Apparently, they exist! Found a bunch of stuff online, from “exclusive artigos de luxo exclusivos e originais” (whatever *that* means – sounds like Google Translate gone wild) to listings on eBay and even, bless their hearts, Reddit.
And the thing is, some of these listings are kinda confusing. Like, one says “Goyard Handbags Cotton for Women” but then it’s talking about hats? Is there some kind of weird, insider-y Goyard hat situation I’m not clued into? Maybe they’re made *from* deconstructed Goyard bags? That would actually be kinda cool, in a “look at me, I’m being sustainably wasteful” kinda way.
Then you’ve got the Neiman Marcus listing… which… uh… doesn’t actually *show* any Goyard hats. Classic Neiman Marcus. Always teasing.
But seriously, the *real* question is: are these things actually *made* by Goyard, or are they more, shall we say, “Goyard-inspired”? Because I’m seeing “Original Goyard Style hats” and “Goyard Hats for Women” but not a whole lotta “Officially Goyard” going on. It’s kinda like those “Rolex-style” watches you see down on Canal Street, ya know? You *know* it’s not the real deal, but hey, it *looks* kinda shiny from a distance.
And look, I’m not gonna lie, some of the “Original Goyard Style” hats designed by artists (according to one listing) actually look pretty dope. Like, a simple dad hat with the iconic Goyard print? I could see myself rocking that… maybe. If I was feeling particularly… ostentatious. And if it didn’t cost me, like, a month’s rent.