I think a fake Goyard crossbody bag is a crime of fashion. After all, you are only stealing the designer’s hard work. It’s like I can’t even begin to tell you how angry I get whenever I spot a knockoff. Sure, they may look “okay” at first glance, but take a closer look and you can tell right away that it’s a fake.
From the poor quality of the leather and stitching to the misspelled logo, there are tons of telltale signs that the bag is a knockoff. What’s worse, you will be wearing an accessory made with cheap materials that won’t last you a month. And in the end, you end up paying as much (or more) for the fake item than the genuine one.
I also think that buying a knockoff sends a message to designers. It tells them that you don’t respect or appreciate their hard work. And if no one is buying the genuine item, then why would they continue to produce high-quality products?
So what does all this mean for Goyard specifically? Well, Goyard has been able to maintain its high caliber when it comes to producing quality leather goods. But, if more and more people start buying fake knockoff Goyard bags, it only hurts the brand’s reputation. Which is a real shame since Goyard is such a renowned and respected brand.
The only way to really tell if a Goyard bag is genuine or not is to get an authenticator. But even then, there are still fake replicas out there that look like the real deal. The only way to be 100 percent sure is to buy from an official retailer — there’s just no way to know for sure if you buy from a third party seller.
Now let’s turn our attention to the question of why people even buy fake Goyard bags in the first place. Many of them might not even know they’re fake. They are probably just looking for a cheap way to own a designer bag when they don’t have the funds to buy the real one.
Others, however, are just looking for status — the impression they can make on their peers by carrying a designer bag, even if it’s a fake one. They probably think it won’t make much of a difference in the quality, and that no one will be able to tell it’s not an original.
In the end, it all comes down to the same thing. Buying a knockoff takes away from the hard work of designers and sends the message that people don’t appreciate or value it. That’s why I’m totally against fake Goyard bags.
Let’s now talk about what actions have been taken against the rampant production and sale of knockoffs. Unfortunately, there isn’t much that can legally be done to stop these knockoffs from flooding the market. Most of the manufacturers behind them are based in developing countries, so it’s hard to police them.
However, many designer brands have their lawyers and investigators that are constantly on the hunt for counterfeiters. In the US alone, the FBI and other law enforcement agencies have busted some of the biggest counterfeit rings in the country. While it’s not yet enough to stop the entire industry, at least some progress is being made.
On top of that, brands also have their own private investigators that go undercover to pinpoint the source of counterfeit goods. Most of these investigators are highly trained former police officers with years of combat experience. In some cases, they have even managed to shut down entire factories that make fake designer goods.
Finally, let’s address what you can do as an individual if you get tricked into buying a fake Goyard bag. First of all, don’t panic. Contact the seller or manufacturer and let them know that you think the bag is not authentic. Legitimate brands will usually refund you or send you an authentic bag.
If that doesn’t work, you can also contact the Better Business Bureau and let them know of your concerns. You should also report the website or business that sold you the counterfeit item — this helps to discourage them from continuing to sell fake goods.
All in all, I would recommend avoiding buying fake Goyard bags altogether. Not only does it degrade the brand’s reputation, but it also shows a lack of respect for the hard work designers put into each of their products. So please, do your research and make sure that you obtain the original.