Brands that are still made in the USA or Europe

[kittenss]

I've been browsing some older threads on this topic but they're all from a decade ago and most of the recommendations either don't exist or are now made in China!

Are there any designer brands still made in the US or Europe? Chanel, LV, and Hermes are all I can think of, but I'd love to also hear about some low-mid tier priced labels.

I'd also be especially thrilled to find a brand that does cute bags (like older Coach)!

 

[BAGWANNABE]

Fount Leather is designed and made in the USA and its leather is amazing! I just posted this pic of my collection in another thread.

#fountleathergoods
Www.fountleather.com

 

[HesitantShopper]

Not designer but the Canadian Roots brand has great bags in the low hundreds ranges, all made in Canada with beautiful leathers, they ship many places and have a few stores scattered about in the US.

http://www.roots.com

 

[kittenss]

Wow these are great suggestions, I'm already in love with both brands!

Not designer but the Canadian Roots brand has great bags in the low hundreds ranges, all made in Canada with beautiful leathers, they ship many places and have a few stores scattered about in the US.

http://www.roots.com

Ahhh thank you! These are super cute and the price is nice. Looove!

 

[Roie55]

Mansur Gavriel - made in Italy,
Chloe - mainly Italy but also France, Romania, Bulgaria Spain.
You can google this stuff - pick brands you like and google where they are made.

 

[Katinahat]

Over 50% of Mulberry bags are still made in the south of England where the brand put down it’s roots. Customer Services would be able to tell you which ones. The leather is gorgeous!

 

[kittenss]

Mansur Gavriel - made in Italy,
Chloe - mainly Italy but also France, Romania, Bulgaria Spain.
You can google this stuff - pick brands you like and google where they are made.

Easier said than done, I've put in hours of research and haven't come up with that many options...everything is made in China these days. I appreciate the suggestions.

 

[morejunkny]

Il Bisonte is made in Italy, Launer in England, and Just Campagne in France.

 

[kittenss]

Thank you, I checked out Il Bisonte and I'm in love

 

[Mariapia]

Just Campagne France
Bleu de Chauffe France
Berthille France
Céline Lefebure Italy
Guibert France
Carolina Herrera Spain

 

[fashionista1984]

Marco Massaccesi made in Italy

 

[SPBiaes]

Not to rain on anyone’s parade but it was also exposed a long time ago that many designers’ “made in Europe”, “made in Italy” or “made in the USA” factories are all using immigrant workers from China or Mexico. Even LV was exposed and refused to comment on their Texas factory’s harsh working environment (no air conditioning in the summer and chain-link fence around the workshop) and firing workers bc they couldn’t perform well under this kind of situation......

 

[indiaink]

Not to rain on anyone’s parade but it was also exposed a long time ago that many designers’ “made in Europe”, “made in Italy” or “made in the USA” factories are all using immigrant workers from China or Mexico. Even LV was exposed and refused to comment on their Texas factory’s harsh working environment (no air conditioning in the summer and chain-link fence around the workshop) and firing workers bc they couldn’t perform well under this kind of situation......

Helpful to have reference links to support this. Thank you.

 

[fabuleux]

Not to rain on anyone’s parade but it was also exposed a long time ago that many designers’ “made in Europe”, “made in Italy” or “made in the USA” factories are all using immigrant workers from China or Mexico. Even LV was exposed and refused to comment on their Texas factory’s harsh working environment (no air conditioning in the summer and chain-link fence around the workshop) and firing workers bc they couldn’t perform well under this kind of situation......

Let's add that these reports appeared before the actual manufacturing plant was completed. Having been in several Louis Vuitton factories, I can attest that they are state-of-the art.
Also, immigrant workers are workers. I'm an immigrant worker myself and I do as good a job as my office neighbor who was born in the USA.

 

[SPBiaes]

Helpful to have reference links to support this. Thank you.

From New Yorker: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/...workers-who-assemble-designer-bags-in-tuscany
From The Wall Street Journal: https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-yo...-hail-from-texas-11571332220?mod=hp_lead_pos9
From Chicago Tribune: https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/chi-italy-china_spolarjan02-story.html

Let's add that these reports appeared before the actual manufacturing plant was completed. Having been in several Louis Vuitton factories, I can attest that they are state-of-the art.
Also, immigrant workers are workers. I'm an immigrant worker myself and I do as good a job as my office neighbor who was born in the USA.

Oh no, you misunderstood. I have nothing against immigrant workers and that is exactly why I brought it up. It is ironic and hypocritical for people to think that goods made in Italy or made in the US are automatically better than things made in Mexico or in China, or to believe all factories in developed countries treat all their workers better. It's also saddening to see people believe these factories only hire well manicured non-POC artisans to make handbags - something that these brands constantly post on their social medias for marketing. LV is undoubtedly the most profitable luxury brand in the world. I am sure the permanent plants look absolutely gorgeous. But if they can spend 6 to 7 figures to set up a show space within weeks or a month...well... it is kinda surprising to see that they were not able to provide an enjoyable working environment for their workers when doing temporary test runs......