Hmmmm, years ago when I was first introduced to Moynat, I was told by a Moynat sales associate that they didn't gift bags to Nicole Kidman, either... or anyone. But you probably know more than I do.
Joseph Duclos Thread
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The BRF is prohibited from being gifted (although QC should be wearing British) not sure about JRF or MRF. Makes sense for the 'First Lady of France' to be wearing French fashion/luxury houses. I think Joseph Duclos would suit Brigitte very well too, I'd love to see her carrying a classic Diane
I know we are supposed to be talking about JD, but I was told by a particular jewelry house that they love Rihanna because she buys her jewelry from them (maybe not the things chosen by a stylist). I guess it's complicated as to how this all works with celebrities! We probably will never know how TS got her JD bag.
she has carried a Lumière pochette so far
and she has met Ramesh Nair and JD's CEO, Franck Dahan
so there's that
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I don’t know if you remember the Moynat metal globe clutch Nicole Kidman wore to the Golden Globe Awards several years ago? That was a loan. That was the beginning of her ambassadorship. Moynat “presented” her with several bags that she wore to several events and when spotted out and about.
Pharrell added design touches to the Haute carryall (giant travel Pauline) and Ciara was used in advertising.
I hope JD doesn’t gift ambassadors. I like clean, unforced “bags in the wild” sightings.
They’re making a lot of things right.
TK, TayTay and a Diane messenger lunched at Nobu.
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Taylor Swift Wore an Underrated Investment Bag You Probably Don’t Know About (but Definitely Should)
This French brand is at the top of my wish list for a reason.
Great that we progressed from trying to explain why JD cannot use gilded HW to the acceptance of their quality lackings.
Do you think machine sewn bags with gilded wine stopper clasps by a startup with no brand equity to bank on should be priced at Hermes levels?
To be frank, I´ve never met anyone who is a fan of rusty and oxidized hardware. Leather patina yes, but not this.
Then of course, if you´re after metal oxidation, then JD is indeed a better option than H, as gold coating by H is much thicker.
There was even a case when the replacement bag was defected and sent back to JD for fixing again, lol.
I have an MTO saddle stitched belt by an independent Parisian artisan (in Barenia/Novonappa by Haas Tanneries).
It was 120€ (yes, that´s right, no zeroes missed).
You can get a handbag from another independent Parisian artisan in Baranil leather (by Degermann and now also owned by Haas). 450€. And countless options to customize it in pretty much any other leather, including advanced options like bison, ostrich and "Russian" leather (called Volynka by Hermes).
Maybe that´s why Joseph Duclos is targeting people from US and Asia so much, as they don´t know the leather market in France and how much things really cost.
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I have an MTO saddle stitched belt by an independent Parisian artisan (in Barenia/Novonappa by Haas Tanneries).
It was 120€ (yes, that´s right, no zeroes missed).
You can get a handbag from another independent Parisian artisan in Baranil leather (by Degermann and now also owned by Haas). 450€. And countless options to customize it in pretty much any other leather, including advanced options like bison, ostrich and "Russian" leather (called Volynka by Hermes).
I am curious, FatFIRE, who is the independent Parisian artisan?
It was 120€ (yes, that´s right, no zeroes missed).
You can get a handbag from another independent Parisian artisan in Baranil leather (by Degermann and now also owned by Haas). 450€. And countless options to customize it in pretty much any other leather, including advanced options like bison, ostrich and "Russian" leather (called Volynka by Hermes).
I am curious, FatFIRE, who is the independent Parisian artisan?
If any ‘no-brand-equity-to-bank-on startup’ came out with ‘machine sewn bags with gilded wine stopper clasps’, they should be able to price their bags at any price of their choosing. As a matter of fact, in today’s society, that bag would probably be popular.
If brand haters dictate what bags should cost in a capitalist society, every bag would be $1USD. Maybe the Birkin would cost $2USD.
Do I think someone should’ve paid $120,000USD for a banana duct taped to canvas (called art) and then eat the banana? Someone did. I wouldn’t spend my money that way, but I would never say they shouldn’t. To each their own.
P.S.: I find it beyond insulting that you targeted US and Asia buyers as ignorant to leather quality and costs. I won’t narrate about this because it’s not worth my membership. For me, the comment is sad and unaware.
May you find joy in something today.
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I have found great joy in seeing the IG "launch" of the L30.
Very much looking forward to seeing more images of this and meeting in person!
Very much looking forward to seeing more images of this and meeting in person!
I immediately rushed to the website to see if it's there but sadly they haven't updated it yet.
In other news, this is the Taylor Swift effect:
Yesterday there was still a blue, pre-order button there but now you can't even order it. lol
Same with the blue and red ones:
These are the only ones left to pre-order:
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Good for them. Even so, given the price point and lack of US presence I doubt we're going to be seeing that bag "everywhere."
Was just reading about the latest Chanel price increase. I haven't owned any Chanel for several years and was stunned to see what the flaps are going for! Diane is an ABSOLUTE BARGAIN compared! (And the strap is changeable and won't cause one to need shoulder surgery.)
