Longchamps Le Pliage

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AIBU to ask if they're worth it?
I'm not usually into labels, but I always think they look really smart, and have coveted one for ages - but whenever I get close to purchasing, essentially it's £100ish for a nylon tote bag.

YABU - overpriced
YANBU - they're great, get one

I have been looking at getting one too. The reviews I have read seem to love them.

I had a proper look at these in a shop as I often need folding bags for work and hate arriving at client meetings looking like a bag lady

it is just that, an overpriced nylon bag with no sections.

They're not very fancy and not my daily bag but quite useful to have around, and nicer looking than other nylon bags. I throw a big one in my luggage in case we buy too much on holiday. If it's raining and I don't want to risk damaging a leather bag I'll switch to it. Quick trip to the beach or pool and I'll throw everything in it, etc.

They’re also robust. Have had mine years but they’ve really gone up in price. I don’t think £100 worthy but last and are a they’re very useful

I have had mine 23 years. Still going strong. Cost per use must be pennies.

I accidentally threw one in the bin

My first one (15 years old?) all looks great. The couple bought in the last 5 years have had holes in the corners relatively quickly.

I am not convinced that I've been any heavier on them, but they are larger, so maybe I just put too much stuff in them?

I got one in an pale pretty colour, to go with a wedding outfit, but it got "colouring in" on it!

Ignoring the leather handles, I put it in the washing machine, and it worked brilliantly.

So, always looks new, very strong, very light, so if you have any shoulder/ back/ neck issues, it's great.

Maybe try a second hand one from ebay etc first? Sometimes the big online stores have sales.

Plus, you can easily buy a handbag insert for compartments - genius, and really useful.

PS What size is 100 pounds?! I can buy the small size in a sale here in Oz for less than 50 pounds equivalent?? Medium for 75 pounds.

I bought one maybe 7 years ago and was shocked at how quickly it wore at the corners Maybe the quality has deteriorated as PP suggested. Bags are my extravagance but I won't buy another Longchamps Pliage.

DH bought me a white Bird of Paradise about 14 years ago. The corners are a bit scruffy. Any marks usually come off with some soap and a soft toothbrush.

thanks everyone - interesting feedback that they don't seem to last as well/long as they used to.
OctopusComplex - £100 is the large size, but the medium is typically £95

You can get them really cheap second hand on eBay or depop. Definitely don’t pay £100 for one!! They’re very well made but the interior is lacking imo.

I have a large one. I’ve relegated it to a swimming/beach bag as it’s useless for work or day to day. It’s big enough for everything I need, but too big and floppy to find things. It’s too floppy for taking a laptop. The leather flap over the zip makes it a pain to reach into to grab your purse/phone etc when it’s on your shoulder. Maybe I should try an insert but I prefer my slightly more structured/smart Radley tote for work and something smaller for weekends.

So I’d say it depends what you want it for. I wouldn’t buy one again.

I really like them for size and looks, but the corners are crap.

Mine has gone at the corners. I sewed it up but it's not the same. I usually just use it as a spare bag for travel. Certainly not an every day bag. If mine had got heavy use it'd have fallen apart.

If you want a French, nylon, no-sectioned, folding bag, Carrfour do a belter for about €1

I don't really get them. Just a large and expensive nylon sack? I like a lot of compartments.

I've got a tote bag size. Dh bought it for me but I'm not a fan. It's too basic.

They look like the handbag liners from back in the 80s.

They are a great workhorse bag. I have 4 just now - a large, medium, backpack and a travel bag. I can’t recommend them enough!

I would say be careful on eBay as there are lots of fakes!

Definitely it’s been my dd school bag since she was 15 so used and abused every day for 3.5 years and still great

They’re really versatile. I use mine as a nappy bag, to take on the plane, as a beach bag. It never takes up more room than it needs to, looks smart enough.

Ebay

I think you’re just paying for the brand. They’re not very useful for day to day as everything just gets lost inside them. I much prefer my similar sized bag from Mia Tui- tons of pockets inside and really useful for a fraction of the cost.

I have a Mia Tui as well- super useful for travel if not very posh-and a pure leather no name bag for less than £100, which I got overseas and has lasted over 4 years.