Longchamp X Charvet: A Celebration Of French Art De Vivre For Spring/Summer 2022

For Spring/Summer 2022, Longchamp is elevating the humble tea towel to the status of an It-bag! Except, in this case, humble is not quite the right word, since the tea towel in question is crafted by Charvet. Founded in 1866 in Armenti res, known since the Middle Ages as the textile capital of France, Charvet is the purveyor of the very finest French linen tea towels to the cr me de la cr me of hotels and restaurants.

However, it is probably fair to say that none of these august establishments has ever transformed a Charvet tea towel into a tote bag – yet that is exactly what Longchamp has done with its latest collaboration. Following on from last year’s successful partnership with Filt shopping nets, two storied houses unite once more, in a celebration of French savoir-faire and art de vivre, to create the season’s must-have iteration of the iconic Le Pliage. The Longchamp x Charvet white linen tote is bordered with a vertical red and blue stripe (note the quintessentially French bleu-blanc-rouge colour combo!) and finished with a flap, handle and shoulder strap in Longchamp’s emblematic Russian leather. This wonderfully light-hearted – not to mention lightweight and spacious – design is the perfect companion for relaxed summer days – all the more so since, like all the best linen, it can be washed in a machine!

Inspired by the collaboration, other variations on Le Pliage come in white cotton with the familiar red check pattern of French bistro tea towels. Two top-handle bags with removable shoulder straps, a pouch with a handle, and a phone case on a leather lace comprise this seasonal capsule.

Tea-towel stripes and checks also crop up throughout Longchamp’s Spring/Summer 2022 ready-to-wear collection. A sleeveless mini-shift and cropped pants in crisp white cotton come with a broad red stripe around the hem, while a blouse, a shirt and a below-the-knee dress in fine checked cotton exude breezy insouciance. These looks are complemented by two of the season’s stand-out accessories: a striped canvas sun hat and checked hi-top sneakers.

Along with its signature energy and elegance, Longchamp serves up a delicious taste of France for Spring/Summer 2022!