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#631
Hi everyone,

I am currently looking into getting a top handle roseau in addition to my essential totes and I'm leaning towards the croco version in M. Does anyone have experience with this bag? I would love to have some input about the (corner)wear, durability, how convenient/versatile it is, how it looks on crossbody (I'm around 5'7") etc.

Thank you in advance :smile:
 
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Isa_95 said:
Hi everyone,

I am currently looking into getting a top handle roseau in addition to my essential totes and I'm leaning towards the croco version in M. Does anyone have experience with this bag? I would love to have some input about the (corner)wear, durability, how convenient/versatile it is, how it looks on crossbody (I'm around 5'7") etc.

Thank you in advance :smile:
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I have owned many Roseau Croco bags over the years and it is one of my favorite Longchamp lines. They are made of a very durable, sturdy stamped leather and I've never had any issues with wear whatsoever. The style is versatile because of course you can wear the sides unsnapped for a larger trapezoid-shaped tote, or cinch them in for a more trim and tailored look. I had several of the medium size totes which you can see here on the first page of this thread. However Longchamp has updated the style since then by widening the handles, slightly tweaking the proportions and adding the strap. For me the medium size was more of a "work tote" and I no longer need those so I've moved on to smaller Roseau styles. To be honest I am a bit dubious about wearing the medium tote as a crossbody. I have tried on the current medium style in the boutique and I recall the strap as a bit shorter (I'd guess a 20" drop) rather than Longchamp's standard 22" length drop for a crossbody strap. Longchamp.com does not list the strap length but you could check with customer service. Plus the medium tote is just a little big and the handles stick up awkwardly for crossbody wear in my opinion. I am 5'4" so maybe since you are a little taller it could work for you? The small Roseau tote works better as a crossbody. Hope all this helps.

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#633
Cosmopolitan said:
I have owned many Roseau Croco bags over the years and it is one of my favorite Longchamp lines. They are made of a very durable, sturdy stamped leather and I've never had any issues with wear whatsoever. The style is versatile because of course you can wear the sides unsnapped for a larger trapezoid-shaped tote, or cinch them in for a more trim and tailored look. I had several of the medium size totes which you can see here on the first page of this thread. However Longchamp has updated the style since then by widening the handles, slightly tweaking the proportions and adding the strap. For me the medium size was more of a "work tote" and I no longer need those so I've moved on to smaller Roseau styles. To be honest I am a bit dubious about wearing the medium tote as a crossbody. I have tried on the current medium style in the boutique and I recall the strap as a bit shorter (I'd guess a 20" drop) rather than Longchamp's standard 22" length drop for a crossbody strap. Longchamp.com does not list the strap length but you could check with customer service. Plus the medium tote is just a little big and the handles stick up awkwardly for crossbody wear in my opinion. I am 5'4" so maybe since you are a little taller it could work for you? The small Roseau tote works better as a crossbody. Hope all this helps.

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Cosmopolitan said:
I have owned many Roseau Croco bags over the years and it is one of my favorite Longchamp lines. They are made of a very durable, sturdy stamped leather and I've never had any issues with wear whatsoever. The style is versatile because of course you can wear the sides unsnapped for a larger trapezoid-shaped tote, or cinch them in for a more trim and tailored look. I had several of the medium size totes which you can see here on the first page of this thread. However Longchamp has updated the style since then by widening the handles, slightly tweaking the proportions and adding the strap. For me the medium size was more of a "work tote" and I no longer need those so I've moved on to smaller Roseau styles. To be honest I am a bit dubious about wearing the medium tote as a crossbody. I have tried on the current medium style in the boutique and I recall the strap as a bit shorter (I'd guess a 20" drop) rather than Longchamp's standard 22" length drop for a crossbody strap. Longchamp.com does not list the strap length but you could check with customer service. Plus the medium tote is just a little big and the handles stick up awkwardly for crossbody wear in my opinion. I am 5'4" so maybe since you are a little taller it could work for you? The small Roseau tote works better as a crossbody. Hope all this helps.

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Thank you for the detailed reply. I’m currently looking at the medium size due to needing quite a lot of things on a daily basis. I guess I will have to try the two sizes in store to decide.
 
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Isa_95 said:
Thank you for the detailed reply. I’m currently looking at the medium size due to needing quite a lot of things on a daily basis. I guess I will have to try the two sizes in store to decide.
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Yes absolutely, if you can try them on in person that would be ideal. I think you'll find that since you want to carry a lot, the medium size will be perfect for you. Good luck.
 
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Julia T. said:
my first roseau and i think it won’t be my last… as i’m eyeing the croco top handle pic above.. hmm..
i should choose the small size, as this xs size is a bit tight for my essential things.
Pick the “safe” black color for the 1st time, but when i saw the red and yellow color, it’s very tempting

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Congrats on your new bag! You are correct that this style only comes in XS (about 9” wide) and M (about 11” wide). I own two in the XS. I particularly love it as a grab and go bag for going out to dinner or throwing it over my shoulder while out for drinks. I find it pretty spacious for a small bag but I can understand it would be tight as an everyday bag, especially if you are used to carrying more like an umbrella or big sunglasses case. There are so many Roseau styles I hope you find one that works for you. :smile:

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General question:

Do vintage Roseau totes from the 1990s all have leather Longchamp tags sewn into the interior lining? Or were there some lines that don't have a tag?

(I recently replaced my vintage Roseau tote with another vintage Roseau tote from Poshmark, but the Poshmark Roseau doesn't have a leather tag inside. The interior open pocket is torn on the side, so I'm wondering if that's where the tag would've been.)

Thank you for the insight!
 
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pursekitten said:
General question:

Do vintage Roseau totes from the 1990s all have leather Longchamp tags sewn into the interior lining? Or were there some lines that don't have a tag?

(I recently replaced my vintage Roseau tote with another vintage Roseau tote from Poshmark, but the Poshmark Roseau doesn't have a leather tag inside. The interior open pocket is torn on the side, so I'm wondering if that's where the tag would've been.)

Thank you for the insight!
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I have seen a few vintage Roseaus from the 90s and they had interior tags. I am not an authenticator, though, and I cannot say definitively that they all had tags, because after all that was 30 years ago. Unfortunately I’m not sure if any members who regularly visit this subforum these days can assist. I’m sorry, I really wish I could be more helpful. If your bag had any kind of tag you could call Longchamp customer service and read them the numbers.
 
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Cosmopolitan said:
I have seen a few vintage Roseaus from the 90s and they had interior tags. I am not an authenticator, though, and I cannot say definitively that they all had tags, because after all that was 30 years ago. Unfortunately I’m not sure if any members who regularly visit this subforum these days can assist. I’m sorry, I really wish I could be more helpful. If your bag had any kind of tag you could call Longchamp customer service and read them the numbers.
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Thank you so much for the advice!

Unfortunately, the bag doesn't have any kind of serial number or tag on the inside.

However, it does have notches in the same place where my old Roseau tote has its tag though. I posted in the Longchamp authentication thread and have ordered an online authentication.

I just love the vintage 1990s Roseau tote's shape so much! But vintage replacements are so hard to find.
 
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pursekitten said:
Thank you so much for the advice!

Unfortunately, the bag doesn't have any kind of serial number or tag on the inside.

However, it does have notches in the same place where my old Roseau tote has its tag though. I posted in the Longchamp authentication thread and have ordered an online authentication.

I just love the vintage 1990s Roseau tote's shape so much! But vintage replacements are so hard to find.
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Best of luck with your online authentication! :smile:
 
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Julia T. said:
my first roseau and i think it won’t be my last… as i’m eyeing the croco top handle pic above.. hmm..
i should choose the small size, as this xs size is a bit tight for my essential things.
Pick the “safe” black color for the 1st time, but when i saw the red and yellow color, it’s very tempting

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How are you liking this bag so far? I saw it in the street today and I thought its quite cute!
 
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