None of us know for fact where the purses are made and we can only assume by some of the shoddy workmanship that the only answer is made in China in part. Am swamped w/work (self-employed) but when I get a break, I will peruse some printed material Chanel used to send to their clients. I'm talking about very nice books, some hard covers, full Vogue like mags, etc. --back in the good old days. One piece showed and explained the making of the bag. I do know machines are used and probably more so now than before in order to meet demand. The quality has nose dived, imo, and there's no excuse as they claim their quality control staff inspects each purse before leaving. Quality inspectors, are they 3 blind mice?
Rtw is different. Chanel bought the houses who employ the crafts people thus ensuring Chanes has first priority over other design houses, and to hopefully avoid the gradual loss of the crafts these artisans possess.
I'd be happy to lend editorial comments, suggestions if someone wants to start the ball rolling. . .
