Longchamp Le Pliage Cuir - your opinions

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#1,967
circoit said:
Hi everyone! I haven't been around for ages, but am coming back for a visit because my beloved pink Le Cuir was stolen while at Disneyland with the family. Anyway, it was from the first season it was released and I remember that the second season Longchamp had shortened the cross body strap. Is the strap still the shorter version? I really liked the longer strap on mine and am wondering if I'm going to have to hunt down a 1st edition or if I can just buy a recent release. Also, is candy pink similar to the first pink that was released? (I can't remember the name of the pink I bought).
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If you had the cyclamen, I'd say the new candy pink is not the same color. The cyclamen was more fuchsia and I think the candy has a bit of coral undertone if you know what I mean? I prefer the cyclamen. I think it is the best pink that the cuir ever came in, up to the most recent candy pink. There was a fuchsia which is darker and a rose pink (washed out candy pink) And the texture is different too. The leather is softer and more delicate before (has a bit of shine) while now it's more matte and thicker, IMO. Did you get the large (called medium before) or the small? The small is hard to find. The large one popped out a couple of times on ebay this year if I remember correctly.
 
#1,969
goldfish19 said:
If you had the cyclamen, I'd say the new candy pink is not the same color. The cyclamen was more fuchsia and I think the candy has a bit of coral undertone if you know what I mean? I prefer the cyclamen. I think it is the best pink that the cuir ever came in, up to the most recent candy pink. There was a fuchsia which is darker and a rose pink (washed out candy pink) And the texture is different too. The leather is softer and more delicate before (has a bit of shine) while now it's more matte and thicker, IMO. Did you get the large (called medium before) or the small? The small is hard to find. The large one popped out a couple of times on ebay this year if I remember correctly.
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Thanks so much - this is extremely helpful. Mine was the cyclamen. I couldn't remember the official name for it, so that will definitely help with ebay searches. It sounds like the candy pink won't work for me, then, as I prefer more cool/purple undertones - it goes better with my fall coloring. I had the small, it was the perfect size, IMO. What about the strap length?
 
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thought I'll post pix of the corners of my friend's small cuir.
it's almost 3 yrs old, never treated, not babied, MIF, and in great condition
 

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#1,973
EGBDF said:
I used my small red today (love the color!)….I haven't used my lp cuirs in a while and oh my goodness the strap is so short! I had forgotten how short it is.
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It is relatively shorter than most crossbody bags. Works for me because I am petite.. But of course taller girls have to suffer! You can wear over the shoulder instead?
 
#1,975
I decided to get the cuir – small. Yesterday I was at a Dutch luxury department store to look at the bag. I tried the candy pink (size small) and I was really shocked how short the strap length is. I’m a petite and the strap was short for me. Wearing it cross body with a winter coat is almost impossible.Than I saw a purple one. Also size small and exactly the same to the pink candy bag. However the strap of the purple bag was longer and much better for wearing it cross body(holding them together maybe 15-20 cm?). Does anyone know why there is a difference in strap size? I noticed the pink candy bag was made in Tunisia and the purple bag was made in France. Or does it have to do with the season release?
 
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AmyEclectic said:
I decided to get the cuir – small. Yesterday I was at a Dutch luxury department store to look at the bag. I tried the candy pink (size small) and I was really shocked how short the strap length is. I’m a petite and the strap was short for me. Wearing it cross body with a winter coat is almost impossible.Than I saw a purple one. Also size small and exactly the same to the pink candy bag. However the strap of the purple bag was longer and much better for wearing it cross body(holding them together maybe 15-20 cm?). Does anyone know why there is a difference in strap size? I noticed the pink candy bag was made in Tunisia and the purple bag was made in France. Or does it have to do with the season release?
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I'm no expert but I have read this entire thread recently and it seems that the most recent season release does have a slightly shorter strap then previous seasons. I think I read it was around 15-20 cm shorter.
 
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