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Made in Italy — in a Chinese Sweatshop

Italian luxury goods made by Chinese labor cost 90% less

By Jason Farago,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 20, 2008 9:21 AM CST

(Newser) – For consumers of luxury goods, the "Made in Italy" designation remains so prestigious that it can add 300% to an item's price. But the days of artisans plying their trade in little workshops are largely over, the Los Angeles Times reports, replaced by thousands...   Read full story »

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