Exceptional leathers

The brand’s true DNA lies in its leathers, rigorously sourced from tanneries certified by the Leather Working Group. In 2023, (an impressive) 79% of the leathers used by Longchamp attained the « Gold » distinction, the highest level of certification, ensuring stringent environmental and social standards.

Recycled materials

Longchamp goes a step further by embracing more environmentally conscious materials. Since 2019, the brand has introduced various product ranges crafted from recycled materials. The iconic Le Pliage® bag, revamped with a canvas woven from recycled fibers, demonstrates this evolution. This transition has slashed the carbon footprint of each Le Pliage® bag by nearly 20%. Illustrations of this eco-conscious strategy in the new FW24 collection are included in ready-to-wear, with the kimono jacket in recycled polyester and the line of sneakers crafted entirely from recycled materials.

End-of-roll materials

The Maison not only produces durable items but also repurposes end-of-roll materials to create new pieces. « This approach has long been part of our ethos » comments Adrien Cassegrain. « We develop products using old materials; this anti-waste stance is simply common sense. » Bags from the Re-Play collection align with this logic, such as this season’s Cabas Longchamp from the Re-Play line. A new bag crafted from end-of-roll nylon from previous Le Pliage® collections. Some models from the Epure line also follow the logic of creating something new from old stocks by reusing cowhide leather from previous seasons.

Our sustainable development efforts can benefit others. As part of the ANDAM Fashion Awards competition (Sophie Delafontaine, Creative Director of the Maison, has been a jury member for several years), Longchamp opens its doors to aspiring fashion designers to access dormant leather stocks for their creations.