Official MOYNAT Thread

[TraceySH]

I love it! Congrats

Thank you!!

 

[Kitties Are Cute]

Was watching Emily in Paris and Emily was carrying a nano rejane!

She has awful “fashion” throughout the whole show but the bag is one of the few things I do like!

 

[latrappiste]

Hello ladies this is my first post as I am trying to decide on my first Moynat purchase - a preloved mini Rejane. I do not understand how does Moynat trace their bags to the original artisan who made them or in general back to their manufacturing process if the bags have no serial number. Or do they have one? I am confused as I understood there is no serial number yet the bag I am contemplating does have one inside the bag: five characters (one capital letter followed by a four digit number) on the lining on the right side as you look inside the bag from the front, close to the back wall (the one with the pochet). Did any of you check very carefully inside their bags? Thank you so much.

 

[v_bianca_m]

Hello ladies this is my first post as I am trying to decide on my first Moynat purchase - a preloved mini Rejane. I do not understand how does Moynat trace their bags to the original artisan who made them or in general back to their manufacturing process if the bags have no serial number. Or do they have one? I am confused as I understood there is no serial number yet the bag I am contemplating does have one inside the bag: five characters (one capital letter followed by a four digit number) on the lining on the right side as you look inside the bag from the front, close to the back wall (the one with the pochet). Did any of you check very carefully inside their bags? Thank you so much.

Hi,

I have a Loulou bag that I've bought around one and a half year ago, but just double checked and it doesn't have any serial number inside - leather is satin calf and interior is called pearl calf if I remember well. It's a very smooth light beige, so difficult to miss a detail like an embossed number. It came with the care instructions, an authenticity certificate (which is not related to the bag itself in any way as I can see), the bar code and the material (see attached). I don't think they make this model now under the new CD, so maybe this has changed for the recent bags and they've added serial numbers? Let' see if other members know more on this maybe.

I hope this helps,

 

[v_bianca_m]

Hi, everyone,

I have a question for this lovely Moynat community here - I'm contemplating a Gabrielle (either mini, which I love a bit more in terms of proportions or petite PM, which is a more practical size / a wiser decision). I haven't found a color that makes my heart sing yet and that's missing from my collection though. What I know for sure is that I want it to be with gold hardware and in carat leather - I love texture, plus it's more care free. Ideally I would like a medium / lighter warm brown (something similar to the gold epsom in Hermes to have a better idea). From the website, the Bourbon shade of the new model called Flori comes close to what I want.
I asked if possible to do a special order for a Gabrielle in carat bourbon and, unfortunately, the answer I received - not possible. Ideally I would have liked it with contrast white stitching (like the Loulou I talked about in my previous post) - I actually prefer contrast stitching with carat leather better than with satin calf, but I'm fine with tone-on-tone as well eventually. As Gabrielle comes in carat with gold hardware anyway, the only change I need is the color of the bag, so I was surprised and sad to hear it was not possible.

Has anyone had a similar experience or idea about a special order for Gabrielle recently? I remember I read here on the forum some time back that special orders were possible for Gabrielle (with a 20% added cost if I remember well?) Or maybe because Gabrielle is an older model, from Ramesh era and not a model they want to push forward these days? I'm speculating because Gabrielle is not listed under the Icons section on the website and last year there were rumors on getting discontinued? It would be a pity, for me this is still one of the best classic timeless structured top handle bags out there. Anyway, any feedback is appreciated

Thanks,

 

[latrappiste]

Hi,

I have a Loulou bag that I've bought around one and a half year ago, but just double checked and it doesn't have any serial number inside - leather is satin calf and interior is called pearl calf if I remember well. It's a very smooth light beige, so difficult to miss a detail like an embossed number. It came with the care instructions, an authenticity certificate (which is not related to the bag itself in any way as I can see), the bar code and the material (see attached). I don't think they make this model now under the new CD, so maybe this has changed for the recent bags and they've added serial numbers? Let' see if other members know more on this maybe.

I hope this helps,

Thank you for your quick answer. Here is a pic sent to me by the seller of this bag - you can see a very discrete serial no. The bag looks good but I am suspicious of the serial number and I see there are some pretty well executed fakes on the market available for a few hundred dollars. On the other hand it is strange that Moynat does not uniquely identify each of their items.

 

[m220888]

Hi,

I have a Loulou bag that I've bought around one and a half year ago, but just double checked and it doesn't have any serial number inside - leather is satin calf and interior is called pearl calf if I remember well. It's a very smooth light beige, so difficult to miss a detail like an embossed number. It came with the care instructions, an authenticity certificate (which is not related to the bag itself in any way as I can see), the bar code and the material (see attached). I don't think they make this model now under the new CD, so maybe this has changed for the recent bags and they've added serial numbers? Let' see if other members know more on this maybe.

I hope this helps,

Hi I also have the loulou in petrol blue with the inner flap in khaki. My loulou came with exactly all the things you mentioned and doesn't have a serial number too. When I bought mine in 2020, my SA told me that the bag has already been discontinued.
I don't have any bags under the current CD so I'm not sure about the addition of serial numbers but all the Moynat bags that I own do not have serial numbers on them.

 

[v_bianca_m]

Thank you for your quick answer. Here is a pic sent to me by the seller of this bag - you can see a very discrete serial no. The bag looks good but I am suspicious of the serial number and I see there are some pretty well executed fakes on the market available for a few hundred dollars. On the other hand it is strange that Moynat does not uniquely identify each of their items.

I've looked again specifically to the place near the flat pocket as shown in your pic and I stretched the stiff leather as much as possible to see under the leather fold (where the middle part is attached to the back of the bag), but no serial number. Interesting, I've never looked for that detail before as I bought it online directly from the Moynat boutique in Paris, so I did not question the authenticity.

 

[v_bianca_m]

Hi I also have the loulou in petrol blue with the inner flap in khaki. My loulou came with exactly all the things you mentioned and doesn't have a serial number too. When I bought mine in 2020, my SA told me that the bag has already been discontinued.
I don't have any bags under the current CD so I'm not sure about the addition of serial numbers but all the Moynat bags that I own do not have serial numbers on them.
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Happy to see another Loulou in petrol blue I bought it online, based on pics only, so I was stressed about the color - which is chameleonic, looking more teal or denim or navy depending on the light - but when I got it, I was very happy with it. Did not get the chance to wear it though, due to limited social life these days + worried about the satin calf + having too many handbags in my collection. Have you had the chance to wear it so far? If so, how is the wear & tear? It looks pristine from your pics.

Thanks!

 

[Beauty2c]

Thank you for your quick answer. Here is a pic sent to me by the seller of this bag - you can see a very discrete serial no. The bag looks good but I am suspicious of the serial number and I see there are some pretty well executed fakes on the market available for a few hundred dollars. On the other hand it is strange that Moynat does not uniquely identify each of their items.

My Gaby bought from the boutique in 2021 does not have any serial numbers inside the bag.

 

[m220888]

Happy to see another Loulou in petrol blue I bought it online, based on pics only, so I was stressed about the color - which is chameleonic, looking more teal or denim or navy depending on the light - but when I got it, I was very happy with it. Did not get the chance to wear it though, due to limited social life these days + worried about the satin calf + having too many handbags in my collection. Have you had the chance to wear it so far? If so, how is the wear & tear? It looks pristine from your pics.

Thanks!

I too only saw the petrol blue loulou from photos before getting it because the store I go to only had the mustard yellow and khaki one in stock. I also preferred the contrast stitching look so my SA had one sent down from Paris. I have used the bag quite a bit since and as with all my other Moynat bags, I'm really surprised with how well they have held up. I really do not take special care of my bags. My SA did suggest to remove the straps from the bag after use to prevent creases but I've never actually done it because its just too troublesome. Despite that, the bag is still good so you have little to worry about when it comes to wear & tear.

 

[v_bianca_m]

I too only saw the petrol blue loulou from photos before getting it because the store I go to only had the mustard yellow and khaki one in stock. I also preferred the contrast stitching look so my SA had one sent down from Paris. I have used the bag quite a bit since and as with all my other Moynat bags, I'm really surprised with how well they have held up. I really do not take special care of my bags. My SA did suggest to remove the straps from the bag after use to prevent creases but I've never actually done it because its just too troublesome. Despite that, the bag is still good so you have little to worry about when it comes to wear & tear.

Great, thanks for sharing your experience! Very happy to hear that the bag has held up well despite its smoothest leather (it almost has no texture). The strap came separately in a smaller dust bag, but I put in on when I tried the bag and it remaind on since then. No indentation from staying in the box (only a tiny sign on the edge glazing from the ring). Agree it’s annoying to keep putting and taking off the strap each time you wear it… I’ve observed a small creasing on the top back of the flap from opening it, but that’s to be expected with time from repeatedly manipulating the bag since it’s one big leather piece… Your feedback is encouraging, so looking forward to the first occasion to take her out

 

[plooshie]

Hi, everyone,

I have a question for this lovely Moynat community here - I'm contemplating a Gabrielle (either mini, which I love a bit more in terms of proportions or petite PM, which is a more practical size / a wiser decision). I haven't found a color that makes my heart sing yet and that's missing from my collection though. What I know for sure is that I want it to be with gold hardware and in carat leather - I love texture, plus it's more care free. Ideally I would like a medium / lighter warm brown (something similar to the gold epsom in Hermes to have a better idea). From the website, the Bourbon shade of the new model called Flori comes close to what I want.
I asked if possible to do a special order for a Gabrielle in carat bourbon and, unfortunately, the answer I received - not possible. Ideally I would have liked it with contrast white stitching (like the Loulou I talked about in my previous post) - I actually prefer contrast stitching with carat leather better than with satin calf, but I'm fine with tone-on-tone as well eventually. As Gabrielle comes in carat with gold hardware anyway, the only change I need is the color of the bag, so I was surprised and sad to hear it was not possible.

Has anyone had a similar experience or idea about a special order for Gabrielle recently? I remember I read here on the forum some time back that special orders were possible for Gabrielle (with a 20% added cost if I remember well?) Or maybe because Gabrielle is an older model, from Ramesh era and not a model they want to push forward these days? I'm speculating because Gabrielle is not listed under the Icons section on the website and last year there were rumors on getting discontinued? It would be a pity, for me this is still one of the best classic timeless structured top handle bags out there. Anyway, any feedback is appreciated

Thanks,

I placed a special order for a Gabrielle BB in natural calf leather (or barenia in H terms) with gold hardware a few months back, so as far as I am aware, Moynat is still taking special orders for Gabrielle. I did have to pay 20% extra as you've pointed out and also a deposit upfront. They are certainly pushing the new styles more, but my experience has been that as long as they have the materials for the combination you want, they will make it for you.

 

[v_bianca_m]

I placed a special order for a Gabrielle BB in natural calf leather (or barenia in H terms) with gold hardware a few months back, so as far as I am aware, Moynat is still taking special orders for Gabrielle. I did have to pay 20% extra as you've pointed out and also a deposit upfront. They are certainly pushing the new styles more, but my experience has been that as long as they have the materials for the combination you want, they will make it for you.

Great, thanks for sharing!

 

[v_bianca_m]

Great, thanks for sharing!

UPDATE I've received today from Paris store, after checking with the workshop - good news: they can do a special order for the Gabrielle (carat leather), but I can only choose the color of the leather and hardware. I cannot change the color of the edges, nor the stitching (I would have preferred brown glazing - not a big fan of black glazing on lighter colors - and off-white contrast stitching, but those options are not possible). Also, the cost is a bit higher than expected and a full payment is required. Lead time is between 6 and 8 months, so still weighing my options, before I take a decision.

Sharing in case someone else here is contemplating a special order...