Friday, January 29, 2010
How To: Spot a FAKE Le Pliage Longchamp handbag
This bag is owned by my sister. It was bought in Las Vegas, USA but Made in China. To see a Longchamp bag made in France, click here. These are photos of an original Longchamp bag and I am not claiming to be an expert. If you want to know if you bought a FAKE Longchamp bag, consult the boutique, capeesh? I DO NOT AUTHENTICATE. Let me reiterate that for your peace of mind, buy only from Longchamp boutique.
USD125 plus tax
care instructions
le pliage mark
new logo has no line underneath the horse and the jockey
To see the old logo with lines underneath, view it here. Original handbags, when viewed at the back of the embossed jockey and horse has markings of the embossed figures.
jockey is present at the snap
logo on the YKK zipper pull should be detailed
Longchamp only uses YKK zippers.
gold zipper pull
The words "modele depose" has diacritical mark or diacritic or simply accent mark on top of the letter E.
clear plastic disc to reinforce snap
plastic disc also found at the bottom of the bag
To know more about Longchamp le pliage, click here.
To know the difference between le pliage and le planete, click here.
Longchamp bags are from France but some bags are already made in China like this one.
Longchamp bags are from France but some bags are already made in China like this one.
To see and compare an original from a fake, visit my other post.
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i love branded bags. but mostly goods here in the US r imported from other countries. mostly from asia particularly from china.
wow!!! U got a cute purse there...hehe!!! and expensive whew!!!
Hello. I believe this is my first time here...Thanks for dropping by my blog today!
@GMIL Yeah that's right! I bought Coach bags when I went there a couple of years ago and I found out that both were made in China.
@zuveena thanks! It's my sister's actually. I just have to blog about it since I know many would want to know if their Longchamp is fake or not.
@peachkins no problem see you around ; )
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Unfortunately, I got one that was made in China too (today too!) I have a few questions though.
Does it bother you that it isn't made in France?
Have you compared it to older models to see if the quality differed?
I am not sure but it seems like your nylon seems to have a elongated pattern, while mine just looks like little dots. Or is this because yours is a close up?
Do you also see the tan stitchings that the handle and snap is sewn, inside the bag too? Because I see that on mine.
I just wanted to ask these questions because I am having trouble accepting mine, it's the same as yours. Same size, color, and also made in China. It bothers me because I fear the quality might've been inferior and this is my first luxury bag.. which is unfortunately, made in China and not France.
Don't get me wrong, I am Chinese, but I was just a bit self-conscious about it. I feel like it's a waste of my mother's money. She bought it for me as a gift and also was disappointed that it was made in China.
Please reply to me as soon as possible! Thank you! <3 :)
@None I am just curious, where did you buy you bag?
If you bought it in in any Longchamp boutique then its real no matter where it's made from. I am sure the quality and the standard is at par with the one made in France.
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@MrsMartinez
Thank you for the reply!
I bought it at a Manhattan "Saks Fifth Avenue" department store. They sell genuine bags however. I did email LongChamp about it, and they kindly reply with a long and thorough explanation. I am just hoping the quality is not inferior in any way.
I guess I should stop with the "made in China" stereotype like how the products produced there are somehow bad.
@None Yey! Glad you have open up your thoughts on Made in China bags. JUst to give you comfort. Coach bags are also made in China nowadays ; ) I know because I own two. My Fendi bag is Made in Italy though.
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Thanks, MrsMartinez.
I found that out too, and I have a few Coach wallets, which was why I stopped feeling that I should take the "made in China" thing too seriously. Coach's products are well-done even if it was made in China. The quality is the same on all three and they were made in different places :)
@None I forgot to thank you for reading my blog. You can support my blog by clicking on my Nuffnang ads found at the top (MC DO) and bottom (KFC) of my page thanks!
I hope you are enlightened na ;)
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Okay sure, anytime. Anything to help a blogger out, that is giving back to society.. this post actually let me realize that there are such thing as fake Le Pliage bags (which I never knew.) Since it's so plain, I think these are one of the bags that are difficult to spot for fakes.
@None if your are from Manila, you should have already seen the proliferation of fake bags available in the market.
And thanks if you have already click some or most of my ads.
Glad to be of help ; )
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Nope, I live in NYC. If there were really fakes, I would probably buy one. They look convincing.
@None Oh I thought you are from Manila too...
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Hi Mrs Martinez! I'm planning to buy my first Longchamp bag for school from this Multiply seller: http://sauw.multiply.com/photos/album/119#. Can you help me authenticate it? She's selling it for only 3,800 free shipping, a lot cheaper than other Multiply sellers. The price is making me suspicious. I hope you can help me. Thanks!
@Bambi As I have stated before, I don't authenticate Longchamp handbags. My blog post is a means to help buyers from unscrupulous sellers. Buying from Longchamp store is what I can recommend so you won't be wasting your hard earned money and have a peace of mind.
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I have a Longchamp Le Pliage, Made in France and I bought it in Paris in April 2010. just last week I met my friend and brought her longchamp (just like mine, diff. color though) and it is made in China, she bought it in Las Vegas.We compared the two bags and the one made in China is a LOT DIFFERENT - poorly manufactured and the materials used are so inferior from the one made in France.
Longchamp Le Pliage, made in China:
1) Outer material is too thin.
2) Inside material is like rubber and smells rubber!
3) The inside pocket is smaller
4) Leather is fuzzy, not smooth
5) Handle is irregular, shorter
6) Small green pamphlet provided is poorly produced.
7) Bag dimension is different Made in China is smaller.
8)Zipper pull is different
9) Embossed horse logo is not accurate and not nicely polished.
So, if I am going to buy another Longchamp bag - I'll make sure that it is MADE IN FRANCE. Besides, they have the same price.
Hi Mrs. Martinez. Am from davao, and the street s proliferated with fake longchamp bags that sell for as low as 200.00. I do not buy expensive bags as there are a lot of needs that have to be satisfied. I went on an ukay-ukay spree and saw a small longchamp bag. The seller told me it's original and was selling it for P 700.00. I bargained and got it at 500.00. The seller even hinted that it is authentic and pointed out the "original" on the snap. Not knowing one from the other... I just paid it and went my merry way. Out of curiosity, I found your blog and all your "true" tips are true to my bag. I am very happy that I am an owner of a cute pink original longchamp and have bought it for a minimal amount. Thnx Mrs. Martinez. I love your blog... It helps a lot and one day, if God will allow me, I would love to buy a brand new longchamp. I just love its style. God bless...
@Maria I am sure Longchamp has their quality controlled wherever they made their bags... China or otherwise.
@Beloved thank you for visiting my site. If you think my blog has helped you, kindly click on my advertisements from Google Ads and Nuffnang to show your support so I can have my own domain name. Thanks
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Hm. I think most companies these days really have their products made in China, mostly because the cost of labor is a lot cheaper there. (I'd hate to imagine sweat shops but it always comes to mind.)
@Bea tama ka at the end of all this... panalo dapat lagi ang company. Made in China= more profits to gain!
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MrsM
Hi! I read your post and it really helped a lot. I just want to ask something. I recently bought a red le pliage. I am just not sure if it's really original.. what should the color of the lining of the red bag be? white, black or brown? please help. thanks!
@melaalviar read this post:
http://mrsmartinezravesandrants.blogspot.com/2010/02/compare-and-contrast-original-and-fake.html
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MrsM
Hi, Mrs. Martinez! I read your post and it really helped a lot. I just want to ask something. I recently bought a Limited Edition Eiffel Tower (white). I am just not sure if it's really original.. i noticed that the first button is inside the pocket for Le Pliage but mine is not i'm just wondering if they have other design for the interior since it is limited edition! also the color of the buttons is silver not gold as usually in Le Pliage. the seller told me she bought in Lafayette Gallery in Paris by the way i bought online. please help. thanks!
Hi rhana ysabel I am not sure about that particular edition. You might want to check Longchamp boutique to see for yourself.
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MrsM
Thanks for posting! It helped me a lot. There's this one store in Greenhills shopping mall in Manila(TOKYO HANNA) who sells Longchamp Le Pliage for as low as 3800 pesos. The sellers claim that they are original, sells them cheap bec they said, the bags are "over runs". I got curious and doubltful. i went to check my friends bags (bought in paris) ,comapred them and there we saw the difference! The material is diff (though you wont notice it at first sight), so as the care card and the papaer bag.Good thing I didnt buy the bag! I just think I find it so unfair for the sellers to deceive their customers!!!
Hi Angel
There is no such thing as overrun... only original and fake. Good thing you are wise in your decision. PhP3800 is a lot. Duty Free Shop (DFS) Philippines sells LongChamp for $95 for the smallest one.
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MrsM
I have eight le Pliage bags, three made in China and five made in France. The stitching and quality of those made in China is horrible. There is a big difference. I will never buy another Longchamp made in China again. I would encourage you to buy made in France only.
Hi mrs martinez , i have read your article,and its very helpful, my friend gave me a long champ le pliage large long handle as a present when i graduated from college. when i read your article and seen the pictures here , i was very happy coz every details including the ykk zipper the plastic disc at the button and everything in the pictures looks the same with mine. however i dont have the care card.. i would love to ask if a fake long champ could also have a plastic disc at the button and ykk logo on the zipper? does it also leave a mark when u fold it?tnx in advance
I don't know but i you are close with your friend, you can just ask ; )
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MrsM
Hi!
I started checking the net for some tips on how to differ the fake one. Your blog and the ones from other readers are really helpful. I almost bought le pliage from a seller from FB and in Greenshills. Grabe, the sellers sounded so sure na the longchamp they sell are original.
So after a month, nakabili na ako ng LC Le Pliage at Rustan's Edsa Shang last Saturday. They don't have red or navy available so ang nabili ko is Taupe. I really want to get my first LC bag. Super inggit ako sa bestfriend ko, she already have 2. Both in medium, one in long and short strap and in red and navy. And they are so nice! I thought at first taupe is not my color, i would have wanted to get graphite kaya lang i need to wait for another week or 2. They said na they get new stocks every 1st or 2nd week of the month. Pero I really wanted to get mine na so I bought le pliage in medium and in taupe and I am so happy!
Btw, mine is made in Tunisia :)
thank you so much for your tips :-)
Its such a big help.
@Anonymous You are welcome!
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MrsMartinez
hi..found a longchamp le pliage large at multiply.com selling at 3800. seller claims it's from usa and the pictures shown are the same as the pictures you posted. i just want to ask if the selling price is possible for an original longchamp le pliage large. just want to make sure i'll be buying an original longchamp 'coz so many fake longchamp bags are in the market today. hope you can help. thanks!
@Anonymous Hello For your peace of mind go to a authorized seller. If you thin the price is too good to be true then maybe it is fake!
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MrsMartinez
Hi Mrs Martinezm
I just bought the LC Le Pliage bag online which from factory in HK.
With ref to the guide given by you. i checked the bag received. Some are meet, but some don't.
Meet the spec:
1. hAS clear plastic disc to reinforce snap
2. Word "LONGCHAMP" is above the sticked
3. "Le Pliage type modeled deposed" between the stiches
4. jockey is present at the snap
Did Not meet:
1. Gold zipper but no detailed of YKK or 'Original' on the button disc
2. No label stich inside
3. Have the paper printed label "Made in France"
I bought it at US60 for Medium/Long handle type. Size measurement is the same as original.
Just wonder if original/fake ? Appreciate your expertise ;-).
TQ
jj
Dear Mrs Martinez,
I just bought LC Le P online cost US60, which came from oem factories located in hongkong.
Some did meet the specs mentioned by you but some are not. Eg. Zipper YKK type, Word "...modele depose" did not have diacritical mark above 'e'. No stictch label in the bag but it came in with the tag 'Made in France'.NO 'Original' printed on the disc but with plastic cover at the disc. Others are all good, just thinking if this is fake? Just curious!! Thanks.
Hi jj
You might want to have it checked with Longchamp boutique in your country.
The price of an original Longchamp bag is over a $100.
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MrsMartinez
I received this bag as a present. Ive checked your blog and confirmed the one I got is original.
@Anonymous Congrats on having an original Longchamp bag ; )
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MrsMartinez
Hi. I find your blog very interesting and informational. :) I've been thinking about buying this bag for sometime now. It's just that too many fakes roam around here and also primarily because there's no pocket outside the bag. hehe - yeah, i'm lost without the outside pockets (I feel so uneasy opening my bag in public just to get some coins). Yet, I'm still considering getting one anyway-- what the heck. hehe. Anyway, upon browsing through online sellers, I bumped into this one from Sulit.com. I was amazed at the low price yet authentic bags (based on the pictures posted). So I went back to your blog to double check, and guess what... the pics are the same! he grabbed your pics (i believe so). I don't know if you know him or not or if you authorized him... but for me finding it out this way, it just feels right to let you know. Here's the link in Sulit if you want to see the ad. http://www.sulit.com.ph/index.php/view+classifieds/id/4028463/AUTHENTIC+longchamp+bags%21+READ+new+stocks+9/17/2011%21+low+prices%21?referralKeywords=longchamp
Well, just a heads up. :)
a concerned reader,
prinsesa.juana@gmail.com :)
@pJuana thank you for letting me know. These unscrupulous sellers are very bold posing as real reseller! How dare them!
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MrsMartinez
Hi Mrs. Martinez,
Thanks for posting. I have an original bought at a Longchamp store in Paris over 10 years ago (Made in France). Some of the markers you mentioned/showed in pics are not present in the older model. (1) The zipper on my bag is not shiny gold but more like antique metal. It is not YKK but has the number 45 and letter I marked on the sides. (2) LES PLIAGES (multiple) is stamped instead of LE PLIAGE (single). An added note: the Made in France tag is made of hard plastic with the serial numbers written under it. There is no care instructions written on this tag. Instead, care instructions were written on a card (which I have already stored somewhere as I have no intention to resell it anyway).
from anther Mrs Martinez
@Mrs Martinez Hello there! Thanks for commenting. THis will help other people who are planning to buy bags online ; )
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MrsMartinez
i went to tokyo hanna in greenhills and got myself a graphite one sometime in may 2011. had it checked in hongkong and the longchamp ladies there said that it was indeed authentic. same as when i had it checked out in longchamp in cebu. i got one for my friend in vancouver and she had it checked in the longchamp store on granville and they said it was indeed authentic.
as soon as we got that cleared, i bought most of the colors and they're all still perfectly fine after more than 6 months of use.
i don't mean to be rude but how are you an expert again? i mean what makes you more knowledgeable on this matter than those who actually work for longchamp?
Personally I've never quite understood the fuss about this particular Longchamp bag. It's hideous and it looks cheap. I can't imagine myself buying one, much less several. I'd rather save my money and get myself a good bag from Gucci, Prada, LV, Balenciaga, etc. But that is my opinion. :p
Hi Mrs. Martinez,
I have a Longchamp Le Pliage Large tote. It meets all the requirements mentioned in your blog. However, I read about the serial numbers from other websites saying it should be AA, AB or AE. The tote that I have is made in China and I don't see any AA, AB or AE. I would like to send you some pictures for authentication. Would that be alright?
@CL Hello I don't authenticate Longchamp or any other bags that I featured here. You may course your inquiries to its boutique though I am ot quite sure if they would do that for you.
For peace of mind, buy only from Longchamp boutique.
Thanks
xoxo
MrsMartinez
Thanks MrsMartinez.
hi! my LC bag passed all what you've said in this blog, but its care card is different...it has four folds and no instruction on how to fold the bag...
is it fake? :-( thanks
Hello MrsM !
I just wanted to sat that I've got two LC purses myself , one that I'm sure It's original as I bought it in a boutique in Paris and one I bought for 10€ (~15$) during vacation in Athens . Although the second tote clearly is fake, it shows all the mentioned details except for the word original printed on the button and the YKK zipper . The quality really makes no difference.
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Nakakatuwa naman. I compared an original and a knock-off Les Pliage Longchamp. What you pointed out are spot-on. :)
hi, i bought an autour bag from a friend. unfortunately, the handles smell of strong paste. it's so bad it leaves the odor on my clothes. i wiped it several times and just put inside our well-ventilated room but our room now stinks. what can i do? is it really that bad?
@CL No problem!
@Anonymous First question is where did you buy it??
@Anonymous I am all for the original girl!
@Tani Wow! Thanks for appreciating my post!
@Anonymous Eeewwwwww! Return it pronto ; p
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MrsMartinez
hi! i am thinking of buying a small longchamp le pliage from an online seller at multiply.. i am aware duty free sells it at $95 and in the online store it goes for $100. this multiply seller is selling it at Php2600. risky.
i read your site and thank you so much for the information! i have 3 longchamp bags in various sizes and all matched your photos. to think that 1 came from Rustan's, the other in a longchamp boutique in France and 1 from a friend. all consistent, thankfully!
i am hoping that the newest addition to this bag family will be as consistent as the others. �� wish me luck!
@trina Good luck
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MrsMartinez
hello! I just got my Longchamp last weekend and this blog really helped!!! thank you so much!!! :)
@minukawa Glad to be of help!
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MrsMartinez
Wow! This is very detailed. I have never had an authentic Long Champ and I don't really plan to buy one but I have seen people selling them online for around P3,500. That's way lower than $125. Oh well... But thanks for this resource. :D
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