Italy launches investigation into 13 luxury fashion brands.

Italy is investigating 13 luxury fashion brands over working conditions in overseas factories and supply chains, urging them to voluntarily improve their practices and avoid heavy penalties.

On December 3rd, the Milan Public Prosecutor's Office in northern Italy launched an investigation into alleged illegal activities by 13 luxury brands within the "Made in Italy" fashion supply chain, related to working conditions in their overseas factories.

According to the VNA correspondent in Rome, the fashion brands ordered to hand over documents to the police include Versace, Gucci, Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, Missoni, Ferragamo, Yves Saint Laurent, Givenchy, Pinko, Coccinelle, Adidas, Alexander McQueen Italia and Off-White Operating.

The Milan Public Prosecutor's Office has compiled a complete list of key suppliers in each brand's supply chain, the number of workers employed in exploitative and inadequate conditions, and the confiscated goods.

These brands are now being asked to voluntarily submit documentation on their organizational structure for prevention and auditing, either internally or through delegated advisory services, to allow them time to rectify wrongdoing and restructure their supply chains, avoiding severe administrative and judicial measures.

In recent weeks, the Milan Public Prosecutor's Office has opened a similar investigation into Tod's and its CEO, Diego Della Valle, stating that it may impose special management requirements and bans if the brand does not adjust its procurement structure and labor practices, which are currently considered illegal.

Since March 2024, the Milan court has also issued orders for judicial administration, but has not yet investigated, the companies Alviero Martini, Armani Operation, Manufacture Dior, Valentino Bags Lab, and Loro Piana di Louis Vuitton.

These companies are considered to have been negligent and inadvertently facilitated exploitation.

(VNA/Vietnam+)

Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/italy-mo-cuoc-dieu-tra-13-thuong-hieu-thoi-trang-xa-xi-post1081109.vnp