First off, let’s just get this straight: Goyard, founded way back when (1853! whoa!), is supposed to be, like, *the* top of the line for bags and luggage and all that fancy stuff. Handmade this, fine calfskin that… you know, the whole shebang. And belts? Yeah, they got belts.
You can find ’em all over the place online. The RealReal, Grailed, even seemingly random “Belts Collection for Men” websites that sound kinda sketchy but maybe not? Point is, there’s a market for ’em. People are buying and selling these Goyard belts like crazy. Like, authenticated pieces even! Which begs the question… are there fake Goyard belts running around? Probably! Definitely something to consider.
Now, the thing is, I’ve never actually *owned* a Goyard belt. I’ve seen ’em, though. The Goyardine pattern is pretty iconic, you know? That Y-thing. But is that pattern enough to justify the price tag? I’m not so sure, tbh.
I mean, we’re talking about a belt here. It holds your pants up. Does it *really* need to be handmade with calfskin? I dunno. Maybe if you’re, like, some super-important CEO or a rapper or something, then yeah, flex that Goyard belt. But for regular dudes like me? I think I’d rather spend that money on, like, a weekend trip or a really, *really* good steak.
And the “high precision” thing? Okay, I get it. They probably put a lot of effort into making sure the stitching is perfect and the buckle is shiny or whatever. But at the end of the day, it’s still a belt. I’ve had belts from Target that have lasted me years. Maybe they’re not as “high precision,” but they get the job done, you know?