Designer Knockoffs - The $57 Bag That Retails for $2,800 ...

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Host Vv Steele examines the luxury handbag industry's supply chain, revealing workers producing $2,800 bags earn just $57 per item. We discuss 90-hour workweeks at Loro Piana, Dior, and Armani, questioning whether "Made in Italy" guarantees ethical craftsmanship. The episode challenges luxury's anti-counterfeit arguments when authentic goods involve similar labor exploitation. Loved this episode? Discover more original shows from the Quiet Please Network at QuietPlease.ai, explore our curated favorites here amzn.to/42YoQGI, and catch just a slice of our AI hosts in action on Instagram at instagram.com/claredelish and YouTube at youtube.com/@DIYHOMEGARDENTV This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

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This episode was published on April 17, 2026.

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Host Vv Steele examines the luxury handbag industry's supply chain, revealing workers producing $2,800 bags earn just $57 per item. We discuss 90-hour workweeks at Loro Piana, Dior, and Armani, questioning whether "Made in Italy" guarantees ethical...

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