CHIC IN LEATHER

Three ways to get your Longchamp on this season.

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Three ways to get your Longchamp on this season.

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The iconic Longchamp Le Pliage in leather-trimmed nylon has been around since 1993, and we daresay it has transcended It bag status to become a classic that’ll take you through fashion seasons. Just when we thought it couldn’t be reinvented, the brand delighted us with its Le Pliage Cuir – an iteration of the classic in the most butter-soft of leathers – in 2012. Now, Longchamp shows us yet again how to stay fresh for the season with the Le Pliage family.

A  WHOLE NEW SILHOUETTE

With the debut of the Le Pliage Cuir backpack comes a new chic staple. Hands-free and lightweight, it is the perfect companion to all the adventures awaiting you!

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A PERSONAL TOUCH

The buzzword in fashion right now is custom, custom, custom. Have your Le Pliage Cuir scream “you” with Longchamp’s Le Pliage Personalized service, now available at the brand’s luxurious new boutique at Ion Orchard, which opened in April earlier this year. Choose your own combination of strap, flap, handles, hardware and lining. You can even opt to have your initials perforated into the front of the bag or embossed on the flap. How long before you get to cradle your bespoke baby, which will be air-blown from France? No more than eight weeks. 

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NEW, SEASON-APPROPRIATE COLOURS

The foldaway form makes it perfect for stashing into your luggage, to be whipped out when it’s time to bag all that holiday shopping. And with the Le Pliage Cuir rendered in a slew of cheery colours this season, you don’t have to worry that it’ll clash with your airport fashion. 

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