First off, Goyard itself? Old school. We’re talking way back, almost medieval times. Okay, *maybe* not medieval, but definitely before your grandma was born. And that Goyardine canvas? Instantly recognizable. It’s that herringbone thing, right? That stuff? I mean, *everybody* knows it. Well, maybe not *everybody*, but if you’re even casually flipping through fashion mags, you’ve seen it.
And then the vintage stuff… Oof. That’s where things get interesting. You’re talking about bags from, like, the 70s sometimes? Or even earlier. Imagine the stories *those* bags could tell, am I right? Like, who carried them? Where did they go? Were they schlepping around a movie star’s wardrobe or just carrying someone’s grocery shopping? The possibilities!
Now, here’s the thing… getting your hands on one? Not exactly a walk in the park. They’re rare, obviously, because, duh, vintage. And usually pretty pricey. You’re not gonna find one at your local, um, you know, discount store. You’re looking at consignment shops, maybe some high-end online retailers, and definitely some serious hunting. The RealReal, for example, seems to have a selection of those, and you can get a good discount, up to 90% even.
And speaking of price… Don’t get me started on the Hermes Birkin. Like, seriously? A Birkin 45 from 2001? Okay, I know Hermes is *the stuff*, but the prices are crazy. But even Goyard totes, like that Okinawa one? We are talking serious money. But, hey, if you’ve got it, flaunt it, right?
Honestly, I kind of get the appeal. It’s not just about having a bag; it’s about owning a piece of history. It’s about having something unique, something that not everyone else has. It’s a statement. Plus, they are *kinda* pretty, even if that canvas is a bit… busy.
I gotta say though, sometimes I wonder… is it really *worth* the hype? Like, is a vintage Goyard garment bag from the 70s *really* that much better than, like, a good quality modern one? Maybe it’s the nostalgia. Maybe it’s just the status symbol. Or maybe, just maybe, it’s the fact that it’s a freakin’ Goyard. I’m not sure to be honest.
