Longchamp Le Pliage Cuir - your opinions

[dekora]

Hi, I'm contemplating between the navy ( a more sensible colour) or the bright vermillion hmmm... Any opinions?

 

[sakura681]

My choice would be vermillion for spring, summer and fall. Navy would be better suited for winters though I think it would be more versatile. However I recently bought a bright yellow bag after much confusion and I can say that it adds a pop of color to my outfit. I'd go with vermillion

 

[goldfish19]

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.

So nice to know someone else noticed! I actually prefer the smoother ones and I had the same observation - the older ones are smoother and has a bit of shine and the new ones (lemon, pink) were rougher and were matte-ish looking to me. I even saw a small matte camel that was different from a shiny medium camel! The sales association was stumped when I pointed it out.

I read somewhere here though that maybe Longchamp wanted to make the leather durable hence less soft?

 

[pixiejenna]

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.

So nice to know someone else noticed! I actually prefer the smoother ones and I had the same observation - the older ones are smoother and has a bit of shine and the new ones (lemon, pink) were rougher and were matte-ish looking to me. I even saw a small matte camel that was different from a shiny medium camel! The sales association was stumped when I pointed it out.

I read somewhere here though that maybe Longchamp wanted to make the leather durable hence less soft?

How disappointing to hear about the camel, I wanna get either taupe or camel. I haven't seen camel irl because very few stores near me carry longchamp and those that do have very limited le cuir items.

 

[goldfish19]

How disappointing to hear about the camel, I wanna get either taupe or camel. I haven't seen camel irl because very few stores near me carry longchamp and those that do have very limited le cuir items.

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.



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?

I actually don't mind that there are wrinkles. It just means the leather is soft. Thank goodness I don't mind or else I would totally obsess about it!

Hopefully the creases will come out in time.

 

[Ebby]

I think they are lovely, would love it if the light blue were still available

 

[Esquared72]

Wanted to share, in case this is helpful for anyone...

I noticed some wear on one of the back corners of my medium Bilberry. Not surprising given the sharp corners, but disappointing since I've only had it a couple of months. It was a rather small spot of wear, but I could see where it was going to get worse, and on a dark color it stands out. Unfortunately I didn't do a before picture.

I conditioned with Cadillac Boot and Shoe and then dabbed some neutral Edge Kote on all four corners of the bag (a remnant from my days as an AW Rocco owner).

Seems to have worked great...can't really see any wear at all. My hope is that the Edge Kote will help mitigate any future wear on all four corners.

 

[EGBDF]

Wanted to share, in case this is helpful for anyone...

I noticed some wear on one of the back corners of my medium Bilberry. Not surprising given the sharp corners, but disappointing since I've only had it a couple of months. It was a rather small spot of wear, but I could see where it was going to get worse, and on a dark color it stands out. Unfortunately I didn't do a before picture.

I conditioned with Cadillac Boot and Shoe and then dabbed some neutral Edge Kote on all four corners of the bag (a remnant from my days as an AW Rocco owner).

Seems to have worked great...can't really see any wear at all. My hope is that the Edge Kote will help mitigate any future wear on all four corners.

Thanks for the tip, Eehlers! I wonder if the newest bags will be less likely to wear at the corners…though it seems corner wear is somewhat common on leather bags in general. I know some of the used ones I've looked at one ebay have corner wear.
So you think it's best to use the Edgekote before the wear starts?

 

[Esquared72]

Thanks for the tip, Eehlers! I wonder if the newest bags will be less likely to wear at the corners…though it seems corner wear is somewhat common on leather bags in general. I know some of the used ones I've looked at one ebay have corner wear.

So you think it's best to use the Edgekote before the wear starts?

I'm not sure yet if the Edge Kote will help or not, but I figure it can't hurt!
It was helpful with preventing wear on the piping of my Rocco.

I'll report back as I use the bag to let y'all know whether it seems to be helping to prevent/delay future corner wear.

 

[Good Friday]

hi guys, how does the cuir compare to the balenciaga leather?thanks

 

[bubbles328]

hi guys,

I am pretty new to the cuir line, but a long time user of the nylon totes. I am really intrigued by the lightweight wonder that is the cuir and really want to get one. I am torn between small and medium sizes and am thinking of buying it while having a layover at Paris (CDG airport). some questions:

--would a small look ridiculous on a 5'5", somewhat large frame?
--would Paris offer a better price then the US (because of the VAT)?

--anyone have the super tiny cuir--the one that's the size of the wallet? i'm considering getting one because it is so adorable, and my birthday was last week and I want some instant gratification--but am wondering about the practicality of the tiny bag. when i'm running errands, I usually use a Vuitton pouchette with a strap to wear crossbody. the Lp could offer a pop of color, I think. but is it worth $200?

thanks so much!!!!

 

[Rockst@r]

Wanted to share, in case this is helpful for anyone...

I noticed some wear on one of the back corners of my medium Bilberry. Not surprising given the sharp corners, but disappointing since I've only had it a couple of months. It was a rather small spot of wear, but I could see where it was going to get worse, and on a dark color it stands out. Unfortunately I didn't do a before picture.

I conditioned with Cadillac Boot and Shoe and then dabbed some neutral Edge Kote on all four corners of the bag (a remnant from my days as an AW Rocco owner).

Seems to have worked great...can't really see any wear at all. My hope is that the Edge Kote will help mitigate any future wear on all four corners.

I'm going to have to buy both of these products. I've never heard of either before and I didn't know anything could be done to protect a bag's corners. Thanks for the info!

 

[Rockst@r]

hi guys,

I am pretty new to the cuir line, but a long time user of the nylon totes. I am really intrigued by the lightweight wonder that is the cuir and really want to get one. I am torn between small and medium sizes and am thinking of buying it while having a layover at Paris (CDG airport). some questions:

--would a small look ridiculous on a 5'5", somewhat large frame?
--would Paris offer a better price then the US (because of the VAT)?

--anyone have the super tiny cuir--the one that's the size of the wallet? i'm considering getting one because it is so adorable, and my birthday was last week and I want some instant gratification--but am wondering about the practicality of the tiny bag. when i'm running errands, I usually use a Vuitton pouchette with a strap to wear crossbody. the Lp could offer a pop of color, I think. but is it worth $200?

thanks so much!!!!

I can only help with the one question about the size, I think you can get away with a small due to your height. I can't at 5'8". The medium is a nice size IMO like the LV Speedy 30-35. I have the large.


Oh and compared to the LV pochette price, most definitely it is worth it.

 

[bubbles328]

The medium.is the size of a speedy 30-35? Hmmm. I own a speedy 35 and it is a bit big. Mine is without the strap, and I am.hoping to.move to lighter bags that are easier on my back. Wonder is the small is like a speedy 25.

Thank you!!!

 

[Esquared72]

I'm going to have to buy both of these products. I've never heard of either before and I didn't know anything could be done to protect a bag's corners. Thanks for the info!

You're welcome! I actually use Cadillac Boot & Shoe on all of my leather bags. I love it - keeps my bags looking great and the leather feeling soft and luxe. I've read that it's the conditioner that Nordstrom uses.