How can you spot a fake Goyard "Saint Louis" bag?

Goyard's Saint Louis bag has a special place among luxury bags. Since its launch in the 2000s, this tote bag has been as popular as ever. Combining elegance and practicality, this bag is hugely popular with women all over the world. The Saint Louis reflects the image of Goyard, while being both authentic and innovative. Unfortunately, counterfeiters are quick to replicate this iconic bag from one of the oldest luxury houses in order to make a profit. Nearly 95% of Goyard Saint Louis bags sold on resale websites are fakes. That's why in this article, we'll be revealing some tips on how to spot a fake Saint Louis bag from a genuine Goyard Saint Louis bag.

The dust bag:

First of all, take a close look at the Saint Louis dust bag. It should be made of cotton. Replica factories often make this protective bag from polyester. Polyester makes the bag light and slippery, while cotton makes it thicker, so that the bag inside is better protected.

Pay particular attention to the Goyard logo on the front of this dust bag, more specifically the letter "Y". This is an indication of its authenticity. The top left-hand side of the letter should be thicker than the right-hand side.

On the left, a fake Goyard protective bag and on the right, a real Goyard protective bag.

The logo on the inside :

Also check the brand logo on the inside of the bag. On an authentic Saint Louis bag, the first and last lines are the same length. Like the dust bag, also check the thickness of the branches of the letter 'Y' - the branch on the right should be thinner than the one on the left.

A real logo inside the Saint Louis shopping bag

La Goyardine :

Goyard stands out from other luxury brands thanks to its emblematic goyardine canvas. The expertise required to produce it makes it difficult to imitate. So it's important to analyse it carefully.

The pattern is made up of countless stacked dots and intertwining chevrons. The canvas is made from linen and cotton, which supports the pattern. This type of fabric is solid, flexible and waterproof.

The complexity of its manufacture makes it virtually impossible to counterfeit. In fact, counterfeit factories will offer you a printed plastic canvas. The plastic used makes the fabric smooth to the touch, unlike the original.

Look carefully at the chevron of dotted lines. These dots should be oval, not round, and should alternate between 14 or 16. On replicas, there will always be only 16 dots.

On the left, an authentic goyardine canvas, on the right, a replica goyardine canvas.

The inner canvas :

If you look at the inner fabric of the bag, you may notice an irregularity in the weave. This is a good indication of its authenticity. Because goyardine canvas is made from natural fibres, it's not unusual to see small knots or hollows.

Also check the colour. The inner fabric should not be white but unbleached.

Secure the purchase of your second-hand Saint Louis bag with Obvy :

If you want to buy your Goyard bag on resale platforms between private individuals, we advise you to use Obvy to secure your transaction.

Obvy is a secure payment platform that helps you avoid the scams that are common in transactions between private individuals. When you make a transaction on Obvy, the funds are only credited to your seller when the buyer certifies that the goods purchased are in order. If this is not the case, you are automatically refunded and the item is returned to the seller.

By using Obvy to carry out transactions between private individuals, you can also benefit from payment in several instalments.