Look, I’m not saying you *should* buy a dupe. Morally, it’s… well, let’s just say it’s a grey area. But financially? Sometimes, girl, you gotta do what you gotta do. Especially when you’re saving up for, like, a down payment on a house or something. Or, you know, a REAL Goyard later down the line! Think of it as a temporary placeholder, a stepping stone on your luxury bag journey. I mean, who am I to judge anyway?
So, where do you even *find* these mystical Goyard twins? Well, that’s the tricky part. You gotta be careful. Some are straight-up scams, the kind where you order online and end up with something that looks like it was sewn by a toddler after a serious sugar rush. Yikes! I’ve seen some that are just… tragic. The “Goyardine” (that’s the name of the canvas material, FYI) looks like it was printed on paper towels. No thanks.
I’ve seen some blog posts (like the ones you showed me) talking about “alternatives at every price point.” That’s code for: some are almost as expensive as the real thing, which kinda defeats the whole purpose, doesn’t it? Like, if I’m gonna spend close to $1000, I might as well just save up a little longer and get the actual Goyard. Or, you know, maybe I just have different priorities.
Then there are the “inspired by” bags, the ones that don’t try to be *exact* copies. These can actually be pretty cool. They take the general vibe of the Goyard—the shape, the lightweight feel—but use their own designs. I’ve seen some with really interesting patterns and color combinations. That way, you’re not claiming to have the real deal when you don’t, but you still like the style.
And okay, gotta be honest, sometimes I’ve been tempted by the super-cheap ones on… you know… *those* websites. The ones that shall not be named. But then I think about the quality (or lack thereof) and the potential environmental impact of fast fashion, and I usually chicken out. Plus, let’s be real, they’re probably made in conditions that are, uh, not exactly ethical.
