Official MOYNAT Thread

[Yinglin]

This might also be the universe telling me I need to give my wallet a rest. I could be tempted again if a very special Rejane or Gabrielle comes along, and I still want to track down that olive green barenia Rejane. But the current direction no longer speaks to me as a customer. Sadly it does not mesh with my lifestyle, values or aesthetics anymore.

Thank you dear.
I read an interview with Ramesh and he said when he arrived in Moynat he started paying attention to the trunks and putting away its pieces in order to see how they had been constructed and paying attention to the details. In no way, the new CD is going to follow such passion to details and craftmanship...

Unfortunately for my wallet, that means i need to hurry up and grab the Ramesh styles that I love and may be a question mark in the coming future. I'm not afraid of the Gaby, Gabrielle, Rejane being discontinued, Im sure Moynat will keep those styles. What im afraid is the new CD modifying their current design...

 

[Yinglin]

I am an unabashed Josephine advocate! It is simply the most functional bag I have encountered in years. I am typically not a fan of bi-colour but like it on the Josephine because it helps emphasize the lines on the bag. The leather also helps it stand out in person - which doesn't always come across in pictures.

What are your thoughts on the Pauline? For some reason it looks to me like a bag Mary Poppins would carry, but i'm drawn to it in some strange way. I dont know what it is, if never seen any bag like it lol

 

[Hermesanity]

What im afraid is the new CD modifying their current design...

What a horrifying but valid thought!!!

 

[Hermesanity]

What are your thoughts on the Pauline? For some reason it looks to me like a bag Mary Poppins would carry, but i'm drawn to it in some strange way. I dont know what it is, if never seen any bag like it lol

I like the look of the Pauline and really appreciate the curved sides. I never pulled the trigger because east/west designs look off on me. I tend to go for more squarish or round styles. If I were taller I would definitely be looking for a Pauline Haut. But the ladies here have some beautiful Paulines so I live vicariously through them (and hopefully you )!

 

[savoy85]

Having just caught up on all the recent posts here, I agree wholeheartedly with what everyone has been saying and have nothing more to add....other than agreeing with @Hermesanity on our love of the Josephine! I'm pretty sure my dream of a solid-color, in-between pm/mm size has been squashed

I just have to say I follow over 30 threads on TPF, and the Moynat thread is by far my favorite. Not just because of the content, but because of the people who follow and post here. And I certainly see many of you over on other threads as well! Looking back on the conversations had here over the past few days, how respectively and informatively everyone interacts with each other, is not only refreshing but I think speaks to how passionately everyone feels about Moynat.

If Moynat management does indeed read here, a part of me feels a bit sad. Because I'm not sure the "higher-ups", who clearly have been swayed by the prospect of trendiness as it pertains to sales (aka greed), are going to listen. I wonder if the SA's, middle management, etc, all feel the same way we do? This thread is an archive, and if the higher-ups had been truly paying attention than the backlash to the new designs shouldn't have been a surprise.

I don't know what else to say other than "this makes me sad", because it does. Seeing greed permeate into a brand and change it in such a way; it really is heartbreaking. Greed is the ultimate destroyer.

Sorry for the dramatics. I'm going to go smell my Josephine for a quick Taurillon pick me up

 

[bagnut1]

This might also be the universe telling me I need to give my wallet a rest. I could be tempted again if a very special Rejane or Gabrielle comes along, and I still want to track down that olive green barenia Rejane. But the current direction no longer speaks to me as a customer. Sadly it does not mesh with my lifestyle, values or aesthetics anymore.

Agreed! This has definitely led me to reflect on the “balance” in my collection. There are other brands making elegant, well-designed and logo-free options. They may not be handmade but that’s OK. I don’t need to carry a museum-worthy bag every day or for every occasion.

 

[Hermesanity]

Having just caught up on all the recent posts here, I agree wholeheartedly with what everyone has been saying and have nothing more to add....other than agreeing with @Hermesanity on our love of the Josephine! I'm pretty sure my dream of a solid-color, in-between pm/mm size has been squashed

I just have to say I follow over 30 threads on TPF, and the Moynat thread is by far my favorite. Not just because of the content, but because of the people who follow and post here. And I certainly see many of you over on other threads as well! Looking back on the conversations had here over the past few days, how respectively and informatively everyone interacts with each other, is not only refreshing but I think speaks to how passionately everyone feels about Moynat.

If Moynat management does indeed read here, a part of me feels a bit sad. Because I'm not sure the "higher-ups", who clearly have been swayed by the prospect of trendiness as it pertains to sales (aka greed), are going to listen. I wonder if the SA's, middle management, etc, all feel the same way we do? This thread is an archive, and if the higher-ups had been truly paying attention than the backlash to the new designs shouldn't have been a surprise.

I don't know what else to say other than "this makes me sad", because it does. Seeing greed permeate into a brand and change it in such a way; it really is heartbreaking. Greed is the ultimate destroyer.

Sorry for the dramatics. I'm going to go smell my Josephine for a quick Taurillon pick me up

I feel the sadness as well. And disappointment on top of it. But at least we have found a group of like-minded individuals (i.e. The Ramesh Nair fan club)!

 

[Hermesanity]

Agreed! This has definitely led me to reflect on the “balance” in my collection. There are other brands making elegant, well-designed and logo-free options. They may not be handmade but that’s OK. I don’t need to carry a museum-worthy bag every day or for every occasion.

Exactly! There are lots of other well made designs for us to explore.

This actually made me revisit the bag DH gave me for Christmas. It has rockstuds... so a definitely a departure from M (and pretty much every other bag I own lol) so I've been on the fence about it. It is not hand stitched and the stamping isn't perfect, but it is an interesting take on a classic design and I am going to get off my high horse and enjoy it.

 

[Mousy]

Having just caught up on all the recent posts here, I agree wholeheartedly with what everyone has been saying and have nothing more to add....other than agreeing with @Hermesanity on our love of the Josephine! I'm pretty sure my dream of a solid-color, in-between pm/mm size has been squashed

I just have to say I follow over 30 threads on TPF, and the Moynat thread is by far my favorite. Not just because of the content, but because of the people who follow and post here. And I certainly see many of you over on other threads as well! Looking back on the conversations had here over the past few days, how respectively and informatively everyone interacts with each other, is not only refreshing but I think speaks to how passionately everyone feels about Moynat.

If Moynat management does indeed read here, a part of me feels a bit sad. Because I'm not sure the "higher-ups", who clearly have been swayed by the prospect of trendiness as it pertains to sales (aka greed), are going to listen. I wonder if the SA's, middle management, etc, all feel the same way we do? This thread is an archive, and if the higher-ups had been truly paying attention than the backlash to the new designs shouldn't have been a surprise.

I don't know what else to say other than "this makes me sad", because it does. Seeing greed permeate into a brand and change it in such a way; it really is heartbreaking. Greed is the ultimate destroyer.

Sorry for the dramatics. I'm going to go smell my Josephine for a quick Taurillon pick me up

I don’t want to go into detail, but (an unknown number to me) global SA’s and a manager, or two, read this thread. Months ago, I heard comments stated on this thread, from an SA. I know at least one SA in China follows this thread, too.

I can’t speak for anyone at Moynat, but Knightly‘s designs are supposed to be a young, refreshed nod to Moynat’s bags/trunks of yesteryear. Part of me feels sorry for Knightly- he has big shoes to fill. Ramesh is a creative force. But part of me feels sorry for Knightly in a way that I would feel sorry for a new teenage driver with a sweet-disposition accidentally bumping their car into mine. I feel for the new driver, but I’m a little ticked they ruined my bumper. It’s a champagne level problem, but annoying.

***I haven’t heard back from Ramesh, so if anyone hears/reads anything, please post info.***

 

[Bagaholic222]

I bought two more Moynat bags! lol I bought this beautiful pink Gabrielle PM. I couldnt stop thinking about this color. I dont have pink in my collection (only sakura pink, very light pink). I asked my SA if they had more stock, she checked and said the magic words: last piece lol so I literally jumped on it hahaha I will pick it up on Friday after work because this week im pretty busy with work.
And then i found in Vestiaire Collective a beautiful brand new with stickers on Gabrielle reporter black silver HW so I bought it for half price. This will take longer to get to me because the seller in on a trip and then item has to go through Chinese customs and all so...I thought it would be the perfect travel bag or errands bag because i dont carry much with me. Before, i was considering the Gabrielle clutch, but i didnt like the shape of the bottom, it wasnt too wide for me so when i saw the reporter i fell for it.

I don't know why i wasted so much time deciding on 1 bag when i'm obviously building up a Moynat collection lol.
I am aware that I'm rushing, but now that i have fallen in love with this brand, i'm afraid the House might be going towards logos, trends and shortcuts to make cash.

Next in my wishlist I have a Rejane mini in a bright color and gold HW. I love the emerald color with there is no mini size left in my store so i would have to ask my SA to search it worldwide and for that, i will wait a bit to save funds for my next bag lol

I did warn that it was a slippery slope! Love that pink and gold Gabrielle as well even though I'm definitely not a pink girl. You remind me of how excited I was (although you went at it full steam!!!) when I first discovered Moynat and felt like I was late to the game at the time too! I recall reading that Ramesh's definition of luxury is that something was made with the best materials and craftsmanship available, and meant to be consumed slowly over time. Enjoy yours in good health!

 

[swallowtails]

I like the look of the Pauline and really appreciate the curved sides. I never pulled the trigger because east/west designs look off on me. I tend to go for more squarish or round styles. If I were taller I would definitely be looking for a Pauline Haut. But the ladies here have some beautiful Paulines so I live vicariously through them (and hopefully you )!

I've not heard of the Haut before but after google I like it now. Funnily enough you've got me thinking about asking about a Pauline at the boutique this weekend.

 

[m220888]

What are your thoughts on the Pauline? For some reason it looks to me like a bag Mary Poppins would carry, but i'm drawn to it in some strange way. I dont know what it is, if never seen any bag like it lol

The Pauline was my second Moynat bag and it does have such a unique shape! By the time I got it around January last year, I was told that production of the Pauline was already discontinued. I tend to prefer neutrals and the only one my SA could find was in taupe which was perfect since the first and only Moynat bag I had then was the Gabrielle in black. Although it has been discontinued for some time, I still saw a pink petite pauline and the Pauline Haut in seasonal colours at the store recently. However if you're looking to add the Pauline to your Moynat collection, it's probably best to ask about it as soon as possible as there might not be many colour choices right now.

 

[LJNLori]

I just want to share my first experience Moynat story at the Saint-Honore store. My friend and I were walking the blvd and stumbled across the store in 2017. We thought the pieces looked so pretty from the window. We both fell in love with the brand and had such a great time looking at everything. The SA was very sweet and told us all about Ramesh and his design aesthetic and the Hermes quality leathers. Everyone in the store was very friendly. She got the double handled tote (which she uses to this day and I always love it when I see it) and I got a wallet. Fast forward to me being invited to the Bafta's in 2019 and I needed a small bag to wear with my outfit. I wanted to buy a bag that I would actually use, so I didn't want anything too "evening". I was in the UK and my friend and I decided to go to Selfridges. I was so thrilled to see they had a Moynat boutique in the store! I saw my little Gabby and fell in love with it. It was just the perfect little black bag. Even though it was more than I had planned on spending, I bought it immediately and wore it that night. To this day it is my favorite bag in my collection (which includes the usual Hermes, LV, Chanel, etc.). It's really the perfect bag. I hope that Moynat keeps it's culture and style in place and doesn't turn into an LV jr. We already have LV and the kids love it, let's keep Moynat for a more mature crowd (as many of you have written above). Thanks for reading my little story.

 

[Cool Breeze]

I bought two more Moynat bags! lol I bought this beautiful pink Gabrielle PM. I couldnt stop thinking about this color. I dont have pink in my collection (only sakura pink, very light pink). I asked my SA if they had more stock, she checked and said the magic words: last piece lol so I literally jumped on it hahaha I will pick it up on Friday after work because this week im pretty busy with work.
And then i found in Vestiaire Collective a beautiful brand new with stickers on Gabrielle reporter black silver HW so I bought it for half price. This will take longer to get to me because the seller in on a trip and then item has to go through Chinese customs and all so...I thought it would be the perfect travel bag or errands bag because i dont carry much with me. Before, i was considering the Gabrielle clutch, but i didnt like the shape of the bottom, it wasnt too wide for me so when i saw the reporter i fell for it.

I don't know why i wasted so much time deciding on 1 bag when i'm obviously building up a Moynat collection lol.
I am aware that I'm rushing, but now that i have fallen in love with this brand, i'm afraid the House might be going towards logos, trends and shortcuts to make cash.

Next in my wishlist I have a Rejane mini in a bright color and gold HW. I love the emerald color with there is no mini size left in my store so i would have to ask my SA to search it worldwide and for that, i will wait a bit to save funds for my next bag lol

Congratulations! Your new bag is beautiful! The color is exquisite. Wear it in good health

 

[bagnut1]

One of the many details I loved about the Pauline was that there was no hardware (except for the zipper on the regular Pauline) - an interesting challenge for Ramesh to take on, and he executed it perfectly.



I ran across this Ferragamo bag which is of course a different cup of tea, but it reminds me of the e/w Pauline shape-wise.