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Italian Sweatshop Probe Is a Wake Up Call for Luxury Brands

An investigation into labour exploitation in fashion’s Italian supply chains has already entangled Armani and LVMH, accusing the companies of failing to adequately oversee their suppliers. Incoming EU regulation means such lapses in oversight could soon come with penalties of up to five percent of global revenue.
A model presents a creation for Christian Dior during the Women's Haute-Couture Spring/Summer 2024 Fashion Week in Paris on January 22, 2024.
The luxury industry's claims to operate responsibly are under fire from an investigation into labour exploitation in their Italian supply chains. (Miguel Medina/AFP via Getty Images)

The luxury industry’s claims to operate responsibly are under fire from an Italian probe into labour exploitation that has so far entangled

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