Italian Police Conduct Raids on Luxury Brands in Labour Abuse Probe
Police sought governance and supply-chain records from nine luxury brands as prosecutors widened a labor-exploitation probe into subcontractors.
- On Thursday, the Carabinieri raided the headquarters of nine luxury brands, including Bulgari, Chanel, and Brunello Cucinelli, demanding documents on supply-chain controls over alleged labor exploitation at subcontractors.
- The investigation centers on two Chinese-owned workshops accused of exploiting undocumented Chinese workers, whose garment bags and pouches were supplied directly to the nine fashion houses under their own labels.
- None of the nine companies is currently under investigation, and prosecutors have not sought court-appointed administration for them, contrasting with seven other fashion groups previously placed under temporary judicial administration.
- Brunello Cucinelli pledged full cooperation, saying it was "deeply saddened" materials for its packaging were found at an unsuitable workplace; Industry Minister Adolfo Urso previously said Italian brands' reputation was "under attack."
- Milan prosecutor Paolo Storari confirmed the raids are part of a wider investigation into alleged labor exploitation across luxury supply chains, following cases over the past three years that have tarnished the industry.
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A ten-thousand-euro handbag conjures images of Italian artisans working by hand on a single piece for days. But raids on the offices of major luxury brands in Italy show once again that reality is sometimes much more complicated. How transparent is the luxury industry really? And are you paying primarily for quality, or also for a carefully constructed image?
11 luxury names are suspected of labour exploitation (Police, justice and other facts).
Police raid Chanel, Moncler, and 9 other brands over exploitation allegations - RetailDetail EU
Italian police recently raided the offices of eleven major luxury brands, including Bulgari, Chanel, Prada, Givenchy, and Dolce & Gabbana. The Milan Public Prosecutor’s Office is investigating the brands for alleged violations of labor laws, involving Chinese workers employed through subcontractors under appalling conditions.
Italian police raid luxury brands Bulgari and Chanel over exploitation of Chinese workers
MILAN — Italian police raided the offices of several luxury brands including Bulgari and Chanel over suspicions they used subcontractors employing Chinese workers, a prosecutor said Thursday.
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