Longchamp Le Pliage Cuir - your opinions

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So I went into Nordstrom today to get the black Cuir . . . but somehow walked out with Natural (pictured here with my small navy Neo in the background, mmmm).

I think I need to go back and exchange it for the black as originally planned. I already have a vintage LV crossbody with a vachetta strap the same color as this bag, and I'm afraid that this bag would make my LV obsolete before I've even had a chance to really enjoy it. Furthermore, color transfer. FURTHERMORE, it just doesn't go as well with my wardrobe (although it's not like it clashes - it's a really easy warm neutral).

The problem I'm having? This bag is just so scrumptious! Somehow this color feels more special than the black; the black almost felt like a gym bag to me when I tried it on. This natural color is pure Katherine Hepburn in Out of Africa gorgeousness. Also - I DO have a large Le Pliage tote in black, as well as a black Balenciaga City (which is not crossbody, and not great for travel, but . . . it IS black).

Any advice for me? What would you do - keep or exchange? image.jpgimage.jpegimage.jpg
 
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Summerfriend said:
So I went into Nordstrom today to get the black Cuir . . . but somehow walked out with Natural (pictured here with my small navy Neo in the background, mmmm).

I think I need to go back and exchange it for the black as originally planned. I already have a vintage LV crossbody with a vachetta strap the same color as this bag, and I'm afraid that this bag would make my LV obsolete before I've even had a chance to really enjoy it. Furthermore, color transfer. FURTHERMORE, it just doesn't go as well with my wardrobe (although it's not like it clashes - it's a really easy warm neutral).

The problem I'm having? This bag is just so scrumptious! Somehow this color feels more special than the black; the black almost felt like a gym bag to me when I tried it on. This natural color is pure Katherine Hepburn in Out of Africa gorgeousness. Also - I DO have a large Le Pliage tote in black, as well as a black Balenciaga City (which is not crossbody, and not great for travel, but . . . it IS black).

Any advice for me? What would you do - keep or exchange? View attachment 3442174View attachment 3442176View attachment 3442177
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Well, if you think the color won't work for you, I would exchange it. Or you could go back and get the black and see which one you actually use first, and return the other one. (Or you could keep them both because folded up they hardly take up any space haha)
Good luck deciding.
 
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Summerfriend said:
So I went into Nordstrom today to get the black Cuir . . . but somehow walked out with Natural (pictured here with my small navy Neo in the background, mmmm).

I think I need to go back and exchange it for the black as originally planned. I already have a vintage LV crossbody with a vachetta strap the same color as this bag, and I'm afraid that this bag would make my LV obsolete before I've even had a chance to really enjoy it. Furthermore, color transfer. FURTHERMORE, it just doesn't go as well with my wardrobe (although it's not like it clashes - it's a really easy warm neutral).

The problem I'm having? This bag is just so scrumptious! Somehow this color feels more special than the black; the black almost felt like a gym bag to me when I tried it on. This natural color is pure Katherine Hepburn in Out of Africa gorgeousness. Also - I DO have a large Le Pliage tote in black, as well as a black Balenciaga City (which is not crossbody, and not great for travel, but . . . it IS black).

Any advice for me? What would you do - keep or exchange? View attachment 3442174View attachment 3442176View attachment 3442177
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It's a lovely bag, but it seems you have a lot of hesitation over it. I say if you're not 101% in love, go exchange it. What use is a bag you won't use? Just my suggestion, good luck!
 
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EGBDF said:
Well, if you think the color won't work for you, I would exchange it. Or you could go back and get the black and see which one you actually use first, and return the other one. (Or you could keep them both because folded up they hardly take up any space haha)
Good luck deciding.
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Believe me, going back for the black and keeping both has crossed my mind more than once! SO naughty though. :shocked:
 
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cj0617 said:
It's a lovely bag, but it seems you have a lot of hesitation over it. I say if you're not 101% in love, go exchange it. What use is a bag you won't use? Just my suggestion, good luck!
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This is good advice; unfortunately I AM in love with this one - more so than the black. Black is more practical; this one attracts me more. I usually know exactly what I want right off the bat, so this delimma is new territory for me!
 
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Summerfriend said:
This is good advice; unfortunately I AM in love with this one - more so than the black. Black is more practical; this one attracts me more. I usually know exactly what I want right off the bat, so this delimma is new territory for me!
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Ahh I see. Well, I have the taupe coloured cuir (it's taupe-y/greyish) and I've never had an issue with color transfer and I wear it with denim all the time. I did protect it with waterproof spray though so I think that helps.

I also did end up getting the neo in black as a throw around bag haha.

If you love it, keep it and rotate it around with the LV :)
 
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cj0617 said:
Ahh I see. Well, I have the taupe coloured cuir (it's taupe-y/greyish) and I've never had an issue with color transfer and I wear it with denim all the time. I did protect it with waterproof spray though so I think that helps.

I also did end up getting the neo in black as a throw around bag haha.

If you love it, keep it and rotate it around with the LV :smile:
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I'm glad to hear that you haven't had color transfer with your taupe bag! I never really worry about that with LV for some reason (and have never had a problem), but since this WHOLE bag is a lighter-color leather and kind of brushes along where the jeans go I'm a little nervous. I ALSO WANT THE KHAKI MEDIUM NEO TO THROW AROUND. My entire collection is bags I've bought with the intention to "throw around." Literally all of them. So ridiculous. :rolleyes:
 
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Summerfriend said:
So I went into Nordstrom today to get the black Cuir . . . but somehow walked out with Natural (pictured here with my small navy Neo in the background, mmmm).

I think I need to go back and exchange it for the black as originally planned. I already have a vintage LV crossbody with a vachetta strap the same color as this bag, and I'm afraid that this bag would make my LV obsolete before I've even had a chance to really enjoy it. Furthermore, color transfer. FURTHERMORE, it just doesn't go as well with my wardrobe (although it's not like it clashes - it's a really easy warm neutral).

The problem I'm having? This bag is just so scrumptious! Somehow this color feels more special than the black; the black almost felt like a gym bag to me when I tried it on. This natural color is pure Katherine Hepburn in Out of Africa gorgeousness. Also - I DO have a large Le Pliage tote in black, as well as a black Balenciaga City (which is not crossbody, and not great for travel, but . . . it IS black).

Any advice for me? What would you do - keep or exchange? View attachment 3442174View attachment 3442176View attachment 3442177
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I have the same bag in natural, and the black leather one in the tote. I actually like the natural better because I think it is a more sophisticated color and I love the long strap option. The black is gorgeous, but not a head turner like the natural. I rotate the Longchamps and my LV all the time. It keeps life interesting. LOL.
 
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Thanks so much for helping me think this through, ladies. I have decided to keep the Natural, because this bag is seriously like a chewy piece of caramel. I was so excited about it that I couldn't help myself and took it out today! If I'd bought the black, I think it would still be in my closet, waiting for my next trip.

I looooove the Cuir. Such a well-designed, functional, smooshy, slouchy, easy, lovely bag!
 
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I have the same bag...also have it in cherry. I first bought the cherry but saw the natural and couldn't stop obsessing over it. I went back w/in the week and brought it home. It's a beautiful color and different than all my other neutrals. I'm glad you've decided to keep it. I don't think you'll regret it. I haven't!
 
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dodso012 said:
I have the same bag...also have it in cherry. I first bought the cherry but saw the natural and couldn't stop obsessing over it. I went back w/in the week and brought it home. It's a beautiful color and different than all my other neutrals. I'm glad you've decided to keep it. I don't think you'll regret it. I haven't!
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Which one do you find that you use more? I really like the Cherry too. I don't think a red bag would work for me at this moment in my life, but every time I see a picture of it, I swoon.
 
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