HISTORY OF MOYNAT TRUNKS
Malles Moynat Founded in 1876 in the Opéra district, the Moynat house quickly became a benchmark for travel items. Recognized for its traditional know-how, Moynat has notably become famous thanks to its creations intended for the automotive world , as well as its innovations which have made trunks lighter and waterproof ...
Not to mention his remarkable participations in the Universal Exhibitions.
In 1965 Moynat and the Bertin brothers' brand " Au Départ " merged
Falling into disuse, the house closed its last store in 1976 but has continued to exist ever since, tossed from owner to owner, until its rebirth in March 2010 by the family holding Groupe Arnault, then its takeover by LVMH.
Trunks MOYNAT - A REBIRTH
Moynat - 2010
Ramesh Nair, an Indian recognized in the fashion world, is promoted to artistic directorafter having worked for a long time in ready-to-wear at Yamamoto, Alaïa, Lacroix, and eleven years at Hermès.
Thanks to his creative talent, Moynat's success is dazzling !
He will be thanked in July 2020 after 9 years of collaboration.
Guillaume Davin, brilliant collaborator of Bernard Arnault for many years, at Christian Dior and vice president of Louis Vuitton Japan . Expert in the Japanese market, becomes the Chairman and CEO of Moynat thanks to the confidence of Mr. Arnault to revive this legendary brand.
After 10 years, the one who accompanied the renaissance of the leather goods house returns to Japan to take over the management of Loewe Japon, another leather goods and ready-to-wear brand from LVMH.
Moynat - 2020
Lisa Attia will take over from the Moynat adventure in March 2020 as Chief Executive Officer . She was notably for 5 years commercial director at the cheap (LVMH) and since 2016 vice-president of image merchandising in Europe and the Middle East of Sephora (LVMH).
Nicholas Knightly takes over in July 2020 as Artistic Director . In particular, since 2004 he was design director for leather goods at Louis Vuitton, after having worked for Mulberry.
The arrival of this new pair marks a new stage which should accelerate the development of Moynat.
MOYNAT - SHOP
The 1st Moynat store was set up in 2011 rue saint honoré, a stone's throw from the Goyard store . In less than 10 years, 26 boutiques and corners have opened all over the world:
- Los Angeles
- Macau
- Dubai
- Taipei
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Chengdu
- Shanghai
- Beijing
- Seoul
- Tokyo
- new York
- London
- Paris
Each store is exceptional, the design sober and refined. Each point of sale exhibits old trunks.
Some of them have been restored in our workshops or come from our shop.
Canvas Moynat
As you will discover in the catalog below there are several qualities and Moynat canvas coated in plain color, with a checkerboard pattern or with the monogram M. Some of the most popular and sought after.
MOYNAT SERIES
At Moynat there are 10 Series baptized A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J corresponding to different qualities
Extract from the Moynat 1908 catalog
Series A: Packing trunk, black trunk
Iron locks and handles
- For the cab, with a chassis
- Post trunk, for men , with two frames.
- Domed trunks, for ladies , with two frames, movable separation at the bottom for hat.
Series B : Beech slatted trunk
Exterior brown painted canvas.
Black enamelled headband and hardware
Copper lock. Iron handles. beech slats.
- For the cab, with a chassis
- Post trunk, for men , with two frames.
- Domed trunks, for ladies , with two frames, movable separation at the bottom for hat.
Series C : Very sturdy batten trunk.
Strong canvas, painted brown, black enamelled sheet steel band in one piece. Around the lid, angles, handles and corners iron on the bases and lids, locks, strong copper, double slats on the bases, canvas base frames.
- For the cabin
- Men's mail trunks, with one or two frames.
- Semi-high flat trunks , with two frames, mobile separation at the bottom.
- Domed trunks for Ladies, with two frames and movable separation at the bottom for hats.
- Wedge trunks , flat high, with 3 frames (special for wrapping dresses, these trunks are very strong and recommended for long crossings.)
- Drawer trunks , practical for long stays, but relatively heavy (two drawers for clothes, compartments for hats and shoes. Two drawers for lingerie.)
The initials are painted on the trunks without any price increase.
Moynat Courier Trunk - Serie C
Robust and rustic trunk
Series D : Lockable trunk, light, strong.
Washable coated canvas, dark brown, Angles and handles in strong bag, hinges covered with a wide strip of leather. Enamelled sheet steel bands, in one piece around the cover. Battens, beech bottom slats, pressed metal handles. Strong copper corners, Moynat locks with numbered keys, white canvas lining, straps.
- Flat courier trunks for men , two frames and movable separation at the bottom.
- For the cab, with a chassis
- Curved mail trunk , two frames and movable separation at the bottom.
- Trunk for men's provisions , first frame with movable divisions forming compartments for hats, shoes, shirts, gloves, ties, lingerie, etc. Second frame and bottom completely free for clothes.
- Semi-high flat trunks , with two frames and movable separation at the bottom
- Curved trunk with two movable frames and separation for ladies' hats.
Series E : Fine copper trunks. With Moynat lever lock (registered model).
Exterior in specially coated, washable havana canvas. Corners, straps and handle in strong Havana cowhide. Leather reinforced hinges. Enamelled sheet steel band and handles. Beech battens and bottom slats, notched for the passage of the belts. Strong copper brackets and corners on the bottoms and lids. Copper castors. Locks with numbered keys. White canvas lining. Strap to frame, number and long.
- For the cabin, three drawers, one with small open compartments, false bottom for long. Opening and arrangements preventing the trunk from being taken out of its place under the bunk. Without belt.
- Half-high flat trunk with straps , two frames and movable separation at the bottom. Without casters.
- Curved trunk with two frames, and movable separation at the bottoms for ladies' hats.
- Trunks available, for ladies , On top, large frame with covered box for gloves, ties, veils, handkerchiefs, fine lingerie, etc. Small frame. Large frame and bottom completely free with straps for dresses. Padded cover and caster
- Tall flat trunks with padded cover and wheels, three frames and the bottom with straps, dividing the trunk into four compartments of equal height.
- Flat trunks with drawers, four large drawers and false bottom for laundry
Moynat mail trunk with 2 locks - Serie E
Straps and double locks trunk
Numerous hotel labels during his travels.
F Series : Features for all the latest enhancements
Outer in special coated canvas, checkered pattern
- For the cabin , with a chassis. The leathery angles in strong cow.
- Half-high copper plate trunk, two frames and movable separation at the bottom.
- Flat iron trunks. Three chassis
Moynat Serie F cabin trunk
Dark checkered canvas, lozine border.
Trunk with 3 handles, typical of Moynat, to be carried in suitcase or trunk.
Moynat Serie F courier trunk
Checkered canvas
Serie F Moynat trunk, the most sought after, Toile Moynat 1920 Introduction of the initial Moynat canvas designed by Henri Rapin, a weft formed by a series of letters M, which becomes the discreet and elegant signature of the house.
Series G: Pigskin on wood
Leather angles in cowhide
- For the cabin , a chassis.
- Flat "courier" trunk for men , two frames, movable separation.
- High flat trunk. Padded cover, two large frames, a small linen frame, separation forming a ladies' hat box.
H Series: The richest, most durable luggage.
Fine cow on wood. Padded cover. Canvas envelope on beech slats.
- Half-high flat trunks, leather angles, straps
- Half-high flat trunk , cow attached. The interior in varnished wood
Series I: Moynat light wicker trunk. Tarred canvas in varnish, edged strong cow. The envelopes provide these trunks with maximum durability. The first wicker trunk were made by Maison moynat in 1873, and constantly improved.
- For the cabin.
- Flat trunks for men , second quality.
- Low domed trunks, one frame, second quality.
- Convex trunks with two frames, second quality.
- Flat trunks for men , first quality.
- Low rounded trunks , first quality.
- First quality convex trunks with two frames .
Do not confuse Moynat wicker trunks, with the many imitations sold everywhere under the name of English Trunks.
Moynat light trunk - Series I, first quality, in wicker called English trunk. The model will subsequently be perfected and a new patent filed in 1889.
J Series: Very light trunks.
Dust-gray coated canvas. Interior and exterior fittings in aluminum.
The ever-increasing train speed, the reduction in fares, the organization of circular journeys, are all areas that facilitate travel, increase the number of travelers and consequently luggage. Transhipments are carried out more often and more quickly, as a result of which the baggage is more and more abused. Travelers, wanting to avoid excess, demand, with good reason, lightness. Two qualities very difficult to reconcile, lightness and solidity, therefore form the essential point of any serious manufacture.
Most of the houses that sell travel goods are not afraid to put into circulation trunks built against the most basic rules of manufacture, having only one goal, lightness; the materials used and which contribute to establishing a light object are, most of the time, only waste from other industries, such as rush pith, fibers, fabric, shavings or sawdust amalgamated and glued between two ordinary cloths, not offering the necessary resistance to what must form the barrel to the body of the trunk. In order to maintain this barrel, which completely lacks rigidity, circles surround it in such a way that they give the trunk the appearance of a barrel and form asperities inevitably torn off by the protrusions of the baggage counters, of the vans. In addition to the total lack of solidity, and their very high price, it should be added that these trunks, irreparable when they are damaged, have rounded interior angles, hence loss of space and difficulty of 'packaging.
The MOYNAT house repairs travel items from all sources, which, in addition to its experience as a manufacturer, allows it to identify weak points and subsequently improve everything that comes out of its workshops.
- For the cabin.
- Flat courier trunks , has two frames, movable separation at the bottom.
- Curved courier trunk, has two frames and movable separation at the bottom.
- Half-high flat trunks , two frames and separation at the bottom.
- Convex trunks with two frames , movable separation at the bottom for ladies' hats.
- High flat trunks with three frames
Moynat cabin trunk - Serie J
Orange canvas, Lozine border. Trunk with 3 handles, typical of Moynat, to be carried in suitcase or trunk.
1878 City bag
First range of city bags and cute bags, with chamois lining, created by Pauline Moynat.
1878 Moynat ladies' city bag
Havana sachet bags. riveted square frame
With Moynat handles, canvas lining, pockets.
Model for lady
Catalog number: 141
1905 Limousine trunk
For cars, with a curved base that exactly matches the rounded shape of the car's roof. 5 patents.
trunk restored in our malle2luxe workshops on behalf of Maison Moynat Paris. This trunk can be seen in the Moynat store at Bon Marché in Paris
Cover for limousine trunk
Protective cover for automobile trunk.
Rear trunk Moynat August 23, 1906
Dimension: Length 920 mm x Low depth 410 mm / high 360 mm x Height 260 mm
Leather border
1904 High heel trunk
Invention of the heel box for cars. The heels raise the trunks, preventing damage to the bodywork and ensuring air circulation to remove humidity between the roof and the luggage.
Circa 1910 Half limousine trunk
Consisted of a pair
1910 Patent
Invention of the extra light and unbreakable trunk
Circa 1908 - Box of ties
Pig leather, yellow silk interior
Dimension: 34 cm x 17 cm
The excellence of hand-sewn refinement.
Circa 1908 - Round box for collars and cuffs
In cowhide leather, interior in mustard yellow silk.
Dimension: Diameter 20 cm x height 11.5 cm
The excellence of hand-sewn refinement.
Circa 1910 - Box with 3 Moynat bottles.
Moroccan leather, long grain.
The Moynat brand is renowned for its beautifully manufactured bottle cases.
Circa 1910 - Moynat 4-bottle box
Moroccan leather, velvet interior, Refined design
1912 Car
trunk Rear trunk in the shape of the
bodywork, washable lacquered canvas
Moynat car trunk
Summary of the patented or registered features of Moynat automobile luggage
Circa 1912
Moynat automobile trunk with a particular shape
Moynat leather suitcase Circa 1920
Cowhide leather suitcase, hand-stitched, leather corners
Two locks signed Moynat in brass, Empty interior, two leather straps.
Moynat toiletry bag
In pigskin or morocco, silver goldsmith's work, comb and ivory brushwork.
Trousse de toilette Moynat
En peau de porc ou maroquin, orfèvrerie argent, peigne et brosserie ivoire.
Moynat suitcase with straps
Suitcase with double locks and double closing straps. Lozine and plain coated canvas
Box with 2 Moynat hats - December 23, 1921
Yellow coated canvas, leather handle.
Dimension: Length 550mm x Depth 390mm x Height 470mm
Extra catalog 1908:
Briefcases and trunks for ladies' hats.
Arranged with ribbons, straps and hat holders. Small frame for gloves, ties, handkerchiefs, fine lingerie, etc.
Hat box Moynat Circa 1920
Coated canvas suitcase, a leather handle.
Interior has 8 ribbons to hang your hat.
Moynat doll trunk Circa 1920
Very rare doll trunk Interior in fabric on the theme of childhood and games. Dark checkered outer canvas
Child's trunk , also called a doll trunk .
This model is a replica of a scaled-down adult trunk. Ideal for storing your played
Moynat multi-opening mail trunk
Checkered canvas
Moynat Circa 1920
Automobile trunk walking feet.
The shape adapts to the vehicle body.
This trunk was acquired by Maison Moynat for its Heritage collection. Discover its restoration in our workshops.
International exhibition trunk 1925
The red morocco trunk with a pretty studded frieze framing large blue leather palms won the diploma of honor at the international exhibition of modern decorative and industrial arts of 1925.
Thanks to this red trunk, Moynat won 13 medals at this exhibition
Croco toiletry case Circa 1930
Exceptional Moynat crocodile suitcase Interior in ivory, crystal and silver metal
Jewelry case - Circa 1940
Plum goatskin exterior
Interior in beige goatskin and old Saffron yellow velvet
Ingenious system articulated by fasteners, unfolding the two trays when opening the case
In the top tray: 5 compartments for small jewelry (glue, bracelet, earring, brooch...), 2 grooves for numerous rings.
Below: large space with 2 modular dividers to create 3 spaces adapted to your jewellery. Dimensions: 335mm x 235mm x 85mm
Moynat M
Moynat wardrobe and cabin trunk
Coated canvas M
1930's wardrobe suitcase
Many innovations in wardrobe trunk.
Several patents are registered
canvas: brown
Wardrobe suitcase 1 930
Many innovations in wardrobe trunk.
Several patents are registered
Canvas: black
Moynat desk accessories
Hand-stitched leather
men's suitcase 2011
The brand returns to center stage
Moynat bicycle trunk - 2011
MOYNAT TRUNKS LABELS
Brass plate fixed by 4 nails to the outside of the trunk
English trunks
Moynat
SGDG patented
No. 1
Opera avenue
Travel trunks
Moynat
3 place of the French theater
Paris
Brass plate fixed by 4 nails to the outside of the trunk
Travel trunks
Moynat
No. 5
French theater square
Travel trunks
Moynat
5, place du théâtre français, 5
e Avenue de l'Opera, 1
Paris
March 4, 1902
Travel bags
LIGHT TRUNKS
MOYNAT
5, place du Théâtre Français, 5
Angel of the avenue de l'Opéra
June 9, 1908
Moynat trunks & all travel items
5, pl of the French Theater
13 Capron Street
Paris
Gold branding on leather, for a Moynat trunk limousine cover
MOYNAT automotive luggage
Patented manufacturing
5, place du Théâtre Français
Paris
Marking on Moynat leather
Moynat luggage
Trademark
Stores
5, place du Théâtre Français
Factory
15 Coysevox Street
Telephone: CENTRAL 38-74
Paris
Trunks - wardrobes - Moynat
Trunks and travel items
Paris
5, place du Théâtre Français
1, avenue de l'Opéra
model factory 12, rue Coysevox
Telegraphic address: MOYNAMAL PARIS
Telephone: CENTRAL 38-74
1912 - Trunks Moynat travel objects
Paris
5, place du Théâtre Français
1, avenue de l'Opéra
Model factory 12, rue Coysevox
MOYNAT PARIS telegraphic address
Old phone 238-74
Telephone new 2000 -62
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