Dior mentioned Wednesday it has been cleared of any wrongdoing following an Italian probe into its provide chain, citing a “constructive conclusion” of an investigation by the Italian Competitors Authority.
“This additional underscores the maison’s steadfast and historic dedication to pursuing each rigorous made in Italy merchandise and the very best requirements of ethics and excellence,” it mentioned.
Final yr, an investigation was launched into alleged employee exploitation at a number of Chinese language-owned corporations in Italy producing luxurious items for the Armani Group, Dior and Alviero Martini.
“Dior stays dedicated to upholding our values of transparency and respect all through our provide chain,” the French style home mentioned in Wednesday’s assertion. “We proceed to carefully monitor, and the place acceptable, strengthen, our inner procedures to take care of truthful and equitable working situations for everybody who contributes, with nice dedication and talent, to creating the best high quality Dior merchandise.”
Dior mentioned it partnered carefully with the Italian Competitors Authority “to outline a strong set of commitments that enhance transparency and strengthen oversight all through its provide chain, in addition to promote initiatives geared toward defending and facilitating employment of artisans and employees within the style trade.”
Dior had already handed a hurdle final February when the Courtroom of Milan revoked a judicial administration imposed when its probe was initiated in June 2024. On the time, Dior welcomed an early and profitable decision of these proceedings.
A concurrent investigation by the Italian Competitors Authority, initiated in July 2024, centered on whether or not Dior misled shoppers by selling excessive moral requirements and artisanal craftsmanship whereas allegedly counting on suppliers that subjected employees to poor situations.
This week, the authority concluded its investigation with out establishing any infringement, in keeping with Dior.
The identical type of particular administration imposed on Giorgio Armani Operations, a unit of the namesake designer’s style group, was additionally revoked final February.
