Longchamp limited edition Eiffel Tower bag

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#106
Here's mine in navy blue:

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Compared to my custom size 2 Le Pliage:

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It's not that much larger in comparison (I think size 2 is the same as the regular medium Le Pliage) but the base is quite a lot thicker.

juzluvpink, I don't like the saggy base too; I intend to use a few pieces of thick paper as a 'flexible' base. It won't be as stiff as a regular base shaper which I agree makes the bag look unnatural, but hopefully it'll provide some support so the bag doesn't sag too much.
 
#107
Just went to the Longchamp flagship store yesterday in NYC. The salesperson there said the Eiffel Tower bags will arrive at the end of January for the S/S 2010 collection (available in Navy and Paper colors only). He said because they are the flagship store, they did get 3 or 4 each of the navy and paper bags in advance. I bought the last navy one in the handheld style that this store had in stock. But the good news is these bags will be available in Longchamp stores across the US in just about 4 weeks!

In case anyone is considering the navy, it has silvertone hardware for both the zipper pull and the snap. (It's not pewter-colored; it's actually a bright silver color.) For size comparison, here's a picture of my navy handheld next to my black shoulder bag.

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#111
juzluvpink said:
Here you go :-)

For your reference I'm 1.7m tall, roughly 5ft 6?
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Vinyl said:
I am 5'1" & own 2 large Le Pilage bags. They're not overwhelming at all.

Does anyone know where to get the paper version with the black outline on it? Like I mentioned before, I don't care for the paper version with the white outline, which is the one Nordstrom is selling. You can hardly see the design on that one...
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Ooh, you've convinced me enough! I'll be buying this soon! Thanks for the size references. :)

I just wish it came out in medium and short handles too. :(
 
#113
hazeru said:
I just wish it came out in medium and short handles too. :(
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It does come in medium with short handles. Please see my photo above; it shows the black with the long handles (which is the large size) and the navy with the short handles (which is the medium size). Nordstrom won't be selling the short handle version, though. But you can find them in Longchamp stores in the US starting around the end of January. :smile1:
 
#115
applecida said:
It does come in medium with short handles. Please see my photo above; it shows the black with the long handles (which is the large size) and the navy with the short handles (which is the medium size). Nordstrom won't be selling the short handle version, though. But you can find them in Longchamp stores in the US starting around the end of January. :smile1:
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Ah, I hadn't noticed that the first time, but now I do :nuts: Hopefully, it does get sold online, as I don't live in the US and can't check out the retail stores :)
 
#117
beauxgoris said:
So what size is Nordies selling on their website? I thought they were only selling the small sized bag with the longer handles?
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Nordstrom is selling what is considered the large size with long handles. However, according to Nordstrom's website, the large Eiffel Tower bag is slightly smaller than the standard large size Le Pliage (the regular one without any print). The Eiffel Tower bag is 1 inch shorter and 1 inch narrower than the stardard large size Le Pliage. The handle is also slightly shorter.

Here are the dimensions for comparison:

  • Large Le Pliage with Eiffel Tower (selling at Nordstrom): 12"W x 12"H x 7 1/2"D. Strap drop: 9".
  • Large Le Pliage (regular without Eiffel Tower): 13"W x 13"H x 7 1/2"D. Strap drop: 10 1/2".
As for the medium handheld Eiffel Tower bag I bought in navy, it measures exactly the same as my regular (no print) medium handheld Le Pliage bag: 12" W x 11"H x 8"D.

Hope that helps! :smile1:
 
#118
I just got the navy blue one with short handles at short hills mall today in NJ :) I love it. I'm new to Longchamp,, but went in with my friend and I fell in love with the Eiffel Tower bag.
 
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Brittany515 said:
I just got the navy blue one with short handles at short hills mall today in NJ :) I love it. I'm new to Longchamp,, but went in with my friend and I fell in love with the Eiffel Tower bag.
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Yeah, I love it, too! I guess I went a little crazy because now I have the large shoulder bag in black and navy (from Nordstrom), plus the medium handheld in navy (from Longchamp). I'm considering returning the large navy one... Should I? I mostly use Longchamps on rainy or snowy days. (On "good weather" days, I rotate carrying my Balenciaga bags.)
 
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