Made in Poland -- Marc Jacobs, Cambio Jeans, Sophia Kokosalaki and Vera Wang?

Doing a search of "made in Poland" on eBay resulted in some 1,464 items on eBay auctions and an additional 4,848 items in eBay stores! Personally, I'm rather surprised by that number. To me, it seems a bit higher than I expected. Perhaps, you will be equally surprised when you see what items you can find that are labeled as "made in Poland."

Some of the incredibly MANY designer brands include Aerosoles, Alexander Lloyd, Alice Temperley, Andre Villard, Ann Demeulemeester, Audrey Talbott, Bartek, Bill Blass, Boleslawiec, Burberry, Cacharel, Cambio, Carolina, Christian Aujard, Christopher Radko Ornaments, Cmielow, Costume National, Dansko, Design B, Disney Glass, Egon Von Furstenberg, Enchanted World of Boxes Company, English Manor, Escada, Favano, Feraud, Fifth Avenue Crystal, Fluevog Angel, Fornarina, French Connection, Garnet Hill, Geoffrey Beene, Glenover, Gucio, Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments, Hanna Andersson, House of Lloyd, Hugo Boss, Hugo Buscati Milano, Imperlux, International Scene, Irena Glass, Jablonski Lead Crystal, Jamestown China, John Fluevog, John Weitz, Jos A. Bank, Joy To The World Collectibles, Kenzo, Krosno, Laura Ashley, Lenox Crystal, Levi Strauss, Lili Collection, Lilith, Marc Jacobs, Marshall Fields, Matthew Williamson, Max Mara, Mikasa, Mondi, Monsieur Lauro, Montgomery Ward China, Nine West, Patricia Breen, Polonaise, Robert Talbott, Sabrina B, Salmo, Sanita, Sharon Rainwear, Slavic Treasures, Sonni of San Francisco, Sophia Kokosalaki, Tanolina China, Tara Jarmon, Tulowicz, Vera Wang, Victor & Rolf, Violetta Crystal, Walbrzych China, Waterford Crystal, Wawel, Worthington, Wrangler, and Zuza-Bart.

For 1999, domestic manufacturers of apparel and accessories reported sales worth USD 1.25 billion. This figure accounts for sales of companies with at least 50 employees. Sales for the sector as a whole is likely to be much higher because small to medium sized companies (less than 50 employees) continue to account for strong share of the market. The main Statistical Office (GUS) reported that in the first 9 months of 1999, apparel companies invested USD 40 million in their business. Over USD 20 million of these investments were for machinery, equipment, and hi-tech manufacturing technologies.

In 1999, Polish exports of apparel and accessories were reported to be worth USD 1.8 billion. About 95% of these exports went to European Union countries (EU), mainly Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, France, and Belgium. The other 5% was broken down into non-EU western countries, mainly the US and Switzerland with 2.6%, and Central and East European countries, mainly the Czech Republic, Russia and Slovakia with 2.4%.

The breakdown of Polish exports by category was as follows:
- suits, jackets, blazers, dresses and skirts for women and girls, 37%;
- suits, jackets, blazers and trousers for men and boys, 26%;
- blouses and shirts for women and girls, 13%;
- shirts for men and boys, 7%; and,
- overcoats, 16% (8% for women and 8% for men).

Other Polish exports also included assorted garment articles and tailored patterns (USD 60 million); sportswear (USD 60 million); garments made of felt, needled cloth, and impregnated rubber-coat fabrics (USD 15 million); professional clothing (USD 12 million); and, brasseries (USD 32 million).

Imports into Poland of apparel and accessories were worth USD 305 million. EU countries represented about 32.5% of Polish imports, mainly from Germany, Italy, and Denmark. China, India, Turkey, Thailand, and Indonesia supplied 36.5% of the total apparel imports. CEE countries (mainly Romania and Lithuania) supplied the other 30% of total apparel imports.

The breakdown of Polish imports by category was:
- suits, garment combinations and jackets for men and boys, 35%;
- suits for women and girls, 26%;
- overcoats and windbreakers for men and boys, 12%;
- blouses and shirts for women and girls, 10%; and, - undergarment for men and women.

Other imported products included assorted garment components and patterns (USD 100 million); second-hand clothes (USD 35 million); and sportswear (USD 12 million). --infomat.com.

Honestly, I was a bit surprised to find this item to be "made in Poland." Sexy Exotic Stripper Dancer Black Velvet & G-String Set. Size: Bra fits B & C Cups. G-String fits Small & Medium. Hand sewn sequins on the bra and g-string. Made in Poland.

With a population of 38.7 million (including 19.9 million women), Poland offers a significant and promising market for lingerie. The lingerie market in Poland was worth USD 83 million in 1999 and is expected to achieve USD 86 million in 2000. Most lingerie items sold in Poland are produced domestically, and prices are in the medium to low range. Domestic production in 1999 was USD 181.1 million and is estimated to be USD 121 million in 2000. About 72% of Polish lingerie in 1999 was exported, and the remaining 28% was sold domestically. The same trend appears in the first half of 2000.

In 1999, imports of lingerie amounted to USD 50.5 million, a 9% increased over 1998. The largest suppliers were: Germany and China, 25% each; France, 10%; Italy, 9%: Hungary, 7%: Vietnam and Turkey, 4% each. The U.S. share was very limited, only 0.1% (USD 80.500). EU countries supplied 50% (USD 25 million) and developing countries 41% (20.8 million) of total imports. Similar results are expected in 2000.

The best sales prospects are stretch-lycra/cotton briefs and panties, brasseries, bodysuits, corsets, nightgowns and pajamas. The key competitive factors for suppliers are price, quality, innovative fashion and strong brand recognition. Also very important is market promotion. --www.infomat.com.

Slavic Treasures was founded in 1995 by two lifelong friends Glenn Lewis and Dave Wegerek. When Glenn moved to Krakow, Poland, he became interested in the blown glass ornament industry. He contacted Dave and suggested starting their own glass ornament business. By the end of their first year, Slavic Treasures was already producing new and exciting, custom designed ornaments for established giftware manufacturers. In 1988, Slavic Treasures launched a complete line of glass ornaments designs under their own label.

The Slavic Treasures designs took the ornament world by surprise, introducing a new style of free-formed glass ornaments that had previously only been manufactured in Italy. Glenn also introduced some realistic animal designs, another innovation for a glass ornament company. By the year 2000, Slavic Treasures was already acclaimed as a leader in their industry, in terms of style, detail, and execution.

Unfortunately by 2004, Slavic Treasures changed the direction of the company to focus on their collegiate giftware line, thus retiring all non-licensed glass ornaments. --Slavic Treasures

October 1, 2007 was the 399th Anniversary of the arrival of the First Polish Settlers to America at Jamestown, Virginia, on October 1, 2007. To help you document your own family's Polish heritage during the 399th celebration, trace your Polish heritage. There is also an outline of that form in the August 2007 edition of the Polish American News along with a map of Poland that will help you trace your Polish heritage. Check it out and spread the word. --Polish American Center.

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