Longchamp Le Pliage Bag

Longchamp is a prestigious French luxury leather goods company, founded in Paris in 1948 by Jean Cassegrain. Originally starting as a maker of luxury leather-covered pipes, the brand evolved into a world-renowned fashion house famous for its innovative use of nylon and leather. The iconic Le Pliage foldable handbag, introduced in 1993, remains its most celebrated product, embodying the brand's commitment to functional elegance and French craftsmanship.

While Longchamp maintains a strong manufacturing presence in France, particularly through its historical workshops in the Pays de la Loire region, it has expanded its production capabilities to meet global demand. Today, the brand operates a mix of owned factories and long-term partner facilities across Tunisia, Mauritius, Romania, and China. Despite this international footprint, the brand maintains strict quality control and sourcing standards rooted in its Parisian heritage.

Longchamp remains one of the few luxury fashion houses that is still independently owned and managed by the founding family. Following the death of Philippe Cassegrain in 2020, the company continues to be led by the third and fourth generations of the Cassegrain family, ensuring that the brand preserves its unique identity and artisanal values without the influence of large luxury conglomerates.