i've been reading the threads bemoaning the fact that more and more companies are outsourcing their bag production to China (and other countries that are not either France or Italy). Also, 60 Minutes did a story a couple of weeks ago on how more and more jobs are being taken over by machines and computers. Of course, my brain started applying this all to handbags , and I started to wonder: how many brands still have artisans that make the bags by hand? Hermes and Bottega Veneta are the two that immediately come to mind, but there must be others.
How important is it to all of you that the bag is handmade? Would you choose a bag made by machine in Italy over a bag made by hand in China or Bulgaria? A unknown designer who makes each bag individually over a Chanel? Or vice-versa?
Just thinking, and wanted to get the thoughts of others out there ... Please share your thoughts!
How important is it to all of you that the bag is handmade? Would you choose a bag made by machine in Italy over a bag made by hand in China or Bulgaria? A unknown designer who makes each bag individually over a Chanel? Or vice-versa?
Just thinking, and wanted to get the thoughts of others out there ... Please share your thoughts!