LVMH's Dior Maker Under Investigation for Labor Exploitation in Italy
Milan court places LVMH subsidiary under administration amid allegations of worker mistreatment by subcontractors.
- The probe revealed Dior's Italian unit subcontracted work to Chinese-owned firms exploiting workers.
- Investigations found workers lived in the factories and lacked proper documentation.
- Safety devices were removed from machinery to cut costs, compromising worker safety.
- This is the third such case in Milan this year, following similar rulings against Giorgio Armani.
- Luxury firms face increasing scrutiny over supply chain practices and labor conditions.