Success in the fashion industry may occasionally be characterized as a single item that has evolved into a full collection with its own aesthetic and finally become synonymous with the brand.
For instance, the Hermès Birkin bag, the Christian Louboutin rocket heels, and the square trench coat by Burberry.
Le Pliage is the name for Longchamp. The Iconic Collection is commemorating its 25th anniversary this year, and to mark this occasion, we’ve gathered 25 interesting facts about the wildly famous airline that you might not be aware of. Continue reading to learn more.
#1 Le Pliage, which translates to “folded” in French, is an accurate description of the bag’s pleated form, which has a distinctive trapezoid shape, similar to an envelope.
#2 Philippe Cassegrain, the founder of Longchampson ,’s created the original Le Pliage bag.
#3 The Japanese art of origami, which Philip discovered during his travels around the nation, served as inspiration for its design.
#4 Philip mixed the Russian leather handle with the nylon canvas structure to make the bag lightweight and portable. The jockey riding the horse and the Longchamp crest are embroidered on it as a homage to the renowned Paris-Bois de Boulogne racetrack.
#5 The first Le Pliage collection, according to Philip, was introduced in 1993, although it wasn’t successful until three years later.
#6 One of the best-selling goods for the company and one of the most well-known purses worldwide is the lightweight design, classic form, and variety of designs and colors.
#7 It’s not the brand’s first handbag, despite how well-liked it is. Its precursor was Longchamp Xtra-Bag, and before that, Longchamp began as a business that sold tubes.
#8 On a limited-edition Le Pliage collection, Longchamp and Jeremy Scott started working together in 2005. He is still the company’s partner with the longest tenure today.
#9 Every year, Jeremy gives Le Pliage’s classic designs a fresh appearance by incorporating his individual pop culture influences and ideas.
#10 Of His Most Popular Brand Designs A Hollywood postcard commemorating its tenth anniversary that reads, “Wish You Were Here.”
The newest poster by Jeremy Scott for Longchamp transports us to the 1950s.
Over the years, Le Pliage Bag #11 has gained a large following, including Kate Middleton, Mary Berry, Miley Cyrus, Katie Holmes, Amy Adams, and Alexa Chung.
#12 Over 1,000 outlets sell it internationally, with France, where it originated, having the biggest market.
#13 In 2012, Marie Katrantzou created unique prints for Le Pliage that had references to flowers, lanterns, Thomas Heatherwick’s Soho shop design, Vietnamese temple architecture, and more.
#14 The first leather Le Pliage handbag, part of the Le Pliage Cuir series, was also introduced by Longchamp in the same year.
#15 Then, to commemorate the bag’s 20th birthday in 2014, Longchamp debuted the Le Pliage Heritage line. The kit has lowered alterations over the original, such a handle and flap that are somewhat curved.
#16 Even though the Le Pliage Heritage bag has a simple look, it really takes four hours to assemble the many leather components.
#17 In a second Le Pliage capsule collection made to commemorate Longchamp’s 20th anniversary, artist Sarah Morris’s abstract works are shown in vivid hues.
#18 The iconic Le Pliage bag has been recreated in over 150 various colors and designs as a result of the brand’s numerous collaborations.
#19 Your Le Pliage bag may now be customized in terms of style, color, cover and handle material, snaps, straps, and lining color.
#20 Le Pliage, according to the company, is unisex despite being more popular with women.
#21 Totes, backpacks, travel bags, messenger bags, and folders are currently included in the whole Le Pliage line.
#22 More than 32 million Le Pliage bags have been sold by Longchamp to date in more than 1,800 shops.
#23 Le Pliage is sold ten bags every minute all around the world.
#24 Longchamp is providing the organization with an unauthorized upgrade with the Le Pliage Club motif in honor of its 25th anniversary.
The Russian leather handle and trademark nylon fabric are both present in the new Le Pliage Club #25 design, but there is a delicate color interplay.
Now available in four contrasting hues are Longchamp’s embroidered horses, snaps, and dyed borders in grey-bronze with yellow, navy, red, khaki with orange, and onyx with navy.
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