Thus a glimpse inside the place
Thus a glimpse inside the place that manufactures the 2.55 is, in sartorial terms, the equivalent of a sweet lover tour of Willy Wonka chocolate factory; although my guide is less eccentric than Roald Dahl slightly sinister candy maker. Bruno Trippe is a calm and quietly spoken man, unusually tranquil in an industry known for divas; now occupying the key role of production manager, he has worked on the manufacture of Chanel handbags for a quarter of a century, after joining the company at the age of 22. 'There are 180 stages in the making of the bag, he explains, as he leads the way to the first of a mysterious series of rooms, 'and 340 people work here, most of whom have been here for an average of 17 years. This philosophy is Ok for some but savvy consumers will determine their needs and buy accordingly. Those in business who regard a mobile phone as a necessary tool may need to receive faxes when they're out in the field and a good keyboard that's quick and easy to