I think a part of this problem has to do with how popular the brand is. At one point, Chanel and Louis Vuitton were handmade bags, but as the brand grew in popularity, the company somehow had to compensate for this growing demand. This is not the case for Dior. Dior is really not that popular among the masses. Heck, I think Dior's beauty line receives more attention than it's actual couture line. If you jump over to the Dior subforum, there are probably only a handful of loyal followers that will stay and post about the brand. It seems like no one wants to buy a Dior because (1) the resell value is terrible and (2) Dior bags are not as iconic when compared to a Chanel flap bag.
I think, if something is not in high demand, there's no need to outsource, no need to cut corners to meet the demand and supply level, thus quality control is better kept. It's not hard to compare Dior's quality to Louis Vuitton's quality, even though they are owned by the same company. Dior is by far much better made than Louis Vuitton (and Chanel in my opinion). There are barely (if any) any threads about defective bags or parts. But if you head over to LV, there at least a couple posts a day about unmatched canvas, glue seeping out, or cracking handles. You can feel and see the quality difference in a Dior piece vs. other luxury brands. You can also feel it in your wallet when you purchase a Dior piece. Dior bags, although not popular among the masses, are surprisingly NOT cheap. In a sense, with a Dior bag, I feel like I am receiving a product worthy of its price tag. I may not be sporting the hottest bag among the population, but at least I know my bag will stand the test of time (durability-wise), which to me, is what I look for when I want to spend my hard earned money.
