Are Longchamp bags worth it?

Is the Longchamp Le Pliage worth it? Yes, the Longchamp Le Pliage is worth it. It’s a luxury handbag for a super affordable price and it’s a really easy to carry bag which is smart enough for work, practical enough for your groceries and fashionable enough to wear for a lunch date.

Are Longchamp bags still popular?

And I’m definitely not alone: Considering the fact that Kate Middleton carried one to her college graduation in 2005, it’s safe to say it was a true cult bag in the early 2000s. As a testament to its longevity, the classic bag is still popular to this day.

Are Longchamp bags luxury?

Avery:: Longchamp has a long and storied tradition. They are a French luxury brand, and very much steeped in the tradition and heritage of artisan manufacturing and their French heritage. It was started as a brand in the post-World War II period in Paris.

Why are Longchamp bags so popular?

Longchamp is a popular brand for travel,because their line of handbags includes so many different sizes and styles, such as the Longchamp bucket bag, the travel bag, and the medium nylon tote pictured above. One TFG reader says, “I own several in different sizes and usually use two for travel.

How do you spot a fake Longchamp?

An important feature of a real longchamp is the color of the side edge of the handles. This is always black or dark brown in an original, but never light brown or in any other color. Also you can recognize a fake by the fact that the handles are rather plump.

Does Longchamp ever go on sale?

Because the bag is so popular, it rarely ever goes on sale. But during Nordstrom’s Cyber Sale, anything is possible — and so many newer versions of the Longchamp Le Pliage are deeply discounted. The OG version isn’t for sale, but that doesn’t matter since you probably already own it anyway.

How can you spot a fake Longchamp bag?

Fake: Can have a lightly-indented fish-scale texture, round or uneven pebble-like texture, or smooth. Authentic: Has a really rich tan/cognac color, with a red/orange undertone. If you look closely, the leather has a subtle uneven color finishing with lighter and darker area.

Does Longchamp go on sale?

Do Longchamp bags have serial numbers?

Longchamp bags typically cost $900 and up. Look at the serial number on the white tag inside the bag and make sure it matches the serial number on the plastic bag that covers all new Longchamp bags. In addition, the tag should read “AA” (Made in France), “AE” (Made in China) or “AB” (Made in Tunisia).

Can you wash Longchamp bags?

Put your Longchamp into an empty washing machine. Never wash with any other colored item to prevent risks of color run. Use a mild detergent such as Surf. Never use more than ¼ cup of any soap product.

Are Longchamp bags made in China?

LONGCHAMP PARIS Perhaps the Longchamp Pliage was only made in France back in the day, but now Longchamp has outsourced the manufacturing to Tunisia and China as well.