Because, you know, everyone and their grandma seems to be sporting *some* kind of Dior these days, right? Bags, clothes, even those crazy Oblique embroidered… *everything*. But are we really thinking about how this stuff is *made*? And more importantly, *where*?
I saw something online asking if Dior shoes are made in China. And okay, that’s a valid question! I mean, so much *stuff* is made in China. But from what I gather – and I’m not, like, a fashion expert or anything, just a person who spends too much time online – Dior seems to mostly stick to making their stuff in Europe. Which, you know, *probably* contributes to the whole “luxury” thing.
Because think about it. You see all these ads for “crafting handmade full brogue Oxford shoes,” and then you see Dior pushing their espadrilles. Espadrilles, right? Seems kinda simple. But then you factor in the “Dior Oblique Embroidered Cotton” and all the handmade-ness… and suddenly it’s a whole different ballgame.
Handmade *anything* is expensive. I mean, duh. You’re paying for someone’s skill, their time, the dedication they put into making each piece unique. Unlike those mass-produced… things. (Don’t get me started on replica handbags, okay? Just… no.)
And okay, I’ll be honest, I’m kinda a sucker for that whole “handcrafted luxury” vibe. Like, knowing someone spent hours, days maybe, working on a single shoe… it just feels different. It feels… special? Maybe I’m being totally gullible, falling for the marketing hype. But there’s something about the idea of handmade that just resonates, you know?
Plus, have you *seen* those Dior brogues? The detailing is insane! The jacquard, the stitching… it’s all so precise. And yeah, you can probably find something similar for way cheaper, but it won’t be the same. It won’t have the *Dior* touch.
