Got to admit at first glance I thought chloroform!!Lol. Whoever used to name their colors clearly doesn’t work there any more.
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The name Hot Pink took a lot of thought.Lol. Whoever used to name their colors clearly doesn’t work there any more.
Yep, and I was thinking how the green looks close to Bambou, and it gets a name that doesn’t conjure a pleasant image but is more than a tad clinical.The name Hot Pink took a lot of thought.
I was chatting with Moynat SA in the Harrods store today and he said that ALL the bags are now being made in Italy "because there's so much experience there". (Clearly trying to put a positive spin on things.). I'm sad to say this but I think my M collection is going to come to an end, I have 5 lovely bags, got first one in 2020. I think I can tell that the leather and hardware is ever so slightly "less" on the newer ones, and there aren't really any other styles that interest me. The prices are also really quite high now. I've had an amazing boutique experience though, so never say never....
I could be wrong, but I thought the Gabrielle and SO bags are Made in France. It sounds like LVMH has melded Moynat’s manufacturing with the rest of their lines.
It's quite possible you might be right, this SA seemed a bit new. Although he was very enthusiastic. I didn't make it to the actual boutique in Mayfair.
Saw these "hot pink" bags in person in London and the back of the tote has "MOYNAT ATHLETICS" stenciled on it. Apparently it's a limited edition with a "workout" theme? Like this colorway a lot but not the labeling.
Sad if true. I am guessing their Paris atelier, if it still exists, is probably used for those.
Grateful I had the experience of visiting before the company was gutted.
Interesting.
I think NYC got the hot pink/chloro bags w/o any stencil — Curtis would’ve shared the stencil in a photo. I’ll ask, if anyone is curious.It's a blessings for us to have witnessed the era when all the Moynat pieces (even the SLD!!) being produced in France. Apparently the new management underestimates how we treasure the craftsmanship of the Artelier (or they just don't care as long as the sales profile looks good?). I'm lucky enough to have placed a Gabrielle SO in Sept 2022 and I'm super excited to have it unboxed soon!! Will post some photos of the gem when it arrives if you are interested
If I am remembering correctly, when they first started up the atelier was in the larger Paris region but outside of the city. It was a big deal when they established an atelier a couple of years later very near the maison - Ramesh was able to closely collaborate with the artisans.It's a blessings for us to have witnessed the era when all the Moynat pieces (even the SLD!!) being produced in France. Apparently the new management underestimates how we treasure the craftsmanship of the Artelier (or they just don't care as long as the sales profile looks good?). I'm lucky enough to have placed a Gabrielle SO in Sept 2022 and I'm super excited to have it unboxed soon!! Will post some photos of the gem when it arrives if you are interested
Knightly does not seem to have such concerns.
From my understanding and having been there recently, the atelier is still in place and most models are still produced in France. I also haven’t noticed a change in production countries mentioned in the description of each model on the website (so far). I was also happy to see well made floor models that were in line with the bags I own from Ramesh‘s time, and personally could not detect a difference with the Réjanes and Gabrielles in stock.
I think you’re right. The one saving grace is that the seasoned Moynat SAs still totally get it. I was corresponding with my SA at SCP just yesterday. When she was sending me a few color options for the PM Rejane she made sure to note, unsolicited, that the black one was made in Italy. I already adored her, but that subtle side note made me love her even more - I saw it as a discreet little nod to the good old days. She knows her customers care about that and that is one of the many reasons why the Moynat SAs and the Moynat shopping experience as a whole are among the very very best.
I decided to pick up the emerald PM Rejane with GHW, by the way…arriving tomorrow. I had been pondering a Moynat bag in emerald for quite some time as I know so many on TPF rave about the color so I finally pulled the trigger, opting for the timeless Rejane. Plus, I’ve had low key stress that Moynat might discontinue the Rejane at some point so I wanted to add one while I still could. I’ll post a photo of the new addition to my little Moynat family tomorrow. So excited! ❤️
I have bought from the website and DHL is asking for federal government id. Does that mean I will be charged with import duties and taxes?