Longchamp Le Pliage Green Large Tote in Wheat ($155)
I bought the Longchamp Le Pliage Green large tote in London last July. I'd never owned a Longchamp before, but always admired its practicality. The Le Pliage is timeless. It's the kind of bag everyone knows when they see it without the use of obvious logos or intricate designs. It's a very basic bag and that's why it's a cult favorite.
The Le Pliage bags are comprised of leather straps, button and zipper closure, and a recycled canvas body with coated interior. The canvas and coating make this bag lightweight and durable! They will last a lifetime of normal wear and tear. A unique feature is they are foldable, making them easy to store when not in use or to bring as an extra bag for traveling. They come in multiple sizes but the two most common are the medium and large. I chose the large because I knew the function would most likely be something I traveled with or used for toting around a crap ton of stuff. If using for everyday, the small or medium would be more suitable. When the large is not at least 60% stuffed it can look quite sad and lifeless on the shoulder and easily collapse if placed on the ground.
This line of bags comes in a standard set of colors with brown leather straps. The "Green" collection features matching leather and canvas colors. I initially planned to get a core color, but since this was a travel purchase I decided to step out of my comfort zone and go for a brighter color in the Green collection. Wheat is not currently available, but it might come back again this summer.
I have travelled with this over two weekends and the only place with visible wear is the bottom, as expected from sitting on a plane floor. The leather is extremely high quality and the zipper closes with ease. Choosing a lighter color will show wear a lot quicker, but that's something I've come to terms with. If you are a stickler for perfectly kept bags, go for black or darker.
At $135-155, depending on size, this bag is such a great bang for its buck and I truly can't imagine someone not finding a way to use this often. I have a feeling this will not be the last Longchamp Le Pliage I'll own in my life.
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