Access Asia was recently in a Chinese factory where the same workers on the same production line were making $2k bags for an Italian brand, and $35 bags for JC Penney, at the same time. Ever wondered why Coach has so many stores in China? Easy – they make virtually all their bags here. Prada, LV, Furla – all now largely made in China. And that’s where the cost cutting starts, and then continues, with no linings and cheaper thread, glue rather than stitching, as well as cheap labour. Still feeling classy? And typical mark ups on bags once you move to China? Think under $100 to make a bag, which then retails for $1200. Still think you’ve bought status? Or just conned?

ha. luxury products, all a scam.

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