Official MOYNAT Thread

[bkee]

Not nitpicking at all!

I voiced it out to the SA after I came home and took a closer look, she pretty much ignored me, and only replied to my other question. This is so disappointing. Now I am thinking should I just change it back to the first bag, the one with the leather peel.

The first bag:

 

[Christofle]

I voiced it out to the SA after I came home and took a closer look, she pretty much ignored me, and only replied to my other question. This is so disappointing. Now I am thinking should I just change it back to the first bag, the one with the leather peel.

The first bag:
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I would return it and find another store if possible or contact paris directly. Neither bag is in an adequate new condition.

I mean my GF received her box Rejane opera clutch from Paris in flawless condition and she even got it 60% off retail (guess they are still liquidating old styles).

No way should you be paying full retail for visible flaws!

 

[bkee]

I would return it and find another store if possible or contact paris directly. Neither bag is in an adequate new condition.

I mean my GF received her box Rejane opera clutch from Paris in flawless condition and she even got it 60% off retail (guess they are still liquidating old styles).

No way should you be paying full retail for visible flaws!

Thanks for your input. I have just sent an email via their website, I am not sure how else to contact Paris, I hope Paris will be reading and responding.

I was quite sad that the SA chose to ignore when I told her about the holes. And I was thinking am I being a pain in the butt for nitpicking. Hoping they can come up with a better solution than ignoring me. :’)

 

[Christofle]

Thanks for your input. I have just sent an email via their website, I am not sure how else to contact Paris, I hope Paris will be reading and responding.

I was quite sad that the SA chose to ignore when I told her about the holes. And I was thinking am I being a pain in the butt for nitpicking. Hoping they can come up with a better solution than ignoring me. :’)

Paris responds pretty quickly! (Usually within hours)

 

[bkee]

Paris responds pretty quickly! (Usually within hours)

Oh that is very good to know.

 

[savoy85]

Has anyone else noticed the recent "influencer-push" on Moynat's Instagram stories? Moynat shared 3 different influencer posts, which were all ads uploaded on the same day by each respective account.

I'm curious what others think of the brand using this type of marketing strategy, which isn't totally surprising given the new leadership.

I have thoughts. They aren't particularly positive. On one hand I'm happy to see more people becoming exposed to the brand, even though most of us here are from the old guard of Ramesh. On the other hand, I feel like it's....cheapening. [harsh, but I can't think of a better word]

I have officially turned into the old person who complains about everything new. Let me get my abacus and rotary phone...

 

[bagnut1]

I have officially turned into the old person who complains about everything new. Let me get my abacus and rotary phone...

You mean you have turned into..... ME!!

I deleted them from my feed so haven't seen any, but incorporating this stuff into their marketing "strategy" is totally in sync with all of the other nonsense they have been up to since axing Ramesh. It's totally the opposite of what they were doing before. For ten years.

A brand new Voyage (presumably unused) recently sold on TRR for $3200, significantly below retail just a couple of months after it would have been purchased. Perhaps some "influencer" made a tidy profit offloading their comp bag?

GTG - have to get back to calculating the resale value of my collection on my HP-12c........

 

[konacoffee]

I have officially turned into the old person who complains about everything new. Let me get my abacus and rotary phone...

Oh my gosh, I just remembered I used to take abacus classes as a kid. Hahahahahahahaha.

Honestly, as much as I love Moynat's products I'm just confused by them. What are they doing? The legacy sales that went on and off, the weird incident with the SA in the thread being strangely aggressive (which is really not on brand and very much not a good look for a representative of a brand), recent influencer pushes. I understand that Moynat is trying to broaden its appeal and brand, but being overly aggressive seems desperate. Again not a good look for a luxe brand.

 

[savoy85]

You mean you have turned into..... ME!!

I deleted them from my feed so haven't seen any, but incorporating this stuff into their marketing "strategy" is totally in sync with all of the other nonsense they have been up to since axing Ramesh. It's totally the opposite of what they were doing before. For ten years.

A brand new Voyage (presumably unused) recently sold on TRR for $3200, significantly below retail just a couple of months after it would have been purchased. Perhaps some "influencer" made a tidy profit offloading their comp bag?

GTG - have to get back to calculating the resale value of my collection on my HP-12c........

I'm so glad to hear there are others on the same wavelength Probably a good majority of us! The act of influencers selling gifted items honestly makes me ill, but I'm sure there's another thread for that. I have been surprised by the increase in Moynat items I've been seeing on the resale market as of late. I feel like 3-5 years ago you maybe saw less than a handful available...

Oh my gosh, I just remembered I used to take abacus classes as a kid. Hahahahahahahaha.

Honestly, as much as I love Moynat's products I'm just confused by them. What are they doing? The legacy sales that went on and off, the weird incident with the SA in the thread being strangely aggressive (which is really not on brand and very much not a good look for a representative of a brand), recent influencer pushes. I understand that Moynat is trying to broaden its appeal and brand, but being overly aggressive seems desperate. Again not a good look for a luxe brand.

Totally agree! I do not condone violence but man do I want to shake the corporate execs awake, like "What.Are.You.Doing.Please.Stop". Are you trying to follow in Bottega's footsteps? Because Daniel Lee is not Tomas Maier and Knightly is certainly not Ramesh (no offense to any DL fans). I'm all for positive change that supports upward growth, but that does not seem to be happening at Moynat.

Maybe Ramesh will go all Phoebe and just start his own label.

 

[bagnut1]

Maybe Ramesh will go all Phoebe and just start his own label.

I would be so there.

In the meantime the clown car that has become Moynat has indirectly introduced me (and my bag budget) to other options with integrity and quality still top of mind (as opposed to youth/trend chasing and what is now an indecipherable brand identity).

 

[Mousy]

Has anyone else noticed the recent "influencer-push" on Moynat's Instagram stories? Moynat shared 3 different influencer posts, which were all ads uploaded on the same day by each respective account.

I'm curious what others think of the brand using this type of marketing strategy, which isn't totally surprising given the new leadership.

I have thoughts. They aren't particularly positive. On one hand I'm happy to see more people becoming exposed to the brand, even though most of us here are from the old guard of Ramesh. On the other hand, I feel like it's....cheapening. [harsh, but I can't think of a better word]

I have officially turned into the old person who complains about everything new. Let me get my abacus and rotary phone...

You mean you have turned into..... ME!!

I deleted them from my feed so haven't seen any, but incorporating this stuff into their marketing "strategy" is totally in sync with all of the other nonsense they have been up to since axing Ramesh. It's totally the opposite of what they were doing before. For ten years.

A brand new Voyage (presumably unused) recently sold on TRR for $3200, significantly below retail just a couple of months after it would have been purchased. Perhaps some "influencer" made a tidy profit offloading their comp bag?

GTG - have to get back to calculating the resale value of my collection on my HP-12c........

Oh my gosh, I just remembered I used to take abacus classes as a kid. Hahahahahahahaha.

Honestly, as much as I love Moynat's products I'm just confused by them. What are they doing? The legacy sales that went on and off, the weird incident with the SA in the thread being strangely aggressive (which is really not on brand and very much not a good look for a representative of a brand), recent influencer pushes. I understand that Moynat is trying to broaden its appeal and brand, but being overly aggressive seems desperate. Again not a good look for a luxe brand.

I'm so glad to hear there are others on the same wavelength Probably a good majority of us! The act of influencers selling gifted items honestly makes me ill, but I'm sure there's another thread for that. I have been surprised by the increase in Moynat items I've been seeing on the resale market as of late. I feel like 3-5 years ago you maybe saw less than a handful available...




Totally agree! I do not condone violence but man do I want to shake the corporate execs awake, like "What.Are.You.Doing.Please.Stop". Are you trying to follow in Bottega's footsteps? Because Daniel Lee is not Tomas Maier and Knightly is certainly not Ramesh (no offense to any DL fans). I'm all for positive change that supports upward growth, but that does not seem to be happening at Moynat.

Maybe Ramesh will go all Phoebe and just start his own label.

I would be so there.

In the meantime the clown car that has become Moynat has indirectly introduced me (and my bag budget) to other options with integrity and quality still top of mind (as opposed to youth/trend chasing and what is now an indecipherable brand identity).

I completely agree!
P.S.: Several months ago, I unfollowed IG Moynat. I felt like I was watching a marketing train wreck unfold. If things improve, I’ll follow Moynat again.
I’m still crossing my fingers for design improvements next season, yet I’m worried about the quality I’ve seen in some photos.
P.S.S: I remember learning on an abacus! I was in grammar school. The teacher walked around to make sure we were using the counters correctly.

New black box Voyage in NYC-

 

[bagnut1]

I completely agree!
P.S.: Several months ago, I unfollowed IG Moynat. I felt like I was watching a marketing train wreck unfold. If things improve, I’ll follow Moynat again.
I’m still crossing my fingers for design improvements next season, yet I’m worried about the quality I’ve seen in some photos.
P.S.S: I remember learning on an abacus! I was in grammar school. The teacher walked around to make sure we were using the counters correctly.

New black box Voyage in NYC-
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For some reason I like this bag even less in Box leather. To me the design seems stale and with the giant Moynat belly button hardware it's a mishmash of old/new and not in a good way. Box just amps up the dissonant volume.

- Your cranky purse pal (who is still angry at her ex)

 

[Mousy]

For some reason I like this bag even less in Box leather. To me the design seems stale and with the giant Moynat belly button hardware it's a mishmash of old/new and not in a good way. Box just amps up the dissonant volume.

- Your cranky purse pal (who is still angry at her ex)

Nailed it. I think if the bag didn’t have a ‘belly button’, it’d have a more classic look.
Lovin’ the ‘cranky purse pal’! It’d be a clever profile name!!!

 

[smallfry]

Hello all! I love seeing everyone's beautiful photos, and I've learned so much about the brand from reading through this thread. Thank you

Does anyone know the current prices for the Gaby BB and Gaby PM in the United States, please?

 

[Mousy]

Hello all! I love seeing everyone's beautiful photos, and I've learned so much about the brand from reading through this thread. Thank you

Does anyone know the current prices for the Gaby BB and Gaby PM in the United States, please?

You are welcome … and welcome!
I’m unsure about the US price, but I think the Gaby BB is $4100 and the PM is $4300.