Meghan Markle's personalized weekend Longchamp bag is perfect for a holiday gift

Earlier this year, Meghan Markle travelled to Washington DC to attend the Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit, and the short getaway required a great weekend bag. 

In a video posted on her Instagram account, we got a glimpse of Meghan's go-to - and that's the Longchamp Le Pliage Signature tote - and it was personalized with her royal title. 

No need to squint because the navy canvas bag was monogrammed with a supersized royal blue D.S. — standing, of course, for Duchess of Sussex.

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Meghan’s go-to carry-on: The Longchamp Signature

Longchamp, the stylish French maison founded in 1948, has long been favoured by women who appreciate craftsmanship without pretence. Its Le Pliage line - lightweight, foldable, yet inherently chic - is a global symbol of understated luxury. 

Longchamp My Pliage Travel Bag

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$380 AT LONGCHAMP US

£360 AT LONGCHAMP UK

Longchamp's Le Pliage line - lightweight, foldable, yet inherently chic - is a global symbol of understated luxury, favoured by royalty and celebrities alike. The Princess of Wales and Queen Maxima are also longtime fans.

Meghan specifically chose the Signature Travel edition, which offers a more structured and, importantly, eco-conscious take on the classic design:

Meghan chose the Signature Travel edition, a more structured and eco-conscious iteration of the classic design, and it felt entirely in keeping with her current fashion ethos: sustainability balanced with sophistication.

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As someone who relies on Longchamp for her commuter-friendly laptop bag, I can see the appeal of upgrading to the weekend bag so I'm feeling influenced by Meghan - especially as I'm a sucker for seeing my initials on anything and everything. 

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Let's look at the personalization options, shall we? Not only can you change the colour and add your own words or initials, you can also add hearts or lines, you can modify the colour of your trimming, the hardware, and you can even add your initials on the inside pocket. 

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How does the personalized service work?

The Longchamp My Pliage service allows you to customize your bag from start to finish, turning a classic tote into a truly unique piece:

1. Choose your bag: Select your preferred model (Meghan used the Signature Travel L bag).
2. Colour & Trim: Modify the colour of the body, the leather trimming, and the hardware.
3. Personalization Detail: Add up to three letters (like Meghan’s 'D.S.') or a fun symbol like a heart or a line. You can even add a small monogram inside the pocket!
4. Font & Size: Choose the colour, size, and location of your lettering for a bold or subtle effect.

I also love that it's adjustable, and the removable strap offers comfortable wear, whether in your hand or crossbody, while the secure zip closure keeps your belongings safe.

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Meghan isn't the only fan - there are plenty of royal and celebrity admirers to add to the list. The Princess of Wales has been photographed countless times carrying her own well-worn Le Pliage, both on official visits and at airport terminals. Queen Maxima loves hers , and Queen Sofia of Spain is a fan, too. 

Are you influenced by Meghan? Which personalized option will you take advantage of?