Everything About the Goyard Saigon Bag
Discover the timeless Goyard Saigon Bag—a masterpiece of luxury and exceptional craftmanship.
History of Goyard Saigon Bag
In the 1930s, Goyard crafted a bespoke bag for a French customer residing in Indochina, resulting in the creation of the iconic Saigon bag. Designed to reflect the customer’s passion for travel, elegance, and the enchanting allure of Indochina, the Saigon bag quickly became a symbol of timeless sophistication. Reintroduced in the early 2000s, the Goyard Saigon bag features a distinctive trapezoidal silhouette that effortlessly blends modernity with classic charm.
Its elegant flap closure ensures the security of your belongings, while its standout design elements, including a hand-carved beechwood top handle and wooden accents along the front, pay homage to Goyard's heritage of fine trunk-making. Details like leather-reinforced corners and rivets further enhance its trunk-inspired aesthetic. Available in Mini, PM, and MM sizes, with a special edition Nano, the Goyard Saigon bag is the perfect statement piece, combining functionality and artistry.
Saigon Structured Bag
The more popular version of the Goyard Saigon bag is the structured version with distinct corners that are similar to the Sellier model of Hermès bags. The top handle is wood and there is wood trim down the front of the bag with metal rivets. The bag also comes with a removeable shoulder strap. The standard Mini and PM with the brand's Goyardine pattern come in brands standard eleven colors. There is a version in all leather in the PM size comes in six colors. The Nano size is only available as a limited edition and generally is released in one color at a time. Goyard has also started releasing limited editions Saigon bags with patterns layered on top of its signature Goyardine canvas that are being produced in PM and Mini sizes.
Saigon Bag Souple
The Goyard Saigon Souple version is a more relaxed shape that is similar to the Retourne model of Hermès bags. It is more casual style bag but has the same flap top and recognizable shape. While it has a wood top handle and removable strap it does not have the wood and rivet accents down the front of the bag. The Goyard Saigon Souple comes in Mini and PM sizes and in Goyard's eleven standard Goyardine canvas colors.
More Goyard Saigon Styles
Goyard continues to expand its Saigon line of bags. It recently released a Saigon Mini Trunk bag that does not have a flap or shoulder strap and has wood accents and rivets on both sides of the bag. It is most structured of all of the Saigon bags. The member of the Saigon family is the the Goyard Saigon Tote. It has the same distinct flap and comes in the standard Goyardine canvas in all eleven colors. The tote does not have the iconic wood handle but the back flap is secured with a wood strip and silver rivets. The Saigon tote only comes in one size.
How Much is a Goyard Saigon Bag?
The price of a Goyard Saigon bag varies based on size, material, and edition. Since Goyard does not publicly disclose its pricing, buyers must inquire directly with boutiques. Recent estimates suggest that the structured Saigon PM in Goyardine canvas starts at around $5,000, while the all-leather version commands a higher price. Limited edition designs and rare colorways can further increase the cost. The larger MM size is less common and typically priced higher than the PM. Due to Goyard's exclusivity and limited availability, prices on the secondary market often exceed retail, with pristine-condition pieces commanding a premium. At Sotheby’s, a like-new Goyard Saigon bag can sell for between $4,500 and $8,000, depending on factors such as color, size, and year of production.
Advantages to Buying Goyard Saigon Bags on the Secondary Market
1. Access
Sotheby’s provides exclusive access to a curated selection of Goyard Saigon bags from its long established global network of sellers. As a leading marketplace, Sotheby's offers pristine Goyard Saigon bags in the most coveted colors and sizes, as well as Limited Edition Goyard pieces. Our handbag specialists are dedicated to sourcing the most desirable Goyard bags from collectors around the world.
2. Flexibility
Sotheby’s offers multiple ways to purchase Goyard bags, including online and in person at our locations in New York, Hong Kong, Zurich, Paris, and London. We also provide a concierge service to help source specific Goyard bags not available online.
3. Value
While Goyard Saigon bags in pristine condition often command a premium over retail, Sotheby’s offers a curated selection of these bags in a variety of the most sought-after colors and sizes through our marketplace. By shopping with Sotheby’s, you can purchase a store-fresh Goyard Saigon bag without the need to visit a physical store. While it’s possible to acquire a Goyard Saigon bag directly from one of Goyard’s exclusive boutiques, the brand has a limited number of locations worldwide and restricts the number of purchases each customer can make annually. Many buyers come to Sotheby’s not only for the opportunity to purchase more than four Goyard bags in a year, but also to bypass the lengthy wait and uncertainty of boutique availability. While we always recommend building a relationship with a Goyard Sales Associate, Sotheby’s can save you valuable time and streamline your Goyard acquisition process.
4. Discovery
One of the greatest advantages of shopping in a global luxury marketplace is the chance to discover unique, one-of-a-kind Goyard pieces and rare, limited-edition bags no longer available at Goyard boutiques. Our curated selection of Goyard Saigon bags is continuously refreshed, ensuring that you’ll always find something new and exclusive.
Buy and Sell Goyard Saigon bags at Sotheby's
Sotheby's always has a curated selection of the top Goyard bags available for immediate purchase. Sotheby's also sells Goyard bags at auction in New York, Paris, Zurich and Hong Kong. Expect to find rare and collectible Saint Louis and Anjou bags in every sale in addition to other popular Goyard bags in pristine condition in the newest colors. Sotheby's handbag sales include rare Goyard bags in limited edition colorways.
Prices for Goyard bags start at $3,000, with the Saint Louis GM Tote Bag representing the entry-level option. Prices for the most sought-after limited-edition Goyard pieces range from $7,000 to $12,000.
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