In the wake of Donald Trump’s tariff hikes on Chinese goods, Chinese manufacturers have gone full savage on TikTok — pulling back the curtain on how little it costs to make your favourite luxury items.
From showing Lululemon leggings to “Birkin-style” bags straight from production lines, these TikTokers aren’t just revealing factory secrets — they’re teaching viewers how to cut out the middleman and the markup.
With millions of views and counting, it’s sparked a major conversation: Are we still paying for craftsmanship or just buying the brand hype?
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In the wake of Donald Trump’s tariff hikes on Chinese goods, Chinese manufacturers have gone full savage on TikTok — pulling back the curtain on how little it costs to make your favourite luxury items.
From showing Lululemon leggings to “Birkin-style” bags straight from production lines, these TikTokers aren’t just revealing factory secrets — they’re teaching viewers how to cut out the middleman and the markup.
With millions of views and counting, it’s sparked a major conversation: Are we still paying for craftsmanship or just buying the brand hype?
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