Longchamp Le Pliage Cuir - your opinions

[bagcrazee78]

Hi ladies,
Just wondering what if LC cuir is cheaper in rome? I have a friend who is travelling to rome and wanna get her help to buy a cuir for me. Love all the pictures of cuir that you all have uploaded! 😍

 

[goldfish19]

Hi ladies,

Just wondering what if LC cuir is cheaper in rome? I have a friend who is travelling to rome and wanna get her help to buy a cuir for me. Love all the pictures of cuir that you all have uploaded! [emoji7]

Longchamp is generally cheaper in Europe (slightly more expensive in the UK but still cheaper than in the USA and other Asian countries). Also I would look for outlets as some European countries have old stocks/old colors that are on sale.

 

[sunshinesash]

I'm so in love with Le Pliage Cuir that I have 7 of them

Still looking for the Bilberry in Large and Soleil (sun/yellow) in small [emoji8]

LP Cuir is such an addiction [emoji12]

can you say, JELLY????

I want them all!!! You lucky duck...my current lust-after, love-at-first-try, need-it bag is the Cuir Medium in black. Soon hopefully...

Question- which size do you find more useful- the small or the medium? I tried on both in store, and I found the size difference to be quite noticeable! The medium looked a lot better on my frame, but I'm just wondering about actual practicality size-wise.

 

[hotcrossbiscuit]

My medium Cuir in Bilberry arrived. This is a true chameleon color, hard to photograph and my pictures do not depict it in its full glory. The best way to describe it is a raisin. Dark but still distinctly purple. This was the one that almost got away. I had a chance to order it but did not. Very happy to have found it much later. Thank you goldfish19 for helping me to authenticate it. I love the size, it is proving itself to be very handy.

Aaaah! I LOVE the Bilberry colour on my LP (it just generally fits my colour scheme so well) and I would love to check out the Cuir in Bilberry just to see how it looks, but I've never found one! (Yet...)

How would you say the colour compares to Bilberry on the LPs? Is it exactly the same?

 

[goldfish19]

can you say, JELLY????



I want them all!!! You lucky duck...my current lust-after, love-at-first-try, need-it bag is the Cuir Medium in black. Soon hopefully...



Question- which size do you find more useful- the small or the medium? I tried on both in store, and I found the size difference to be quite noticeable! The medium looked a lot better on my frame, but I'm just wondering about actual practicality size-wise.

I have both sizes and can actually say I'm still not sure which I prefer! I'm short so the small looks better on me but I find that the medium slouches nicer due to the size and also can hold more things when traveling.

 

[frenziedhandbag]

Yay, what a great find! The leather of the bilberry cuir looks so soft and supple, and it's a beautiful color. You have a bilberry cuir pouch too, right?

Your memory is amazing. I purchased the pouch first and regretted that I did not snag the Cuir at the same time. The color is classic and I can see myself still loving it many years later.

Still looking for the Bilberry in Large and Soleil (sun/yellow) in small [emoji12]

You absolutely need the mini. Vert handy size and perfect for errands/travelling. Good luck in finding the Bilberry. It is a gorgeous color and will be a fabulous addition to your amazing collection.

Aaaah! I LOVE the Bilberry colour on my LP (it just generally fits my colour scheme so well) and I would love to check out the Cuir in Bilberry just to see how it looks, but I've never found one! (Yet...)

How would you say the colour compares to Bilberry on the LPs? Is it exactly the same?

I love Bilberry LP too. It is my absolute fav LP color. I love it so much that I have a backpack, cosmetic pouch and large travel MSH in it. I will say the Cuir color is darker than the LP but not so much that it looks black. A raisin will be the best way to describe it. I hope LC brings it back some day so that you can get a Cuir in it. You will love it!

 

[luv_bagz]

Gorgeous!

Thanks [emoji7]

 

[luv_bagz]

can you say, JELLY????



I want them all!!! You lucky duck...my current lust-after, love-at-first-try, need-it bag is the Cuir Medium in black. Soon hopefully...



Question- which size do you find more useful- the small or the medium? I tried on both in store, and I found the size difference to be quite noticeable! The medium looked a lot better on my frame, but I'm just wondering about actual practicality size-wise.

I must say the small is good for everyday when you only bring your basics and some more. I carry it for going out and running errands etc.

But when I am traveling or if I need to bring a bottle of water for example the medium looks so much better because when it's not full it slouches perfectly. Plus should I want to take off my cardigan in a train let's say, I can easily chuck it in the medium LP Cuir.

The large LP Cuir I too adore because when I do some "extra" shopping and I don't want to have extra plastic bags to carry, I so appreciate the large Cuir. My hands and arms can be free [emoji7]

As for the travel size, perfect for overnight and cabin bag on the plane. So light to lug it up into the overhead compartment and yet still so squishy that it fits under the seat (which I prefer and normally do) [emoji8]

Hope this helps [emoji4]

 

[sunshinesash]

I have both sizes and can actually say I'm still not sure which I prefer! I'm short so the small looks better on me but I find that the medium slouches nicer due to the size and also can hold more things when traveling.

Interesting...thanks for the feedback! I'm not so tall myself...5'3...but I have always preferred medium-larger sized bags as they flow more seamlessly into my lifestyle. Anyway, it's not like the M will be much or any heavier than the S, because Longchamp bags are beautifully lightweight! Not to mention, I love a good slouch...so Medium it is!

Thanks again for the thoughtful info, much appreciated

I must say the small is good for everyday when you only bring your basics and some more. I carry it for going out and running errands etc.
But when I am traveling or if I need to bring a bottle of water for example the medium looks so much better because when it's not full it slouches perfectly. Plus should I want to take off my cardigan in a train let's say, I can easily chuck it in the medium LP Cuir.
The large LP Cuir I too adore because when I do some "extra" shopping and I don't want to have extra plastic bags to carry, I so appreciate the large Cuir. My hands and arms can be free [emoji7]
Hope this helps [emoji4]

Thanks so much, this was so informative and helpful! I tried on the small and felt it was just 'too small'...my style has always leaned towards larger bags, as I mentioned. I just prefer that look on myself, VS petite sized bags. And I like to have extra space, VS space solely for the essentials...as I always like to stuff shopping bags into my purse, so I can continue shopping and commuting hands-free!

You are so lucky to have had such a range of experiences with LP Cuir...one day!! Ha I hope

 

[sunshinesash]

I must say the small is good for everyday when you only bring your basics and some more. I carry it for going out and running errands etc. ]

I actually have another question, if I may...do you have any experience with the foulonne leather VS. the cuir leather? I love the Cuir style, and the feel of the soft leather, but I was nervous it would scratch or fade easily...whereas with the foulonne being pebbled, it seems thicker and more 'hardy'.

Does the cuir scratch or fade easily? Is it a high maintenance type of leather?

 

[luv_bagz]

I actually have another question, if I may...do you have any experience with the foulonne leather VS. the cuir leather? I love the Cuir style, and the feel of the soft leather, but I was nervous it would scratch or fade easily...whereas with the foulonne being pebbled, it seems thicker and more 'hardy'.



Does the cuir scratch or fade easily? Is it a high maintenance type of leather?

I'm glad that you have pretty decided on the size already.

I never got to buy the Foulonne leather bags because I don't prefer the harder leather feel. I tried it in the store but didn't really like it maybe because it feels like any other pebbled leather bags. That's just my personal experience.

On the other hand LP Cuir feels so soft because it's lambskin and so far I've used my medium taupe for one whole month everyday traveling Europe rain and all its still perfect. No kidding!!

My small cherry had minor color transfer from my dark top but it's not noticeable at all since it's quite a deep red maybe.

My travel forest green has been in and out of plane train etc and doesn't seem to have scratches or scuffs and I don't baby my bags although I take good care of them.

I know my light color ones may require extra care due to the light color but so far the LP Cuir leather has withstood normal wear and tear with no major problems, if any.

Hence I have 7 of them

 

[luv_bagz]

You absolutely need the mini. Vert handy size and perfect for errands/travelling. Good luck in finding the Bilberry. It is a gorgeous color and will be a fabulous addition to your amazing....

The mini seems quite pricey for the tiny size. For now I've been using my Gucci wallet on the strap for a cross body option

And so far my small cherry and blue LP Cuir gave m been so good for basic needs and traveling

Thanks for the thought and maybe one day I will cave in provided I can get the mini in raisin, bilberry or amethyst or navy or some yummy colors

Wish me luck

 

[luv_bagz]

Your memory is amazing. I purchased the pouch first and regretted that I did not snag the Cuir at the same time. The color is classic and I can see myself still loving it many years later.



You absolutely need the mini. Vert handy size and perfect for errands/travelling. Good luck in finding the Bilberry. It is a gorgeous color and will be a fabulous addition to your amazing collection.



I love Bilberry LP too. It is my absolute fav LP color. I love it so much that I have a backpack, cosmetic pouch and large travel MSH in it. I will say the Cuir color is darker than the LP but not so much that it looks black. A raisin will be the best way to describe it. I hope LC brings it back some day so that you can get a Cuir in it. You will love it!

The mini seems quite pricey for the tiny size. For now I've been using my Gucci wallet on the strap for a cross body option

And so far my small cherry and blue LP Cuir gave m been so good for basic needs and traveling

Thanks for the thought and maybe one day I will cave in provided I can get the mini in raisin, bilberry or amethyst or navy or some yummy colors

Wish me luck

 

[goldfish19]

I actually have another question, if I may...do you have any experience with the foulonne leather VS. the cuir leather? I love the Cuir style, and the feel of the soft leather, but I was nervous it would scratch or fade easily...whereas with the foulonne being pebbled, it seems thicker and more 'hardy'.



Does the cuir scratch or fade easily? Is it a high maintenance type of leather?

I have one but it's been sitting in the closet for a while after first use. It's a little heavier than the cuir because it's pebbled calf leather. It's more durable and less sensitive to wear and tear but I guess that's why I like the cuir-- the leather is so luxuriously soft and it slouches. I just prefer the cuir overall.

 

[sunshinesash]

I'm glad that you have pretty decided on the size already.
I never got to buy the Foulonne leather bags because I don't prefer the harder leather feel. I tried it in the store but didn't really like it maybe because it feels like any other pebbled leather bags. That's just my personal experience.
On the other hand LP Cuir feels so soft because it's lambskin and so far I've used my medium taupe for one whole month everyday traveling Europe rain and all its still perfect. No kidding!!
I don't baby my bags although I take good care of them.
I know my light color ones may require extra care due to the light color but so far the LP Cuir leather has withstood normal wear and tear with no major problems, if any.
Hence I have 7 of them

Thanks so much for the excellent testimonial...you are beyond helpful! Although you're upping my lust tenfold for my eventual Cuir! I also love slouchy, soft leather and the Cuir is just to-die-for! I was worried about scratches, mostly, but glad to hear that they are fairly durable if treated reasonably.

I have one but it's been sitting in the closet for a while after first use. It's a little heavier than the cuir because it's pebbled calf leather. It's more durable and less sensitive to wear and tear but I guess that's why I like the cuir-- the leather is so luxuriously soft and it slouches. I just prefer the cuir overall.

Right, I agree. I tried on the foulonne in store and I just didn't like how small it looked, even though I own two Medium Planetes [same size as the foulonne I tried on], and I enjoy how those look on me just fine.
Foulonne clearly isn't meant to be for me, because I returned one, and hesitated pulling the trigger on TWO other separate occasions. Clearly the Cuir has my heart and I don't want to settle!

Thanks again for your awesome, informative feedback, ladies! You have helped me so much. Can't wait to save up for my Medium Cuir!

One thing I also want to add is how much I love visiting the Longchamp boutique in my city. The sales associates working there are always so sweet and down-to-earth..I never feel intimidated and it's a very laidback atmosphere. Probably my favorite store to shop in, purse-wise!