If there’s something essential for working moms and gals, it’s a bag. My pick would be something practical, durable, and simple. My favorite workhorse bag is the Longchamp Le pliage nylon. It’s a popular bag that you can see almost everywhere because of the prevalence of counterfeit bags.
I’ll show you some photo comparisons of the replica vs. the authentic nylon. The two bags are both large totes.
Top: Authentic | Bottom: Fake
The zipper: In person, the zipper of the original is more detailed and clean.
I noticed the handle of the original is a tad thinner and more flat than the fake.
The embossed name and the outlines of the name Longchamp in the flap is again more precise.
Same with the No. “45”. You can see the difference.
Tag: Not all bags made in China is fake, and not all bags made in France is original.
High end replicas are all over.
It’s up to you to decide what you buy and where you buy. A lot of sellers claim they sell authentic ones, so just be careful.
Any thoughts?
Mommy Cel
thedreamermom.com 
You have some mixups and misinformation here. The jockey in an authentic is very clear and in a fake is not among several other things such as the inside labels.
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Super agree! The review is misleading..
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What color is the fake one? And what about the snaps? Do they both have?
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Good post! Thanks for your information!
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Hi, it’s the Limited Edition Eiffel tower that’s why.
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So true, a lot of online sellers are carrying this brand and claiming them to be authentic. It really is a must to have atleast a little know-how on how to spot fakes or better yet, buy only from trusted sellers to be on the safe side. Thanks for this detailed post, atleast I will know where to look in case I decide to get one of these bags.
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Do you know if Longchamp stores here in Philippines authenticate?
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Thanks for sharing this and what a great comparison huh.
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Thanks for sharing. I didn’t know the difference before. I’m glad to know.
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When buying designer bags I always opt for the brand’s boutiques vs resellers.
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Thanks for this! I have to check if mine is real or fake. I’m a bit nervous lols.
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thank you for the tips, will share this to my friends who loves longchamp, dami na kasi fake ngayon 😦
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Nice tips. I have been planning to buy a red color of this but really not sure how to distinguish authentic and fake, with all the replicas we have it is really hard to know which is which. Your blog helped me to know the difference. Thanks!
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Yay! I really checked on every picture hehe like as if im gonna buy one heje… but this is a very helpful post for moms who loves to buy bags!
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Very useful info. I like the Longchamp brand a lot and it will help para hindi ako ma kabili ng fake in the future.
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I can’t say I noticed the difference in all of them haha, except for the leather design, the tags and the handles. Yung sa zipper I’m not sure what the difference is, haha. Mukhang maloloko ako sa pagbili ng bag.
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Hehe, mas makikita in person.
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This is so informative! Scary how widespread knockoffs are being distributed and sold. Thanks!
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Very informative. For some, buying a high end bag is an investment so it’s just right that they can distinguish the legit one from the imitations.
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Thank you for the helpful info! I’ve been planning to buy an LC for the longest time but am wary of sellers. Better buy from the store para sure talaga
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Yes sis, para sure sa store na bumili.
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I’m not the best when it comes to spotting fake bags. So thank you for this!
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I like Longchamps too so this is a very helpful post so I can avoid riip offs.
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Thanks for an in-depth post of the real ones vs the fake ones. Very informative! 😉
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Wow super close lahat ng details ha? I will never really know the difference really if there’s no reference.
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I really don’t see the point in purchasing a fake bag. Parang it tells something about the person, right?! Anyway, thanks for the tips! I hope yoi can do other bag reviews as well!
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Yes it’s true Chessy. Thing is, online sellers claim their bags are authentic even if it’s not.
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Got my Longchamp from a friend who use to travel a lot. I would like to assume it isnt fake as she even bought it with a card and a paperbag. Your tips are real helpful as well for me to check on the bag. I always believe it is better to invest in real ones as the quality speaks a lot.
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Right mommy, it’s more expensive than the fake but if you’re looking for quality, ipon ipon 🙂
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Ive been into bags all my life. I love them and i really invest in them. Sadly i was a victim of a counterfeit bag years ago from an online shop and i never buy from online ever again. I only buy in malls and trusted outlets. Prices are a lot expensive but atleast i am sure that i am getting what i paid for…
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Nakakasad that people would lie just to earn money. 😥
But this one’s really informative, Mommy! Thank you for sharing!
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I know, it’s cheating.
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Thanks for sharing Mommy, parang sa unang look, hindi halata difference ano? Nakaka-sad mga business owners na kailangan talaga magproduce ng replica instead of creating their own brand nalang.
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Yes, hindi halata pag una. Magaling na ang mga nagproproduce ng fakes which is really sad. 😦
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There is a lot of fake especially those one selling in selling site, kaya dapat you know how to check sometimes hawak pa lang you will know naman. I asked my friend to buy one for me when she was in SG and may receipt kaya I have peace of mind din.
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Oo tama, better magpabili sa mga pupunta abroad. 🙂
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very informative. especially that Christmas is just around the corner. we would like to give authentic bags for gifts di ba?
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Yes sis!
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I’m also using Longchamp Le Pliage, I always use this when we travel because I can put everything in it. I’ve seen a lot of resellers of this but just to be safe, I bought mine at Rustan’s. It is expensive but at least I have peace of mind that it is authentic.
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Agree! 🙂
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I’m also using a Longchamp now. It’s a gift from MIL so I’m thinking it’s authentic. It’s useful to know the difference though as there are so many knockoffs, even online.
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Right sis, daming fakes now.
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