Want to get my first Goyard tote, but am worried about the quality comments...

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#31
tnguyenod said:
Hello, I am deciding on the same purse but couldn't decide if it would look too small on me. I'm lean, athletic build but I am 5'8". I was afraid it would look like a mini purse on me. I am considering purchasing through the phone so I won't be able to return it. I have a LV Neverfull and feel like it is too big for daily wear so I knew I didn't want the Artois MM. I am looking for an everyday purse without it looking like a mini purse on me. Hoping to get some insight! TIA!
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I don't think the size will be an issue for you, but of course it's a matter of personal preference. Here are the heights and widths for the Artois PM and MM that my SA recently sent me: PM 9.6"h x 11.8"w /MM 11.6"h x 14.1"w
If you already know the MM is larger than what you're looking for you can see the PM is just a few inches smaller in either direction. Check to see how those measurements compare with a bag you have at home to compare.
 
#32
Red J said:
I don't think the size will be an issue for you, but of course it's a matter of personal preference. Here are the heights and widths for the Artois PM and MM that my SA recently sent me: PM 9.6"h x 11.8"w /MM 11.6"h x 14.1"w
If you already know the MM is larger than what you're looking for you can see the PM is just a few inches smaller in either direction. Check to see how those measurements compare with a bag you have at home to compare.
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Thank you so much. I think I am going with the PM with what I am looking for. The SA was able to FaceTime with me and it looked like a good fit! Thank you again for your input!
 
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tnguyenod said:
Hello, I am deciding on the same purse but couldn't decide if it would look too small on me. I'm lean, athletic build but I am 5'8". I was afraid it would look like a mini purse on me. I am considering purchasing through the phone so I won't be able to return it. I have a LV Neverfull and feel like it is too big for daily wear so I knew I didn't want the Artois MM. I am looking for an everyday purse without it looking like a mini purse on me. Hoping to get some insight! TIA!
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I think Swanky has some great photos of her Artois MM (I think it's the MM). And it's really not huge it's really the perfect size. I'm 5'6 lean, toned and athletic built and while I don't have the Artois, the PM St. Louis is the right size on me and it's about the same as the Artois MM. The Artois PM is much smaller.....like it's just bigger than a Chanel Maxi flap size but more depth.
 
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viciel said:
I think Swanky has some great photos of her Artois MM (I think it's the MM). And it's really not huge it's really the perfect size. I'm 5'6 lean, toned and athletic built and while I don't have the Artois, the PM St. Louis is the right size on me and it's about the same as the Artois MM. The Artois PM is much smaller.....like it's just bigger than a Chanel Maxi flap size but more depth.
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Thank you, I was looking for something smaller than my LV Neverfull and the Artois MM definitely is similar size to it and a bit longer. I will have to look at Swanky's photos. Thanks again!
 
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tnguyenod said:
Thank you, I was looking for something smaller than my LV Neverfull and the Artois MM definitely is similar size to it and a bit longer. I will have to look at Swanky's photos. Thanks again!
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I don't know if you would find the Artois MM a good fit then...because it's definitely slightly larger than the Neverfull MM (longer and deeper), and the strap is about 2 inches longer. The Artois base length is ~ 14 1/2 but the top (longest) length measures ~19 1/2. It's about the same height as the Neverfull MM. Are you able to go to a store and try them on?
 
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I've been wondering the same. Some people have suggested buying them second hand so you take less of a hit if the quality is bad, but I haven't been able to get a straight answer from Goyard on whether they'll repair second hand bags (if you can't verify the original purchase/owner).
 
#39
viciel said:
I don't know if you would find the Artois MM a good fit then...because it's definitely slightly larger than the Neverfull MM (longer and deeper), and the strap is about 2 inches longer. The Artois base length is ~ 14 1/2 but the top (longest) length measures ~19 1/2. It's about the same height as the Neverfull MM. Are you able to go to a store and try them on?
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No, we haven't had a chance. Dallas is the closest one to us but I may just get it (husband's Valentine's gift). I have been doing tons of research although not many posts about the Artois PM, many more on the MM. Thank you so much for your input.
 
#41
My SL are absolutely the worst quality bags I own. I keep buying them because they're fun, but the quality is shockingly bad on some (my orange is the worst -- I've literally had reusable shopping bags that held up better). I've never had an issue with the straps, but the bags have color transfer, scratches and scuff that is almost embarrassing because they just look like they've been utterly trashed although I don't treat them badly. To be blunt, this is not the bag to choose as your splurge bag or if it would be a major purchase for you. If you think it would be fun to have one and know that it's kind of a crapshoot as to how long it will look nice (or even usable), then it's nice to have one since they're a staple in a lot of areas and can be a great beach bag. Dior Book Tote is a better beach bag IMO and Neverfull a better workhorse tote if you're looking for something extremely durable
 
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#42
I carry my Anjou every.single.day and it's immaculate! I have the Anjou, Artois and Plumet (woc) and don't baby any of them, I have experienced no quality issues, hope to add a white Anjou soon!
 
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Safa said:
My SL are absolutely the worst quality bags I own. I keep buying them because they're fun, but the quality is shockingly bad on some (my orange is the worst -- I've literally had reusable shopping bags that held up better). I've never had an issue with the straps, but the bags have color transfer, scratches and scuff that is almost embarrassing because they just look like they've been utterly trashed although I don't treat them badly. To be blunt, this is not the bag to choose as your splurge bag or if it would be a major purchase for you. If you think it would be fun to have one and know that it's kind of a crapshoot as to how long it will look nice (or even usable), then it's nice to have one since they're a staple in a lot of areas and can be a great beach bag. Dior Book Tote is a better beach bag IMO and Neverfull a better workhorse tote if you're looking for something extremely durable
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What about the artois?
 
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