Sunshine calls for stylish and summer-ready pieces. Cue in the woven bags, raffia hats, gladiator sandals, maxi dresses, and chic cover-up pairings. On top of the game is Longchamp, known for its stunning line of bags perfect for your next travel destination no matter what the season is. For their latest collection, we round up all our picks and must-haves for the summer. And with a brand new season upon us, it’s no surprise that we can feel one of the best times of the year coming.
1. THE ROSEAU PANIER
Taking inspiration from Africa’s rich and cultural continent, the Roseau Panier is a fresh take on a classic summer staple. Deep sea blue and pops of apricot breathe life into neutrals and beige hues. The Roseau is your next traveling companion when you tread the vast charming streets and beaches of Brazil or Maldives.
2. LONGCHAMP 3D
The Longchamp 3D hand bag is as graphic as it gets. Festooned with embroidery paying homage to the colorful Maasai tribe, the Longchamp 3D hand bag is swathed in the colors of aqua blue and red. On top of that, it has a removable shoulder strap allowing it to be carried in different ways.
3. THE MADEMOISELLE
Casual and elegance go hand in hand with the Mademoiselle handbag. It features two straps-enabling you to carry it either as a handbag or a cross body bag, epitomizing the spirit of French casual elegance that will take you to the streets or to the ends of the world.
4. THE LE PLIAGE
Longchamp puts a spin on its iconic silhouette in touches of cherry red and pitch black in leather. The handbag is a celebration of culture, with its foldable feature inspired by origami, and colors from African murals and paintings. The Le Pliage fits all your essentials from day to night without feeling bulky.
5. THE MADELEINE
The Madeleine had a chic upgrade inspired by indigenous art forms and cultures and came in bull calf leather, suede and vachetta. The African sunset played a huge role in the delicious choice of colours for this silhouette and the chain strap and leather gave this ultra-feminine silhouette its edgy flair.
6. THE AMAZONE
The Madeleine had a chic upgrade inspired by indigenous art forms and cultures and came in bull calf leather, suede and vachetta. The African sunset played a huge role in the delicious choice of colours for this silhouette and the chain strap and leather gave this ultra-feminine silhouette its edgy flair.
7. THE EFFRONTÉE
The Effrontee is the sophisticated take on a mini cross body bag in terracotta, lilac and burnt sienna, taking you from street to chic. It’s notable features are its adjustable leather and chain shoulder strap and elegant flap cheering on our inner rebellious nature.
8. THE PENELOPE
The Penelope shines as an elegant bucket bag in colors of aqua, orange and blue. Its trapezoidal, embellished in clean-cut edges and topstitched handle, the shape draws inspiration from sporty chic and bold graphics. The Penelope allows you to wear it over the shoulder or clung to your hand thanks to its adjustable leather strap.
Longchamp is exclusively available at Rustan’s Makati, Rustan’s Shangri-La, Rustan’s Cebu and Greenbelt 5.
Frequently Asked Questions
Longchamp’s latest summer collection features eight bag styles highlighted by MEGA: the Roseau Panier, Longchamp 3D, Mademoiselle, Le Pliage, Madeleine, Amazone, Effrontée, and Penelope. In the Philippines, Longchamp is sold exclusively at Rustan’s Makati, Rustan’s Shangri-La, Rustan’s Cebu, and Greenbelt 5.
The Mademoiselle can be carried as a handbag or a crossbody bag because it has two straps. The Longchamp 3D has a removable shoulder strap, and the Penelope has an adjustable leather strap for shoulder or hand carry. The Effrontée is a mini crossbody.
The collection draws on African cultural references, according to the brand’s descriptions. The Longchamp 3D features embroidery honoring the Maasai, the Le Pliage uses colors from African murals and paintings, and the Madeleine takes its palette from the African sunset. The Roseau Panier is inspired by the African continent.
Colors vary by style. The Roseau Panier pairs deep sea blue with apricot, the Longchamp 3D uses aqua blue and red, and the Le Pliage appears in cherry red and black leather. The Effrontée comes in terracotta, lilac, and burnt sienna, and the Penelope in aqua, orange, and blue.
The Le Pliage is the foldable style in the collection, with a design inspired by origami. Longchamp reworks the silhouette in cherry red and black leather, and the bag is described as fitting daily essentials from day to night without feeling bulky.
