It was, first and foremost, a practical purchase. I had just started my freshman year of college, and I wanted to upgrade my JanSport backpack from high school for a more grown-up bag.
I did a deep dive on tote bags , which lead me to the Le Pliage, a roomy nylon bag with leather straps and a single side pocket. It fit my books, my laptop, and my makeup case—good.
The leather envelope closure, gold buttons, and logo zipper gave the otherwise plain bag the slightest touch of elegance, which was a plus. Here, I thought, was a bag that looked timeless but was purely useful.
Despite all my research, I didn't realize at the time the worldwide fan base Longchamp's Le Pliage had. It was only once I started carrying it that I noticed it everywhere —on my college campus, on the bus, in foreign countries.
It felt as though I had entered a secret society, linking me to several thousand tote carriers who were clued in to the magic of this incredibly plain bag. Since it launched in the nineties, Le Pliage has been one of Longchamp's best-selling bags.
In , Business of Fashion reported that the brand sold 11 per minute. A representative for Longchamp confirmed to Glamour that it has sold more than 30 million of Le Pliage totes to date. Part of its popularity can be attributed to its celebrity fans.
Kate Middleton famously carried Longchamp's tote in the early aughts. She still carries them as the Duchess of Cambridge. The latter acts as the face of the brand. Even Meghan Markle—long before she was linked to Prince Harry—was photographed with it slung over her shoulder. There's more to its appeal than A-list sightings. Le Pliage is one of the more accessible bags sold by a designer brand.
It's stocked in all of the major department stores Nordstrom , Bloomingdale's , Neiman Marcus and on Amazon. On all these sites, reviews number in the hundreds and are overwhelmingly positive. It's fairly common for customers to report that they own two or three.
During the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale , there's even a more luxe leather version and a bigger expandable version discounted right now. Visit Longchamp's Instagram and you'll see that widespread appeal in action. For teens and young adults, it's among the affordable yet high-quality bags that are a first designer purchase; for people far into their careers, its size makes it ideal for carting supplies to work or travel necessities on the road. Akari Furukawa, a college student in Cambridge, Massachusetts, owns three Le Pliage bags, two medium and one large.
Blogger Carly Heitlinger remembers buying her first Le Pliage 10 years ago. Please note: Products purchased on our site cannot be returned or exchanged at our retailers, department stores, airport locations, or Longchamp outlets. We reserve the right to deny a refund if the returned merchandise does not meet our requirements. For credit card verification, you must enter your billing address exactly as it appears on your credit card statement.
Le Pliage Original Shoulder bag L. By subscribing to the newsletter, you agree to the terms of the personal data policy. Zoom product images. Previous view Next view. Add to Cart. Share item Share this page - facebook Share this page - twitter Share this page - email. All Longchamp items are created with the utmost care in our workshops. Le Pliage is a practical and lasting product that allows regular use. To ensure the longevity of the product, please treat it with care.
To maintain your product, apply with a soft brush Longchamp colorless cream regularly to leather areas. To remove dirt, clean using a cloth or soft brush with water and neutral soap avoid water spilling over leather parts when cleaning.
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