Page 113 - The Bite Magazine - Issue 11

There are several things internationally
iconic with French fashion and design
- the beret, the classic black and white
striped shirt, high heels, anything Chanel,
and of course, Longchamp’s Le Pliage tote
bags. However, the French luxury leather
goods brand’s new interpretation of the
timeless design may surpass that of its
already extremely popular predecessors.
So welcome the new Le Pliage Héritage
collection to your wardrobe - you won’t
be disappointed.
With 65 years of savoir-faire excellence
to support this new launch, the Héritage
Collection maintains its signature design
influences of Japanese origami just like the
original Le Pliage Nylon, Néo and Cuir
bags. The trapezoidal shape and slightly
curved trompe l’oeil flap and structured
top handles make these bags instantly
recognisable and coveted. Showcasing the
brand’s expertise with leather - like that of
their Le Pliage Cuir soft leather collection
- the new Héritage bags feature firm,
finely grained cowhide, which makes the
shape instantly more graphic and modern.
The refined detailing, like the contrast
edging and subtle Longchamp signature in
pale gold on the flap and logoed hardware
also highlights the understated beauty
of these bags, making them a definite
contender for becoming the brand’s next
it-bag.
However, don’t let these posh features
scare you away from thinking these
gorgeous carry-alls aren’t appropriate for
everyday use.The removable strap, iconic
top handle and trompe-l’oeil flap, which
covers the bag-length top zipper, makes
them extremely durable and wearable in
a variety of ways for an array of occasions
that span the style spectrum. These bags
also come in five lavishly rich and saturated
shades of Black, Amber, Carmine, Bilberry
and Ecru that are sure to compliment any
taste and personal style requirements.
But what if your tastes are a bit more
glamorous and extravagant? Never fear,
just seek out the Le Pliage Héritage Luxe
micro-collection featuring printed baby
calf hair with a panther motif in Carmel,
Carmine, Mint and Iron, as well as an
ombré print in shades of grey and beige.
The Le Pliage Héritage line bears witness
to Longchamp's designer skills with
leather. Each subtle detail reflects the
sophistication and timeless elegance of
the overall design elevating these totes
from the simple grab-and-go everyday
bag to something a bit more special and
distinctive. With that, these beautiful,
functional totes are sure to be everything
the modern woman on-the-go desires;
sleek, elegant and chic, perfect for any
occasion.
www.longchamp.com
Images courtesy of BPCM