First off, the Goyardine print. This is HUGE. We’re talking about the iconic pattern, right? A legit Goyard will have this crisp, clean, and super consistent. Look closely. Is it blurry? Does it look kinda…off? Yeah, that’s a red flag, baby. Pay attention to the alignment too. Authentic Goyards have meticulous pattern alignment. If the pattern is skewed, it’s probably fake. Like, who messes up something so iconic?
And the stitching? Oh, the stitching! It should be *perfect*. I mean, we’re talking luxury here. No loose threads, no uneven lines, nothing looking like a drunken spider did the work. If you see any of that, run. Seriously, just run. It’s like finding a hair in your soup – unacceptable!
Now, the hardware. This is where the fakes often slip up. Look at the logo, the zippers, the little metal bits. Are they shiny and high-quality? Or do they look like they were made in someone’s garage with spare parts? Authentic Goyard hardware feels substantial, not flimsy. And the brand stamping? Clear, crisp, heat-embossed. Not some blurry mess that looks like it was stamped with a potato.
Serial number…ah, the serial number. Finding it is like a mini treasure hunt. It’s usually tucked away inside the bag, in a discreet spot. And it’s unique to each bag, which is kinda cool. If you can’t find one, or if it looks dodgy, well… you know the drill. Something’s fishy.
And don’t even get me started on the dust bag! This is where some fakes just give themselves away. A real Goyard dust bag is usually this mustard yellow color, like, that particular shade. If it’s some other random color or feels super cheap, ditch the bag. Just, like, yeet it. (Okay, maybe don’t *yeet* it, but you get the idea).
Honestly, sometimes it just comes down to a gut feeling. If something *feels* off, it probably is. Like, you know that feeling when you’re about to parallel park and you just *know* you’re gonna mess it up? Same kinda thing.
Plus, consider where you’re buying it from. A shady dude on the street corner probably isn’t selling authentic Goyard (duh!). Stick to reputable sellers, consignment shops with a good reputation, or even better, buy directly from Goyard. You know, play it safe.
