The one bag you need to own from Longchamp right now

“I love the idea of balance between elegance and sensuality, not forgetting a certain dynamism and a good dose of well-being,” says Sophie Delafontaine, artistic director of Longchamp, on the changes made for Longchamp’s Fall ‘24 collection.

Part of that includes innovating with materials like stretch lamb leather or knitwear in their clothing to reflect the ease of movement and the sensuality that any city dweller would want. 

Accordingly, the Le Pliage Xtra line, introduced last year in 2023, has received a fresh update with new colourways and designs for the new season. It's part of their constant efforts to update their Le Pliage line. That means dynamic designs, like their compact crossbody bag that’s versatile and perfect for both work and leisure fits. 

The new colourways celebrate the excitement with vibrant hues like green or orange, but also the calm mundanity of life with softer gentle tones like nude.

An excellent example is their Le Pliage Xtra XS Pouch. The compact pouch is perfect for all your night-out essentials like your keys or handphone, while the green adds a fresh touch to your dinner outfits.

The story of Le Pliage

The Le Pliage Xtra line is an evolution of the iconic Le Pliage. Named after the French word for “folding”, the Le Pliage was created in 1993 by Philippe Cassegrain, the son of Longchamp's founder, who was inspired by origami on his Japan travels. It immediately became a timeless bestselling – and has remained immensely popular for its functionality, durability, style and affordability, even becoming a TikTok trend last year. 

The Xtra line differs in the material: while the Le Pliage uses canvas or nylon for the foldability and functionality, the Le Pliage Xtra takes that iconic design and reinterprets it with the more structured cowhide leather. This gives the bag a clean, modern style, while the durable material lends it a soft, smooth feel. 

In addition to their crossbody or pouch variants, the line also comes in a handbag version in a range of colours. The newly introduced navy colourway, for example, adds a classy touch to this versatile bag. Consider styling it with a crisp white blouse and tailored trousers for a sophisticated office look, or pair it with a floral dress for a chic weekend outfit.

If you’d want an elegant and nifty bag, the Longchamp Le Pliage Xtra is available at Longchamp outlets all over Singapore, as well as on longchamp.com .