Renowned French luxury brand Longchamp’s Le Pliage collection of women’s handbags is described in court filings as iconic and one of the most popular handbags in the world. It retails in Ireland for in or around the €100 mark, depending on the size and style of the famed accessory. Launched in 1993, the original Style 1623 bag was designed by Philippe Cassegrain, Longchamp founder Jean Cassegrain’s son. It was soon followed by other models in the range. The bags have been advertised, marketed, and sold in the Irish market since 2007 with sales to date said to amount to approximately…

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