From boardroom to brunch: 3 Longchamp bags that do it all

Return-to-office dressing may be back in full swing, but thankfully, the days of work bags being purely practical are firmly behind us. The answer to the endless search for the perfect work bag? Today’s fashion crowd expects both fashion and function. After all, between commuting through the CBD, squeezing in mid-day coffee runs, navigating back-to-back meetings and heading straight to post-work dinners and drinks, who wouldn’t want an accessory that does more than carry the essentials? The ideal work bag should work as hard as you do, while still earning a few admiring glances along the way. 

Much like a signature fragrance or go-to pair of heels, the bag you reach for every morning also says more about you than you might think. Are you the trendsetter who treats the office as her runway? The career woman constantly moving between meetings, flights and after-work plans? Or the minimalist who believes true style lies in pieces that transcend trends? 

Whatever your 9-to-9 personality, Longchamp has a bag to match. You’ll find a selection of sleek shoulder and crossbody bags to hardworking totes. Ahead, we’ve selected three of our favourites that will slot effortlessly into any working wardrobe.

The trendsetter: Le Pliage Extra shoulder bag

The Le Pliage Extra shoulder bag is for the woman who treats the office like her runway: think the modern-day Andrea Sachs after her makeover, or Carrie Bradshaw navigating the corporate world — always fashionable and ahead of the curve. 

With east-west silhouettes firmly on fashion’s radar, the Le Pliage Extra feels especially of-the-moment. Crafted from supple cowhide leather, this baguette bag is elegant yet roomy enough to hold your phone, wallet, makeup touch-ups. It’s designed for the trendsetter who gravitates towards directional silhouettes, dresses to impress, yet somehow always makes it look effortless. 

With after-hours plans in her calendar, she reaches for this bag each morning knowing it will carry her from boardroom meetings to dinner reservations. 

Style vibe: Corporate dressing made cool

Perfect for: Trend-forward women who are always one season ahead 

The career-woman-on-the-go: Le Smart tote bag

If you’re a woman whose calendar is perpetually full; back-to-back meetings, business trips, mid-day coffee runs and after-hours commitments, you deserve a carry-all that can keep pace with your schedule and look polished while doing so. 

Enter: the Le Smart tote bag—slightly slouchy, with plenty of spacious compartments to hold everything from your laptop, notebooks, makeup, water bottle, and the countless odds and ends that accumulate throughout a busy workday. Its clean lines, minimalist look and gold hardware also immediately bring sophistication to your work outfit.

Over time, the bag develops a gorgeous patina (also known as a soft sheen) and starts to have more character with wear. Functional and stylish, the Le Smart tote bag is designed for women who need their accessories to work as hard as they do. 

Style vibe: Office chic

Perfect for: The booked and busy women who carry their office with them

The chic minimalist: Le Roseau crossbody

She’s timeless, she’s elegant – we’re talking about both the Le Roseau and the woman carrying it. 

As one of the Maison’s iconic lines, the Le Roseau is designed for those who favour enduring classics over fleeting trends: her carefully curated capsule wardrobe is built on impeccable essentials.

Crafted from grained cowhide leather, the Le Roseau’s compact silhouette belies its versatility. Unfasten the side buttons and the bag expands to reveal a surprisingly spacious interior, easily accommodating daily essentials such as a phone, wallet and beauty touch-up staples. An adjustable, removable strap allows it to be worn as a crossbody, shoulder bag or classy top-handle bag, letting it transition seamlessly from desk to dinner.

Style vibe: Timeless and luxurious

Perfect for: Minimalists and light packers