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jenna · Apr 24th, 2006, 10:32 PM

Can the Goyard fans on this forum explain their appeal? Before a Goyard boutique opened here in San Francisco, I had never heard of the brand before.

What do you like/love about it? What makes it special? Is it more luggage than purse?

Are they all made of that patterned canvas(?) material? And etc.

Thanks!

ValleyO · Apr 24th, 2006, 10:36 PM

I don't own any, but I love it! I want the Comores shopper, the Boeing 45 duffle, the messenger bag, and the trolley! All of those cost over $1K each though (over $3K for the trolley!)

BorsaBella · Apr 24th, 2006, 10:38 PM

I love Goyard for the practicality, the fact that you can personalize them, and you don't see them everywhere. They are a classic bag, so you will get your investments worth. I love the totes and they are so versatile...I'm really wanting one monogramed.

HermesAddiction · Apr 25th, 2006, 06:32 AM

I started using Goyard around 3-4 years ago and the reason why I fell for it then was because of its great quality and workmanship. I was also getting a bit sick of all the fake LV monogram that I see everywhere :worried: The fact that it was understated was very appealing to me.

I have used my Croisere in bad weather condition and it stands up to the rain and snow extremely well. In fact, after 3-4 years, it's still in excellent condition

If I am in a "no fuss" mood or when I am travelling, I use their totes most of the time. All in all, I am very happy with this brand

muppy · Apr 25th, 2006, 06:45 AM

i went to the goyard website and there aren't many ladies' bags to choose from. Are there more designs in the store?

oh, and what is the price range like for the ladies' bags?

thanks

HermesAddiction · Apr 25th, 2006, 06:52 AM

Originally Posted by muppy

i went to the goyard website and there aren't many ladies' bags to choose from. Are there more designs in the store?

oh, and what is the price range like for the ladies' bags?

thanks

They have only posted a very limited designs on their website. If you want to see more styles, you can either go to the store or check on Barneys website. Hope this helps.

muppy · Apr 25th, 2006, 09:09 AM

thanks! i love the white totes! now i can't wait for my next trip to paris! i wish they have them in london!

Yasmin87 · Apr 25th, 2006, 10:57 AM

I love Goyard. My mom was into Goyard ever since she was young. My mom passed away. But, she never liked Louis Vuitton. Most of her luggage and trunks were from Goyard. She even sent her Chanel couture wedding gown in a Goyard trunk to Kuwait in 1985. Anyway, I bought a Goyard bag yesterday. I added it to my collection. It's the Croisiere 50 in black. I posted it one of the threads.

Yasmin87 · Apr 25th, 2006, 10:58 AM

I don't think you can find Goyard in London. They have a boutique in Paris though. Anyway, there are only like 7 or so Goyard boutiques in the world. We have one here in Kuwait. If you live in the States, you can find it in Barneys.

Ammietwist · Apr 25th, 2006, 01:11 PM

I can only speak as a former fan. I started out loving the design, but like any of the bags with interlocking C's or LV's on them, it SCREAMS "I cost a bundle!" There's nothing subtle about it. People who know bags will definitely know what you paid for the puppy. Those that don't, will be floored that you paid that much for something so simple and basically unknown outside of the snobby crowd.

I became a FORMER fan when I started analyzing how the bags were manufactured. They cost as much or more than an LV, but the detailing is less, and the quality isn't as high either. They'll hold up well, but why do they cost so much?

If you want to see what I mean, the Barney's site has them up, and you're looking at over $215 for a crappy card case (poor stitching on that one), or $880 for a wallet. At that price, I'd head on over to Hermes.

ArmCandyLuvr · Apr 25th, 2006, 01:51 PM

Originally Posted by Ammietwist

If you want to see what I mean, the Barney's site has them up, and you're looking at over $215 for a crappy card case (poor stitching on that one), or $880 for a wallet. At that price, I'd head on over to Hermes.

Out of curiosity, I jetted over to Barney's site to take a look at that card case. Damn, the stitching is so crooked in the picture. You would think the photographers at Barney's would find one with better stitching to photograph. Crooked stitching like that is a total deal breaker for me. I have seen better stitching on some LV fakes on eBay.

Ammietwist · Apr 25th, 2006, 07:44 PM

You could have knocked me over when I looked at the stitching on the card case yesterday. For a "luxury" brand that costs more than LV, they should be ashamed. I got something much better last week for $30 at Nordstrom's with even stitching and beautiful Hermes-like leather.

Originally Posted by ArmCandyLuvr

Out of curiosity, I jetted over to Barney's site to take a look at that card case. Damn, the stitching is so crooked in the picture. You would think the photographers at Barney's would find one with better stitching to photograph. Crooked stitching like that is a total deal breaker for me. I have seen better stitching on some LV fakes on eBay.

KK · May 5th, 2006, 11:10 AM

Picture taken from bryanboy.com

I didn't give a 2nd look to Goyard before, but just saw BB's white Goyard bag, and I like it. Maybe because I've been looking for a white summer bag. It just looks great and practical.

muppy · May 5th, 2006, 04:13 PM

i love the white! i presume the material is quite resistent to dirt? can anyone tell me what material is it? Thanks!

tresormakati · Aug 18th, 2006, 01:07 AM

goyard is expensive because the material is all HANDPAINTED :)

Apr 24th, 2006, 10:32 PM	#1
jenna OP flower power Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Bay Area Posts: 600	Calling all Goyard fans.... Can the Goyard fans on this forum explain their appeal? Before a Goyard boutique opened here in San Francisco, I had never heard of the brand before. What do you like/love about it? What makes it special? Is it more luggage than purse? Are they all made of that patterned canvas(?) material? And etc. Thanks!

Apr 24th, 2006, 10:36 PM	#2
ValleyO Member Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Sacramento Posts: 11,235	Re: Calling all Goyard fans.... I don't own any, but I love it! I want the Comores shopper, the Boeing 45 duffle, the messenger bag, and the trolley! All of those cost over $1K each though (over $3K for the trolley!) Attached Thumbnails

Apr 24th, 2006, 10:38 PM	#3
BorsaBella Member Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,272	Re: Calling all Goyard fans.... I love Goyard for the practicality, the fact that you can personalize them, and you don't see them everywhere. They are a classic bag, so you will get your investments worth. I love the totes and they are so versatile...I'm really wanting one monogramed.

Apr 25th, 2006, 06:32 AM	#4
HermesAddiction Total Shopaholic Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 365	Re: Calling all Goyard fans.... I started using Goyard around 3-4 years ago and the reason why I fell for it then was because of its great quality and workmanship. I was also getting a bit sick of all the fake LV monogram that I see everywhere :worried: The fact that it was understated was very appealing to me. I have used my Croisere in bad weather condition and it stands up to the rain and snow extremely well. In fact, after 3-4 years, it's still in excellent condition If I am in a "no fuss" mood or when I am travelling, I use their totes most of the time. All in all, I am very happy with this brand
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Apr 25th, 2006, 06:45 AM	#5
muppy Member Joined: Nov 2005 Location: London Posts: 511	Re: Calling all Goyard fans.... i went to the goyard website and there aren't many ladies' bags to choose from. Are there more designs in the store? oh, and what is the price range like for the ladies' bags? thanks

Apr 25th, 2006, 09:09 AM	#7
muppy Member Joined: Nov 2005 Location: London Posts: 511	Re: Calling all Goyard fans.... thanks! i love the white totes! now i can't wait for my next trip to paris! i wish they have them in london!

Apr 25th, 2006, 10:57 AM	#8
Yasmin87 Member Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Beverly Hills, Kuwait Posts: 132	Re: Calling all Goyard fans.... I love Goyard. My mom was into Goyard ever since she was young. My mom passed away. But, she never liked Louis Vuitton. Most of her luggage and trunks were from Goyard. She even sent her Chanel couture wedding gown in a Goyard trunk to Kuwait in 1985. Anyway, I bought a Goyard bag yesterday. I added it to my collection. It's the Croisiere 50 in black. I posted it one of the threads.
	Last edited by Yasmin87; Apr 25th, 2006 at 11:02 AM.

Apr 25th, 2006, 10:58 AM	#9
Yasmin87 Member Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Beverly Hills, Kuwait Posts: 132	Re: Calling all Goyard fans.... I don't think you can find Goyard in London. They have a boutique in Paris though. Anyway, there are only like 7 or so Goyard boutiques in the world. We have one here in Kuwait. If you live in the States, you can find it in Barneys.
	Last edited by Yasmin87; Apr 25th, 2006 at 11:05 AM.

Apr 25th, 2006, 01:11 PM	#10
Ammietwist Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,856	Re: Calling all Goyard fans.... I can only speak as a former fan. I started out loving the design, but like any of the bags with interlocking C's or LV's on them, it SCREAMS "I cost a bundle!" There's nothing subtle about it. People who know bags will definitely know what you paid for the puppy. Those that don't, will be floored that you paid that much for something so simple and basically unknown outside of the snobby crowd. I became a FORMER fan when I started analyzing how the bags were manufactured. They cost as much or more than an LV, but the detailing is less, and the quality isn't as high either. They'll hold up well, but why do they cost so much? If you want to see what I mean, the Barney's site has them up, and you're looking at over $215 for a crappy card case (poor stitching on that one), or $880 for a wallet. At that price, I'd head on over to Hermes.
Ammietwist Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,856

May 5th, 2006, 11:10 AM	#13
KK Member Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 998	Re: Calling all Goyard fans.... Picture taken from bryanboy.com I didn't give a 2nd look to Goyard before, but just saw BB's white Goyard bag, and I like it. Maybe because I've been looking for a white summer bag. It just looks great and practical. Attached Thumbnails
KK Member Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 998

May 5th, 2006, 04:13 PM	#14
muppy Member Joined: Nov 2005 Location: London Posts: 511	Re: Calling all Goyard fans.... i love the white! i presume the material is quite resistent to dirt? can anyone tell me what material is it? Thanks!

Aug 18th, 2006, 01:07 AM	#15
tresormakati thebaghagdiaries.com Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 650	Re: Calling all Goyard fans.... goyard is expensive because the material is all HANDPAINTED :)
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