In 1948, Jean Cassegrain turned his Paris tobacco shop—where he was known to cover his pipes in an exquisite leather—into an accessories business. Longchamp is a family owned and operated, creating superbly crafted handbags and luggage lauded for a decidedly understated, always chic look. This purse is Debossed leather trim complements the sleek nylon of an essential tote featuring a water-resistant lining and a fold-flat design for compact storage.