Fashion

Meet Longchamp's New It-Bag: Le Cadence

A bag that keeps its tempo.

by Kat Guerrero

Structured, architectural, easy to clock from across a room — Longchamp bags don't exactly blend in. The arrival of the Maison's latest silhouette isn't exactly a surprise. The restraint, however, is. Le Cadence brings a looser feel that's less about making an entrance and more about getting through the day. Designed around a Parisienne whose calendar never really lets up.

Espresso at eight, a bike across town, back-to-back meetings, dinner well past midnight. Laptop swapped for heels somewhere along the way. Somehow, all things considered, impeccably pulled together. Le Cadence is a highly functional (and fashionable) accomplice.

Start with the leather: full-grain cowhide, left unlined to bring out the richness of the material. Longchamp's signature flap and pale gold hardware carry through. A row of side studs adjusts the strap in seconds, carried by hand, on the arm, or over the shoulder. Le Cadence comes in two sizes and across five colorways.

Shop the new Longchamp Le Cadence bag below.