Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Curie Institute Auction Pieces
Back in the Winter of 2008, the Maison Goyard in collaboration with 21 Female celebrities and personalities commissioned several of its pieces to be auctioned off to benefit the Curie Institute, a cancer research facility. The auction was entitled “Un bagage pour la vie, un bagage pour Curie“ ("A luggage for life, a luggage for Curie "). The auction was hosted by Christie's of Paris on November 17th of that year.
Boite by Elodie Bouchez
Croisière by Charlotte Gainsbourg
Beluga GM by Catherine Deneuve
Ambassade by Barbara Schultz
Sac Tautou by Audrey Tautou
Croisière by Vanessa Paradis
Croisière by Audrey Marnay
Sac Chien by Vahina Giocante
Saigon by Audrey Dana
Ambassade by Emma de Caunes
Comores by Sarah Biasini
Beluga PM by Helena Noguerra
Goyard Core Collection: Beluga
Boasting a unique handle, the Beluga is a mainstay of the House of Goyard. It comes in two sizes, GM (above) and PM (below). The interesting shape opens to a wide top allowing access to the deep recess of the bag. The Grand Modele with its seahorse motif was designed by Catherine Deneuve and auctioned off by Christie's Paris to benefit the Curie Institut back in 2008. The silver colour was released for one of Goyard's Spring collection.
Friday, July 9, 2010
Carolina Dieckmann
Goyard Folding Suitcase
Ever the travel and leisure company, Goyard is well known the world over for their luggages. In these days where travelling light is important, the Folding Suitcase of the House is perfect for those who might return from their trip with more than what they packed. Crafted out of the light-weight Chevron canvas, the 50cm suitcase folds to around 5" x 20". $2470 for classic black on black.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Gretchen Barreto
Goyard Core Collection: Jersey
Another mainstay in the House of Goyard is the Jersey Tote. Available in all colours, this top handled bag is reminiscent of old steamer luggage pieces. Crafted out of chevron canvas, it is detailed with calfskin and comes in two sizes, GM & PM. Currently priced at $1955 for the Black/Black and Black/Tan GM and $1650 for the PM. Other colours are roughly $25% higher.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Le Livre Goyard aux Édition Devambez or simply The Goyard Book
www.goyardbook.com
Goyard, in collaboration with Devambez, announces the launch of the first book devoted to the legendary Parisian trunk maker.
Continuing the heritage of the prestigious collections from the 1920s, this extremely limited edition publication resonates with and celebrates the golden age of luxury travel, from horse-drawn carriages to the great transatlantic ocean liners. The book is presented within a made to order trunk. Each client is now invited to make a named copy of this highly collectable book into a unique piece.
One is not only able to choose the colour of the case's canvas, but also to affix specific initials and stripes upon it. Copies are numbered from 1 to 233, validating the rarity and authenticity of both the book and the Goyard trunk which encases it.
This magnificent art book uses traditional letterpress techniques for the text, features its own watermarks and is printed upon custom made vellum paper à la forme of Arches Mills. Goyard and the Éditions d’Art Devambez have succeeded in simultaneously creating a precious object in its own right as well as a captivating tome, both of which are characterized by a true sense of splendour.
www.goyardbook.com
Goyard, in collaboration with Devambez, announces the launch of the first book devoted to the legendary Parisian trunk maker.
Continuing the heritage of the prestigious collections from the 1920s, this extremely limited edition publication resonates with and celebrates the golden age of luxury travel, from horse-drawn carriages to the great transatlantic ocean liners. The book is presented within a made to order trunk. Each client is now invited to make a named copy of this highly collectable book into a unique piece.
One is not only able to choose the colour of the case's canvas, but also to affix specific initials and stripes upon it. Copies are numbered from 1 to 233, validating the rarity and authenticity of both the book and the Goyard trunk which encases it.
This magnificent art book uses traditional letterpress techniques for the text, features its own watermarks and is printed upon custom made vellum paper à la forme of Arches Mills. Goyard and the Éditions d’Art Devambez have succeeded in simultaneously creating a precious object in its own right as well as a captivating tome, both of which are characterized by a true sense of splendour.
www.goyardbook.com