Because, let’s be honest, Goyard is supposed to be fancy. Like, *really* fancy. I’m talking “I wouldn’t dare spill my latte on it” fancy. So the idea of someone, like, meticulously hand-stitching those little chevrons… kinda makes you think.
But then you read descriptions, right? “Printed using the traditional frame-printing technique.” Which sounds all artsy and *could* involve a human touch, maybe? I mean, it’s not like they’re firing up a digital printer and churning them out (well, hopefully not, anyway).
And then you see “100% silk” and “brand-new, unused, and unworn” and suddenly you’re thinking, “Okay, maybe… maybe it’s legit?” But that’s where the Repladies rabbit hole starts, doesn’t it? You start questioning *everything*. Is that “original box and ribbon” *really* original? Are the chevrons slightly off? Ugh, the stress!
Honestly, it’s the price that gets me. A genuine Goyard scarf? We’re talking serious coin. And these “New with tags” ones? Well, let’s just say if it sounds too good to be true… it probably is.
But, hey, even if it ISN’T truly handmade in the “sitting down with a needle and thread for hours” sense (which, let’s face it, is unlikely), the frame-printing technique *is* a hand-operated method. So, there’s *some* human element involved, I guess? Kinda?
And, okay, maybe I’m being a bit cynical. Maybe there *are* some incredibly talented artisans out there, crafting Goyard-esque scarves with love and care. And maybe, just maybe, one of those scarves will find its way into my closet someday.