Armani and Dior probed in Italy following worker exploitation claims

Italy’s competition authority is investigating whether luxury brands Armani and Dior misled consumers regarding their production processes. The investigation follows reports of exploitative working conditions and underpayment in their supply chains. The authority is inspecting certain firms within the Armani Group and LVMH-owned Dior Group for potential violations of Italy’s Consumer Code. The alleged practices contradict the brands’ claims of craftsmanship and quality. Dior condemned the illegal practices of two suppliers and pledged to stop working with them. Armani denied the allegations but expressed willingness to cooperate with the investigation.