The Bestseller Longchamp Le Pliage HAS A NEW PROBLEM: A Review & CAUTION For 2024

[@HelenAvery]

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[@agelessinspiration]

These bags are great for hauling almost anything. I took it as my personal item on a recent flight and brought back a juicer which was very heavy, and the straps held no problem.

[@HelenAvery]

The things you can sink in here are just outrageous, it's such a versatile bag for that!

[@karenmac8661]

I’ve had one from the green line for about a year and a half and use it nearly daily and I’ve not had that problem with the corners.

[@HelenAvery]

Thanks for letting us know! Hopefully it's only with a minor number of bags but we'll see as time goes on and people leave more comments here. I appreciate you adding your experience!

[@DogMomStephanie]

I have a green version that I purchased a year ago. I used it everyday as my work catch all for 2-3 months and now whenever I need a tote. I just got back from a road trip where I used it. I’ve tossed the bag around and haven’t babied it at all. Just looked at my corners and they’re fine. One is just starting to show wear on the exterior but wouldn’t have noticed if I hadn’t inspected it while watching this video. I had it so stuffed on my road trip that I thought I might bust the zipper, but nope. She took the overstuffing and being tossed around like a champ. lol. If anything happens to the corners I’ll still feel I got my money’s worth. Lots of use and I didn’t pay full price.

[@HelenAvery]

I hear you, I beat the bejeebers out of mine too, tossing it about carelessly, lol! I am heartened to hear that yours is holding up well, thanks for checking your corners for all of us and for the detailed message. We love to hear it! Also...where did you get it for a discount?

[@DogMomStephanie]

@@HelenAvery I got it from TJ Maxx. Not sure if you have those in Canada (I’m in the US). They have a few choices online from time to time and I happened to look at the right time to get a black one. Nordstrom Rack sometimes has them discounted too.

[@HelenAvery]

@@DogMomStephanie Ohhh! Thats great! we do have a TJ Maxx offshoot, it’s called Winners here and we also have Marshall’s. However no online shopping…perhaps better for my wallet lol! Thanks for sharing, glad you lucked out!

[@iamelizarosalind]

I have had my original in medium over nearly 2 years, use it at least once a week and its still in nearly perfect condition :) love it , just ordered it in dark brown so I can alternate between the two :) xx

[@HelenAvery]

Good to know! Thanks for sharing!

[@Celestinaando]

I own ~10 le Pliages with most purchased in recent years & fortunately haven't had this problem. However, I've noticed a different problem with my smaller pieces. I purchased the pouch with handle and the XS energy with detachable strap and there were quality issues witth the 'ears'. The XS energy ears were not centered and weirdly angled and the pouch ears had a weird wrinkle to them. These were both purchased at Bloomingdale's and both were made in China. I actually wrote Longchamp with images and they sent me a repair form offering to repair. I returned the pouch to Bloominigdales showing them the issue and they took the item back and placed back on the floor lol. The XS Energy I kept & considering repairing. Would just recommend inspecting the items before purchasing.

[@HelenAvery]

First, thank you for the incredible level of detail in this comment, I know comments like this really help owners and prospective owners of these bags. The XS Energy is such a cute and practical style, but it's good to know its potential pitfalls. Second, you bring up a good point that went unaddressed in my video: You can (and perhaps should) return these to where you bought them, of course. However, I know that's obvious so I made this for the audience of those who buy them at the airport or on vacation, or get them as gifts...it's nice to know they are covered under a warranty. I appreciate you sharing your experience!

[@titikati]

Real Longchamp are normally not made in China.

[@HelenAvery]

@@titikati according to Longchamp’s website, they do have partner factories in China: www.longchamp.com/ca/en/maison-longchamp/savoir-faire/workshops.html

[@titikati]

@@HelenAvery Thank u so much for the update. I just double checked all my Longchamp, luckily they are all made in France.😓

[@HelenAvery]

@titikati You're welcome! What kind of Longchamp bags do you own?

[@knickknackchaddywack]

Girl - the rotisserie chicken moment spoke to my soul. May or may not have done the same thing along with a party tray of cheese and crackers 🫣

[@HelenAvery]

Hahaha I love that. I feel either you're that person or you're not that person. Clearly we are that person, lol

[@suhadazarin4907]

Hi..I like this content. In my opinion the issue might be due to the recycled canvas material that they are currently using where the canvas feels slightly softer and less durable. If I were to choose I prefer the older canvas version over this new one. Previously I thought the one time free repair warranty is applicable worldwide. Unfortunately, in my country (Malaysia) there’s no such free repair and the only warranty the offered is 30days return policy 🥲

[@HelenAvery]

Hi! Thank you and thanks for the info, I agree about the recycled material! What kind of Longchamps do you own and are the corners ok?

[@suhadazarin4907]

@@HelenAvery I am a Longchamp lover. I owned all sizes of LP including the pouch with handle. I also have the LP energy and one from the coated canvas line. As for the corners, I noticed most of them are showing sign of wear after one year. I love my old expendable travel LP coz it held up well for quite some time as compared to others ☺️ I hope Longchamp will improve in future

[@cchewdiary]

I have that exact green version in black like your mom’s. I bought it last year, and have used it several times during travel and to the office. Still looks as new as the day I bought it. I also have the large original tote in brown for about 10years now, and the corners are still doing well. Can’t say the same on the handles though. But I just wrap twilly on them and it’s all good!

[@HelenAvery]

Ok good to know, I think she just got a lemon! Thank you for letting us know!

[@Jmfrye13]

I have different sizes of Longchamp bags but I’ve never had any problem with the bags. I also have the green line and regular. Hopefully I won’t have any problems.😊

[@HelenAvery]

We love to hear that, thanks for sharing! When did you purchase your most recent addition to your collection?

[@annelisabethcom]

I actually found your video when searching for Longchamp price increase. The expandable travel tote cost 1600 Nok maybe 2,5 years ago. It now costs 2900 Nok at the same store. That's a HEFTY price increase! I checked archived versions of the site. The large shoulder version of Le Pliage shopper cost 1000 Nok then and 1600 Nok now.

[@HelenAvery]

Thank you for doing this research! That is indeed a huge price jump, especially compared to the more modest rise of the large Le Pliage shoulder tote. Do you own these types or are you considering a purchase?

[@annelisabethcom]

@@HelenAvery I wanted to quickly check the price compared to another brand, and remembered it had been much lower before. I love Le Pliage, but probably have enough. I bought two long handled totes in Spain years ago.

[@hazydreamer7965]

I wonder if that corner issue could be avoided by placing an organizer inside? Also by making sure the bag never gets too heavy and full of stuff daily. Thank you for your tips.

[@HelenAvery]

Yes keeping it light for SURE would help (good luck to me, lol) but I wonder if the organizer would make it worse because it forces the corners to firmly protrude even more? Not sure?

[@RPBSpeaks]

I have one that is a green/brown color that has worn edges and other cream color that looks great. I like how they can be tossed around and used/abused, wiped clean and keep moving :)

[@HelenAvery]

Good to know! I hear you, I beat the living daylights out of all of mine and they keep going! lol

[@orangeandyoghurt]

Thank you for this review and for pointing out the durability issue. Laughed at the chicken story, could totally be me! And off topic, I love your knit pullover with the zigzags. Where is it from?

[@HelenAvery]

You're so welcome! The chicken story is really resonating with my fellow cinema food smugglers, lol! The knit is Gap circa 2019, very cozy!

[@missemarie1]

this is going to be a weird compliment but I appreciate the speed you speak and your really to the point.

[@HelenAvery]

Not at all! Thank you, I appreciate the kind words! Here's a secret--it's really the editing! If you watch one of my vlogs I'm not quite so speedy and on-message! ;)

[@beckylpz]

I got a new large one in the color paper. I noticed the exact same thing it was within a couple of weeks. I was very disappointed.

[@HelenAvery]

Ooh that's tough, sorry to hear it. Very disappointing considering they are a luxury item...they should last longer than the Old Navy fake ones without wearing out within weeks.

[@anye76]

I haven't had any issues with my "green" line bags. Both are over 1 year old. I see less wear on my corners than your mom has on her "green" bag. I also love the Club line. Favorite bag of life. They are my work horse bag. You took a rotisserie chicken, I took a couple of footlong sandwiches, chips, bottled water and candy, no one could tell, lol 😂🙈🙊

[@HelenAvery]

I think the secret superpower of this bag is smuggling food into cinemas, hahaha! Thanks for the info, I appreciate it!

[@lovemichelle3657]

Hi Helen, Loved this video. I am based in Tokyo and called the Longchamp store about the corner repair. And in Tokyo, they said that they charge approx. USD70 for repairs.😞 So, Canada offers a better service. I used to own several Longchamp bags, but kind of got tired of using them, and sold them. But I recently I purchased a new one from the store, the same style/color as your mom owns in size L. I've been using it 2 to 3 times a week since this May for work and so far, the corners are OK. All the Longchamp bags that I owned showed some wear and tear using it on a daily basis but it took at least a year for the corner holes to get big enough for a rice to go through, I hope this make sense? 😸 How many Longchamp bags do you own now? Would love to see your collection. I would like to buy a size S or M but it drives me crazy when my stuff gets heavier throughout the day and I cannot carry my bag on my shoulder. 😫

[@HelenAvery]

Hi!! They charge?? Ugh that's so annoying, and not fair that there are different standards for different places. Glad to hear your recent one is holding on well. Also yes, I am Asian so I know exactly the size of a rice grain hahaha! I own three right now but am considering, like you, another but not sure what size to get. I overstuff mine just as you say, so perhaps I need to think smaller? Thanks for the fun and informative comment, I appreciate you!

[@sonyasunpuff]

11:43 😂 it is a big black hole! But it’s kinda fun to find something I thought I lost

[@HelenAvery]

Many a lip balm has resurfaced after me writing it off for good lol

[@DesireeGonza]

Yes it happened to me. I thought it was because I put my lap top in it.

[@HelenAvery]

Oh darn. And how old was the bag when it started happening, if you don't mind me asking?

[@agelessinspiration]

I’ve been told that they will repair the corners on these canvas bags one time. I bought mine from Costco in Canada quite a few years ago and it’s only now starting to get holes in the corners. Apparently, if the holes get too big, they can’t fix it so you need to have it done before they get bigger than a pencil. I’ve since moved to Europe and in my country, they will repair as long as there’s a Longchamp store. They take photos and then ask whether they can send back to Paris for repair.

[@HelenAvery]

Ooh good to know! Thanks for sharing!!

[@yessievillanueva1766]

I wonder if it’s a change in materials they are using lately or if the bags being made in different countries have anything to do with that. I’ve noticed that they are coming from Tunisia, Romania, and china. I’m not even sure if it’s made in France still anymore. I do notice the difference between the leather feel and nylon between all of them made from different places.

[@HelenAvery]

Oh that's an interesting theory. Though I must say I can't tell the difference with my three, but they are also all old so who knows anymore. Crappy quality for apparel and bags though seems to be the new normal, even at the luxury level!

[@lisahenry463]

They are not made in France anymore, like the previous versions.

[@islandgirl8914]

I have the purple one. I need a gray one.

[@HelenAvery]

They gray is great, highly recommend this color, it's a great neutral!

[@ChloeBensonBeautyBoxes]

To me that is just a tote bag. I find nothing elevated about it. I do like the material it’s made out of and how easily it cleans. It’s a $40 tote bag that costs $150.

[@HelenAvery]

Fair. Agree on the big markup. Thanks for the comment

[@Jelismiles]

Maybe its because it's the green version?(the ones with the green detail on the edges) Those are from recycled materials I think. Maybe thats why the corners are wearing quickly. Just a theory.

[@HelenAvery]

Yes that's my theory too!

[@ellexusse]

Ugh. I hate how quality for so many houses these days have gone downhill. I returned 3 LV bags for this reason. Uneven stitching, canvas uneven. So sad

[@HelenAvery]

Right?? The stitching used to be so dang perfect, but you can't count on that anymore

[@tristanfromtx]

the fact that u could smuggle in a WHOLE rotisserie chicken is the deciding factor on getting this bag - i love the size but i am just not a fan of the j.crew montauk

[@HelenAvery]

Right? It holds SO much but somehow looks quite reasonably sized

[@ebonik6440]

all my corners have holes in them!!!

[@HelenAvery]

Oh nooo. I know, it happens. I blow out all my corners all the time (but it usually takes a while)

[@hai-anhnguyen5891]

What colour is yours one?

[@HelenAvery]

I think it was called Graphite or something like that. I don't always see it online, it's weird. It's a mid-dark grey. Hope that helps!

[@jayblack3926]

Not my experience at all. Return to Longchamp if it blows out that quickly. My Le Pliages (old and newer) are just fine.

[@HelenAvery]

Yes I agree, best to return them if possible so they know what's going on (and to get your money back). Mine are fine too.

[@j.e.7028]

the quality is NOT at all as good as it used to be...its such a pity,I really wish the customers ( US) complained, I've actually stopped buying them....looking for similar...until Longchamp buck their self up...its starting to feel like a rip off

[@HelenAvery]

Yeah I feel you on this. Get your quality back up or why are we spending so much? That said, not everyone is reporting having this issue, which I guess is good

[@naila1310]

Don’t like the fabric. Stains easily. Can’t remove the stains. Very disappointed. I have a neo. Tumi fabric is a thousand times better

[@HelenAvery]

This is true about the stains, they always acquire what I call "mystery stains." Thanks for sharing, and great tip about the Tumi! I appreciate you!

[@hh565]

Tumi bags are excellent quality but much more expensive than Longchamp. Might be worth investing in one compared to countless Longchamp’s. I’ve just purchase black Longchamp hopefully the corners will not tear soon. I’ve had one Longchamp for 15 years , it was indestructible, sadly I’ve given it away. I feel none of the new versions holds a candle to the old original pieces. Not only Longchamp. Also I’ve read somewhere if it says Made in France it’s a fake? Hmm

[@dinapawlow1622]

❤ for the algorithm

[@HelenAvery]

That's so nice of you!! Thank you so much!