Longchamp Le Pliage Cuir - your opinions
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I saw that a few days ago, too! They are now available in Europe and the UK! I wonder when they will be available in Asia and the USA... I tried a few combinations!
Has anyone else noticed that the leather has actually gotten rougher? It feels like it's more durable and slightly more resistant to scratching. I've seen and touched the new ones from the 2014 spring collection and that was my observation (hong kong store sells only the current collection) and I compared with the ones at my local store (old colors like sandy/vegetal, bilberry and taupe) have smoother, more buttery feel. I am not sure which I prefer...
IIRC it took a while for the custom le pliages to be available to Asia. Might take some time before they introduce this to Asia and USA?
Quite surprised they didn't promote the new custom lp cuirs though..
I've gone through all 116 pages, guess because I am obsessing over these bags! I first saw them in Paris last year and have been kicking myself that I didn't buy one! Overall here it seems everyone loves these with a few complaints on quality. I think this is normal with any brand! I have just order ed a small crossbody from the LC store in New York. I am keeping my fingers crossed it will be in good shape since its the discontinued pink color.
I was just in Nordstroms and Bloomingdales yesterday and saw just what you mean. I talked to the SA and he said the pink one, which was the least soft, was that way due to the dye used. He said the more heavily dyed the bags are not as smooth. I think that is kind of weird because the red and yellow ones were smooth and soft and also seem rich in color. Wouldn't they use the same amount of dye?? Next I went to Bloomingdales and they had the gold/platnium color. That one was gorgeous! Super soft and buttery. Unfortunately they only had the medium sizes and I need the small.
I'm looking for a more secure bag to bring with me on long flights and layovers and fell upon the cuir. But now wondering about sizes. Any of you know whether a medium or large will be closest to the LV neverfull mm in size? It's the one I usually use now, but as you know not the safest...
Well I just got mine, so I can only tell you my opinion from a few days
I got the fuschia which was from last fall. Its a gorgeous color and I think could be used all year round. The leather seems really nice, and the bag seems well made/good quality overall. It fits quite a bit, I would compare to the LV speedy 25. I would say holds slightly more. The only feature I would like better is if the strap were a little longer. I am 5' 6" and I can wear it crossbody but its a little short. A taller person (if their length was in their waist) might have a hard time. Other than that I think it is a great bag for the price (I found a made in France and I don't know of another brand that's made in France for this price!). Lastly I am really considering buying it in the platinum color too. I saw this in person and the color is fabulous. The platinum would also be a great year round color. Hope this helps
I just received a small taupe!
Is it normal for the bag to have wrinkles and puckers when you first get it? Will these come out with use? This bag has a lot of this on the 4 side panels, and the leather tag inside is puckered so I am a bit concerned.
Is it normal for the bag to have wrinkles and puckers when you first get it? Will these come out with use? This bag has a lot of this on the 4 side panels, and the leather tag inside is puckered so I am a bit concerned.
I just saw a bag from the current season and the leather is very different. I'm not sure if I like it or not the older leather is much softer/buttery like you said. It was also very matte with no shine and almost pebbled but not quite it was weird. It kind of makes me want to get a older one tbh.
I just received a small taupe!
Is it normal for the bag to have wrinkles and puckers when you first get it? Will these come out with use? This bag has a lot of this on the 4 side panels, and the leather tag inside is puckered so I am a bit concerned.
The small's I've gotten have all had wrinkling in the leather. I think it has to do with how it folds up doesn't really mesh well with leather. It dose come out with use however if you fold it back up when not in use it will be wrinkled again when you go to use it kwim. Why not post a pic of it so we can see?
So does this seem normal for a new bag (that has been folded up)? The wrinkles don't smooth out when I pick up the bag (it's stuffed in this photo)
I guess I'm just looking for reassurance that this is normal and will smooth out more with use. I don't mind not storing it folded up.
I guess I'm just looking for reassurance that this is normal and will smooth out more with use. I don't mind not storing it folded up.