Longchamp- made in China??

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#347
Coach Lover Too said:
At this point in life, with everything that is going on, it DEFINITELY matters to me if something is Made in China, regardless of workmanship.

I for one will check everything I order from now on and buy USA made as often as I can.
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Why does it matter if it’s made in China regardless of workmanship? If it’s because of the virus, then it could also be possible anyone handling the bag in the factory in USA could also have the virus.
 
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viewwing said:
Why does it matter if it’s made in China regardless of workmanship? If it’s because of the virus, then it could also be possible anyone handling the bag in the factory in USA could also have the virus.
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For me, it's just not compatible with the whole "french parisian" Longchamp image.
I live in France and i'm kinda disappointed when i buy a Longchamp item made in China or Romania.

They use the excuse of saying that the french factories are not big enough to fulfill the demand
which i believe but why not just open more of them instead going the easy and cheap route of producing in other countries.... like so many other brands.
 
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I recently received a L LP and the leather flap looked crooked. I kept adjusting it thinking it would stay put and it wouldn't. Checked tag and it was made in China. Was going to send back regardless but never thought of where it was made: I assumed France!
 
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raylyn said:
I recently received a L LP and the leather flap looked crooked. I kept adjusting it thinking it would stay put and it wouldn't. Checked tag and it was made in China. Was going to send back regardless but never thought of where it was made: I assumed France!
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I think they are usually made in Romania. I personally don’t have a problem with them being made in China. Made in China doesn’t mean low in quality.
 
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viewwing said:
Why does it matter if it’s made in China regardless of workmanship? If it’s because of the virus, then it could also be possible anyone handling the bag in the factory in USA could also have the virus.
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Most people equate made in China to low quality products. Most 5 dollar shirts were made in China a decade ago and they were low in quality. It became a problem when people expected 30 dollar quality shirt in the 5 dollar shirt.
 
#353
My personal experience is the China ones are the best and the Tunisia ones are awful. They're so bad they look fake. They feel too soft. They don't have that new crisp bag feel. I returned 3 LePliage mailed from Nordstrom because all 3 were MIT and they were really bad in one way or another. I bought one MIC from the boutique but I had her open up 3 (MIC) to find one that did have any flaws. The MIT from the boutique was really bad. The black paint around the handles was messy and the handles were sewn on crooked. Even the SA thought it was a bad one. If you can't find France, China is the next best thing.
 
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TOBagGirl said:
My personal experience is the China ones are the best and the Tunisia ones are awful. They're so bad they look fake. They feel too soft. They don't have that new crisp bag feel. I returned 3 LePliage mailed from Nordstrom because all 3 were MIT and they were really bad in one way or another. I bought one MIC from the boutique but I had her open up 3 (MIC) to find one that did have any flaws. The MIT from the boutique was really bad. The black paint around the handles was messy and the handles were sewn on crooked. Even the SA thought it was a bad one. If you can't find France, China is the next best thing.
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I have two crossbodies MIT and they seem fine...Also a large Neo. I think you just have to check all the bags.
 
#357
EveyB said:
Hi, does someone know where the new Roseaus are made? Thank you!
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I was at Holt Renfrew recently and the one that I saw is Made in Mauritius.

On another note Longchamp states that their production facilities are as follows: "...the House operates two production sites abroad, namely in Tunisia, and Mauritius. Lastly, the brand also works closely with partner workshops in France, China, Romania, and Morocco." (https://www.longchamp.com/hk/en/online-shopping/longchamp's-places-of-production/)
 
#358
I'm pretty new to the forums, but today I was looking at my Longchamp Collection I have curated over the years and I thought that I would add my thoughts on the topic. Early on when I purchased my first Le Pliage's in 2013-2014 they were all Made in France. Over the years and during various sales I noticed that more and more bags were Made in China and other countries and I saw less MiF, both standard Le Pliage and Leather items. I understand that there is a bias towards items MiC, not saying that their quality is better or worse but what is frustrating to me is why would I pay the same amount of money for a product that is MiC when there is the exact same thing MiF. One time I had the option of 2 Le Pliage Leather Pouches, both in a different colour, 1 of them was MiF and the other MiC. Overall, I will say that the quality of the Le Pliage is very good no matter where it is made in but there is a strange dynamic and subconscious nature to that little tag. After many years of owning bags, I will still continue to put MiF above anywhere else even if it means only purchasing specific items or their Eiffel Tower Collection in Paris.
 
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c.d.s. said:
I was at Holt Renfrew recently and the one that I saw is Made in Mauritius.

On another note Longchamp states that their production facilities are as follows: "...the House operates two production sites abroad, namely in Tunisia, and Mauritius. Lastly, the brand also works closely with partner workshops in France, China, Romania, and Morocco." (https://www.longchamp.com/hk/en/online-shopping/longchamp's-places-of-production/)
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Hi, I ended up purchasing the Roseau and mine is made in Romania. I’m in Europe. My Le Pliage neo is made in France.
Overall, when I buy a bag from a French label I want it to be made in France. I really would not see why to pay such an amount for a bag that is made in a country where production costs are way lower, which is even more true for China than for Romania. Also, one hopes that if a bag is made in France or UK or something like this that the employees work in good conditions and that the process is at least somewhat environmentally friendly.
New Balance for instance claims that that is the case for their made in UK line, and they actually have different prices for shoes made in UK.
 
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EveyB said:
Hi, I ended up purchasing the Roseau and mine is made in Romania. I’m in Europe. My Le Pliage neo is made in France.
Overall, when I buy a bag from a French label I want it to be made in France. I really would not see why to pay such an amount for a bag that is made in a country where production costs are way lower, which is even more true for China than for Romania. Also, one hopes that if a bag is made in France or UK or something like this that the employees work in good conditions and that the process is at least somewhat environmentally friendly.
New Balance for instance claims that that is the case for their made in UK line, and they actually have different prices for shoes made in UK.
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Romania is definitely better than China! I completely agree with you, I've read other posts saying that "you have to think about their margins and how much a Le Pliage costs" but just like you when you buy a bag from a French label you would like it to be Made in France regardless of the price!
 
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