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flag Italian prosecutors expose labor abuses in luxury brand supply chains, linking major labels to migrant worker exploitation.

flag Milan prosecutors have uncovered widespread labor abuses in subcontractor factories linked to major Italian luxury brands, including Tod’s, Loro Piana, and Dior’s Italian unit, with evidence of low wages, unsafe conditions, and degrading living quarters for workers, many of whom are migrants. flag The investigations, led by prosecutor Paolo Storari, allege that brands failed to oversee their supply chains despite internal audit findings, prompting court administrations for five firms and potential penalties like advertising bans. flag Italy’s government has proposed a voluntary certification program to protect the “Made in Italy” label, but critics say it lacks enforcement. flag Advocates blame the industry’s low pricing model for forcing small suppliers to rely on exploitative subcontractors, highlighting systemic failures in accountability across global fashion supply chains.

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