Longchamp limited edition Eiffel Tower bag

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#706
paula3boys said:
This Eiffel Tower bag feels so flimsy compared to it plus I see a lot of little white spots poking through at top on the front. At first glance it appears as loose threads but if you look close I believe it is the interior being seen due to the flimsy thin material used or something.
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I understand your frustration and will like to share that I had the same white "bits" along the top of the bag, along the zipper. My Eiffel was purchased in LC boutique in Paris. Imho, I don't think it is a defect because it came like that. I do agree that the regular LPs do not have these. My Eiffel was also softer than my other LPs but I attribute this to the fabric/color as my Amethyst was also thinner but my Slate/Indigo/Navy were thicker.
 
#707
frenziedhandbag said:
I understand your frustration and will like to share that I had the same white "bits" along the top of the bag, along the zipper. My Eiffel was purchased in LC boutique in Paris. Imho, I don't think it is a defect because it came like that. I do agree that the regular LPs do not have these. My Eiffel was also softer than my other LPs but I attribute this to the fabric/color as my Amethyst was also thinner but my Slate/Indigo/Navy were thicker.
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Did you try tweezers or anything to remove them? I'm glad I'm not the only one as reviewing pics here made me think nobody else had this issue! My expandable is red but Eiffel Tower is the newer shade of red- can't recall how to spell it? Ganace or something. Amazing to see such differences just in same color family. I also wonder if all bags with white interior feel this way. If so I'll avoid those ones lol
 
#708
paula3boys said:
Did you try tweezers or anything to remove them? I'm glad I'm not the only one as reviewing pics here made me think nobody else had this issue! My expandable is red but Eiffel Tower is the newer shade of red- can't recall how to spell it? Ganace or something. Amazing to see such differences just in same color family. I also wonder if all bags with white interior feel this way. If so I'll avoid those ones lol
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Initially I did try tweezers to pick them up as I thought they were loose threads. Finally I realised they weren't. I don't think these white bits will show up in pictures unless in close up shots? I'm out now and will try to take close up shots to share as soon as I can. To conclude, one's expectations differ but to me, these does not detract the bag from it's beauty. Red Garance is very pretty, it is red but with pink tones. I think the black Eiffel contrasts so well with it.

There is another thread discussing linings and I must say I am no expert in the thickness vs lining theory but in my humble collection of LP, it does seem like those with white linings are thinner, with the exception of my supposedly new 2724 in black (bought from evil bay), being even softer than the Amethyst.
 
#709
frenziedhandbag said:
Initially I did try tweezers to pick them up as I thought they were loose threads. Finally I realised they weren't. I don't think these white bits will show up in pictures unless in close up shots? I'm out now and will try to take close up shots to share as soon as I can. To conclude, one's expectations differ but to me, these does not detract the bag from it's beauty. Red Garance is very pretty, it is red but with pink tones. I think the black Eiffel contrasts so well with it.

There is another thread discussing linings and I must say I am no expert in the thickness vs lining theory but in my humble collection of LP, it does seem like those with white linings are thinner, with the exception of my supposedly new 2724 in black (bought from evil bay), being even softer than the Amethyst.
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The white bits are cut-outs from the lining where the needle went thru. There are not really attached to anything except by the stitching.

I take a very, VERY good and fine tweezer and grab one END of the white bit and gently remove it from under the stitching. Do NOT touch the stitching at ALL. It comes right out.

I have done this with Hydrangea, Cyclamen and Fig, which all have white lining. It works. I was able to remove about 90% of all the white bits and it looked clean enough to satisfy me.
 
#711
frenziedhandbag said:
Initially I did try tweezers to pick them up as I thought they were loose threads. Finally I realised they weren't. I don't think these white bits will show up in pictures unless in close up shots? I'm out now and will try to take close up shots to share as soon as I can. To conclude, one's expectations differ but to me, these does not detract the bag from it's beauty. Red Garance is very pretty, it is red but with pink tones. I think the black Eiffel contrasts so well with it.
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I agree with ya! I have seen these white spots but never gave it a lot of thought. I have seen these white spots on my fig LP hobo, and various MSH LP. So I guess only the ones with white linings.
 
#712
frenziedhandbag said:
Initially I did try tweezers to pick them up as I thought they were loose threads. Finally I realised they weren't. I don't think these white bits will show up in pictures unless in close up shots? I'm out now and will try to take close up shots to share as soon as I can. To conclude, one's expectations differ but to me, these does not detract the bag from it's beauty. Red Garance is very pretty, it is red but with pink tones. I think the black Eiffel contrasts so well with it.

There is another thread discussing linings and I must say I am no expert in the thickness vs lining theory but in my humble collection of LP, it does seem like those with white linings are thinner, with the exception of my supposedly new 2724 in black (bought from evil bay), being even softer than the Amethyst.
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Thank you for your replies and information. I am feeling a little better now.

seton said:
The white bits are cut-outs from the lining where the needle went thru. There are not really attached to anything except by the stitching.

I take a very, VERY good and fine tweezer and grab one END of the white bit and gently remove it from under the stitching. Do NOT touch the stitching at ALL. It comes right out.

I have done this with Hydrangea, Cyclamen and Fig, which all have white lining. It works. I was able to remove about 90% of all the white bits and it looked clean enough to satisfy me.
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Thank you for that information. I am going to try that.

pbnjam said:
I agree with ya! I have seen these white spots but never gave it a lot of thought. I have seen these white spots on my fig LP hobo, and various MSH LP. So I guess only the ones with white linings.
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I am glad there are others noticing this. I thought it was just mine since the pictures here all showed nice ones!
 
#713
pbnjam said:
So I guess only the ones with white linings.
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Surprisingly, it was non existent on the Amethyst, and like Paula, I first saw it on the Hydrangea Eiffel. I'll check on my next LP, whichever that color might be. 😅



paula3boys said:
Thank you for your replies and information. I am feeling a little better now.I thought it was just mine since the pictures here all showed nice ones!
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You are most welcome! I learnt a lot from the kind ladies here and glad you feel better now. It really is a beautiful bag and Red Garance, in my opinion, is a unique red. Hope you will enjoy your Eiffel, going forward. 😊
 
#714
katlun said:
my daughter is in Paris and this morning she called and asked if she could get this bag, I thought they were sold in the US, guess not, I should tell her to buy it because she is not going to return to Paris anytime soon, if ever
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Yea, i definitely regret not buying a eiffel tower bag while i was there a few months ago. Especially now that they have better colours out. When i was there they just had beige left and i'm really not into beige.
 
#715
Does anyone know how much the Eiffel tower bag is in euros? My daughter is going to Paris Saturday and is going to pick one up for me. I wasn't sure how much money to send with her.
 
#718
Hi all loverly TPFers.. I have a question for you. Does anyone know what colors the eiffel tower tote comes in? I haven't had time to go to the longchamp store myself when I was in paris last month and my mom is going and I'd like to ask her to get me one..


TIA!!! :flower:
 
#719
Mininana said:
Hi all loverly TPFers.. I have a question for you. Does anyone know what colors the eiffel tower tote comes in? I haven't had time to go to the longchamp store myself when I was in paris last month and my mom is going and I'd like to ask her to get me one..


TIA!!! :flower:
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If you scroll back a few pages you can find the colors and pictures. This season's colors are:


Glacier with Black lines

Red Garance with black lines
 
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