The businessman, who created the famous Pliage bag, died of the Covid-19, announced the company on Monday.The president of leather goods maker Longchamp, Philippe Cassegrain, has died at the age of 83, the group said in a statement on Monday. Philippe Cassegrain, who spent 60 years at Longchamp, died of Covid-19, the company said.
During his career, he notably designed the famous Le Pliage bag in 1993, which has become one of the best-selling bags in the world. Founded in 1948 by Philippe Cassegrain'
The president of leather goods maker Longchamp, Philippe Cassegrain, has died at the age of 83, the group said in a statement on Monday.
Philippe Cassegrain, who spent 60 years at Longchamp, died of Covid-19, the company said.
During his career, he notably designed the famous Le Pliage bag in 1993, which has become one of the best-selling bags in the world.
Founded in 1948 by Philippe Cassegrain's father, the brand is currently run by his son, Jean.