Made in China vs. Made in Italy: What Luxury Brands Don’t Tell You | Emily Blumenthal & Karrica
About this episode
This episode explores the complexities of luxury handbag manufacturing and the factors that determine quality beyond the label.
Does "Made in Italy" always mean better quality? In this episode, designer and product development expert Karrica pulls back the curtain on luxury handbag manufacturing, revealing what really determines quality beyond the label. Drawing on years of experience developing handbags and footwear, she explains how global supply chains work, why finishing laws can be misleading, and what designers should look for in materials, construction, and factory partnerships. Karrica also shares her journey ...
People in this episode
Host: Emily Blumenthal
Guest: Karrica
Topics covered
- luxury brands
- handbag manufacturing
- quality assessment
- global supply chains
- materials and construction
Keywords
- Made in Italy
- Made in China
- luxury handbags
- quality
- manufacturing
- supply chains
- materials
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: luxury handbag manufacturing, global supply chains, finishing laws
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