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Pursegrrl · Oct 25th, 2009, 10:43 PM

Originally Posted by mmmsc

I read an article that said most of the "made in Italy" goods (including Prada) are actually made in their factories in China. Then they are shipped to Italy where the last buckle or some detail is put on, so they can claim "made in Italy." There is a huge part of Florence that consists of Chinese workers. This is the way of the world now - all the goods are made in China, like it or not. Because China has the labor prices that make it worthwhile. But they must have skilled workers to pull it off?

Wow, interesting. I can't believe that with all the shipping/handling/duties/customs clearing and all that it is economical that way?

You know what I was really surprised to discover? A lot of MAC makeup (OK, specifically a lot of the blushes I've collected recently) are Made In Italy!

bakeacookie · Oct 25th, 2009, 11:21 PM

It just seems like there were people who know their thing, who are skilled when it comes to making items when made in countries like France and Italy. They have a whole image that depends on that.

I think it's because we think of workers in horrible conditions in China why we are so anti-Made in China. Perhaps if they boosted up the conditions, and produced non lethal quality goods, we'd change our minds.

But that doesn't seem like it'd happen because why'd they move in the first place. Such a shame really. :/ What will happen to all those Italians who used to work in those factories? It'll be like here in the US where all the jobs are overseas now.

I also too find some joy in finding a product not made in China or Turkey. Maybe because it's like a needle in a haystack sorta find.

Bull's Eye · Nov 11th, 2009, 02:36 PM

It is a very common sight these days that all the sports line of these exclusive designers have the label "made in China, Vietnam and other countries" but Italy.

nillacobain · Nov 11th, 2009, 02:52 PM

Originally Posted by mmmsc

I read an article that said most of the "made in Italy" goods (including Prada) are actually made in their factories in China. Then they are shipped to Italy where the last buckle or some detail is put on, so they can claim "made in Italy." There is a huge part of Florence that consists of Chinese workers. This is the way of the world now - all the goods are made in China, like it or not. Because China has the labor prices that make it worthwhile. But they must have skilled workers to pull it off?

ITA.

This is a reputable Italian tv programm.

http://www.report.rai.it/Contents/fi..._del_lusso.pdf
http://www.report.rai.it/Contents/fi...elLusso_en.pdf

Oct 25th, 2009, 11:21 PM	#17
bakeacookie Member Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 382	It just seems like there were people who know their thing, who are skilled when it comes to making items when made in countries like France and Italy. They have a whole image that depends on that. I think it's because we think of workers in horrible conditions in China why we are so anti-Made in China. Perhaps if they boosted up the conditions, and produced non lethal quality goods, we'd change our minds. But that doesn't seem like it'd happen because why'd they move in the first place. Such a shame really. :/ What will happen to all those Italians who used to work in those factories? It'll be like here in the US where all the jobs are overseas now. I also too find some joy in finding a product not made in China or Turkey. Maybe because it's like a needle in a haystack sorta find.
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Nov 11th, 2009, 02:36 PM	#18
Bull's Eye OP Member Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 129	It is a very common sight these days that all the sports line of these exclusive designers have the label "made in China, Vietnam and other countries" but Italy.
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