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This season, Longchamp reinvents the Le Pliage into two versions with a fun Parisian twist that involves dressing up in colors.
The Le Pliage never really needed a comeback. It never left. Since Philippe Cassegrain introduced the design in the 90s, the bag has been touted as a Parisian staple. Its origami-inspired nylon base and leather handles have gone through countless style eras, spotted on celebrity and fashion insiders alike. Kendall Jenner has taken it for a stroll with her Doberman Pinscher, Pyro, while the bag also made its way into Alexa Chung’s indie sleaze era. Red Velvet’s Irene put her own spin on it, pairing her black and white monogram Le Pliage (neon green accents included) with a white romper and black booties.
Versatility, at this point, is what the bag is known for, moving between different styles, settings, and generations of wearers. This season, Longchamp expands the Le Pliage through two updated interpretations: the Le Pliage One, a monochromatic series in black, charcoal gray, beige, burgundy, and lemon yellow; and the Le Pliage Xtra, a graphic East-West silhouette in cowhide leather with a palette of mocha, lime, tundra, black, paper, cashew, and dove.
Mix warm neutrals
Soften color blocking through warm neutrals and butter yellow tones. For brunch with the girls and quick shopping trips, warm tones complement each other without feeling overly matched.
Add contrast through texture
Color blocking through seasonal hues? Longchamp leans into a chartreuse overshirt, layered over a pale blue shirt, and a dark brown leather skirt, finished with a burgundy Le Pliage One.
The mix of smooth leather, structured shirting, and saturated tones create contrast without overpowering the look for an outfit that feels suited for gallery visits, city exploring, or casual dinners.
Dress up for transitional weather
Creating contrast with dark neutrals and a bright bag keeps the outfit balanced. The olive outerwear layered over voluminous black skirt, styled with knee-high rain boots and the white Le Pliage Xtra makes for a practical outfit for rainy weather or colder seasons.
Create movement
Tonal dressing becomes less about blending in and more about silhouette and proportion. A lime palette with the midi dress paired with boat shoes and Le Pliage Xtra gains depth through pops of tan in the shirt and cap makes for a polished yet relaxed look, suitable for casual office days, daytime errands or creative meetings.
Keep it crisp
A ribbed ecru cropped knit sweater styled with white shorts and knee-high boots, create a clean monochromatic look. The tundra-colored Le Pliage Xtra introduces a subtle shift in tone without disrupting the neutral palette—easy to wear for quick weekend getaways.
Lean into moodier territory with neutrals
Deep olive separates layered with a blue overshirt and burgundy Le Pliage One create a darker, more muted palette. Relaxed proportions keep the look understated rather than formal, making it ideal for quieter occasions: a chill wine night with family or cafe hopping.
Sharpen color blocking through tailoring
A tailored black suit layered over green and burnt orange tones brings structure to color blocking. Finished with a cashew Le Pliage Xtra, the warm leather tones softens the sharpness of the silhouette.
It works especially well for evening occasions, such as presentations, networking events or dinners where polished dressing is expected.
