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Daily Mirror
23-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
'Made in Chitaly': Leather expert addresses claims that luxury bags are made in China
After a wave of social media videos emerged claiming that luxury goods are secretly manufactured in China, one leather expert weighs in on truth of 'Made In' labels Chinese manufacturers are exposing their significant role in the production of luxury goods in what is perceived by social media users to be a direct response to the mounting US-China tariff war. A series of viral TikTok and Instagram videos have shown Chinese factory workers and business owners sharing behind-the-scenes footage into the world of luxury goods manufacturing. One TikTok video included a bold claim that 80 percent of luxury bags are made in China. The video also claims that while foreign nations tried to move their manufacturing out of China, they were unable to because "they don't have any supply chain. They always have trouble getting leather or zippers or any accessories." Reaching over six million users online before the account was taken down, the viral video has left consumers questioning the reputation of luxury designers. Some have even said that the videos are shining a light on a long-whispered secret of the luxury industry. One Instagram user writes: "I'm surprised people didn't think they weren't just paying for the name. Thought that was common knowledge". With confusion and frustration increasingly mounting, one well-regarded leather expert has weighed in. Volkan Yilmaz, the pro behind the TikTokaccount @ grew up in a family with a leather tannery and was exposed to the intricacies of leather manufacturing from a young age. Yilmaz has built up a significant following on social media - by testing the quality of leather goods and educating consumers on how to make quality leather purchases. In past videos, Yilmaz has graded luxury bags for their craftsmanship, unafraid to call out major labels for the quality of their leather and craft. Yilmaz is most notorious for his willingness to literally dissect thousands of dollars worth of designer bags. He has become an authority on leather good and well-regarded for treating both no-name brands and luxury designers on the same playing field. Sharing his thoughts on the recent viral videos, Yilmaz says some bags are most definitely 'Made in Chitaly' - a combination of the typical 'Made in China' and 'Made in Italy' labels found on products. According to Yilmaz: 'Some brands get real creative when it comes to 'Made In' labels.' In his TikTok video, Yilmaz explains that Chinese manufacturing is a cost-cutting strategy many brands use to their advantage. He says: 'Bringing Chinese labour to European land protects the fancy labels - while cutting costs everywhere else.' In the same video, the expert goes on to say that, 'Made In' labels should not have as much weight in our consumer decisions as they so often do. 'I've seen leather goods from all over the world and honestly the country name on the label means almost nothing to me. It's who made it and how," Yilmaz says. The reality that consumers make snap judgments on products based on where they are produced is the reason brands go to great lengths to hide any connections to Chinese manufacturing. Yilmaz says many brands even attempt to hide the 'Made in China' labels by creating them in dark fonts and placing them deep within a bag. But the expert says that products crafted in China should not be stereotyped as poor quality, just as all products made in Italy should not be assumed to be of superior quality. In fact, Yilmaz says decades of intense manufacturing have allowed Chinese craftspeople to develop their skillset. 'World-class work is also coming out of China - in smaller quantities,' explains Yilmaz. Yilmaz encourages consumers to use their eyes and hands to judge the quality of the goods put before them. 'Labels do not guarantee quality,' says Yilmaz, 'judge the craft, not the country'.
The Sun
23-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Turkiye keen to join 2025 ASEAN Summit as dialogue partner
ISTANBUL: Turkey has expressed interest in becoming a dialogue partner at the 2025 ASEAN Summits to be held in Kuala Lumpur in May and September, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Fadillah said the interest was conveyed by Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz during a courtesy call in Ankara on Tuesday, held as part of his two-day official working visit to the republic. Fadillah, who is also Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, said Turkiye hoped Malaysia, as ASEAN chair this year, could support the aspiration. 'To become a dialogue partner, Turkiye must secure consensus from all ASEAN member states. I will personally convey the request to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for discussion at the ASEAN leadership level. If there is agreement, Turkiye will certainly be invited,' he said. He added that Turkiye could be considered for participation in the business segment of the ASEAN Energy Ministers' Meeting in September, even if consensus on formal partnership has yet to be reached. 'We may invite them to present or participate on a business basis, not as a Dialogue Partner but as an entity involved in the forum. That's something we can likely accommodate,' he told Bernama in Ankara on Tuesday night. On the meeting with Yilmaz, Fadillah said Turkiye had also expressed interest in Malaysia's preparations in response to United States tariffs and in addressing broader economic challenges. He said Malaysia was keen to learn from Turkiye's expertise in energy, technology and water management. 'In the energy context, we are exploring closer cooperation, particularly learning from Turkiye's approach to increasing energy trade and exchange within Europe,' he said. Turkiye is among the leading producers of renewable energy in Europe and globally, with more than 50 per cent of its electricity generated from clean sources including solar, hydroelectric and geothermal. Fadillah said Yilmaz also expressed a desire to reduce the trade deficit between both countries and to deepen government-to-government, business-to-business and people-to-people ties, including through cultural and student exchange programmes. 'They are also looking to elevate the existing high-level committee to include ministerial representation. Our embassy is currently working with their Turkish counterparts to finalise the details,' he said.
Reuters
21-04-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Turkey vows dynamic economic management in face of trade wars
GIRESUN, Turkey, April 21 (Reuters) - Turkey will manage its economy dynamically rather than use "autopilot" policies in this period of trade wars and increasing global uncertainty, Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz said. The biggest risk factor for Turkey due to trade wars is "the more aggressive actions of countries that are at risk of losing the American market, especially China, in other markets," he said. "We can't manage such periods by going on autopilot," Yilmaz told reporters during a visit to the Black Sea province of Giresun. "We will not allow Turkey to become a warehouse where its goods will be emptied, especially by rival countries. We are determined on this issue. We will use all the powers given to us by world trade rules," Trade Minister Omer Bolat also told reporters.
Ammon
13-04-2025
- Politics
- Ammon
Joint security mechanism to be established including Jordan, Turkish official says
Ammon News - Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Nuh Yilmaz revealed the establishment of a joint security mechanism for Syria's neighboring countries, including Turkey, Jordan, Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon. Yilmaz said during a diplomatic conference in Antalya on Saturday, according to the Israel Hayom newspaper. According to Yilmaz, the mechanism is intended to provide a solution to regional security problems and prevent "exploitation" of issues such as "terrorism, border security and drug smuggling," and is expected to become "operational soon." It also aims to help Syria build the capacity to deal with these problems on their own" and "help them stand alone." During the Antalya conference, Yilmaz accused Israel of strategically destabilizing the region, claiming that it acts as a "destabilizing force for its own gain." Last March, Jordan hosted a meeting of Syria's neighboring countries, attended by the foreign and defense ministers, chiefs of staff, and intelligence chiefs from Jordan, Turkey, Syria, Iraq, and Lebanon. The meeting discussed ways to support the brotherly Syrian people in their efforts to rebuild their country on foundations that guarantee Syria's unity, sovereignty, security, and stability, rid it of terrorism, ensure conditions for the safe and sustainable voluntary return of Syrian refugees to their homeland, and preserve the rights of all Syrians.
BBC News
07-03-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Yilmaz encourages Rangers 'to be humble' after 'fantastic' win
Ridvan Yilmaz urges Rangers to "stay humble" following their superb Europa League win over Fenerbahce in his birth city of Istanbul on Thursday Turkey international was born in the city and came through the ranks at Besiktas before breaking into the first team and subsequently moving to Ibrox in nearly three years at the club, the 3-1 win against Jose Mourinho's side was the first time the 23-year-old's mum had seen him play live for the Ibrox club, though he admitted it "wasn't my best game"."I'm proud of my team-mates," Yilmaz told club media."I have lot of good memories in this place and I'm so happy to add one more."It's a fantastic win, but we need to be humble. We have a second game, after a good result in the away game"The manager is proud of us as well. He knows everything about the club."We are so happy to win but we have one more game and I hope we go through."Yilmaz was delighted to be supported by his family on his trip back to Istanbul but reiterated his assertion ahead of the return leg in Glasgow next week."It wasn't the best game for me, but the most important thing was to win," he added."I give my everything for my team-mates and also my family was here. So I'm sure they are also happy about also the result."It was the first time my mum has watched me live playing for Rangers so I am so happy for her as well."We should be humble, we got a good result in the away game and I hope we get it at Ibrox as well."
