I was scrolling on TikTok and I came across a video start with, “I’ve been in Paris for four days now, and the number one bag I see absolutely everyone, everyone, have… I mean on the metro, on the streets, everywhere, is the Longchamp Le Pliage… in every color. Everyone has it. Every single person.”
Since watching that, I’ve become hyperaware of the bag everywhere in New York City, too: on the train; walking through Soho; at the grocery store.
Originally introduced in 1993, the Longchamp Le Pliage has become an accessory that spans eras and personal styles. It was popular in the ’90s, embraced by millennials, carried by teenagers, and worn by preppy and minimalist dressers alike (and now even Y2K). Somehow, it manages to feel both timeless and trendy. The bag has also been seen across generations of celebrities, from Kate Moss to Alexa Chung, and from Lila Moss to Kendall Jenner.
Associate Fashion Editor Kerane Marcellus recently reviewed it as well to see whether it lives up to its reputation as a reliable, everyday work bag (it did). Made of durable nylon, it’s been known for decades as a practical carryall for everything from errands to weekend trips.
Below, shop the classic bag that's having a resurgence.
