So, I was scrolling, right? And I kept seeing these “Goyard Custom Handmade Dad Hats.” Now, Goyard. We all know Goyard. That’s, like, *fancy* fancy. That monogram. That price tag. Whew! But, a dad hat? In Goyard? Hmmm.
See, the thing about Goyard is, they’re supposed to be understated. You’re paying for quality, for the history, for that quiet luxury vibe. Not screaming “LOOK AT MY EXPENSIVE HAT!” You know?
Now, I’m not knocking anyone who wants to rock one. I mean, if you got the dough, you do you. And these handmade ones, they *look* pretty good. Like, from the pictures, they *nail* that Goyard pattern. But…is it *really* Goyard? Or is it just, you know, “Goyard-inspired”? Big difference.
‘Cause let’s be real, Goyard themselves aren’t exactly pumping out dad hats left and right. I mean, they’re all about those classic trunks, the Boîte Chapeau (that round hatbox thing – so cool!), and those totes that cost more than my rent. A dad hat just feels…off brand? Maybe? I dunno.
Then you got the whole “handmade” thing. Okay, cool. Support the artisans, right? But again, is it *actually* handmade? By like, a dude in his garage? Or is it, ya know, “handmade” in a factory somewhere with slightly less automation? The devil’s in the details, people.
And honestly, the whole thing feels a little…trendy. Like, everyone wants a piece of that Goyard pie, even if it’s just a little slice in hat form. Which, hey, I get it. But it kind of cheapens the brand, in a way, doesn’t it?
