Unacceptable working conditions at its subcontractors: Tod’s is now under scrutiny

Diego Della Valle’s group, suspected of turning a blind eye to the unacceptable working conditions imposed by some of its subcontractors, has been placed under judicial administration in Italy. Tod’s, which pleads not guilty, is the sixth luxury brand to be placed under such supervision.

 

After Armani, Dior, Loro Piana, and Valentino, it is now Tod’s‘ turn to be caught up in Italian justice for a lack of vigilance towards employees in its supply chain in Italy

 

The information was first revealed by the Milanese daily Il Corriere della Sera before being picked up by the Reuters agency.

 

Judicial administration

 

The investigation was made public when the Italian Supreme Court, the highest national court, was asked to rule on a question of legal jurisdiction.

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Sophie Michentef
Sophie Michentef has worked for more than 30 years in the professional press. For fifteen years, she managed the French and international editorial staff of the Journal du Textile. She now puts her press, textile, fashion, and luxury expertise at the service of newspapers, professional organizations, and companies.

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