Well, first off, everything’s handmade. Like, *really* handmade. We’re talking 100% effort, people! Goyard controls the whole process, which honestly, sounds kinda intense, but it means they can keep everything super high quality. Imagine them peering over the shoulders of every artisan, making sure the stitching is PERFECT. I’m just picturing a bunch of really dedicated French people, maybe with berets, making sure your bag is top-notch. There’s also a thing with a production quota, which, honestly, kinda makes you want one even *more*, doesn’t it? Scarcity creates demand, baby!
And get this, it all goes back to log-driving ancestors! Seriously. The “Compagnons de Rivière”. It’s like, some ancient, ancestral tradition that goes into making these bags. Who knew transporting logs could lead to luxury handbags? Talk about a glow-up! You’re basically carrying a piece of French history when you sling one of these over your shoulder. That’s gotta be worth something, right? It just feels a bit… I don’t know, disconnected, but I suppose it gives it a unique selling point!
Now, the Saint Louis PM bag? That’s the classic. It’s made from Goyardine (whatever *that* is – some kinda fancy canvas, I’m assuming). It’s also unlined, which is kinda weird, right? But apparently, that makes it super light. And you can flip it inside out! One side’s the Goyardine, the other’s linen and cotton. Talk about versatile! Leather handles complete the look and… well, I suppose it looks nice.
Speaking of nice, let’s not forget that Goyard does more than just bags. They’ve got trunks (obviously, considering their history), luggage, vanity cases… the whole shebang. They’re aiming for that whole travel-in-style vibe, which, let’s be real, we all secretly want.
Now, here’s the thing that always gets me: spotting a fake. Ugh, the *horror*! It’s like, you gotta be a total expert to tell the difference. It always makes me wonder if I’m being ripped off if I ever buy something second hand. And makes you wonder if some of those shoppers in Seoul are getting duped…
Goyard is like Louis Vuitton in that way – it’s a *status* symbol. But it’s a more subtle status symbol. It’s like saying “I have money, but I’m too cool to scream it.” Which, let’s be honest, is a pretty powerful message.
Oh! And did you know about Moynat? Apparently, they were another 19th-century French trunk maker, but they closed up shop in the 70s. Makes you appreciate Goyard even more, doesn’t it? They’re still kicking, still handmade, and still making people shell out serious cash.
