Hema

Here’s another brand that attracts a lot of young (and not-so-young) people. To make a long story short: everything comes from China except the food products. So unless you’re buying chocolate eggs or Dutch specialties, make a big detour!

Non food products from Hema are no-gos!

But you can buy the food. At least.

To be avoided.

United Colours of Benetton

I bought from Benetton last winter and was pleasantly surprised, as most of the items were made either in Italy, Croatia or Serbia. Very few in China/Bangladesh. I went back for the new spring/summer collection and was very disappointed. Except for the knitwear, the T-shirts (Made in Europe) and the jeans (made in Tunesia), everything comes from Asia. 

To be observed.

Högl shoes and bags

Very comfortable, quality shoes at a reasonable price. But are they made in Austria in this Bauhaus-style factory? According to the seller, the shoes and bags are made in Austria or Hungary. I meanwhile have the confirmation from the press office.

Gerne möchte ich Ihre Frage bezüglich der Herstellungsorte beantworten.

In Taufkirchen an der Pram in Oberösterreich sind die Bereiche Design und Prototypenproduktion angesiedelt.

Unser Hauptproduktionswerk haben wir in Martfü/Ungarn wo unsere Schuhmacher die breite Kollektion anfertigen. In Varazdin/Kroatien – auch ein Zweigwerk – werden weitere Einzelteile produziert.

“I would like to answer your question regarding the production sites.

In Taufkirchen an der Pram in Upper Austria the design and prototype production departments are located.
We have our main production plant in Martfü/Hungary where our shoemakers produce the wide collection. In Varazdin/Croatia – also a branch plant – further individual parts are produced.”

Go go go for Högl!

Geox: Italian Patent

Chic

and presentable

And the new men collection?

to avoid!

Conclusion: Italian patent does not mean “Made in Italy”, nor “Made in Europe”. Watch out!