Official MOYNAT Thread

[Yinglin]

After a week's careful consideration, I finally said yes to SO the Prussian Blue PM Gaby!
Please allow me to share my experience to thank for all your kind advice.

I started missing the Prussian blue a few days after the discussion here but I'm still unsure if I see it as the mere substitute of Peacock. As many of you have suggested, this particular colour is exceptionally difficult to be captured by any photos. So I went on with some research and found this YouTube video featuring the Prussian Blue Madeleine Strap (it's a very tempting bag too):


Videos capture a truer colour as your see how it changes under different lighting/angle and would be a useful reference if you are particular with colours The blue is livid, leaning more on the ocean side than green. It looks "quieter" under indoors lighting and plays a more lively key in sunlight.

The video reassured my worry of having an overly loud fresh blue but I didn't decide until seeing the swatch again in person, this time under the natural light outside the shop (smart tip from @m_ichele). And it's a YES! Another surprise in SO-ing a Moynat bag is the tailor-adjusted strap. I'm petite (158cm) and often find straps too long for me. I like carrying it over my shoulder and have the bag slightly above my hip level. Instead of punching 3 extra holes, My SA suggested shortening the total length so the tail wouldn't stick out as much.

The SO charges the same as a ready-made bag (around $4570 USD) in my home country so it's hard to say no. GHW and PHW charges the same and there's no extra cost in tailoring the length of the strap. It's expecting in 6-8months and weeeheee it's always exciting to have something to look forward to! The purchase just made my perfect day I was literally hopping out of the boutique in joy!! Again, it's important that the bag is really something you want rather than a 2nd tier substitute (it's expensive dear!!). Thank you all for the collective wisdoms and I'll post photos on its arrival.

@konacoffee Congratulations! It's probably the last piece of SO in peacock worldwide (according to my SA)! Lucky you! Looking forward to photos on its arrival.

Thanks for sharing and congrats on your choice! I personally love the colour, did you go for gold HW?

 

[konacoffee]

Thank you! the only issue i find the Rejane PM heavier than the Gaby and i tend to prefer gold hw (it is also nearly double price in Shanghai than Gaby)...but i love the color and the leather...

For sure the Gaby is the easier bag to handle and wear. However, I think the Barenia Rejane is something truly special and very unique to Moynat - both the shape and the color.

I actually like getting in and out of my Rejane BB because the lock is easy and secure. The way it's designed doesn't allow much room for error compared to my Gaby PM (I can still lock it with one hand, but the Rejane is definitely easier).

Double in price is a tough call for Shanghai. However, I really don't think there's anything quite like it out there.

If you're mostly thinking everyday wear, than the Gaby BB is a good fit. However, I also think the Gaby BB in a fun color will be available pretty much anytime. The Rejane in those specs...only so many were made.

 

[A.Stone]

Thank you! the only issue i find the Rejane PM heavier than the Gaby and i tend to prefer gold hw (it is also nearly double price in Shanghai than Gaby)...but i love the color and the leather...

One more vote for the Rejane ! Bags made of Natural Calf(Barenia) is around 30% pricier than the Taurillon Blush ones.

 

[Yinglin]

One more vote for the Rejane ! Bags made of Natural Calf(Barenia) is around 30% pricier than the Taurillon Blush ones.

That's good to know! Actually in Shanghai, the Gaby BB is CNY 28300 (USD 4300) and the rejane barenia is CNY 46100 (USD 7000) so the difference is quite big...

 

[cut_andpaste]

Hello dears!!! I need your advice again!
As you know, im hurrying to buy the Ramesh era bags that i can find. So far, I have bought in the boutique, a Gaby PM in black Gold HWD and a Gabrielle PM in wood rose gold hw.
So far, i have used the Gaby PM , but not yet the Gabrielle because its been raining in Shanghai and I was in business trip last week so i didnt have the chance yet lol
Im ready to make my next purchase, but id like your advice.
Option 1, the Gaby BB in emeraude gold HW (my photos)
Option 2, the Rejane PM in barenia leather (i think) cognac color and palladium HW. (Im not the owner of the photo, i found it online).

Pls help me choose one lol

I also vote for the barenia rejane. The classy caramel colour goes perfectly with rejane’s antique outlook. It’s versatile so I’m sure it’ll be a great compliment to any casual wear too (I rmb you mostly wear jeans and neutrals like me yayyy fans of comfy outfit!!). As you already have two Moynat pieces in gwh, maybe you can add the palladium piece to your collection? And IMO phw pops out more than gwh on barenia as the colour leans at the brownish yellow side.

Btw you’re right. My Gaby SO is in ghw

Good luck in deciding!!

 

[Yinglin]

I also vote for the barenia rejane. The classy caramel colour goes perfectly with rejane’s antique outlook. It’s versatile so I’m sure it’ll be a great compliment to any casual wear too (I rmb you mostly wear jeans and neutrals like me yayyy fans of comfy outfit!!). As you already have two Moynat pieces in gwh, maybe you can add the palladium piece to your collection? And IMO phw pops out more than gwh on barenia as the colour leans at the brownish yellow side.

Btw you’re right. My Gaby SO is in ghw

Good luck in deciding!!

Thank you dear! In fact, you are right. I love that cognac tan color. I have the Loewe puzzle in tan and Celine big bag in similar natural calf leather and I use them very often because it pairs really well with denim lol
The price of the barenia Rejane kills me though lol but i agree that it may be difficult to find again. Only one in store left here, but then there is also one emerald in store left. I feel pushed into a corner lol

I paid for one of these straps, but i cant choose one until i go to store lol. I saw the strap in this forum posted by a fellow Moynat lover (forgot the name) and my SA said they are on sale now so i went for it! the black one is silver hw and the taupe one is in gold hw. My moynat bags are all gold hw so far so i think im leaning towards the taupe one. What do you think?

Appreciate your comments about the strap choice too lol
Here is some eye candy lol

 

[m220888]

Either choice is great. But the Rejane is the more exclusive piece. The emerald Gaby BB is available for sale on the online store while the barenia is not even available at certain stores and has to be a SO.

As for the strap, I do think it's a better choice to go for the taupe if you have more bags in gold HW. I have the black one since most of my bags are in palladium HW.

 

[Panthere2015]

Another vote for the barenia Rejane. I think it is a very special bag. I would love one myself.

 

[quadmama]

That's good to know! Actually in Shanghai, the Gaby BB is CNY 28300 (USD 4300) and the rejane barenia is CNY 46100 (USD 7000) so the difference is quite big...

If the Réjane is in barenia, then there are/were only 4 left in the world. My SA contacted me about 6 weeks ago.

 

[Bagaholic222]

I vote for the Rejane barenia as well - it rounds out your collection nicely and the barenia is special! If you purchase the Gaby bb, I feel like you'll still be looking for a Rejane down the road.

 

[m_ichele]

Another barenia rejane vote as well @Yinglin! It’s a very special piece to add to your collection.

 

[wildbluebell]

I vote for barenia leather too. I gotten mine last year in mini rejane.

 

[Rocat]

Personally I think the Rejane is a nice addition since you already have the Gaby PM!! I suspect the Gaby BB in Emerald will be much easier to find or special order later down the line too.

I agree. The Rejane is an amazing bag and Moynat barenia leather is superb. I don't think many non-SO Rejanes were made in barenia leather, so it would probably be much more difficult to find this in the future if you decide to pass on it now. Perhaps one of the other ladies can confirm that. I have a Rejane saddle bag in eggplant barenia leather and I love it. I also have Rejane MM size bags in taurillon leather that are in frequent rotation. People who are not familiar with Moynat frequently stop me when I am carrying them to ask where I bought them. The style is so elegant and timeless. I don't think you would regret the purchase.

 

[Tonimichelle]

Hello dears!!! I need your advice again!
As you know, im hurrying to buy the Ramesh era bags that i can find. So far, I have bought in the boutique, a Gaby PM in black Gold HWD and a Gabrielle PM in wood rose gold hw.
So far, i have used the Gaby PM , but not yet the Gabrielle because its been raining in Shanghai and I was in business trip last week so i didnt have the chance yet lol
Im ready to make my next purchase, but id like your advice.
Option 1, the Gaby BB in emeraude gold HW (my photos)
Option 2, the Rejane PM in barenia leather (i think) cognac color and palladium HW. (Im not the owner of the photo, i found it online).

Pls help me choose one lol

Oh the Rejane in Barenia! Absolutely gorgeous

 

[LavenderIce]

Another vote for the Rejane barenia phw @Yinglin! I am repeating what others have said--it's such a special bag and would bea great addition to your collection. Is the price holding you back because it's prohibitive of you attaining another Ramesh era bag? Or, is it just the cost difference overall? If it's not right for you, then pass.

p.s. I like the black strap.