and button
The back of the flap and leather
The tag
The clasp and inner lining printing
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I'm no expert, but I do have 3 of the LC Cuir bags. I compared mine to your photos and everything is the same - my small one is cyclamen, so made in France, but my tote is black and made in China, so that part of the tag seems correct.
Your care card is the same as mine - your's only has 3 folds, dividing it into 4 parts. A
All the zippers, stamping, etc are exactly the same as mine - and I know mine are authentic.
HTH
Lina
Your care card is the same as mine - your's only has 3 folds, dividing it into 4 parts. A
All the zippers, stamping, etc are exactly the same as mine - and I know mine are authentic.
HTH
Lina
Hi gals, I'm new to tis forum & also new to LC, but after read thru this thread i'm totally in love with the cuir. And, ta-dah... i've gt mine from an online seller who mentioned she brought tis bag back from UK, btw i'm coming from a small state located in Malaysia where doesn't has a LC store . So, After received the bag, i've went thru some 'how to spot fake LC' posting, ah-ha... Here i am wit some worries and doubt about the authenticity of my bag :S
Hope you gals can help me on this, try compare 'my doubt' with your cuir, let me know whether is your cuir looks like this way!! (Especially the zipper and the care card)
Here's my small black!
Doubt #1: care card (found out some other posting mentioned authentic card will only has 3 folds while mine has 4)
Doubt#2: zipper - my main zipper doesn't show any YKK wording, but the inner pocket zipper has it!?
The flap and button
The back of the flap and leather
The tag
The clasp and inner lining printing
Hi Lina23, thx for ur comment. It gives me a big positive feeling now!!
Hurray!! Morale boost!!!
Hi,
I just received the Le Pliage Cuir in black leather and have noticed that the leather is mostly soft and smooth, except for one of the panels in front which has striated-like lines on it.
I would appreciate it very much if any of the members who have this bag could give me some feedback if they also have striated-like lines on theirs. Thanks!
I just received the Le Pliage Cuir in black leather and have noticed that the leather is mostly soft and smooth, except for one of the panels in front which has striated-like lines on it.
I would appreciate it very much if any of the members who have this bag could give me some feedback if they also have striated-like lines on theirs. Thanks!
Hello! I'm a longtime fan of longchamp. I have le pliage and currently I'm using planetes which I abuse.
Another question is, how is the wear and tear of this bag? the le pliage shows wear on the corners, how about the cuir line? The bag is not cheap so I would like assurance that I will be able to use for a long time. Mod shots will be greatly appreciated.
Hi, I am also small at 5.1. The strap is quite long, but still looks good to wear. If you are unsure, please try the bag in a shop before buying.
The bag is easy-care, I have mine since November 2012 in small navy-blue and was very unsure if I should wear it during rainy days, so I waited until spring. Then I asked a girl in this forum and she recommended a water-repellent spray, so I just used a common impregnator 3 times (I just waited after each impregnation a few days and checked the bag, because I was afraid it might darken the colour -but everything was ok). This was the only treatment for my bag. Yesterday was a rainy day and I carried my bag outside ( I was also wearing an umbrella).Today the bag still looks fine.
I strongly recommend the pliage cuir, beause it is so soft,very light-weight and it looks chic but also casual. I have received a lot of compliments for my bag. You can use it for business but also for going out in a casual look.I still have not find any other branded bag that has the similar design of the pliage cuir, while other branded bags are often copied in their designs.
I've had 2 of my 3 Le Cuir (small bag in cyclamen, and large tote in black) for 18 months, and I use them constantly. I haven't gotten around to treating them yet (although I bought conditioner when I got the bags :shame. I used the tote bag last year for work everyday, and this year I've been taking it to uni every day, loaded up with books. I am not gentle with it, I throw it around, I've gotten caught in the rain more than a dozen times, and the bag still looks as good as the day I got it - absolutely no signs of wear and tear, and no damage at the corners. I think these bags are fantastic!
Re the strap issue - I'm only 5 foot, and I do find the strap to be a little long for me. Earlier in this thread there are a few posts about hacking the strap to make it shorter, if I remember correctly, at least one girl has knotted it to shorten it, but it hasn't bothered me enough to do anything about it - yet.
HTH
Lina
. I used the tote bag last year for work everyday, and this year I've been taking it to uni every day, loaded up with books. I am not gentle with it, I throw it around, I've gotten caught in the rain more than a dozen times, and the bag still looks as good as the day I got it - absolutely no signs of wear and tear, and no damage at the corners. I think these bags are fantastic!Re the strap issue - I'm only 5 foot, and I do find the strap to be a little long for me. Earlier in this thread there are a few posts about hacking the strap to make it shorter, if I remember correctly, at least one girl has knotted it to shorten it, but it hasn't bothered me enough to do anything about it - yet.
HTH
Lina
Hello! I'm a longtime fan of longchamp. I have le pliage and currently I'm using planetes which I abuse.
Another question is, how is the wear and tear of this bag? the le pliage shows wear on the corners, how about the cuir line? The bag is not cheap so I would like assurance that I will be able to use for a long time. Mod shots will be greatly appreciated.
can anyone tell me which colors are made in france and which ones are made in china?
i have been using the le pliage nylon tote for years and would like to upgrade to an all leather bag. i think i've met my match with the medium cuir but it would be a nice touch if it were made in france. my grandmother used to carry the le pliage back when they were ALL made in france, so i've been searching for ANY but have only found made in china!
i'd greatly appreciate any response!
i have been using the le pliage nylon tote for years and would like to upgrade to an all leather bag. i think i've met my match with the medium cuir but it would be a nice touch if it were made in france. my grandmother used to carry the le pliage back when they were ALL made in france, so i've been searching for ANY but have only found made in china!
i'd greatly appreciate any response!
thanks so much! i just purchased the black medium! can't wait to see how it turns out!I recently bought the cuir in black medium size..and it's made in France
