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Originally Posted by intakexhaust
US Customs is so behind and over burden on container inspections. You couldn't imagine the amount of labeled wholegoods that are falsely declared made in Europe but actually China. The problem is almost all apparel makers have approved suppliers there. Those same factories may make legally under contracts with them. The Italian brand don't give a hoot and actual country of origin for export, long as its moving out the dock.
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material cut etc and finished in Italy...and labeled made in Italy.
Most of the stuff I get is a little older and is of a bit higher quality.
The RMC's are made in HK. Evisu and PRPs are made in Japan.
Bruno Magli has a line of shoes made in China. As do others..
The real deal Italian and EU stuff is getting expensive as in over $500 a pair.
One of the gals I talk to was a clothing manufacturer for Nordstroms, she also did contract work for Tommy Bahama..she told me the older stuff is made better.