Lightweight, comfortable but expensive bag

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I LOVE LOVE LOVE this Loewe bag. Light yet big enough shoulder bag. Plus it fits your 2k plus requirement (I assume you're just trying to relay you want designer)
https://www.loewe.com/usa/en/women/bags/shoulder-bags/large-bracelet-pouch-in-pleated-nappa/A912Y98X10-3980.html?cgid=w_shoulder_bags&p=23

These are gorgeous, but not very big. If OP is replacing a tote, I assume she wants a bag that can hold a lot. What about and XL Flamenco? It may not be light enough but is roomy.

https://www.loewe.com/usa/en/women/bags/flamenco/xl-flamenco-bag-in-nappa-calfskin/A411X12X02-3969.html?cgid=w_flamenco&p=5

One of my favorites, too, but does it come with an attachable strap or is it only a clutch?

NP. The Loewe flamenco was going to be my suggestion too (it does come with an adjustable, detachable strap). I think it's so stunning and versatile; I love the way it looks as a crossbody.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I own a Prada and Chanel (gifts from DH) but keep going back to using the longchamp raincoat bag I bought a decade ago because it’s the lightest and most comfortable for keeping on my shoulder when I’m walking around. But it looks sloppy and cheap and I need an upgrade I will actually use daily. Any suggestions for a lightweight shoulder bag that looks good? At least $2k and must have a zip closure.

What is the Longchamp Raincoat bag? I googled and didn’t find it. What size bag are you looking for? Do you have a color preference?

I think OP means the Longchamp Le Pilage tote.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I own a Prada and Chanel (gifts from DH) but keep going back to using the longchamp raincoat bag I bought a decade ago because it’s the lightest and most comfortable for keeping on my shoulder when I’m walking around. But it looks sloppy and cheap and I need an upgrade I will actually use daily. Any suggestions for a lightweight shoulder bag that looks good? At least $2k and must have a zip closure.

What is the Longchamp Raincoat bag? I googled and didn’t find it. What size bag are you looking for? Do you have a color preference?

I think OP means the Longchamp Le Pilage tote.

Le Pliage- ha! Autocorrect. Just want to confirm that there’s not a fancier Longchamp nylon bag called “Le Pilage.”

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Here are some of my favorites for leather quality --

The Row N/S tote -- comes in multiple sizes
https://www.therow.com/products/medium-n-s-park-tote-belt-black

Khaite Lotus tote --
https://khaite.com/products/lotus-bag-medium-in-coco?_pos=3&_sid=437e18857&_ss=r&variant=39388300378175

Celine Cabas --
https://www.celine.com/en-us/celine-shop-women/handbags/cabas/

Cuyana System Tote --
https://cuyana.com/products/system-tote-16-inch-v2?variant=46713890996539

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Here are some of my favorites for leather quality --

The Row N/S tote -- comes in multiple sizes
https://www.therow.com/products/medium-n-s-park-tote-belt-black

Khaite Lotus tote --
https://khaite.com/products/lotus-bag-medium-in-coco?_pos=3&_sid=437e18857&_ss=r&variant=39388300378175

Celine Cabas --
https://www.celine.com/en-us/celine-shop-women/handbags/cabas/

Cuyana System Tote --
https://cuyana.com/products/system-tote-16-inch-v2?variant=46713890996539

DP. I would love to see the Guyana bag in person. I keep looking at it. No zipper closure, but does have snaps. It doesn't look that heavy either. But no leather is going to be as lightweight as the bag OP is trying to replace.

[Anonymous]

Maybe I misunderstood OP, but I didn’t think she said this needed to be a tote bag - she said she uses her LePliage bc it is so lightweight, but that she is looking for a lightweight daily shoulder bag.

[Anonymous]

Not as high end as what OP wants but the Annabel Ingall bags are super lightweight leather (and come in beautiful colors) and the Gigi tote has a zipper.

[Anonymous]

OP, I was on exactly the same search last year (without the $2k price floor). The only comparable lightweight bags will be either nylon or coated canvas. I DON'T like the look of the Goyard coated canvas -- it seems cheap and plastic-y to me. If I'm going to drop over $2k on a bag, I don't want it to remind me of a duty-free liquor tote. I stuck with a Le Pliage, because everything else was either heavier, or even WORSE looking. I'm not seeing anything on this thread that is changing my mind, so I think I made the right choice.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The lightness is because it’s nylon, so start there. Lots of brands work in nylon.

Longchamp also sells leather bags that are super light weight. Lighter than any other leather bag I've tried.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, I was on exactly the same search last year (without the $2k price floor). The only comparable lightweight bags will be either nylon or coated canvas. I DON'T like the look of the Goyard coated canvas -- it seems cheap and plastic-y to me. If I'm going to drop over $2k on a bag, I don't want it to remind me of a duty-free liquor tote. I stuck with a Le Pliage, because everything else was either heavier, or even WORSE looking. I'm not seeing anything on this thread that is changing my mind, so I think I made the right choice.

OMG those aren’t even leather? You have to be kidding me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, I was on exactly the same search last year (without the $2k price floor). The only comparable lightweight bags will be either nylon or coated canvas. I DON'T like the look of the Goyard coated canvas -- it seems cheap and plastic-y to me. If I'm going to drop over $2k on a bag, I don't want it to remind me of a duty-free liquor tote. I stuck with a Le Pliage, because everything else was either heavier, or even WORSE looking. I'm not seeing anything on this thread that is changing my mind, so I think I made the right choice.

I carry the Le Pliage for everyday. I love that I can toss it on the floor, or spill something on it, or have my kids drop random stuff in there, and then I can clean it and it looks and feels like new. By clean it, I mean run a wet paper towel over it and turn it inside out to dry. This feature is so important to me I would pay $2000 for it. These bags are a steal 😊

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Between this post and the “proper looking sweatpants”… lol

I feel like DCUM is being hilariously, heavily trolled.

Probably not trolls, just losers.

[Anonymous]

I have searched for exact same bag and there are only 2 options in the lightweight category, Longchamp Le Pliage and LV coated canvas bags. There are no other bags out there that are as lightweight as well as tough for everyday use.

I finally threw in the towel and bought LV Graceful MM in azur.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have searched for exact same bag and there are only 2 options in the lightweight category, Longchamp Le Pliage and LV coated canvas bags. There are no other bags out there that are as lightweight as well as tough for everyday use.

I finally threw in the towel and bought LV Graceful MM in azur.

Interesting. I am one of the first PP looking for the same thing as OP. I love the traditional Graceful. My worry has been for every day it's not really a tote, just a shoulder bag. I might have to just go for it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Between this post and the “proper looking sweatpants”… lol

I feel like DCUM is being hilariously, heavily trolled.

Probably not trolls, just losers.

"Proper" was odd phrasing, but that OP just wanted recs for sweatpants that didn't look like pajamas to wear out of the house in casual settings. She got lots of links to nice joggers, sweats cut like trousers, etc. What's the problem?