Bagaholicboy Profiles #31 – Goyard Hong Kong 101
As promised, here’s the much overdue post on Goyard in Hong Kong, which is currently located at the grand old dame, The Peninsula in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon. A small quaint outpost, the 80 sqm isn’t exactly the biggest compared to the other designer brands, but then again, Goyard isn’t exactly the same as other designer brands.
Established in 1853, Goyard only has a handful of stores around the world, something which makes them even more coveted. Less is more? Indeed. As far as the selection goes, the Hong Kong store is pretty self-sufficient, but because the brand is so popular around the region, most of the desirable bags are almost always sold out.
I could go on and on, but here are my top 10 points to note when shopping in Goyard. If you’re planning a trip soon, don’t forget to bookmark this post.
01. Goyard Hong Kong does not take email orders. Unlike their London or Paris counterparts, Hong Kong is not yet equipped to handle overseas orders via email or phone.
02. When it comes to the bags and SLGs at Goyard, do note that there are different prices for different colours. Black, Red and Tan are the basic colours, while all others like Blue, Burgundy, Green and Yellow retail for around 30% more.
03. There are 3 basic colours (Black, Red and Tan) and 7 other colours, each colour having a numeric code. For example, Black is 01, Red is 02 and so on. Pink is not one of the 10 regular colours, but a limited edition hue that pops up from time to time.
04. There is, however, one exception. All the colours for the classic Goyard Saint Louis are priced the same, HKD8700 for the MM and HKD9900 for the GM. The Goyard Belvedere (shown above), which is one of the newest additions to the family, retails for HKD15,000 and HKD17,500 respectively for the 3 basic colours.
05. Another new bag, the Goyard Voltaire which is a roomy vertical A3 tote, is also the first one in the family to come with its own detachable shoulder strap and it retails for HKD17,000.
06. SLGs to check out that I personally adore include the Varenne (a long continental wallet for the ladies) that costs HKD8200 and the passport cover for the men that can easily double up as a travel wallet which retails for HKD4300.
07. Bags for men worth checking out include the Diplomat, an A4-sized briefcase that retails for HKD19,200. Another Goyard basic, the Ambassade retails for HKD22,670. The larger Ambassade 24H goes for HKD30,700. All prices listed here refer to the 3 basic colours only.
08. Prices at Goyard Hong Kong start from HKD2300 (around SGD350 after conversion) for the flat card case in the basic colours.
09. The Hong Kong boutique will take requests for monograms, but they will take up to 8 weeks to process as all painting is currently sent to and executed by the craftsman based in Japan. Prices are dependent on the number of initials and stripes if desired, and it is best to get a quote directly from the boutique.
10. Last but not least, Goyard never goes on sale. Really.
Any other questions? Please leave them in the comments section and I’ll try to answer them as best I can.
Image: Goyard
hey bb, are they still located there? i was there earlier this month and apparently they have moved…
Strange. They have been reopened at The Peninsula since early March 2011. Maybe you missed it.
Yes, it is at The Peninsula, small place. I was there in May but didn’t buy the Saint Louis as I still find it costly in HK.
Asked a friend to buy it in London instead. Much cheaper, especially after the tax rebate.
Hey BB, planning for a trip to Hong Kong and hoping to get a Comores PM or a Grand Bleu. What are the chances since you mentioned that most bags are not available? Could we order them and ask a friend to bring it back to Singapore for me? Thanks!
the Ambassade is hot… pricewise too…
btw, how much did you paid for your bracelet?
Are you referring to this one?
http://lockerz.com/s/111742250
yesh… I heard its meant to be a free gift and not for sale.
I heard from my Goyard SA in BH a while back that they are discontinuing Fidji, is there any truth to this? Glad you had a great trip BB!
My friend will be going to HK in July… does the shop still exist there? May I know what is the price range for their wallets?
It’s still there. I was just there last week. The wallet is hk$10,700 for the special colors ang around hk$8,000++ for the regular colors.
what are the dimensions for the tote in medium and large?
Have a look here please. The measurements are listed in this post.
http://bagaholicboy.com/2009/12/goyard-saint-louis-collection/
Hi. Need your two cents worth. Is it cheaper to get Goyard in London? Or New York, Osaka or Hong Kong? I have friends travelling to these places soon. I’m thinking of a SLG in black and tan leather. Also, should i be getting a Reed Krakoff Alantique?
Cheapest in Paris, but London would be the next cheapest. Pretty ex in Japan and Hong Kong, not sure about the States. As far as the Alantique is concerned, get it if you need a larger and roomy work tote.
Thanks for your prompt reply. Oops… I just realised that there’s this other tote bag that I’m considering. Roger Vivier Miss X. What’s your opinion? It’s about HK$9900 for the small size. Argh…. at least not so common in Singapore.
Hi BB, do you know whether I can find Goyard in Italy please?
Sorry Charmaine, but there are no Goyard boutiques in Italy, only in France and the UK as far as Europe is concerned.
Hi BB! Could you give the real price of GOYARD Laptop Sleeve in Hong Kong, like the following?
http://hypebeast.com/2009/01/goyard-laptop-sleeve/
Thanks so much!!!
I don’t understand your question Tommy. Doesn’t it cost USD830, as mentioned in the post?
I think what he meant was how much the laptop sleeve costs in Hong Kong. But I bet it costs more in HK than it does in the US.
Thanks for the tips! Just brought home my much desired Goyard DL MM in Blue. Costs HK$8,700. The staff at the Grand Old Dame in HK were very accommodating.
Great! Now send me a snapshot of it pretty please?
Hi! Will post picture of my new baby as well as my journey in HK in search of Goyard.
Just bought a Goyard St Louis PM from San Francisco at USD1045 excluding tax! SA said confirmed price was going up on 1 Feb 2012… which means it should be around USD1400 by now…
Just wondering if anybody know the current increased price of Saint Louis in Hongkong?
I just called them today. I asked about a white PM. They said it is HKD11K…
Is Goyard cheaper in Paris than the UK?
Yes, it should be, even if it is just by a tad.
Dear BB, may I have the email address of Goyard Paris please? My sister is traveling to Paris this weekend and I would like to make few enquiries. Thank you.