| True, there's been a lot of media about children's toys | | | | counterfeit item or fake. In reality, it's not. It's a |
| being manufactured poorly. Shame on China for the | | | | moderately priced item made in a country which has |
| mess they've created. They'll fix the problem, or they'll | | | | been stereo-typed. And, we can't blame the consumer |
| lose business. We all learn from our mistakes, right? Or, | | | | because most of the junk, counterfeit and fake |
| at least the smart folks learn. And, let's face it, China is | | | | merchandise bearing the trademarks of others are |
| no dummy! | | | | made in China. Hopefully, the USA Customs |
| China has been manufacturing most of the clothing, | | | | Department working closely with the fashion industry |
| shoes, handbags, and accessories stocked in all the | | | | will help end importing counterfeit goods. |
| major department stores throughout the world for | | | | There are many countries available the fashion |
| many, many years. And, this is not going to fade or go | | | | designers use to outsource labor. The high-end leather |
| away. China offers low-cost labor for low-end to | | | | designer handbags with high-ticket price tags are |
| high-end designer handbags, clothing and just about | | | | made in the USA, Italy, London and France. The lower |
| anything around the house. | | | | cost designer products are made elsewhere. Most |
| Most people don't understand the truth about the | | | | designers offer collections every season which |
| Made in China label. China has been producing most of | | | | provide both high-end and lower priced products. For |
| the Designer Merchandise sold in the USA for very | | | | example, Ralph Lauren has five price and fabrication |
| long time. Why? Because the price to manufacture in | | | | determined collections: RL Classics, Collection, Black |
| China keeps prices as low as possible for consumers. | | | | Label, Blue Label and Lauren. Plus, many of the |
| People complain about the high price tags on designer | | | | designers produce a separate collection for outlet |
| handbags, clothing, shoes, and accessories. If the same | | | | stores and discount stores like Marshalls, TJ Max, |
| item made in China was made in the USA or Europe | | | | Target, Walmart, etc. |
| the prices would be doubled or tripled. | | | | Some of the countries are more commonly used than |
| If the Hermes Birkin bag was assembled by hand in | | | | others, and nonetheless they are countries with |
| China instead of France, the price would not be | | | | capabilities and low-cost labor. Some of these |
| $7,000.00 each. If Italian leather was sent to China for | | | | countries include, and are not limited to China, Turkey, |
| the assembly of Prada handbags, the prices would not | | | | Mexico, Romania, India and Portugal. |
| be $3,000.00 each. Please put things into perspective. | | | | Fashion designers who make designer handbags, |
| Burberry's new management decided to use China for | | | | designer wallets, designer scarves, designer clothing, |
| some of its assembled manufacturing needs and | | | | hats, shoes, etc. use these countries because they can |
| people went crazy. The thought of using a designer | | | | sell their products at affordable prices. Some of the |
| handbag made in China is misunderstood, | | | | fashion designers include, and are not limited to Coach, |
| misinterpreted, and misguided. The product made in | | | | Burberry, Liz Claiborne, Robert Rodriquez, Max Studio, |
| China consists of the same quality of fabric as if it | | | | Tommy Hilfiger, Ralph Lauren, Marc Jacobs, Michael |
| were made in the USA, France, England or Italy. The | | | | Kors, Kate Spade, Dooney & Bourke, Juicy |
| only difference is the designer item was assembled in | | | | Couture, Donna Karan, Anne Klein, Brighton, and many, |
| China, or any other country offering a cheaper | | | | many others. |
| assembly manufacturing process. | | | | Just because an item is Made in China, it does not |
| Most of the high-end Designers buy fabrics, leathers, | | | | constitute fake or counterfeit. Let's get this straight and |
| and materials from the USA or Europe, pay a premium | | | | communicated clearly. The reason the item was made |
| price for the high-quality fabrication, and then negotiate | | | | in China is because at that point in time, the designer's |
| manufacturing in China. The materials and | | | | manufacturing team decided it was the best business |
| specifications are sent to China and made. | | | | decision to make for a cost-effective distribution of its |
| Representatives from each of the Design Houses | | | | product and collection. |
| travel to China or other manufacturing countries to | | | | The next time you see a Made in China label on a |
| supervise the process. The finished products are | | | | designer handbag or accessory, and you purchased it |
| shipped to the USA and other parts of the world for | | | | from a reputable source, thank your lucky stars for the |
| sale. It's a process kept sweet and as simple as | | | | bargain price you paid. If you have any doubt, take the |
| possible. It creates jobs and produces a global | | | | item to the designer's boutique for authentication and |
| economy. | | | | peace of mind. Don't assume just because it's Made in |
| Most consumers don't know the designer | | | | China it's a fake. You know what assuming does, |
| manufacturing process or understand the details. They | | | | right? |
| see a Made in China label and assume it's a | | | | |