The patina from worker sweat and tears add to the luxury.

This is supposed to be a surprise to someone? [...] #9 | Posted by Claudio

The summary was changed from my original post, but the price/cost was mentioned because of the criminal investigation.

Basically an issue of worker exploitation despite the incredibly high profit margins for the billionaire owner: "Prosecutors said these companies exploited workers to pump out bags for a small fraction of their store price. Investigators found evidence that workers were sleeping in the facility so bags could be produced around the clock, Reuters reported. They also tracked electricity-consumption data, which showed work was being carried out during nights and holidays, the report said."

I am not certain whether this disdainful mind-set says more about the people who have contempt for fashion or the people willing to waste tons of money on narcissistic items such as a $2700 bag. #11 | Posted by moder8

The markup is not the crime. Worker exploitation isn't any less worse if the product isn't marked up as much as these bags #15 | Posted by eberly

Agreed that the workers are entitled to a minimum wage and appropriate working conditions no matter the markup. But inadequacy of those aspects while the owner makes billions in profit can add to the outrage for those who find it to be wrongful behavior. And hammers home just how "exploitative" the conduct is.

so a 700%+ markup? #16 | Posted by Tor