List of Designer bags produced in China

I hope people reads this comment. And will have a different take in the industry.

I am not so sure why it matters to consumers where it is made. But, "Made in Italy" is a commercialised term similar to words like "organic". There are really no strict governance on using the word/phrase. And, there are many shortcuts to allow a brand to label it as "Made in Italy". For instance, some of the brands that are "Made in Italy" have parts made in China or other developing countries. In fact, Bottega Veneta had the weaving done elsewhere. So be aware of tactics. Over the years, marketers had mastered the art of manipulating the value of "perceived quality". Its important to know the world is made up of "GREED". In fact, more than 70% of the factories in Italy is either owned by Chinese or employed with Chinese, usually with a factory presence in China to enable them to label their products as Made in Italy. This makes it impossible for traditional Italian producers to survive. This of course incurred higher cost and usually paid by the consumer.

But anyhow this means it really proves that it does not really matter where it is made and anyone regardless of race can make a handbag... Honestly, it is just a handbag and we are all humans regardless of race.

I find it important to be more aware in order to stay away from the traps that marketers built... Unless you don't mind paying overpriced item.
I think the fact that it's impossible for traditional Italian producers to survive is equally, if not more, troublesome. Then I am in Europe.

Why should it not matter where something is made, and by whom? If I buy a beautiful traditional Ethiopian woven basket from ex. Salem's Ethiopia http://www.salemsethiopia.com/index.html , I would definitely want it to be made according to that country's traditions, by Ethiopians and for the Ethiopian ladies who make them to benefit from the sale. It's their livelihood. Just as I think it's important that the bag I buy from a European fashion house should be made in Europe by European crafts people. It's their livelihood. It's not racist. Greedy companies and share holders are making this impossible in Europe though. We're paying high enough prices for our bags. And yes, I know that Made in Italy on a Bal bag, does not equal made by Italians. But it should.


I know China is rocketing in to capitalism but I would think that having such an amazing rich history and ancient culture, that they'd have the will, pride and drive to invent and create inspired from this unique heritage and not be known as the nation of mass copiers of the West. At the same time, greedy Western companies who relocate to China with all that this entails concerning having to "share" company intel etc only have themselves to blame.They obviously do this willingly, it can not be blamed only on China. It's a globalist greed issue. For full disclosure, I don't think this should even be allowed. I'm not an open borders advocate.
 
Thanks for sharing your insights. I think it is important to know whom made it, but not necessary where it is made. I agree that culture plays a big role in behind making of a product. I appreciate it when its honestly done. But only if you can verify that, which marketers know it is impossible. Certainly the world has changed (especially the meaning behind Made in Italy). But as much as i wish to believe it, I would say 99% all best-known/top brands in the market are not. They are profit driven companies at the end to be where they are. It is also why they operate as conglomerates, making it impossible for small brands to survive. Most of the brands you refer to are usually smaller independent brands. But the world is certainly not paying enough attention to them. Rather most consumers focus on the label "Made in Italy" and the glamorous marketing.

Also, China has a rich history and ancient culture, comparable to Italy if you look at ancient art. Every country has its own culture. And i think it is not fair to assume China with 1.3 billion people cannot invent and create as much as other countries. I think it is person by person basis rather than country by country. I think we are all human. With traveling and ease of access to information, i believe everyone can innovate, regardless of race. China has been seen as a nation of mass copiers should only be viewed as for the time being when Chinese is struggling to make a living. But this seems to pass. We tend to see more companies with Chinese heritage to become the biggest innovators in several industries. And i believe this will increase drastically in the future.

The only reason why China is a better solution for brands for manufacturing because of the Chinese work ethic and strong management to begin with. If you have been to one, most factories in Italy is very poorly managed. But their history certainly helped them to be viewed differently to the world. Again, time and mentality of people has changed. Regardless, the phrase "made in italy" has value and when anything have values, people will take advantage. Unfortunately, his is the world we are living in.
 
I hope people reads this comment. And will have a different take in the industry.

I am not so sure why it matters to consumers where it is made. But, "Made in Italy" is a commercialised term similar to words like "organic". There are really no strict governance on using the word/phrase. And, there are many shortcuts to allow a brand to label it as "Made in Italy". For instance, some of the brands that are "Made in Italy" have parts made in China or other developing countries. In fact, Bottega Veneta had the weaving done elsewhere. So be aware of tactics. Over the years, marketers had mastered the art of manipulating the value of "perceived quality". Its important to know the world is made up of "GREED". In fact, more than 70% of the factories in Italy is either owned by Chinese or employed with Chinese, usually with a factory presence in China to enable them to label their products as Made in Italy. This makes it impossible for traditional Italian producers to survive. This of course incurred higher cost and usually paid by the consumer.

But anyhow this means it really proves that it does not really matter where it is made and anyone regardless of race can make a handbag... Honestly, it is just a handbag and we are all humans regardless of race.

I find it important to be more aware in order to stay away from the traps that marketers built... Unless you don't mind paying overpriced item.
can you post any link, pics, article, etc to prove that BV is doing weaving elsewhere, please?
 
Someone said all designer bags are made in China I just called givenchy and they said their bags are not made in china and the only product made in china is sunglasses. So leads me to believe every bag that has made in china is a fake.
 
Givenchy bags are not made in china don't know about other brands. But was told to take to Nieman Marcus and they said if it's indeed a fake it will be confiscated and I'll have to press charges against the seller and mercari.
 
This is an older conversation, but I read some posts in other threads that make me think twice before assuming made in Italy is indicative of quality and safe working conditions. In other words, shoddy, unregulated work and deceptive labeling occurs in parts of the world that previously conferred a sense of quality and artisanal workmanship.

one of many articles on this topic:


and see @ntntgo ’s post #180 in this thread:

 
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