Physical attacks on Pakistani migrant leather workers in Prato, who were striking for improved workplace conditions, have once again cast a shadow over the ethics associated with the ‘Made in Italy’ label.
Earlier this year, Italian courts placed Armani and Dior units under judicial administration over labour exploitation in their Italian supply chains. Both luxury brands promptly acknowledged and condemned the illegal practices discovered in their local factories.
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