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doublej · Jul 21st, 2009, 04:17 PM

I took the bag to the Goyard section at Barney's and they said that they don't do authentications, but I was allowed to do my own comparisons and my bag looks good and I believe it's authentic.

Another thing I noticed while I was there was that not all the Goyard totes had the clean chevron ...some of them actually had some pretty messy chevron dots. I checked the side and bottom seams and they were all kind of different too... and they were definitely authentic since they were being sold at Barney's.

Originally Posted by doublej

Here are the photos of the base seam..the side seam..the button area on the pouch and detail of the chevron... please let me know if you need anything else.

Thanks so much for your help.

mmmsc · Jul 21st, 2009, 07:08 PM

Originally Posted by doublej

I took the bag to the Goyard section at Barney's and they said that they don't do authentications, but I was allowed to do my own comparisons and my bag looks good and I believe it's authentic.

Another thing I noticed while I was there was that not all the Goyard totes had the clean chevron ...some of them actually had some pretty messy chevron dots. I checked the side and bottom seams and they were all kind of different too... and they were definitely authentic since they were being sold at Barney's.

What Barney's would that be????

doublej · Jul 21st, 2009, 07:28 PM

mmmsc:

it was Barneys on 60th and Madison in NYC..

mmmsc · Jul 21st, 2009, 08:30 PM

Originally Posted by doublej

mmmsc:

it was Barneys on 60th and Madison in NYC..

Thanks, I will check them out next time I am in NYC.

doublej · Jul 21st, 2009, 09:48 PM

Originally Posted by mmmsc

Thanks, I will check them out next time I am in NYC.

If you're going there to purchase, they had an entire corner just for Goyard..there was an asian woman working behind the counter in her 50's and she said that they don't do authentications..she was friendly about it but I was a bit disappointed.

malletier · Jul 22nd, 2009, 10:41 AM

Originally Posted by AmourCouture

This post was meant for CCayers...not Malletier "Jay"...I quoted the wrong post! OOPS!

No problem...I was just reading on the web that real Goyard bags never have plastic on their handles when new. Is this true?

AmourCouture · Jul 22nd, 2009, 03:35 PM

Originally Posted by menopausalmama

Goyard Beluga MM bag in silver new with tag! - eBay (item 320399830152 end time Jul-21-09 16:21:01 PDT)

what about this one? Beluga MM

Sorry for the late response. Seller has relisted. It looks good but I need close clear pics of the side seam and painted logo.

AmourCouture · Jul 22nd, 2009, 03:38 PM

Originally Posted by doublej

I took the bag to the Goyard section at Barney's and they said that they don't do authentications, but I was allowed to do my own comparisons and my bag looks good and I believe it's authentic.

Another thing I noticed while I was there was that not all the Goyard totes had the clean chevron ...some of them actually had some pretty messy chevron dots. I checked the side and bottom seams and they were all kind of different too... and they were definitely authentic since they were being sold at Barney's.

Since they are hand painted there will be some variation, but there is a limit to "how messed up" it is allowed to be to be sold.

Most retail stores won't do authentications unless you are lucky and find an SA that will give an opinion. That is the huge risk of buying online.

AmourCouture · Jul 22nd, 2009, 03:40 PM

Originally Posted by malletier

No problem...I was just reading on the web that real Goyard bags never have plastic on their handles when new. Is this true?

This isn't true from what I know. Special orders, ect can have them or if they pull something from the back. Some people actually request that it be left on.

However, I rarely see an authentic Goyard bag with the plastic still on the handles!!!

malletier · Jul 22nd, 2009, 04:11 PM

Hi--

How flexible is the real goyard fabric compared to most of the fakes? And the lining material. My Boeing has a tightly woven yellow twill lining that feels pretty substantial. Also, there is a leather patch sewn deep down in the interior pocket--is this supposed to be there?

doublej · Jul 22nd, 2009, 04:26 PM

Originally Posted by AmourCouture

Since they are hand painted there will be some variation, but there is a limit to "how messed up" it is allowed to be to be sold.

Most retail stores won't do authentications unless you are lucky and find an SA that will give an opinion. That is the huge risk of buying online.

Even though I took it to Barneys I would still like your opinion if you have some time on those pics I posted of that auction.... I also sent you a pm about it .. :)

Thanks again

AmourCouture · Jul 23rd, 2009, 03:22 PM

Originally Posted by malletier

Hi--

How flexible is the real goyard fabric compared to most of the fakes? And the lining material. My Boeing has a tightly woven yellow twill lining that feels pretty substantial. Also, there is a leather patch sewn deep down in the interior pocket--is this supposed to be there?

Hi, can you post pics?

The chevron canvas will be differ in flexibility. IE: a Beluga will be much more stiff than the St. Louis. This is because an extra layer is added. The totes don't have that to prevent creasing and wrinkling.

AmourCouture · Jul 23rd, 2009, 03:25 PM

Originally Posted by doublej

Even though I took it to Barneys I would still like your opinion if you have some time on those pics I posted of that auction.... I also sent you a pm about it .. :)

Thanks again

I'm sorry, I missed that post.

Based on the pics it looks authentic IMO.

doublej · Jul 23rd, 2009, 05:48 PM

Originally Posted by AmourCouture

I'm sorry, I missed that post.

Based on the pics it looks authentic IMO.

Thank you so much ~ I just wanted your opinion ..you seem like you are very informed about Goyards.

Thanks again~

Bunnyville · Aug 2nd, 2009, 07:07 PM

Hi There--here's a bag that i just got. i suspect that it is not authentic, but i'd be so happy if it was authentic!!!! i'm posting photos of the snap, handles, and interior. any info would be greatly appreciated. many thanks!!!! Heidi

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malletier Trunk-Maker-Wannabe Joined: Jul 2009 Location: East Coast, US Posts: 12	Feel of the printed cloth and lining Hi-- How flexible is the real goyard fabric compared to most of the fakes? And the lining material. My Boeing has a tightly woven yellow twill lining that feels pretty substantial. Also, there is a leather patch sewn deep down in the interior pocket--is this supposed to be there?

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Bunnyville Member Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 172	Hi There--here's a bag that i just got. i suspect that it is not authentic, but i'd be so happy if it was authentic!!!! i'm posting photos of the snap, handles, and interior. any info would be greatly appreciated. many thanks!!!! Heidi
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