Then I was peekin’ at some other Frenchy brands, Moynat popped into my head… They’ve got boutiques back home though, so where’s the fun in *that* touristy indulgence? Plus, let’s be real, Mom probably already has a wishlist a mile long.
But, seriously, back to the Goyard thing. It’s *so* recognizable. And that’s kinda the problem, isn’t it? Do I really wanna contribute to the sea of Goyard-totin’ ladies at the country club? Eh. Maybe not.
Which got me thinkin’… maybe skip the whole “official” luxury thing and go for something… similar. Like, a “Goyard-esque” vibe.
So I started down this rabbit hole of “Goyard dupes”. I know, I know, sounds kinda dodgy, right? But hear me out. There are tons of brands out there – some even on Reddit (bless the internet) – that are doin’ similar things with coated canvas and geometric patterns. You can get the *look* without shelling out, like, a small fortune.
And, okay, maybe it’s not *exactly* the same. The quality might be a *little* different. But honestly, Mom probably won’t even notice. Plus, if I find a really good dupe, I could get her *two* bags instead of one! Now *that’s* a win.
Plus, I saw this article about “luxury leather goods” from France and it mentioned trunk makers. That got me thinking: what if I went totally rogue and found an *artisan* creating something inspired by Goyard? Something with a similar feel, but totally unique? That’d be way cooler, right? It’s like, supporting small business *and* avoiding the “basic” trap.
Then again, maybe I’m overthinking this whole thing. Mom just wants a nice tote bag, not a philosophical statement about consumerism and the perils of luxury branding. Maybe I should just grab the Goyard and call it a day.
