What do you think of Longchamp bags?

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#286
beggarbaby said:
Do you guys think they look better than other nylon bags or is it purely a brand name thing? If you're not looking for brand name, all the advantages of the Longchamp seem to be available for less money...
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Compared to MZ Wallace? NO. MZ Wallace is much more gorgeous. They have TONS of pockets, with lots of organization, stylish, classy and can fit everything you need but the kitchen sink. Plus their bags can be knocked around and still look like new. The nylon is coated so it's hassle free and durable.

Like I said MZW bags are overpriced for nylon. And their sale bags usually don't go over $200. But I rather buy MZW anyday over Longchamp. It would be perfect for Fall/Winter when I need to carry an umbrella and scarf and need a waterproof bag. I plan on buying an MZW this Fall to use during rainy seasons.
 
#287
I will never buy a longchamp bag. I understand why people have them.

The price is many many times what they are worth.

Compared to a designer bag they are cheap, but the price that they are does not reflect what they are.

I'd rather just buy a nylon bag from Target or wherever.

Totally no offense to those that like and carry them. :)
i just will never spend over a hundred dollars for a nylon bag....I don't care who makes it. I bet they are really cheap to make.

Longchamp is laughing all the way to the bank.
 
#289
gratefull said:
I will never buy a longchamp bag. I understand why people have them.

The price is many many times what they are worth.

Compared to a designer bag they are cheap, but the price that they are does not reflect what they are.

I'd rather just buy a nylon bag from Target or wherever.

Totally no offense to those that like and carry them. :)
i just will never spend over a hundred dollars for a nylon bag....I don't care who makes it. I bet they are really cheap to make.

Longchamp is laughing all the way to the bank.
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I disagree, Longchamp le pliage has carried my textbooks for the last 7 years and they are still in top notch shape and still look new. There is no bag that can match the le pliage for a student. I just love them.
 
#290
gratefull said:
I will never buy a longchamp bag. I understand why people have them.

The price is many many times what they are worth.

Compared to a designer bag they are cheap, but the price that they are does not reflect what they are.

I'd rather just buy a nylon bag from Target or wherever.

Totally no offense to those that like and carry them. :)
i just will never spend over a hundred dollars for a nylon bag....I don't care who makes it. I bet they are really cheap to make.

Longchamp is laughing all the way to the bank.
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No offence taken although you are being a bit mean about something you obviously no nothing about and just your general distant view. Respectfully, I disagree. The amount of times I use my LP and its stayed in fantastic condition is totally worth the money IMO. And it will last for years, the LP is a classic. I wouldn't trust a nylon Target bag for carrying on an international flight. As its already been described, the LP is casual elegance. I would sooner carry a LP than a nylon bag from Target any day ;) but if that's what your preference is, I'm not going to judge you.

Every designer brand, every store is laughing at us (the consumers) for being fools. All prices are seriously inflated but if we sit down and really analyze about it, may probably never leave the house and develop a phobia. Such is life!
 
#291
^that's not true I don't know anything about it.

Anyway, my first line said I understand why people have them. Secondly, no big deal, I am happy if people enjoy theirs - I said I will never buy one.

If you notice, I didn't post on the threads about loving Longchamp, out of respect for the lovers of it. This thread is called "Longchamp: what's the big deal?" And as you are free to post about these bags that you love, I'm free to post my opinion too, without being judged as mean or whatever. There are many bags I love...and some people post about them and say how much they dislike them - and they are free to do that.
 
#292
I used to not like these bags, and got sick of seeing them everywhere, but I just ordered the large Le Pliage. They have definitely grown on me. They are very stylish for their practicality. Simple, sturdy, lightweight, and timeless. I wouldn't ever carry one as a handbag I don't think, but I intend on using it for trips to the pool/beach, a carry on bag for airplane travel or as luggage for weekend trips, throw some books in it and carry it to class, etc. It's a very cute and classy throw around bag (haha, I just realized that's my username). It will go with pretty much everything, very versatile. I'm excited to receive it!
 
#293
alex.losee said:
Why are the Longchamp Le Pliage bags so popular? They are pretty plain, and rather expensive for what they are (IMO). I see them everywhere and I just don't get it.
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They are light, easy to clean and relatively cheap for a "brand" bag. We must not forget that they were initially made for the french/european consumers, who (in the big cities) don't usually use their cars during the week and have to carry a lot of stuff around using the subway, trams, etc, so it is complicated to stroll around with a heavier, more expensive "sensitive" leather bag (rain, sometimes crowded public transportation, always carrying a bottle of water, some fruit, etc). Believe me, I know.

I've heard they are starting to catch up in the US, but in Europe they are really everywhere in every possible colour, and lots of high school students tote them around.

For me they are practical, light day-bags. I would never ever wear a Pliage to dinner, but that is very personal.

By the way, if I have to choose a nylon bag, I would vote for the fun Bimba y Lola bags or even some of the nylon Liebeskind bags. They are cheaper but some of them are really nice and you won't find 10 people wearing the same bag.
 
#294
With prices of other european brands back in my country approximately 70-100% more expensive, longchamp is the more 'affordable' bag to own. I love it coz it's extremely lightweight and holds many things of mine as I do not clean up the inside of my bag in months. Also, it's very convenient to bring along during travelling as an extra handcarry. I must admit the prices might not be that much justified...but these days, what well known/established brands that are not overpriced?

p/s:i still splurge on premier designer bags tho :D
 
#295
I have a feeling that I will be jumping on Le Pliage bandwagon soon-I've been looking for very lightweight tote bag for work to carry all my stuff that doesn't fit into my regular purse and this seems perfect and quite stylish. I looked at these at Nordstrom's and my only reservation is that Le Pliage has no sections and pockets. I may still get one though. At the moment, I'm lugging around my lunch, umbrella, ereader, etc in old ratty Hello Kitty canvas tote which is not an image I want to project:p
 
#296
gratefull said:
^that's not true I don't know anything about it.

Anyway, my first line said I understand why people have them. Secondly, no big deal, I am happy if people enjoy theirs - I said I will never buy one.

If you notice, I didn't post on the threads about loving Longchamp, out of respect for the lovers of it. This thread is called "Longchamp: what's the big deal?" And as you are free to post about these bags that you love, I'm free to post my opinion too, without being judged as mean or whatever. There are many bags I love...and some people post about them and say how much they dislike them - and they are free to do that.
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Your first line was actually "I will never buy a Longchamp bag". So my point was, if you will never buy one, how can you comment on value for money if you've never used one or had any experience with them? I've used a nylon bag from Target as well as my LPs and I know for a fact there is no comparison - so I am able to compare from experience, not just make a random judgment.
 
#297
Princess Pink said:
Your first line was actually "I will never buy a Longchamp bag". So my point was, if you will never buy one, how can you comment on value for money if you've never used one or had any experience with them? I've used a nylon bag from Target as well as my LPs and I know for a fact there is no comparison - so I am able to compare from experience, not just make a random judgment.
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You tell it to me girl
 
#299
I just bought a Longchamp Le Pliage and am testing it out. So far, I like it. I'm currently using it to carry my regular purse (a leather bag), shawl, iPad, notebook, my lunch, and umbrella. The nylon is surprisingly (in a good way) thick, and the inside of the bag is coated with some material that has a rubber-like feel to it.

I do wish the one inside pocket had a zipper or something, though. I use it to carry my phone, keys, and wallet, so that they're in easy reach, but because there's nothing with which to secure the pocket, sometimes my stuff falls out of the pocket. The pocket is also kind of small.

For some reason, the leather of the handles seems fake to me, but I'm assuming it's genuine leather. I think it's the diamond/cross-hatch "grain" that's throwing me off, as I haven't encountered that kind of grain in my leather goods before.

I'm refraining from passing final judgment, though, before I've had a chance to try Le Pliage out for a month. We'll see how well it can hold up to the "abuse" I can throw at it ...
 
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