I'm late to the Longchamp party. But I did buy the Nylon Pliage about 3 years ago to carry the odds and ends during my son's bar mitzvah in an elegant and organized way (beats shopping bags!!) Nordstrom sent me an email that I had looked at the leather version last NAS and that it was available again, because more spectacular purchases had won out. Although I don't use a tote daily, there are times when I want a roomy, elegant, carry all and although the nylon version is extremely nice, I thought an upgrade would be incredibly versatile and dressier. Well it arrive today. I bought it in the black (no surprise) which is currently out of stock. The leather is buttery soft and of beautiful quality. The handles have the perfect drop for 5'3" me it has 2 pockets interior, one is zipped the lovely equestrian lining. The bag is surprisingly both light and substantial and of course folds flat. Perfect size for tote, small overnighter, conference etc. I compare this purchase to the "little black dress," quiet, useful, versatile, quality, elegant and refined. The thing you didn't realize you needed but really did, until you do need it but don't have it, and then must make do with what you have!! With so many spectacular goodies I wanted to put in a good word for this very fine and useful bag!