Official MOYNAT Thread

[Fancyfree]

I did a test checkout and it seems like shipping from the website is still Europe only. I assume this will change in the future though.

Interesting how some styles require an email to purchase. I assume that they will either connect you to a store with stock or email you once the warehouse has stock.

But is it just me or does the website seem very basic and borderline dated? The HTML/CSS page looks pretty simple, almost as if they bought a template and just swapped out some photos/text. Also, I'm somewhat surprised they're using Shopify for their checkout instead of creating their own checkout pages/system. Not sure if this is a positive or negative, but I will say I associate Shopify with much younger, (startup) brands more than I do luxe or heritage brands.

I'm just nitpicking here, but some of the English phrasing is a bit off to me. Like under "Product Care" it says, "Please do not hesitate to..." or "...these marks are proof of the authenticity of the skins used." I mean, it's not grammatically incorrect, sure. But it is a strange way to phrase care instructions. And "authenticity of the skins"? Am I just being too nitpicky when I say that "authenticity" is a very strange word to use as opposed to "quality" or "enhance the natural beauty of..."? It almost makes me feel like they're saying, "This is definitely real leather. *wink wink, nudge nudge*"

I know Moynat is a French brand, but they have enough of a presence to hire some decent English copywriters. And maybe I'm overreacting here, but honestly speaking - if the website was my first exposure to Moynat I don't think I'd be interested. It's a clean UI and easy to navigate, I'll give it that. But it doesn't seem to fit for a luxury brand.

I do so agree. Very basic and unelegant website.

And the texts are really shockingly poor and amateurish.

"As any other Moynat accomplishment, the Réjane requires intimate attention from a team of artisans to be realised. Designed using a complex technique known as bords francs in which the leather edges of the piece are all exposed once, each bag is the result of 20 hours of craftsmanship. Much like a performance at the Paris theatre, it’s a delicate dance between precise execution and esteemed creativity."​

Good grief

This text looks as if has been written by a 15 year old trying to impress.
I can't even understand what it is trying to convey

To me, the new Moynat website is embarrassing

 

[Mousy]

I do so agree. Very basic and unelegant website.

And the texts are really shockingly poor and amateurish.

"As any other Moynat accomplishment, the Réjane requires intimate attention from a team of artisans to be realised. Designed using a complex technique known as bords francs in which the leather edges of the piece are all exposed once, each bag is the result of 20 hours of craftsmanship. Much like a performance at the Paris theatre, it’s a delicate dance between precise execution and esteemed creativity."​

Good grief

This text looks as if has been written by a 15 year old trying to impress.
I can't even understand what it is trying to convey

To me, the new Moynat website is embarrassing

“A 15-year-old trying to impress.” Your comment reminds me of my daughter’s essays for school. When she needs to use a certain number of words, she draws her thoughts out and makes her sentences sound flowery.

 

[Mousy]

Potentially an unpopular opinion here, but I really like the across straps (though they are admittedly very simple). I actually would like to see more shoulder straps/accessories from Moynat in the future.

Speaking of accessories, I didn't see any online. Maybe they're planning on adding more pages to their website at a later date? Or will they do something like Hermes and not have all their styles/stock online? Very curious to see how things will go.

I also find it funny how they just updated the Danse design, but there does not seem to be any new indication of the Danse anywhere on their social media/elsewhere. Same with the Quattro tote. Why update the design/create new sizes only to shelf them so shortly after?

I'll just say the choices made so far have been interesting to say the least.

This is what I mean by the straps remind me of LV straps-

 

[m_ichele]

This is what I mean by the straps remind me of LV straps-
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Ugh. So much for not being like LV.

 

[swallowtails]

Does anyone have the small josephine? Was wondering about how much stuff could fit in it. There is a particularly gorgeous grey/blue one on 24s right now. Https://www.24s.com/en-sg/josephine-bag-moynat_MOYV9Y32BL2ZZZZZ02

I'm on the fence with it as my wardrobe palette is quite dark (army and jewel greens and mostly greys and blacks, my bags are all black) but I love the blue and the way it pops against the neutral cool grey!

 

[optimisticqt]

Does anyone have the small josephine? Was wondering about how much stuff could fit in it. There is a particularly gorgeous grey/blue one on 24s right now. Https://www.24s.com/en-sg/josephine-bag-moynat_MOYV9Y32BL2ZZZZZ02

The small fits a full size wallet, sunglasses, car key and iPhone. Note that the opening is shorter than the base so you'll have to get used to taking things out from one end (if the item fits the full length of the bag). The leather is delicious!

 

[m_ichele]

Does anyone have the small josephine? Was wondering about how much stuff could fit in it. There is a particularly gorgeous grey/blue one on 24s right now. Https://www.24s.com/en-sg/josephine-bag-moynat_MOYV9Y32BL2ZZZZZ02

I'm on the fence with it as my wardrobe palette is quite dark (army and jewel greens and mostly greys and blacks, my bags are all black) but I love the blue and the way it pops against the neutral cool grey!

This Josephine will complement your wardrobe nicely! I’m able to fit two pairs of glasses in soft cases, my iPhone and 3 slg’s and there’s still room. Sometimes I throw my husbands phone and his wallet (which is actually a card holder and not a regular wallet) in there too. Josephine’s also very comfortable to carry by hand, arm, shoulder and crossbody

 

[Yinglin]

The new Moynat website is up!

It looks like they are still offering the Rejane, Gabrielle and Gaby. However, there are no other legacy styles listed online

Interestingly, the Gabrielle and Gaby are offered through their online store but do not get their own listing under the “Icons” drop-down menu. Wonder if this is simply an oversight, or a sign of things to come?

Also, can a brand new bag design be considered an “Icon” if it has not been tested on the market and proved to be loved by fans?

The site shows a new canvas camera bag that was previously not revealed (if it was, I missed it). See pic below.

There is also a special order section on the new site, but it focuses on trunks and novelty items. This may be just to bring up the brand’s heritage and craftsmanship, and hopefully not indicative that future SO will be limited to non-bag items.

All in all, no great surprises here but some (possibly) worrying signs of further changes.

Dear, I have to say I 100% agree with this and I thought exactly the same when i saw it because the Gaby and Gabrielle are my fave styles so when i didnt see them as "icons" but i saw the brand new bags which have A LOT to prove, i just felt punch on the face by Moynat. This little things show no respect for the former CD, it is only about feeding the new CD ego and it happens to often in fashion. As already suspected, i will be hunting down all Ramesh styles i love but uncertain on whether Moynat will be offering me anything interesting as a handbag lover.

 

[Yinglin]

The across straps look like LV’s extra straps.

They remind me of Celine new straps promoted for the 16 bag lol

 

[swallowtails]

On an unrelated note, what do you ladies think of the introduction of gold hw on classic designs and the whole Moynat repertoire in general? I'm usually a ghw person but I guess I'm so used to seeing phw that I feel gold makes the bags look antique (and not in a good way?). Idk, I'm conflicted. Thoughts?

 

[Yinglin]

On an unrelated note, what do you ladies think of the introduction of gold hw on classic designs and the whole Moynat repertoire in general? I'm usually a ghw person but I guess I'm so used to seeing phw that I feel gold makes the bags look antique (and not in a good way?). Idk, I'm conflicted. Thoughts?

Most of my bags tend to have minimal hw and the ones that have are either in palladium or in light gold. However, the two Moynat bags that I bought are in gold hw. I find Moynat hw finish very shiny and pretty so i think it makes the bags timeless. Im not fond of gold hw but i noticed im mostly attracted to Moynat bags in gold. My next purchase will be a Gaby bb in emerald and gold (fingers crossed it wont be sold out).

 

[Greenredapple]

On an unrelated note, what do you ladies think of the introduction of gold hw on classic designs and the whole Moynat repertoire in general? I'm usually a ghw person but I guess I'm so used to seeing phw that I feel gold makes the bags look antique (and not in a good way?). Idk, I'm conflicted. Thoughts?

I agree on the antique front. I think this is more prominent with some of the knightly's designs with more or bigger hardware pieces. The black flori with ghw looks very gaudy to me. On the classic designs ghw look, well classic since the ratio of hardware and leather is well balanced in my opinion.

 

[Fancyfree]

On an unrelated note, what do you ladies think of the introduction of gold hw on classic designs and the whole Moynat repertoire in general? I'm usually a ghw person but I guess I'm so used to seeing phw that I feel gold makes the bags look antique (and not in a good way?). Idk, I'm conflicted. Thoughts?

I am biased because I prefer silver/palladium coloured hardware to gold coloured hardware.

I have "my own logic" :

"It ain't real gold, so don't pretend / don't fake it" ​

Also, I feel silver/palladium coloured hardware and brass are hardware neutrals that can be combined with any colour, also in jewellery.

It annoys / frustrates me that very many brands only do gold or light gold hardware on their otherwise desirable bags

 

[quadmama]

Does anyone have the small josephine? Was wondering about how much stuff could fit in it. There is a particularly gorgeous grey/blue one on 24s right now. Https://www.24s.com/en-sg/josephine-bag-moynat_MOYV9Y32BL2ZZZZZ02

I'm on the fence with it as my wardrobe palette is quite dark (army and jewel greens and mostly greys and blacks, my bags are all black) but I love the blue and the way it pops against the neutral cool grey!

Funny you asked. My bag of the week.
I use this color combo in the warmer months when I need a bit more color.

 

[bagnut1]

Funny you asked. My bag of the week.
I use this color combo in the warmer months when I need a bit more color.

Nice Josephine but LOL Snoopy really caught my eye - who makes that darling pochette?