Lust for Longchamp

A Longchamp Le Pliage Tote Review

I consider myself to be a makeup enthusiast but lately, there's no denying my real weakness lies in handbags and luxury accessories. After curating my handbag collection for quite some time, I felt there was room for an affordable chic handbag to be added to the collection. A practical minimalist bag in which I could throw in all of my day's essentials without having to worry about it getting beat up. Sure, I could pull out my existing shoulder totes for that purpose. But let's be real, I've been lusting the Longchamp Le Pliage nylon tote (short handle version) after trying out my mum's and sister's shoulder totes. I am a short handle handbag type of girl, after all. 

I picked up the Longchamp Le Pliage nylon tote (short handle/"medium"/black) at the QVB store in Sydney for $139. There were a plethora of colour and size options available in store, as well as other lines. I found that the navy option complemented the brown leather straps quite well but I ended up selecting the black colour, as black would fit in with my wardrobe selections a lot better.

(First image: The Longchamp logo can be observed from the anterior flap of the bag

Second Image: Bag details are embossed on the posterior part of the flap)

The bag comes folded flat in a compact size and can be opened up to its true form. 
There are two brown leather handles as well as an embossed leather snap flap and accents on either side of the bag. The handles are comfortable enough to be worn in the crook of my arm or hand held when the bag is filled to its capacity. In desperate times, I am able to carry the bag as a shoulder bag because the handles aren't too small. However, I'm not partial to this look. 

The body is of a durable, water-resistant nylon material with one main zipped (yes!) compartment and an interior wall pocket (can fit a small card). 
The size of the main compartment is great - it can fit so much, e.g. my 1L bottle of water, a long chunky cardigan, a large compact umbrella, A4 documents and even my 13 inch Macbook Pro. In regards to the interior wall pocket, I find that to be useless. Maybe I'll stick my Opal card in there. 
I can understand that some may dislike the main (basic) compartment of the bag; to rectify that, you could easily add a bag organiser or pouches inside. 

Still plenty of room left for other bits! I may, or may not carry a pair of GAP jeans around. 

I found that the bag is extremely light-weight for its size; which is great because I'm not carrying the extra weight of the bag when it's stuffed. Moreover, if you don't intend to carry much, the bag may appear slouchy and lacking structure due to the minimal amount of things inside it. 

Pertaining to maintenance, it's a low maintenance bag that is easily cleaned with a wet wipe. 

I can view myself using this tote as a carry-on or even as a weekend bag (change of clothes and basic necessities). Another great idea is to fold the bag neatly up and pop it into your current handbag or luggage as a spare bag.

Having used the bag extensively, I am in love with it! It has definitely generated substantial value and usage to my lifestyle. I'm aware the style is a really popular choice, having seeing a relatively high number of females carrying this bag (not so much the short handle version). So, if you're seeking exclusivity, perhaps you may consider another alternative. 

The Longchamp Le Pliage bag is a great addition to a casual ensemble, perfect for those seeking versatility and practicality whilst oozing logo-free minimal style. With many colours and size options available, you'll be spoilt for choice.