Look around airport lounges, train stations, and busy tourist destinations and you’ll notice the resurgence of a fashion accessory from a not-so-distant past. Yes, the Longchamp Le Pliage Bag is back in force. And not the new and fancier leather version or the quaint one that looks like a basket. We’re talking about Le Pliage Original. The affordable and foldable canvas version that seemingly every college-age woman in the early 2000s had. Yes, that one. Well, it has returned. So, dig into the depths of your closet and pull out your multicolored collection of Le Pliage Original if you want to look in vogue again.
What Makes the Longchamp Le Pliage Original Bag Special And Popular?
The Longchamp Le Pliage Original Bag is seemingly very simple. It is mostly made of washable recycled canvas and has two leather handles, two snap buttons, leather trimming, a main zipper, and two inside pockets. That’s it. No bells, no whistles. But while the bag appears to be straightforward, it has a couple of unique features.
The bag’s most obvious and singular quality is its shape. Instead of crafting a square or rectangular bag, the people at Longchamp opted for an inverted trapezoid, distinguishing their creation from every other out there. But that’s not all. Thanks to the ingenious design, users can fold their bag into a very small and packable version – and in only three simple steps. That’s where the bag gets its name: Pliage in French means ‘folding’. Needless to say, this makes Le Pliage Original Bag the perfect travel bag. Fold it, pack it, and unfold it when you need it at your destination.
The Longchamp Le Pliage Original Bag Comes In All Sizes And Colors
Le Pliage Original Tote Bag comes in three sizes: small, medium, and large, with the large version able to accommodate a 13-inch laptop. The bag also comes in seven colors: paper, tomato, eucalyptus, marshmallow, navy, fawn, and black.
But if you want something different, Le Pliage also comes as a handbag (very small), a pouch (tiny), a backpack, a travel bag (quite big), and an expandable travel bag (very big).
FAQs:
Q: When did Longchamp launch Le Pliage Original Bag?
A: It was launched over 30 years ago, in 1993.
Q: What does Le Pliage mean?
A: Pliage in French means ‘folding’. The name of the bag is a reference to the fact that it is easily foldable.
Q: How much does the Longchamp Le Pliage Original Bag cost?
A: The price varies according to the size of the bag. The small Le Pliage costs $130, the medium version costs $145, and the large Le Pliage costs $155.
