What The HELL Is Happening at Dior

[@Handbagholic]

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[@leonaibaho1320]

Let's stop buy dior n her friends

[@Eileen3007]

Hi Steph, to be honest, I don’t think Dior is the only brand that is doing this. If the issue was investigated thoroughly which it should be, none of us would be shocked x

[@Handbagholic]

Yes I'm interested to follow and it's clear Dior is definitely not the only brand. Lets hope the big brands take more care on selecting sub-contractors who do take care of their staff and stop trying to squeeze more margin at the expense of workers - and their reputations when stories like this are revealed.

[@Eileen3007]

@@Handbagholic totally agree with you. Xx

[@jacolyn12]

I agree

[@gomosh6967]

@@Eileen3007 Yes I strongly agree with you. :)

[@geeangeles6600]

Not only Dior but almost all luxury brands sell their products at more than 10x the actual value of production.

[@amitamehra9529]

Greed is out of control. I fault us consumers willing to pay these ridiculous prices for the bags , as the companies are increasing prices twice a year. Makes no sense! I sold most of my high priced designer bags and now buying brands that not only have great quality, plus very smart styles.I am done. I rather use that money traveling and enjoying life

[@olofedda88]

I do think we’ve entered a greed driven consumer society more so than ever, it has gone too far, it makes me not value these luxury brands anymore, since they do not value me as a customer.

[@Handbagholic]

Yes I understand what you mean. I'm personally looking more and more at more affordable luxury brands as they seem more transparent and luxury brands that are focused on quality not owned by the big 3 companies.

[@lindalarue8124]

Frankly I am sick of spending ridiculous amounts of money on these designer bags only to get low quality and items made in china. They all do it imo. I’m better off buying Coach and getting the same or better quality and having the company appreciate my purchases.

[@Jason-ml3vs]

Coach is my go to. The quality is very good and then people at the stores don’t act like they wish I were 💀

[@Kia805]

@@lindalarue8124 i got three coach quilted tabbies and i love them. I just put purchased a balenciaga purse two days ago and im returning it today. Its not worth the price and like many others im over it now even with lv and they are my favorite. These price increases have been outrageous.

[@nickydear2734]

No way should they be manufacturing outside of France or Italy anyway. Big brands are being greedy $$$

[@Handbagholic]

Yeah agreed, this is a practice that goes under the radar and I guess as consumers we're never really made aware of a pieces entire process and where that is.

[@miradonfbd]

All they need to do for a “made in” label is to do any little thing on the bag.

[@juliehou8665]

I’ve heard from Dior employees that the quality in the bags have gone down, poor stitching, glue issues

[@gomosh6967]

@@juliehou8665 Ohh!! Thank you for sharing.

[@jessabeauty917]

3:14 Dior isn’t confused about what the costs and production levels would be if laws and ethics were upheld.

[@Blathers9263]

@@jessabeauty917 Yes. There is no way Dior is looking at that $50 price tag and thinking that it can be realistically achieved without exploitation. I’m pretty sure they followed the “don’t ask don’t tell” rule when it comes to suppliers.

[@geeangeles6600]

This is why i only buy my leather goods from local artisans now, the items may not be as glossy as those designer brands but i get true value for my money and help support local businesses. If i really have to buy from global brands i'll go with coach and longchamp.

[@bnb0510]

This has been going on forever. Not sure why people are shocked. Ever buy furniture from Home Goods or RH? Clothing from Walmart and Target? Why would luxury be any different? It’s about profit margin. Not quality. Lol Do people believe this isn’t going on within every luxury house?

[@ketolin5624]

I live in Switzerland just across the border from Italy. A friend of mine was telling me this maybe month before this blew up. Some companies subcontract certain Asian owned companies within Italy that hire also certain Asian workers and pay them peanuts 😢

[@ketolin5624]

And indeed they do this so that they can stamp the made in Italy tag on the bag

[@tantramassagedubai]

​@ketolin5624 very true.. Chinese owners originally from YIWU.. capital of fake copies in China

[@suzannehall5200]

It seems to me that Italy needs to be investigated too. They have always had such wonderful artisans but the news keeps getting worse and worse and is in danger of tainting everything that comes from Italy.

[@2FrenchiesItsCrazyAllTheTime]

Really thoughtful commentary, Steph. I have listened to a lot of think pieces on this and yours is so thorough and fair to all sides. I agree that accountability is my new luxury. I’ve shifted my spending to local jewelry makers, artists and supporting our local schools. Instead of another overpriced handbag, I made a big donation to our public school district. Unlike so many of my luxury purchases, I have no regrets about supporting local artisans and my community. I know it is all going to support human beings doing great work at a living wage. The Dior scandal has gutted me. To think we pay that much to perpetuate human suffering. How awful and I may be done with the big brands forever. There are beautiful bags to be had without participating in human exploitation.

[@debrapartida8369]

This is so disheartening. It is wrong and utterly disgusting!

[@pattywilliams788]

It is very sad learning about this and hearing how badly these workers are being exploited. It has been happening in other industries in the United States forever. I have heard about exploitation undocumented workers doing everything from factory jobs to construction and farm harvesting for poor wages. There was a company that hired 103 children (three of which were injured) to clean dangerous machinery at 13 of their meat packing factories in 8 states. The kids were required to use caustic chemicals to clean dangerous equipment at night. The Government investigated and the company was sued and paid fines but they were not shut down which is despicable to me. But we must keep the food supply chain moving, mustn’t we?

[@fashionlover27]

It is frustrating that a lot of companies in Italy and in Europe are sold to Chinese companies that apply the same cost cutting strategies they use at home which impacts the quality. I don’t trust the label “made in Italy” anymore because it lost the appeal it had before. Unfortunately, it is hard to find the products that are made in Italy and have the quality and craftsmanship we usually associate with this beautiful country.

[@nciti]

which of these fashion houses have been sold to a Chinese company? Dior is owned by LMVH, a conglomerate that has long been cost cutting to the detriment of consumers and laborers. What is this absurd racist reasoning that has you idiots trying to blame everything on China when it is horrible American and European corporations and billionaires screwing over the rest of us to pad their margins? No wonder the Western world is floundering by the day

[@liccabify]

Not all to chinese. Look at LVMH. I greatly dislike huge conglomerates for fashion as it destroys quality and creative designs to answer to the shareholders. Louis vuitton itself for the past 10 years came out with too many designs but low quality and most designs- just a one hit wonder!!! They even messed with the classics!!!!! Missing the previous LV where lesser but better designs actually stick in our minds, with higher quality canvas. They put more work on men's bags tbh, due to Ms Nicolas G.

[@hyperstarter7625]

If you look (or not so) deep enough at all major fashion houses, wouldn't you find the same conditions and problems?

[@Handbagholic]

Yes exactly, it's not just Dior that's being looked into.

[@suzannehall5200]

I suspect it goes much further than just fashion houses. Do we know exactly where anything that we buy comes from? Phones, household goods, home appliances, car parts and fittings. It seems to me that every time you see this sort of thing in the news China is up to their necks in it.

[@qiuhuiwang693]

There's no way Dior has been kept in the dark about this, if they're paying the contractors only 44gbp for a bag they sell for 2000+. After material, rent, utilities and contractors' cut, how much of that 44gbp can really be left for the workers? It's really just simple math. There are hundreds of ways for Dior to monitor the contractors and make sure they act responsibly, IF DIOR CARED. Obviously Dior cares only about profit margin. Dior gave up on creativity long ago, to be honest not surprised at all that they'd do something like this. Rumors have been circling in China for decades that Chanel bags are made there too. We'll see how that goes. If anything, Chanel at least triumphs Dior in creativity and quality.

[@DoritoBot9000]

“Luxury” brands usually mark up their prices for a revenue of inbetween 10 to 20 times the manufacturing cost, so 57$ for am 800$ makes sense. These are bulk made products. Did people legit believed their Lady Dior cost several thousand dollars to make?

[@Serena_9]

You must add all the overhead cost as well. There are marketing, rent, staffs that contribute to the cost of the product.

[@liccabify]

On China popular shopping app, "Lady Dior" leather bags are less than 100pounds and the photos look so well made. This has caused me not want to buy one due to how rampant the fakes are

[@717caroline]

The bag retailed for $2800, not $800. That’s nearly 50 times what Dior paid for it.

[@mariacancello-zi3dr]

Hello Steph, I am so glad this shocking story has got some traction and we the consumers can really see how these big conglomerates are operating through their sub contractors. I save up for my special bag purchases and it sickens me that the workforce that make the things I swoon over may be treated and paid unfairly. I would love to know how much the mark up is for bags that I had on my wishlist. For now, my money is staying in my bank account until I do more homework on my preferred brands. Have a fab week, can’t wait to see your adventures in Paris 🥰

[@j-h-123]

Thanks for covering this, Steph. Appreciate your insight on this topic. While I haven't done a lot of research on this, I would not be surprised if many, if not all, large fashion houses do this. It's sickening how these factory owners treat their workers.

[@triciaembesan5436]

Its too sad, I used to buy all these designer bags till prices git out of hand. Now I only have about less than 10 LV bags. I don’t even know how to feel about the few bags that I have. I feel like we were all fooled.

[@tininaparker6588]

The hot topic in luxury buying has been about how quality is decreasing while prices increase . This has been across many brands. Meanwhile a big article was just written about how women in NY society are often carrying mega fakes that are such good quality that even authenticators can’t always tell the difference. This all makes sense if the bags are all being produced in China, the designs can more easily be duplicated and maybe replicas are even being produced in the same factory. It definitely makes me think twice about buying new. Preloved seems like a better way to go these days.

[@leannebutler2874]

Thank you for posting this. I read the article and thought it is all about money/profits now, not about the intent the original designers had. Christian Dior himself was an amazing designer and the craftsmanship of his items was outstanding. I think the vintage market is the way to go now for quality and craftsmanship. I have bought from Demeiller and the quality of their bags is wonderful. Thank your for your though provoking post ❤

[@mvatolentino]

Oh my goodness. You’re gonna have so much fun at Joseph Duclos!!! Excited for you. Their creative director, Ramesh Nair, was previously with Moynat before all the monogram 😬 Good to cover these issues on your channel as well. Thanks for keeping us updated!

[@TeaCupCracked]

When it comes to embroidery, in most cases, all the work on the material is done while it is still a flat piece and then it is assembled afterwards. This goes back even to 18th century men's court suits; tailors would buy flat panels of satin-silk that had been embroidered (silk farmers --> fabric mill --> embroiderer --> tailor, or fabric store/ general store THEN the tailor) and then show that flat piece to customers. When a customer liked a particular piece and wanted to by it the customer would then be measured and the panels would be cut out to their measurements. This practice was done to reduce the risk of waste; anyone could buy a vest if it wasn't made up yet and it would always then fit them as it should. In a modern context this aspect of production (doing the needlework while it is still flat) means you can pay for a higher end machine to do that step and then have it shipped to a cheaper factory to have it put together into it's final shape. The more you break-up the supply chain, the more you can squeeze each step into being pressured to offer their services cheaper and cheaper. If you spend a lot of money on one step (sourcing the fabric, or the embellishments) there is often then strong pressure to drive down the cost of the other steps to compensate for the step that wont cave to discounting their services.

[@Handbagholic]

Thanks for your in-depth response. Really great points, it may likely be if this is referring to the book tote that it was embroidered somewhere else, and maybe the $57 ish refers to assembling the pieces together as opposed to the cost of materials and time it takes to complete the embroidery.,

[@Coffeechaos11]

This has been an open secret for years. I’m shocked that anyone is truly shocked. If it’s happening at the bottom low priced goods then it’s going to be happening at the top. It’s just that we are all sucked into believing that higher prices mean better working conditions. It’s because of us as consumers they are able to do it & have such large marks up.

[@Monika-kc8vv]

Hi Steph, as my friend who lives in Italy said once to me. The luxury Dior, Chanel and other brands are just finished with a label in Italy. A Luxury bag made by Slaves. I was horrified to hear this and since than I can not by any more Bags from these brands. You don’t have to rely only on the Forbes reports, go and see it for yourself in Italy. The Bags are beautifully made by poor people, sold for enormes profits by the brands. It’s not rocket science to be aware of this. It’s a full and entire scam from the brands themselves. Just look 👀 and see for yourself. Thank you for making hopefully the greater public aware of this great undercover problem.

[@user-xr8rf8bn4f]

Took two seconds for me to find on google that the model code is in fact for the tote bag and another KZbinr within this community also confirmed it when talking about this topic. I can tell you right now those bags do not take 8-10 hours to embroider. Every single person falling for this luxury stuff is a fool. There’s nothing luxury remotely about it. They just love to take your money and make as much profit as possible. No care whatsoever.

[@Handbagholic]

Actually someone said it was for a canvas pouch not the book tote. I did a search myself and nothing came up to confirm the book tote. Someone said they found the code of the pouch which was on the website months ago but the product has been removed from the website now

[@karimekelclosetstyle8851]

Now we need to see the investigation for the whole LVMH brands…

[@kateanette9398]

I remember reading about the Italian Chinese sweat shops years ago. Not sure why this comes as a surprise to anyone. People are always being taken advantage of, for profit, if they can get away with it. In the western countries, too. Not just the fashion industry: restaurants, construction, healthcare etc. The subcontractors are from eastern countries and China, where this is common practice. Of course people want to flaunt their wealth (or pretending) by buying luxury. Same bag, same quality, without a label, they wouldn't look twice. It's the label that makes the item stand out as "look, I can afford this". There's no other logical reason. You can get the same quality from a mid- range bag. With those luxury prices, THE LEAST we should expect and demand, is the workers to be paid properly, and to get to work in a clean and safe environment.

[@aliviar9711]

That’s why people are buying replicas. The replicas look better than the real 😂😂😂

[@satwantiesharma4006]

for the prices these luxury items are bought for; the correct amount of money should be paid to the workers as they are the ones constructing and and putting these pieces together and that takes a lot of craftsmanship effort and hard work. its only fair they are compensated for their skills.

[@melodygardner6169]

Wow!!! That was an amazing report. I love real leather bags that are artisan made from non-couture manufacturers. No wonder the "fake" market has gone wild. I also wonder about high end make up!!! I was originally told that brands made in Italy, and France were more money because they workers were paid more. I bet that is bogus as well, as expensive as some makeup has gotten. Loved this video, and keep up the hard work!!

[@LowBuyLuxLife]

Since the article says leather, I don’t think it’s the book tote. Maybe the leather book tote ?

[@YS-uv4mp]

I feel like even if we do firmly ask a Chanel/LV/Balmain/YSL/etc SA to explain the true process and origin of a bag they’ll continue to lie. The money they earn is too much for them to come clean. Just like politics.

[@liccabify]

When we compare vintage Chanel and LV bags (say 20-30 years old) to those today, the quality & materials are so far apart. And you be so surprised that China has made even better quality replicas than the authentics. It is a joke lol

[@ezraconcepcion8151]

One of the luxury brands that remains transparent is Mulberry. When they moved production in Turkey, it clearly states on the tag, made in Turkey but you know what, the quality is still the same. I will never part with my Mulberry bags, no matter how heavy they are to carry . The leather is just gorgeous . 🙌🏽

[@gh6863]

Also Vietnam.

[@francescathegreat1]

This topic hit weeks ago.

[@tracysmith6865]

This is the first video of yours that I’ve watched and I have to say I liked the way you presented the information. You stated the facts, provided comments you’ve seen elsewhere and gave your honest opinion. To the topic at hand…it is highly likely that every luxury brand is guilty of this exact practice. If workers were paid what they’re worth, the price of goods would not be realistic for 99% of the world. They’ve just not been caught yet. Pay attention and educate yourself before buying a luxury item. Don’t just buy an item for a label!

[@ladyofwinterfel8143]

hermes is not yet a conglomerate

[@DaylesAddiction]

Enjoyed this video Steph, I filmed mine on the weekend, bit of a different take but I agree - I’ll be asking more questions about the origins of potential purchases from now on.

[@ApplesThatRead]

I personally don't see why its shocking. Most of the cost of just about anything is marketing and PoS retail. The bag only costs ~60 dollars but the stores you walk into are some of the most expensive real estate in the world with round the clock security. They also have to pay for these crazy fashion shows and fly out influencers to sit front row while putting them in the best hotels. How much are they really making on any fashion purchase at the end of it all? Really all that's profitable for them is probably the cosmetics, which is why Hermes selling bags for 12k went ahead and launched a makeup brand.

[@carrino15]

Your lemon shirt would look amazing cute with the bright lime Kelly.

[@Handbagholic]

Thank you! Yes that's why I purchased it haha, summer brights

[@debraalleyne1760]

Worth and cost aren't the same.

[@lolabradshaw3197]

This is heartbreaking to see. Dior has always been one of my favorite houses. To see them in this type of situation is disheartening because it no longer uplifts and upholds Christian Dior’s vision. Also, know a lot of people think those who buy designer only want to show off. While that may be true for some, literally none of my friends know anything about fashion. I have no one to show off for and impress. I buy these items or are gifted them because I truly love them.

[@nickymmm1]

Agree with other comments Dior isn't the only one. I won't go into Louis Vuitton anymore as the last bags I purchased were dreadful quality wise. Lady Dior is stunning so I don't think it will stop anyone not loving these bags. If I could start again I would get a chanel classic flap and a loewe puzzle bag and be done!

[@franzisch.3059]

I even saw here in Germany in a report about selling fake luxury items, that the people distributing them here in Germany say, that the products do not come from Turkey, the products are coming from China, from the factories who are actually making the real designer handbags, so they make the real design handbags for the designer stores, and then they make the fake copies who almost look like one on one like the designer ones out of leather too for a few hundred euros and sell them to those people, who don’t mind walking around with fake handbags.

[@5ftNothing]

I lived in Italy for a year in the early 70's and there were a lot of disadvantaged people there then and the problem has become progressively worse 😔

[@Handbagholic]

Thanks for sharing, it's sad to hear this information. Lets hope news like this causes the big brands to set new standards for everyone involved in their supply chain including sub-contractors

[@judyzittere382]

Hi Steph. I have a Joseph Duclos Diane messenger bag. Have had it for over a year and can attest to the quality. You will not need disappointed if you purchase. They have the best creative director in Ramesh. Nair. Their customer service is exceptional. Would love to see whatever you get. Take care. Judy

[@AnnGraham-tq3ug]

I can't wait to see what new brands you find!

[@ertlemoberg]

When people are saying MoMcoco’s bag is a better option,I very much agree!

[@catherinetong4472]

Funny thing is i love luxury but i also love brands like Coach where the quality is soo good and the price is reasonable too. If you ever get a Coach glove tanned leather bag, the quality is amazing. I have a few luxury bags including Dior, but after several years pass the quality of these luxury brands can only hit a ceiling....and that ceiling is easily achieved through other contemporary brands.

[@IvyPlans]

Obscene markups are the norm, you would have to complain about all luxury brands.

[@jacolyn12]

First of all, the news ain't shocking to me. Still sad though. I will always remember the thrill and excitement when I first started buying luxury bags (I only bought retail, never tried pre-loved). I only have a few classic pieces here and there. But to be honest, the excitement has died down for me. It's really getting harder and harder for me to justify spending thousands of dollars on bags. Now, I only use my luxury bags on special occasions. I am actually quite happy using my "cheap" 50 to 100 dollar bags. They are cute, very low maintenance, and worry free. I toss them around without a care in the world.

[@zhisu2665]

I don't know how these brands are making billions yet continue to get more and more greedy, this is why I'm going to mid-luxury brands now, most have proven they're great quality

[@carlacameron4055]

So many people preferred to see their Louis Vuitton pieces made in France or Italy as opposed to the USA. Do you think the conditions in the American factories are better? Are the Chinese manufacturing companies as much in the US as in Europe? Not saying that LV follows the same practice as Dior. I can’t speculate.

[@greeneyedcatwink]

I watched a video where a leather craftsman, who works with ex-Hermes leather workers, who said they used to give 35 hours to make a Birkin/Kelly bag. Now they give them 12-18 hours to do so. I also saw a ninterview with a current Hermes employee leatherworker, who quoted the 12-18 hours. Their quality doesn't seem to be a current issue, from what I've heard. But this sure is a cost cutting measure! ALL brands care about profit. Chinese can produce the good so much cheaper. Even totally handmade bags. But I love if the responsibility for having fair working conditions is improved. It sure is a turnoff to know the actual costs though, as luxury does seem to be gouging these days.

[@user-by2sx9qk1e]

Hi Steph, that model code is for a canvas pouch. It was taken out of the website several weeks ago.

[@Handbagholic]

Thanks for sharing! A canvas pouch makes much more sense

[@gh6863]

Add up the man hours and the cost of the leather etc and that is what the bag is worth. Bags are also not made individually they are just finished off individually. Add a bit for a mark up for the designer name etc. But taking all this into consideration - a designer bag is probably worth £500-£1000 max!!

[@aliceedinburgh9203]

This didn't surprise me at all--especially the markups (which are criminal but won't stop until people refuse to pay such insane prices)

[@gomosh6967]

Infact all the luxury brands should be investigate one by one to find out the truth. At least should be fair for customers to be aware as well.

[@terryblevins2516]

I wonder if ppl stop buying from them if the prices would go down??? Probably not, they would throw the stuff away before selling the bags at a great price!!

[@Rholt1002]

I think it’s the same all over - Dior is the first the get caught

[@choltaire]

Stop defending dior

[@Handbagholic]

I'm not defending Dior I'm commenting on the allegations as I see it.

[@FrankZier-pu5pg]

It starts when the suits have too heavy a hand in the creative processes to squeeze margins. Look what private equity did to Barney’s. There’s too many examples of the MBAS fing it all up. Back to craft focus.

[@shelleyjessup6594]

Just want to say you look gorgeous in this video today Steph ❤

[@Handbagholic]

Aw thank you Shelley!

[@ayplaytime]

this is what I mean that luxery are just the same as mass production product .. they produce it massively

[@TheRealFeechLaManna]

As far as I am concerned, Hermés is the ONLY brand that doesn't do this. They do however have somewhat boring designs (Birkins are outdated grandma' bags, yes I said it), it is still massively overpriced, they have a weird and snobbish business model and poor service and are clearly part of the "luxury is manufactured exclusivity" mafia, rather than being all about "luxury is superior quality" as they should be. I believe it is a long time ago all their things were 100% hand stitched.and some of their newer items, like their sneakers this year, are just hideous and an embarrasment. Their silks and perfumes are probably the only things actually worth the money.

[@lynsullivan9372]

Could you post the name of the brand you mentioned you may go to in Paris..,Joseph????

[@Handbagholic]

Of course, Joseph Duclos

[@crab3696]

Great you are raising awareness about this.. forced labour affects everyone.. it is not a victimless crime especially if you own a Dior product. It makes me wonder also about Dior cosmetics and whether this is potentially tainted as well.

[@nnydiav2]

I never had own a C.D. or Hermès, but i have 2 Gucci, 2 Burberry, and 1 L.V. and a few COACH, and I have to say that the quality of COACH has never disappointed me. Definitely, i like the quality of Gucci. Keep bringing more videos. God bless you 🙏 ❤️

[@jodien5800]

So if they are all made in China, what makes one bag authentic and one bag fake? If people are still thinking the super fakes are inferior in quality, you are being ignorant.

[@rosenadeem1782]

Mass production reduces the price

[@rebeccajames6111]

The conditions appear to be modern slavery - I think some countries have implemented laws around modern slavery and supply chains. It’s really sad and very disappointing to see the exploitation of often desperate undocumented workers.

[@FrankZier-pu5pg]

Related to this, Bloomberg has a great article of rising nationalism in China that may be another culprit of falling sales.

[@davidglodoski2525]

you would be suprised...this is heartbreaking but i agree with everyone. its not just Dior thats under investigation.

[@future288ify]

It’s for the Dior boon tote

[@africansister]

10.06 😮 from luxury clothes phones computers jewellery parfums .... worldwide child labour, very low pay wages, slavery conditions....

[@audreyandrea460]

None of this changes the meaning of luxury. You aren’t paying for an item’s material worth, you are paying for the the value you associate psychologically with the brand. If you would feel better buying from Coach then just buy from them. If you don’t understand why people shop at Dior then you don’t need to buy anything from Dior.

[@carlacameron4055]

We understand why people buy these items but we believed the conditions people were working under would be better. After companies like Nike were caught having their shoes being made under these conditions you would have thought the other brands would have smartened up. Wrong. Anyway I think many of the brands luxury and not are doing the same thing as Dior. They just haven’t been caught as yet.

[@jeffersonperrylepon9623]

If Dior is under invertigation regarding that issue, and Dior is under LVMH, I wonder how many brands from LVMH has the same issues and doing. Are they also hiding subcontractors for other brand production as well? 🤔🤔🤔 Do you think buying from these brands are still worth your hard end money or everything is just about status symbol? Hmmmm....🤔🤔🤔

[@Finn-FrenchGaming]

Cartier has many wallets and bags labelled Made in Italy, I wonder if the brand is dishonest or if their leather good are indeed made in Italy.

[@salmariasat-de4df]

Not all luxury is luxury sometimes looks cheap

[@jeffersonperrylepon9623]

If Dior is under investigation regarding that issue, and Dior is under LVMH, I wonder how many brands from LVMH has the same issues and doing. Are they also hiding subcontractors for other brand production as well? 🤔🤔🤔 Do you think buying from these brands are still worth your hard earned money or everything is just about status symbol? Hmmmm....🤔🤔🤔

[@jedrzejowskia]

Well, unless you as a customer/purchaser/user of luxury dont have 1 specific person you go to for all your luxury needs, foe example: tailor for clothes, cobbler for shoes hatmaker etc etc, production will always be outsourced. In my humble opinion we have become lazy and very few people actually know or us aware how bad your products are sourced and manufactured. We are all sitting on our smartphones. Lets begin how that piece of technology got into our hands to begin with. Hint: no its not comfortable to be 6 years old in a sweaty, airless cave digging out cobalt while you're starving.

[@ScottSummers-h3x]

Never liked Dior's designs for me to buy one.. I find them interesting tho..

[@graceho7845]

Not all civilized countries are the say. Which is why there are such loopholes. For a person look for loopholes everyday, there’s no surprised people use it to their advantage. While you feel like made in Italy or France feel luxurious, but there are only so many things we can find out when NDA is in existence. So unless people with evidence come out to expose it without exposing themselves, we will keep discovering these things. No one will come out ant tell you their whole identity and medical history unless it’s beneficial to you. Same to any as well as lux company. How else they make obscene amt of money, and pay stars to represent them so consumers would buy them?

[@Pammie143]

People dont realise "made in Italy" = "made in a sweatshop in Italy" It doesnt matter though if people can feign ignorance. And the type of people who buy these brands, are just the type people who would feign said ignorance.

[@Handbagholic]

No I disagree. I expect a Shein bag is likely made in a sweat shop not Dior - so I’d prefer to buy Dior. The fact the brand is sub-contracting out (which as a consumer we have no visibility of) is the issue. There are luxury brands who don’t do this, which I’m going to be looking into more and sharing my findings. That feels like the opposite of ignorance.

[@laurabutler6634]

Just let it be our Grand Parents back in the 1920’s worked for 10 cents a hour

[@Liliap333]

So this has probably been happening evidently longer than we’re aware. When we purchase a dupe , there could be a real / authentic bag amongst those so called fakes. Look carefully. And the reverse could clearly happen. Where is quality supervision'

[@MissYoMaMa]

LVMH 🤢🤮

[@LIN-wt8dk]

Nobody makes me buy my luxury. I think we all have know the mark up is ridiculous, that said I love my book tote and have no regrets!

[@Handbagholic]

Yes the mark-ups are huge and I think most of us understand that. I do love the detail of my book tote so also don't mind but interested to follow this story and see what comes of it

[@GeeBree]

@@LIN-wt8dk Let's be honest there's nothing luxury about that tote. Lol it's a non leather tote! Lol

[@LIN-wt8dk]

@@Handbagholic yes!

[@LIN-wt8dk]

@@GeeBree true, but it looks so good in my golf cart! Lol! Leather is not always the best, I dumped my Chanel leather tote because it was so heavy, I’m sad this is happening however I still believer that Dior bags are beautiful!

[@lady_firetwitch4583]

i only buy bags made in Belgium ! i mean Delvaux ❤

[@JanetThorpe-uv2ev]

You do have a Dior handbag behind you

[@Diane574]

Yikes!

[@Restless318]

all brands do this from coach to Dior but if we say we not we buy are just going just used a plastic bags now

[@ItsOnlyWarPaint]

You are looking very zesty and ready for some summer sun 🍋

[@Handbagholic]

hehe, why thank you! Sadly, the UK weather isn't playing ball but I dress in hope

[@ClaraLovedScarlet]

Your eye shallow today is so gorgeous 😍, very beautiful !

[@Handbagholic]

Why thank you! It's a new one from Charlotte Tilbury, champagne I think it's called.

[@mariamendez1105]

I think all brands names cost less than they sold their handbags, and actually are mese in china 😂😂😂

[@gabbydambrosio3077]

Best to buy a super fake

[@XjarizaTeh]

I have unsubscribed. The Chinese makers are very cheap, and it seems like you don't think that the book tote doesn't cost $57 when the Italian investigated it. I don't like influencers who don't do more research to understand why it costs $57 USD."

[@Handbagholic]

Correct. For a bag that requires around 8 hours of embroidery I believe it’s likely that part may be done somewhere else and then the bag may be put togethers (sides / handles) in Italy at around $57. No one knows the full details so I’m just basing this on my fashion design background and the entire make of the bag for $57 seems strange. A strange thing to unsubscribed over but thanks for subscribing previously and take care.

[@XjarizaTeh]

I don't know much about you, but I enjoy watching your videos, especially when you review mid-range products. I find them helpful and awesome. If you ever visit Bangkok, you will find a very similar book tote being sold for almost 60 bucks, which means the cost must be half of that, making it difficulted to figure out if the book tote is fake. Additionally, if you can visit Shenzhen in China, you might be surprised. The issue is, even if it takes 8 hours to make and is handmade, it's concerning to know that it was created by an undocumented immigrant. This should make it more affordable, considering that most of the materials are from China. I had higher expectations from an influencer. That's all.

[@clarasreeram4223]

I think part of the problem is social media and influencers persuading people to buy stuff with their selfish motives and recommending with greed and personal benefits. I don’t think the customers are naive and foolish to be taken for a ride anymore.. There are lots of quality bags available for fraction of the price!

[@Handbagholic]

@@HauteGemsDallas No it's definitely not hand embroidered, but with a machine apparently it takes around 8 hours, every stitch much be done and thread colour changes so I can see this being the case