The famous moccasin brand is now under investigation by Italian authorities for failing to prevent serious labor law violations by several of its subcontractors. It faces a six-month advertising ban.
More bad buzz for Made in Italy in the luxury sector.
After Armani, Valentino, the Italian subsidiary of Dior (since cleared) and Loro Piana, it is now the turn of Tod’s, the famous moccasin brand, to be embroiled in a scandal linked to its subcontractors.
According to court documents consulted by AFP on Thursday, the Milan public prosecutor’s office is investigating the Italian company and three of its executives, in charge of operations, supply chain and compliance issues, for the alleged exploitation of 53 workers, mainly Chinese, employed by six of its suppliers.
Six-month advertising ban?
According to a decision by Judge Domenico Santoro dated November 14 and reviewed by AFP, a hearing is scheduled for December 3. Among the sanctions recommended by Milan prosecutor Paolo Storari is a possible six-month advertising ban. This would be very unfortunate on the eve of Christmas.
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