French houses Longchamp and Filt have revisited and added a new twist to two iconic bags: Le Pliage and the essential string shopping bag.

Filt’s ubiquitous net bag has been manufactured in Normandy since 1860, and for this collaboration, is updated with the Russian leather handles and flap of the Longchamp Le Pliage bag.

The result — called the Longchamp x Filt bag — is a unique hybrid design that makes it the perfect Summer 2021 bag.

The hybrid design, which is available in six colors, adopts the large mesh of the string shopping bag and is adorned with the Russian leather handles and flap of the Le Pliage bag. Signature details add a touch of sophistication.

Its vintage notes make it feminine, refined and offbeat, a design that takes on a "less is more" attitude.

“It’s rare for a collaboration to bring together two bags. But I like the idea of a union between two icons that combine to exalt an allure, personality and a little humor," said Sophie Delafontaine, Artistic Director of Maison Longchamp.

"We are honored and delighted with this collaboration, which is the result of a happy union between two maison from distinct worlds, but who share the same values of authenticity and quality," said Catherine Cousin, General Manager of Maison Filt.