Longchamp Le Pliage gets an exquisite makeover

I have a friend who has a sister living in Paris. According to her sister, Longchamp's Le Pliage bags are considered as "canvas bags" in Paris, meaning they're just common bags that people bring with them to stuff their groceries in.

But right now? I beg to differ. Our favorite multitasking bag has gotten brighter, better, and chic-er. Definitely not the bag where you'd want to put cold cuts and veggies in. :)

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What ingenious design was inspired by the Japanese art of origami?

What miniature marvel expands to hold all your essentials and more?

What unisex accessory comes in new rainbow shades every season?

What is a must-have on every continent and for every generation?

What now comes in the softest, supplest leather you can imagine?

Le Pliage® by Longchamp!

Unbelievable, but true! Le Pliage®, Longchamp's cult folding bag, which in its canvas incarnation has sold more than 13 million worldwide since 1993, is now available in leather. In a feat of savoir-faire equalled only by the ingenuity of the original design, Longchamp has perfected a unique metis leather which is so amazingly soft, so incredibly supple, that it folds as neatly as the legendary nylon canvas. Just as functional, even more fashionable, Le Pliage® Cuir is both reassuringly similar to the original design – witness the flap embossed with the Longchamp racehorse, the sturdy double handle, the signature zipper pull – and refreshingly different.

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I am officially drooling right now!

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It's still our well- loved foldable, tote-able, and handy bag, but in brighter colors and Metis leather. Metis means "mixed race". I'm not really sure where this leather came from, but methinks that it's a combination of various animal derived leather--but I could be wrong. Metis leather is ultra soft yet hard- wearing, meaning your Cuir Le Pliage will stay strong no matter how many times you fold and unfold it. Sizes are still the same: Small Short and Long Handle, Medium Short and Long Handle, Large Short and Long Handle, and travel sizes. It has For Men versions too! :D

I officially want one--especially that hot orange color. Price is a little steep though since we're already talking about an all- leather Le Pliage. If converted to Philippine Peso, it's a little over P20,000.00 for the Medium Short Handle. Price varies depending on sizes.

ADDENDUM: I just bought one yesterday, (Got the exact color I want. Orange! Yay! :)) and the Care Card says the bag is made of Lamb Leather (Body), Cowhide Leather (Handles), and textile- lined interior. :)

How about you? Will you buy Longchamp's Cuir Le Pliage bags? :)