What do you think of Longchamp bags?
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First I wanted to have one, but now.. not really.
I see that I'm the one who LOST the idea of those
I see that I'm the one who LOST the idea of those
I've always seen people carry these bags around the mall and such.. I didn't think much of it.. simple/plain/boring?
Was eye shopping one day with the DBF and I completely fell in love with the mini in the color rosaly.. the color is what drew me in.. The price point wasn't too bad so I got it.. definitely a cute little shopper bag. Holds everything I need and light as a feather (compared to my leather/canvas bags with hardware). I then kept on thinking on buying the larger shopper bag with the longer handles so I could use it over the shoulder.. I couldn't make up my mind on the medium or large.. went to go see them in person to pick which size and color.. picked up the large in Billberry. Absolutely love the color and the size is perfect. Sits comfortably over my shoulder. One thing that I didn't like was.. how it's like a giant black hole really.. everything is bound to get jumbled together.. but this is when certain things were invented.. haha.. I got myself the extra jumbo purse to go.. it is a LIFE saver! Fits perfectly in the tote and holds/organizes my junk. Another plus.. the purse to go fits perfectly into my LV NF MM so I can just transfer bags easily.
I am quite happy with my purchases and definitely would recommend anyone to get one. (=
Was eye shopping one day with the DBF and I completely fell in love with the mini in the color rosaly.. the color is what drew me in.. The price point wasn't too bad so I got it.. definitely a cute little shopper bag. Holds everything I need and light as a feather (compared to my leather/canvas bags with hardware). I then kept on thinking on buying the larger shopper bag with the longer handles so I could use it over the shoulder.. I couldn't make up my mind on the medium or large.. went to go see them in person to pick which size and color.. picked up the large in Billberry. Absolutely love the color and the size is perfect. Sits comfortably over my shoulder. One thing that I didn't like was.. how it's like a giant black hole really.. everything is bound to get jumbled together.. but this is when certain things were invented.. haha.. I got myself the extra jumbo purse to go.. it is a LIFE saver! Fits perfectly in the tote and holds/organizes my junk. Another plus.. the purse to go fits perfectly into my LV NF MM so I can just transfer bags easily.
I am quite happy with my purchases and definitely would recommend anyone to get one. (=
I love these Longchamp bags because they are purely functional and fit my lifestyle since I live in the Southern U.S. where it is very humid and will rain like crazy at times. I don't want to be caught in a crazy downpour with a nice leather handbag
. I never have to worry about babying these Longchamp bags or hurting my shoulder with the sheer weight of this bag (unless I overload the bag).
I am also a med student and it's nice to just stash my items in a tidy-looking tote instead of carrying around a huge North Face backpack in the clinics and hospital. It's also great for travel as others have mentioned.
Overall, it's a lightweight, low-maintenance versatile bag.
. I never have to worry about babying these Longchamp bags or hurting my shoulder with the sheer weight of this bag (unless I overload the bag).I am also a med student and it's nice to just stash my items in a tidy-looking tote instead of carrying around a huge North Face backpack in the clinics and hospital. It's also great for travel as others have mentioned.
Overall, it's a lightweight, low-maintenance versatile bag.
i'd see a lot of people carrying them around school but then i got one and it totally changed my perspective. i guess you could say i jumped on the bandwagon..but i'm glad that i did! they are so versatile and..perfect for putting a more "precious" bag in it on a rainy day!
I understand that people like them because of their functionality but I personally just can't find them attractive 
. When I go to the nearest city for shopping I always see TONS of Longchamp bags. A lot of girls also carry LPs because they think of them as a 'status symbol', I guess.
. When I go to the nearest city for shopping I always see TONS of Longchamp bags. A lot of girls also carry LPs because they think of them as a 'status symbol', I guess.I am a teacher and I own five of these bags in different colours and styles. I mostly use my Le Pliage briefcase for my daily papers and the large tote carries my lunchbox, my keys, all the crap I throw into my bag like pens. I used to carry my Speedy 35 to work but I was scared of pen marks and notebook corners destroying it. I think the Le Pliage look smart and more professional than other nylon totes. I carry these bags more than my other high end bags for some reason. Also they are rainproof and zip up which is a must for working on a large school campus!
I agree. I've seen them for years in Paris and I don't get what the craze is. But, to each his own.
I dunno for most on here I get the whole lightweight and waterproof thing, but for the masses out there, they buy it because its designer and its within reach. What other easily recognizable designer bag is at that price point not on steep discount? I even had one person say oh its the kate moss bags!! Because kate did that longchamp campaign. People who didn't know the brand before took notice, then looked it up and saw the prices and went with the cheapest thing in the line. Boom then they were everywhere. I didn't see them anywhere before the kate campaign.
I have one and I use it for school. I stuff it with textbooks and my laptop and I carry it around in all weather (rain and all). The quality is good, it can withstand the heavy weight. I don't think people are getting them because it is a "cheap" "brandname" item at all. It is very functional for its purpose. Its not a "handbag" for me because it is just a nylon tote or a bag you fold up and bring with you in case you did some shopping and need to throw stuff inside.
i love my expandable le pliage. i have two matching ltd ed. print ones and i use them for travel only because to me, like with some posters, it's not a proper 'handbag handbag'. i've actually had lots of compliments on the le pliage bags while i was dutyfree shopping.
I have several in few sizes. I did not understand when tPF girls advised me to take Le Pliage nylon tote ????? and carry in my YSL downtown in case of rain. I took a matching colour to YSL tote and kept it inside....however, Le pliage has such a nice rich textured nylon and looks so pretty in every colour they make - I ended up travelling with my YSL constantly in le Pliage, it was bad weather in Paris and all my photos from a trip have Le Pliage. Colour palette in real life is great, sophisticated colours - orange for example, is such a beautiful dark burnt orange, mauve is a subtle purple, so gentle. Colours are what makes it classy - chocolate,taupe, navy...all of them are very classy colours comparing to cheap nylon bags. Handles are great on shoulder, or smaller hand held.
since then, I bought quite a few colours in few sizes, including graphite large travel tote, so my usual carry-on luggage (which is extra large gray suede Mulberry large bays) can fit easily in it and can be thrown on the floor of the airplane with no fear. At last I can enjoy my bags being protected with fine nylon, durable, classy covers.
That is how I use le Pliage, I either carry it folded in my leather bag, or when the weather changes in a minute, I just stash my leaather bag in le Pliage and it is just a nice cover with great handles (because my bag is inside, all is still structured. I anyway use purse organizers all the time ("Pouchee"), so mess would not be an issue
since then, I bought quite a few colours in few sizes, including graphite large travel tote, so my usual carry-on luggage (which is extra large gray suede Mulberry large bays) can fit easily in it and can be thrown on the floor of the airplane with no fear. At last I can enjoy my bags being protected with fine nylon, durable, classy covers.
That is how I use le Pliage, I either carry it folded in my leather bag, or when the weather changes in a minute, I just stash my leaather bag in le Pliage and it is just a nice cover with great handles (because my bag is inside, all is still structured. I anyway use purse organizers all the time ("Pouchee"), so mess would not be an issue
Durable! (It is! very! - if you find one falling apart shortly after purchase, question authenticity)
Lightweight! (weighs next to nothing)
Colorful! (all the colors to match your needs moods and outfits)
Easy to clean! (wipe and go)
Reasonable price! (It is a French Designer company product -even if it is sometimes made somewhere else)
....and there are other LP-shaped options from Longchamp like the LM and the Planetes line for those who want a bit more variation than the standard pliage. Try one out and see what the LP lovers' hype is all about.
Lightweight! (weighs next to nothing)
Colorful! (all the colors to match your needs moods and outfits)
Easy to clean! (wipe and go)
Reasonable price! (It is a French Designer company product -even if it is sometimes made somewhere else)
....and there are other LP-shaped options from Longchamp like the LM and the Planetes line for those who want a bit more variation than the standard pliage. Try one out and see what the LP lovers' hype is all about.