The New "Le Pliage Club" Line

I just bought a black LP off the back of the news that they’ll be discontinuing the brown leather straps.

I went to purchase a Navy with brown straps because I'd heard they were being discontinued. I normally check where they're made before purchasing, but didn't bother this time as it was the only one there and I was getting it regardless. Huge shock when I got home to find it made in France! None of my Le Pliage nylons (except my Miaou's) are made in France.

On topic, has anyone had any issues with the Club line having the bubbling issue that the brown handled ones had a few years back?