My professor told me Chanel bags are all made in China but assembled in Europe?
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Truly. I think i have an increased appreciation for vintage products now, regardless of which luxury brand. Globalization and free trade has claimed its victims - quality products. I am still very fond of my Chanels and continue to cherish and use them. Thanks OP for initiating this interesting thread amidst rows and rows of repetitive reveals.
I'm so glad I came across this thread. I'm getting so fed up with and stressed about these quality issues, and I'm not exclusively referring to Chanel. LV is worse, IMO. I know the main point of this thread is outsourcing, but I think quality is a sub-topic here. Admittedly, I have also been so naive and blinded by the exotic "made in France or Italy" stamps that I forgot these logo capitalizing companies are just businesses.
My husband made a good point to me the other night after a quality issue popped up with a Louis he just bought me. He saw how upset I was because he knows how passionate I am about the brand. He simply asked me this: why on earth would you want to continue buying this crap and giving money to a company that doesn't give a sh*t about you? And I think that's when it dawned on me that he was absolutely right. In retrospect, if I were to make a collective assessment of all of the high end bags I've ever owned, I would have to say that they have brought me more stress than bliss. It's sad, but it is so true. And I'm referring to the following: pretentious SAs who act like they're doing you a favor by letting you shop in their store, quality issues galore, the grandeur, delusional conception of inflation (aka price increases), overly high maintenance and care that diminishes wearing the darn bags comfortably, and the amount of money the entire effing experience costs to feel that emotionally abused. Because, YES - it's borderline abuse.
That being said, I'm done with all of it. I get more use and joy out of my lesser coveted brands, and believe it or not, the quality sometimes surpasses the higher end names. For instance, Kate Spade is a very nice, low key brand. Yes, KS items are made in China, but the company doesn't try to pretend otherwise. And I'm more comfortable with a $300-400 bag openly made in China than with a $5500 bag with production discretions.
I used to be an avid shopper at Louis Vuitton. I just started to get into Chanel. But now I don't think I have the energy, patience, or sanity to invest in these love affairs any longer.
My husband made a good point to me the other night after a quality issue popped up with a Louis he just bought me. He saw how upset I was because he knows how passionate I am about the brand. He simply asked me this: why on earth would you want to continue buying this crap and giving money to a company that doesn't give a sh*t about you? And I think that's when it dawned on me that he was absolutely right. In retrospect, if I were to make a collective assessment of all of the high end bags I've ever owned, I would have to say that they have brought me more stress than bliss. It's sad, but it is so true. And I'm referring to the following: pretentious SAs who act like they're doing you a favor by letting you shop in their store, quality issues galore, the grandeur, delusional conception of inflation (aka price increases), overly high maintenance and care that diminishes wearing the darn bags comfortably, and the amount of money the entire effing experience costs to feel that emotionally abused. Because, YES - it's borderline abuse.
That being said, I'm done with all of it. I get more use and joy out of my lesser coveted brands, and believe it or not, the quality sometimes surpasses the higher end names. For instance, Kate Spade is a very nice, low key brand. Yes, KS items are made in China, but the company doesn't try to pretend otherwise. And I'm more comfortable with a $300-400 bag openly made in China than with a $5500 bag with production discretions.
I used to be an avid shopper at Louis Vuitton. I just started to get into Chanel. But now I don't think I have the energy, patience, or sanity to invest in these love affairs any longer.
I wish I knew what percentage of the products was made in Italy/France. For the price, I expect the highest quality leathers, precision craftsmanship and assembly in the before mentioned countries. Yes, the name demands a premium price as well. Its disappointing that the older bags had real gold plating and now the new ones do not, some have quality issues, more steps in the processing is outstourced and all these ridiculous price increases in very quick succession. For example the Boy. The old medium was $3,900 Spring 2014 and now the new medium is going to be $5,200?!!!
Honestly, I am disappointed. I am relatively new to Chanel, and just bought two bags recently (old medium boy and black caviar jumbo), but now I want to look into Dior (I liked what I read about the handmade bags).
Honestly, I am disappointed. I am relatively new to Chanel, and just bought two bags recently (old medium boy and black caviar jumbo), but now I want to look into Dior (I liked what I read about the handmade bags).
Over the years, I have 12 Chanel handbags and I am done buying bags from Chanel. I am starting to buy Dior and Hermes now. My real reasons are also about the quality issues and the poor customer services from Chanel boutiques. I did think about buying a pink python and a black jumbo crocodile a few times, but I decided not to buy it in the end.
I still buy some of the shoes and accessories from Chanel (not from the boutiques) because of the unique designs.
I still buy some of the shoes and accessories from Chanel (not from the boutiques) because of the unique designs.
I am so buying what you are selling. Excellent points, especially about abusive SAs. I tend to buy from department stores for that reason, nicer SAs and better return policies.
I'm planning a trip to Dior tomorrow. I've heard it's a no attitude store. Can't wait to see. Also their medium flaps are 1500 less than Chanel.
Very well said indeed. My husband tells me the same thing and I get upset because I feel he is attacking my taste somehow but thank God for his voice of reason. The princess has awoken from her deep slumber and delusion but I'm afraid it's a little too late
I am angry at myself but if we didn't have the extra disposable income, we would have been quite happy with quality over name.Not to beat myself up too much, I was brought up to save and buy the best but that was in a day when there was no outsourcing. Times have changed but we can also elicit change and stop buying into the designer bag crap.
I long for the day I can stroll the streets of Florence and see the artisans hard at work over their craft and I can pick up a good leather/jewellery item from them.
Very well said indeed. My husband tells me the same thing and I get upset because I feel he is attacking my taste somehow but thank God for his voice of reason. The princess has awoken from her deep slumber and delusion but I'm afraid it's a little too late
Not to beat myself up too much, I was brought up to save and buy the best but that was in a day when there was no outsourcing. Times have changed but we can also elicit change and stop buying into the designer bag crap.
I long for the day I can stroll the streets of Florence and see the artisans hard at work over their craft and I can pick up a good leather/jewellery item from them.
It's kind of hard hearing what we don't wish to hear...but I have to say the men are right on this one. I'm walking away while I can (and while I'm far, far from any boutique), and sadly for my wallet, hanging out lurking in the jewelry thread more often. I just can't get excited over bad SA's anymore (and I'm looking at YOU, Nordstrom and Chanel boutique) selling inferior work for ridiculous prices. I have what I have, and that's more than plenty. I'm a bit miffed as well, but what's done is done. But I can act upon what I do from here out. I'm acting with my $$$.
I'm with you on this - you make me feel comforted somehow
..... shifting gears now 
Honestly I was hoping someone would "They are all made in a beautiful factory overlooking Seine river", I guess hearing the truth hurts. I actually have a Chanel bag I purchased at Saks and need to pick up on saturday. Now I am not even sure I'll keep it. I am going to look at dior on saturday and then decide. Anyone knows about Hermes?
