I love it~ It's so light it feels like nothing~ Now my Balenciaga are consider heavy ...You will love it. It's a great light bag that's made of leather
Longchamp Le Pliage Cuir - your opinions
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I was a bit delighted to see you at the Authentication thread, and here too...and was wondering what made you decide to cross over from Balenciaga. I know a lot of people who made the transition the other way.
And I do hope you post gorgeous mod shots like you did over at the Bal thread. Welcome to Longchamp!
Hi, SmokieDragon, I'm in Malaysia too
I really can't imagine the leather sticking together, I think that will only happen to PVC/PU? I have Balenciaga, MJ and Kate Spade and none of them have such problem.
You should definitely get the LP Cuir~ it's so super light~ I love it so much!
Hi, Honeylicious!! Nice to meet you!
I think the leather stuck together cos the magnetic close which was covered in leather forced the leather so close to the opposite side of the magnet covered in leather that it stuck - it was also rainy season then and the magnet on my Carson bag is very strong. Now I just fold the flap into the bag to eliminate the problem.
Anyway, back to the Cuir... I tried the small blue one in the store today and I feel it's too small. I'm 5'1" so using the small means not having to alter the strap. They've increased prices in the store by 6% due to GST but they told me that they are giving 10% off storewide which makes the bag cheaper than before. AND the small blue is made in France!!!
But my heart is with the medium blue... Which is not made in France. Have to alter the strap too. Another thing is I have a blue Kate Spade nearly the same colour (http://cdnd.lystit.com/photos/3639-...1-16515596-0-459610682-normal_large_flex.jpeg). But I hear your point about getting a pop of colour... Decisions, decisions!
I am loving the bordeaux! Would you mind telling me where is the store you visited? And how much is the all the reds there? Is it going to be different for the last season red?
Thanks goldfish
I love it~ It's so light it feels like nothing~ Now my Balenciaga are consider heavy ...
That's funny! It's the "danger" though of LC...luxury AND lightness!
Hi~ ouh i had to google for the Carson style, it looks like a slimmer version of Minka. I'm surprised that you said the magnetic on your carson is strong because the one on my minka is definitely not. Ok back to LC.Hi, Honeylicious!! Nice to meet you!
I think the leather stuck together cos the magnetic close which was covered in leather forced the leather so close to the opposite side of the magnet covered in leather that it stuck - it was also rainy season then and the magnet on my Carson bag is very strong. Now I just fold the flap into the bag to eliminate the problem.
Anyway, back to the Cuir... I tried the small blue one in the store today and I feel it's too small. I'm 5'1" so using the small means not having to alter the strap. They've increased prices in the store by 6% due to GST but they told me that they are giving 10% off storewide which makes the bag cheaper than before. AND the small blue is made in France!!!
But my heart is with the medium blue... Which is not made in France. Have to alter the strap too. Another thing is I have a blue Kate Spade nearly the same colour (http://cdnd.lystit.com/photos/3639-...1-16515596-0-459610682-normal_large_flex.jpeg). But I hear your point about getting a pop of colour... Decisions, decisions!
I like the blue too~ i think it's nice. I have dark blue and medium blue bags. I have a violet Minka too, hence when i got this rec LC (wasn't my first choice) i decided to keep it. Well... tell me about it, mine is made in China ......................................... but no one will see the tag except yourself. More like getting over it psychologically. I'll vote for the medium! I'm 5'3" and its bit long when I wear it as a shoulder bag, i think the length is perfect when i wear it crossbody. Well, let me know what you choose. Good luck with the sale
[E=rx4dsoul;28335614]I was a bit delighted to see you at the Authentication thread, and here too...and was wondering what made you decide to cross over I know a lot of people who made the transition the other way.
And I do hope you post gorgeous mod shots like you did over at the Bal thread. Welcome to Longchamp![/QUOTE]
LOL~ I still have my Bals, can't live without them. Ya, i haven't been up there as much, you know what this forum does to the bank account. My Bals are a couple of years old now and showing signs of used so I need alternative. Resale value and market are bad for Bal so not planning to change or add any Bal in the near future. The last one I bought was black a RH Town. Seriously I had never thought I'd get a LC too.. what's so flattering about that folding and button bag?! (when I have buckles, lol)
When the first time I laid my hands on one in the boutique, I was amazed at how soft and light the leather was. And I really wanted the amethyst; it has always been my pet peeve that I didn't get a blue lavende! So I thought a purple lamb skin LC should made up for it, LOL, who am I kidding.
I'd definitely post some mod pic as soon as I have the chance~ stay tune for it!!
And I do hope you post gorgeous mod shots like you did over at the Bal thread. Welcome to Longchamp![/QUOTE]
LOL~ I still have my Bals, can't live without them. Ya, i haven't been up there as much, you know what this forum does to the bank account. My Bals are a couple of years old now and showing signs of used so I need alternative. Resale value and market are bad for Bal so not planning to change or add any Bal in the near future. The last one I bought was black a RH Town. Seriously I had never thought I'd get a LC too.. what's so flattering about that folding and button bag?! (when I have buckles, lol)
When the first time I laid my hands on one in the boutique, I was amazed at how soft and light the leather was. And I really wanted the amethyst; it has always been my pet peeve that I didn't get a blue lavende! So I thought a purple lamb skin LC should made up for it, LOL, who am I kidding.
I'd definitely post some mod pic as soon as I have the chance~ stay tune for it!!
Hi~ ouh i had to google for the Carson style, it looks like a slimmer version of Minka. I'm surprised that you said the magnetic on your carson is strong because the one on my minka is definitely not. Ok back to LC.
I like the blue too~ i think it's nice. I have dark blue and medium blue bags. I have a violet Minka too, hence when i got this rec LC (wasn't my first choice) i decided to keep it. Well... tell me about it, mine is made in China ......................................... but no one will see the tag except yourself. More like getting over it psychologically. I'll vote for the medium! I'm 5'3" and its bit long when I wear it as a shoulder bag, i think the length is perfect when i wear it crossbody. Well, let me know what you choose. Good luck with the sale
I have a Little Minka too and that magnet is tiny and weak. The Carson magnet is bigger and stronger even though the bag is smaller - maybe KS thought since the bag is not as deep as the Little Minka, better to have a stronger magnet to prevent things from falling out...? Haha
I actually dreamed of the blue Cuir last night and I woke up realising that it's better to get the medium since it's lightweight. So even if the bag isn't full, you don't really feel the extra weight being carried around anyway and the bag is slouchy and doesn't look big. Then when the bag is full, it still won't be as heavy as other bags with the same capacity.
Still thinking about it though but if I do get it, it will be a medium
I agree that the first cuirs were softer and smoother, hence the corners wear easily. I think Longchamp addressed this issue. The leather seems a bit more matte (maybe to resist scratches) and a little stiffer (to resist wear and tear). I don't mind the new leather as they still are quite slouchy, but I'm glad I have both textures in my collection.
Hi~ ouh i had to google for the Carson style, it looks like a slimmer version of Minka. I'm surprised that you said the magnetic on your carson is strong because the one on my minka is definitely not. Ok back to LC.
I like the blue too~ i think it's nice. I have dark blue and medium blue bags. I have a violet Minka too, hence when i got this rec LC (wasn't my first choice) i decided to keep it. Well... tell me about it, mine is made in China ......................................... but no one will see the tag except yourself. More like getting over it psychologically. I'll vote for the medium! I'm 5'3" and its bit long when I wear it as a shoulder bag, i think the length is perfect when i wear it crossbody. Well, let me know what you choose. Good luck with the sale
In the end, I couldn't resist the sale and got a Medium Blue Cuir. An interesting thing happened at the shop. The first blue I was shown was made in Tunisia and the strap length was all right for my 5'1" frame - basically I could get away with not altering it. However, the strap had a slight indent and was a bit bent, so the SA got me another blue medium. The strap for this one was longer and would need alteration and it was made in Romania!! So the strap length also depends on the country! In the end, swapped the bent strap with another one from Tunisia
LOL~ Interesting fact to knowIn the end, I couldn't resist the sale and got a Medium Blue Cuir. An interesting thing happened at the shop. The first blue I was shown was made in Tunisia and the strap length was all right for my 5'1" frame - basically I could get away with not altering it. However, the strap had a slight indent and was a bit bent, so the SA got me another blue medium. The strap for this one was longer and would need alteration and it was made in Romania!! So the strap length also depends on the country! In the end, swapped the bent strap with another one from Tunisia
YAY~ hope to see you reveal soon~
Hello all!
I'm trying to find a travel bag (personal item, to go with my rolling suitcase) that can be also used during my trip as a day bag and work bag (must fit a 13" MacBook Pro).
Would you use the cuir for carrying a laptop?
Which size would you recommend between the handbag or travel?
I'm trying to find a travel bag (personal item, to go with my rolling suitcase) that can be also used during my trip as a day bag and work bag (must fit a 13" MacBook Pro).
Would you use the cuir for carrying a laptop?
Which size would you recommend between the handbag or travel?
I always travel w/ a heavier computer so I use a laptop bag, but the 13" MBP is pretty light it's slightly too big for the small so I think the medium would work fine.