Turnover: 600 million EUR (2020)

Country: France

The company was founded in 1948 by Jean Cassegrin. Today, it is present in over 80 countries and enjoys an international reputation for its leather, canvas and travel bags. The group directly manages over 300 boutiques and offers these products in more than 1,500 points of sale.

It is positioned in the "affordable luxury" segment, with high-end products priced at less than 100 euros. However, it is in the process of renewing its range, such as Paris Premier , its new calfskin bag priced at 1,690 euros.

News

Massive recruitment at Longchamp 28/06/2023

  • Longchamp plans to hire 450 new staff this year, including 200 in its French factories
  • Longchamp's double-digit growth outstrips that of the leather goods market
  • Percentage of Longchamp sales in France: 30% (a third of which are generated by foreign visitors)
  • Longchamp's online sales have tripled between 2019 and 2022 and represent almost 5% of sales
  • Longchamp has 800 employees in France out of a total of 1,100 emplyees
  • Longchamp has 330 directly-operated and concession stores worldwide, and 900 other points of sale
  • Longchamp aims to expand from 40 to 60 stores in China over the next 5 years
  • The Segré-en-Anjou Bleu site (Maine-et-Loire) employs 420 people

Leather goods workshops thrive, thanks to the luxury industry 10/02/2023

  • Leather goods are a trump card for French industry
  • Manufacturers see business rebounding by 25% in 2021
  • Cumulative factory gate sales of €4.2 billion
  • Exports up 27% in 2021 (€10 billion)
  • 33.600 employees in 983 sites
  • La maison Longchamp, 700 employees, factories

For its 70th anniversary, Longchamp held its first fashion show in September 2018 to present its ready-to-wear collection.

Studies mentioning this company

The leather market - France

Other companies mentioned:

  • LVMH Vins et Spiritueux
  • Longchamp
  • Chanel
  • Prada Groupe
  • Lancel (Piquadro)
  • Tanneries Haas
  • Fortier Beaulieu
  • Tannerie Rémy Carriat
  • Manufacture de cuir Gustave Degermann
  • Tannerie Pechdo
  • Mégisserie Joqueviel & Cathala
  • France Tanneries
  • Rioland Groupe
  • Alcantara (Toray Group)
  • Norki Décoration
The luggage market - France

Other companies mentioned:

  • Samsonite
  • Kipling (VF International)
  • Herschel Supply Co.
  • Delsey Paris
  • Lipault (Samsonite)
  • Jump- Alsacienne de Maroquinerie
  • Longchamp
  • Lancel (Piquadro)
  • Eastpak
  • LVMH Groupe
  • Hermès International
  • Rimowa
  • Schneiders Bags
  • Tumi
  • Louis Vuitton Malletier
  • Piquadro
The leather goods market - France

Other companies mentioned:

  • Hermès International
  • Chanel
  • Michael Kors
  • PRADA Retail France (Prada Groupe )
  • Toloméi Groupe ) Manufacture Maroquinerie du Dauphiné
  • Maroquinerie Auguste Thomas
  • Les Ateliers de Vitré
  • Maroquinerie Pierre Cotte
  • Longchamp
  • Lancel (Piquadro)
  • Delsey Paris
  • Lancaster Maroquinier
  • LVMH Groupe
  • San Marina
  • Rioland Groupe
  • Hofica
  • FIM France Inter Mode
  • Atelier Nantais de Maroquinerie
  • Fleurus Groupe
The handbag market - France

Other companies mentioned:

  • LVMH Groupe
  • Lancel (Piquadro)
  • Le Tanneur
  • Vanessa Bruno
  • Parfois - Modessa france
  • Longchamp
  • Michael Kors
  • Lancaster Maroquinier
  • Lacoste Groupe
  • Vinted
  • Anakiara
  • Louis Vuitton Malletier
  • Polène
  • Couleur Sedona
  • Goyard (Algo Groupe)
  • Heimat Atlantica
  • Léo et Violette
  • Mansur Gavriel
  • Nat & Nin
  • PÖ&ME
  • Shrimps
  • Sonia Rykiel
  • Staud
  • Tammy & Benjamin
  • Valencroix
  • Yuzefi
  • Zoatl
  • Cabaia Valtex
  • Hermès International
  • H&M Groupe
  • Leboncoin (Adevinta Group)
  • Vestiaire Collective
  • Guess
  • Inditex groupe (Zara)
  • Jacquemus
  • Camille Fournet Maroquinerie
The leather goods market - Italy

Other companies mentioned:

  • LVMH ITALIA S.P.A.
  • Hermès International
  • Chanel
  • Kering
  • Longchamp
  • Lancaster Maroquinier
  • CHIARUGI FIRENZE PELLETTERIA S.R.L.
  • Valigeria Roncato SPA
  • Laura Bigiotti
  • Nico Giani
  • Veneta Italiana Pelle SRL
  • PELLETTERIA P.A.M. - S.R.L.
  • PELLETTERIA ALMAX S.R.L.
  • PELLETTERIA RICHEMONT FIRENZE S.R.L.
  • Coach (Tapestry Capri)
The handbag market - United States

Other companies mentioned:

  • LVMH Groupe
  • Kering
  • Target
  • Walmart
  • H&M Groupe
  • Michael Kors
  • Shein
  • Inditex groupe (Zara)
  • Mango
  • Louis Vuitton Malletier
  • Chanel
  • Chloé
  • Le Tanneur
  • Lacoste Groupe
  • Lancaster Maroquinier
  • Longchamp
  • Hermès International
  • eBay
  • Vestiaire Collective
  • Asos
  • MACY's
  • Vinted
  • The Real Real Inc. Company
  • Bloomingdale's
The handbag market - Germany

Other companies mentioned:

  • Shein
  • LVMH Groupe
  • Longchamp
  • Louis Vuitton Malletier
  • H&M Groupe
  • Chanel
  • Vinted
  • Inditex groupe (Zara)