Overview
- Requests for information went to Gucci, Prada, Versace, Yves Saint Laurent, Alexander McQueen, Givenchy, Ferragamo, Dolce & Gabbana, Missoni, Off-White, Pinko, Coccinelle and Adidas, with the companies not currently under formal investigation.
- Documents describe searches of Italian workshops where luxury bags, wallets and clothing were found and where Chinese and Pakistani workers were identified in conditions described as severe exploitation.
- The latest demands follow inspections at five suppliers used by multiple labels in November, adding to a probe that began last year into multi‑tier subcontracting and weak oversight.
- Courts have already placed units tied to firms including Loro Piana, Dior’s Italian subsidiary, Giorgio Armani Operations, Alviero Martini and Valentino Bags Lab under temporary administration, while measures sought against Tod’s include an advertising ban and outside monitors after a judge granted the company more time to review controls.
- Italy’s industry minister warned of risks to the ‘Made in Italy’ reputation, while labor campaigners argue low purchasing prices and layered subcontracting create structural conditions for abuse.