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Longchamp awarded B Corp certification to further its CSR strategy

French luxury leather goods company Longchamp has been awarded B Corp certification, recognising the independent, family-owned business' long-standing commitment to responsible craftsmanship, governance and measurable impact. The B Corp certification showcases that a company has met high standards of social and environmental performance,...

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Longchamp opens first Scottish store as Edinburgh consolidates its luxury retail position

Longchamp has opened its first standalone store in Scotland, choosing Edinburgh’s Multrees Walk as the location for its latest UK expansion. Opening on 9 February, the boutique marks the French accessories brand’s first permanent retail presence outside London in the UK, reflecting a broader shift among luxury labels towards selective regional...

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Ready-to-wear Collection Longchamp Winter 2025

Whether she's in the city or the country, whether by day or by night, the Parisienne loves to play with her style. She combinescolors and materials, defying classicism with flair and daring. Packing her suitcase for her trip to the UK, she mixes pieces for the quiet of the Cotswolds and the buzz of London. Her eclectic taste adds spice to the...

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Longchamp signs fragrance license with Interparfums SA

French fashion and accessories label Longchamp has signed a fragrance licensing deal with Interparfums SA, a subsidiary of Interparfums, Inc. The agreement will run until December 31, 2036, and will see Interparfums responsible for the creation, development, production, and distribution of Longchamp perfumes in the accessories brand’s points of...

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Longchamp sales up 20 percent in 2024 to set a new record

French luxury fashion and accessories brand Longchamp has reported 20 percent revenue growth in 2024 setting a new record for the independent brand, which has been owned and run for four generations by the Cassegrain family. Longchamp recorded growth in every region and every distribution network, with “remarkable increases” in Europe, up 33...

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Longchamp to launch immersive pop-ups this September

French luxury fashion brand Longchamp is going on tour, opening seven pop-up installations across Europe and Asia, kicking off with London from September 5 to 7. The ‘Energy by Longchamp’ campaign will unveil seven innovative concepts in London, Paris, Taipei, Shanghai, Kyoto, Hong Kong and Seoul that promise to provide “unique experiences that...

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Elaine Constantine brings art, joy and fashion to Longchamp

The Longchamp SS24 campaign is brimming with energy! This season, the joyful antics of the students at Longchamp University are captured by the renowned photographer and director Elaine Constantine. “I totally fell in love with her light-filled photographs, which she envisions like paintings,” explains Longchamp Creative Director Sophie...

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Longchamp opens pop-up at Harrods with exclusive lines

French luxury brand Longchamp has opened a pop-up at department store Harrods in London, featuring two exclusive bags and a specially curated ready-to-wear capsule selected by creative director Sophie Delafontaine. The pop-up will run until January 25, and Longchamp has transformed Harrods’ Crescent Windows space (beside door six on the ground...

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Longchamp launches circular handbags with end-of-roll canvas

French accessories maker Longchamp is repurposing end-of-roll and leftover stock to create new handbags. The luxury bag purveyor is reusing the canvas fabric from its archives to create Le Pliage Re-Play, a new style available in three formats. The colourful shapes come in a vertical tote, a small shoulder bag, and a belt bag – each combining...

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Longchamp president Philippe Cassegrain dies aged 83

Philippe Cassegrain, the president of leather goods manufacturer Longchamp, has died at the age of 83, the group announced in a press release, seen by agency AFP. Cassegrain, who worked at Longchamp for 60 years, died from Covid-19, according to the press release. During his career, he designed the famous Le Pliage bag in 1993, which became one...

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Weekend highlights from New York Fashion Week

Celebrities, capes and car parts: AFP rounds up the best shows from Saturday and Sunday of New York Fashion Week. Tory Burch Actresses Julianne Moore and Lucy Liu, and Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour sat front row as Tory Burch showcased floral patterns inspired by Turkish, English and French porcelain on Sunday. The fall-winter 2020...

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Video: Longchamp's LGP Party with Kendall Jenner

"Bonjour Kendall Jenner! Delighted to have you in Paris with us," Longchamp said on its YouTube Channel. Source: Longchamp, YouTube.