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I am a big fan of Longchamp totes. I have a few le pliage and planetes that I use as my workhorse bags. I don't have any other styles though. So I was so happy when I received as a gift from a friend a vintage leather-trimmed canvas Longchamp. I saw a similar bag on Etsy (photo from Etsy below). Any Longchamp expert who would know when this bag was produced? And if you know what it is called? I like to keep a record of my bags and I appreciate their history 
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I am a big fan of Longchamp totes. I have a few le pliage and planetes that I use as my workhorse bags. I don't have any other styles though. So I was so happy when I received as a gift from a friend a vintage leather-trimmed canvas Longchamp. I saw a similar bag on Etsy (photo from Etsy below). Any Longchamp expert who would know when this bag was produced? And if you know what it is called? I like to keep a record of my bags and I appreciate their history
It's from the 80s. If you can read French, here is an ad from that time.
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Oh my goodness! Amazing! Thanks very much. [emoji173]️[emoji173]️[emoji173]️
My friend was also turned down a few years ago and asked to visit a cobbler instead. Thankfully, I was able to get it done at the Longchamp boutique today. Complimentary service. The tool sports a few different circumferences so the SA was able to find one that was very close to the original. I honestly cannot tell the difference. Even with three additional holes, I still felt the bag hung lower than what I prefer. Could be due to my short torso. I might go back to punch two more holes.
Glad the boutique was able to punch holes for you! I have not asked about this at my boutique yet. I just measured my Foulonne saddle bag, and the strap drop is about 22.5" at the shortest setting. That's the same as on my Mademoiselles and it works well for me as a crossbody length but it's a little too long as a shoulder bag (I am 5'4"). I think yours looks fine as is and I hope you find a happy resolution.
Thank you. [emoji5] I hope your boutique can do it for you too. Do ask when you next swing by? At least you know your options in future. On the last (shortest) setting prior to punching more holes, the bag was bumping against my thigh when I walked, which was a tad annoying to me. After punching and set on last hole, my hand can grip the bottom of the bag and hold it in place. As a shoulder bag, I think I will like the top of the bag to be aligned to my waist, then it will not bounce when I walk. Also easier to reach for things. Will use it as it is for the next few days and see how it goes. At least I know I can just go back to the boutique to punch more holes. [emoji2]
YAY!!! I also use the "hand grip" as a tell-tale haha! Honestly, the length looks great on you
At the waist sounds good too
Glad the boutique was able to punch holes for you! I have not asked about this at my boutique yet. I just measured my Foulonne saddle bag, and the strap drop is about 22.5" at the shortest setting. That's the same as on my Mademoiselles and it works well for me as a crossbody length but it's a little too long as a shoulder bag (I am 5'4"). I think yours looks fine as is and I hope you find a happy resolution.
You should try the AW18 strap I just bought and posted about with your Mademoiselle. That strap is the perfect for me for both shoulder and crossbody wear. But you are 2.5" taller than me though...
The 22.5" strap drop on my Mademoiselles is perfect for me. I guess I'm lucky because most of my Longchamp crossbody bags either are set at the 22.5" drop that I like the best or they can adjust to that. But what I really like is how my Heritage and Roseau crossbodys can adjust to SHORTER than that too, so I can wear them on the shoulder when I want to.
Another strap to remind myself to check out. Why did I forget ytd? The strap length sounds perfect!