The Italian Antitrust Authority said
Wednesday that it has opened investigations into the Armani
Group and the Dior Group over the alleged exploitation of
workers by suppliers to the luxury fashion brands.
The competition watchdog said it suspected the companies of
"possible unlawful conducts in the promotion and sale of
clothes' items and accessories, in violation of the provisions
of the Consumer Code.
"In both cases, the companies may have issued untrue statements
about their ethics and social responsibility, in particular with
regard to working conditions and compliance with the law by
their suppliers," it said
"Moreover, the companies emphasised craftsmanship and quality.
However, in order to make certain articles and clothing
accessories the companies allegedly used supplies from workshops
and factories employing workers who would receive inadequate
wages.
"In addition, such workers would work hours in excess of the
legal limits and in inadequate health and safety conditions, in
contrast to the production excellence levels the companies pride
themselves".
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