Veau Foulonne ----> Le Foulonne
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What a beautiful bag! I've actually only discovered this line two days ago, as I'm in pursuit of an understated, subtle work bag... I feel like carrying my LV bags (not the monogram ones obviously, but damier) to my workplace is a bit out of place. I don't want the bag to be too expensive so that when someone does recognize it, it would still be fine. I've always LOVED Le Pliage style, but I'm not sure about carrying nylon bags to work. I've been eyeing the Le Pliage Cuir line, but it seems a bit too casual for work and Roseau, but that seems a bit too serious for me (I'm 25). This particular one seems just perfect - dressy enough to work, but yet casual enough to carry with jeans if I ever wanted to.
I wanted to ask some questions about the bag though.
1) Is the bag durable? For how long have you had her and do you have any wear and tear?
2) What can you tell me about the quality of the bag? How is the stitching, does the overall finish feel cheap or well made?
3) What can you tell me about the leather? Is it soft and slouchy or does it keep the bag's shape? Does it behave similar to nylon - so the fuller the bag is the more does it take on it's own shape?
4) What can you tell me about the hardware? I've never got anything with silver from Longchamp so I'm not sure if it holds well over time.
TIA!
QUOTE=carrie_monroe;29540177
I wanted to ask some questions about the bag though.
1) Is the bag durable? For how long have you had her and do you have any wear and tear?
I've had it for over a yr. I have too many bags to use it day after day. I think if you do, it's gonna look worn fast since it has no feet. When I look at old foulonne bags on ebay, the corners seem to wear out first. Take a look at this black foulonne bag. I believe that it's about 15 yrs old (NOT 25 yrs old like the seller says). Most vintage foulonne bags look like that.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Longchamp-V...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
2) What can you tell me about the quality of the bag? How is the stitching, does the overall finish feel cheap or well made?
It's a $500 bag and comparable to other $500 bags. Stitching is very good. You rarely see fraying on LC stitching.
3) What can you tell me about the leather? Is it soft and slouchy or does it keep the bag's shape? Does it behave similar to nylon - so the fuller the bag is the more does it take on it's own shape?
It's slouchy if empty but won't be a puddle.
4) What can you tell me about the hardware? I've never got anything with silver from Longchamp so I'm not sure if it holds well over time.
I believe that it's nickel coating over brass? In the ebay auction I posted, you can see that a little of the brass showing from all the rubbing of the hardware but it's not horrible. That's the way most look when used a lot in my experience. I have a LC bag that is 10 yrs old with nickel hardware and the hardware tarnished slightly but uniformly (no brass showing either).
I wanted to ask some questions about the bag though.
1) Is the bag durable? For how long have you had her and do you have any wear and tear?
I've had it for over a yr. I have too many bags to use it day after day. I think if you do, it's gonna look worn fast since it has no feet. When I look at old foulonne bags on ebay, the corners seem to wear out first. Take a look at this black foulonne bag. I believe that it's about 15 yrs old (NOT 25 yrs old like the seller says). Most vintage foulonne bags look like that.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Longchamp-V...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
2) What can you tell me about the quality of the bag? How is the stitching, does the overall finish feel cheap or well made?
It's a $500 bag and comparable to other $500 bags. Stitching is very good. You rarely see fraying on LC stitching.
3) What can you tell me about the leather? Is it soft and slouchy or does it keep the bag's shape? Does it behave similar to nylon - so the fuller the bag is the more does it take on it's own shape?
It's slouchy if empty but won't be a puddle.
4) What can you tell me about the hardware? I've never got anything with silver from Longchamp so I'm not sure if it holds well over time.
I believe that it's nickel coating over brass? In the ebay auction I posted, you can see that a little of the brass showing from all the rubbing of the hardware but it's not horrible. That's the way most look when used a lot in my experience. I have a LC bag that is 10 yrs old with nickel hardware and the hardware tarnished slightly but uniformly (no brass showing either).
Lovely bag and beautiful SLGs!
I've decided my next wallet must be a Foulonne - a year ago, when I was new to the brand, I thought the big horse logo was too much, but now I think it's perfect Lovely bag and beautiful SLGs!
Haha! It is big but I like horses! It's very me and I dont like the minimalistic Celine trend in wallet these days.
I will say tho that I think LC might be phasing out this style eventually. My case is being discontinued after this season, They already discontinued the coin purse. When I saw that they were discontinuing the cases, I bought 3 and had to talk myself out of buying a 4th.
Thank you so much! This was very helpful. It all sounds pretty good, I'll check the bag out in the store.
Haha! It is big but I like horses! It's very me and I dont like the minimalistic Celine trend in wallet these days.
I will say tho that I think LC might be phasing out this style eventually. My case is being discontinued after this season, They already discontinued the coin purse. When I saw that they were discontinuing the cases, I bought 3 and had to talk myself out of buying a 4th.
Agree - I like the big horse. They are discontinuing the case? I might need another then. Love mine.
Yes, dear. All the colors are on sale on the website including the black which means they are discontinuing it or changing it.
Seton, that is a lovely bag and the scarf is gorgeous. You choose the most beautiful items.
Foulonne is my favorite Longchamp line. I wish they would make bags in the pink colors they offer in SLG.
Foulonne is my favorite Longchamp line. I wish they would make bags in the pink colors they offer in SLG.
Thank you for the kind words. Good to see you posting!
Not sure if you are referring to Rose/Pink or Powder Pink but the "new" colors in Foulonne bags this spring will be Rose and Blue, which means that they will be making more bags in these colors. HTH.
Thank you for this information. Any pink will do for me. Can't wait for the spring colors to be released.
Saw my first Foulonne shoulder tote in person while in the Starbucks queue. Dark brown and the leather was absolutely gorgeous.
Great thread! Inspired me to post my Foulonne items. So here they are: my Foulonne handbag (new purchase this week on sale
OMG...stunning!
I love every piece! Congrats.