Italian prosecutors recently conducted an investigation into the supply chains of two major Italian fashion houses, Dior and Armani. The investigation uncovered that some designer handbags were being manufactured by exploited foreign labor. This revelation may come as a shock to some, but it is not surprising to those who are aware of the agenda of Western elites to flood Europe and the US with illegal aliens to take advantage of cheap labor.
According to court documents cited by The Wall Street Journal, Dior paid a supplier approximately $57 to assemble luxury handbags that are sold for $2,780 in retail stores. On the other hand, Giorgio Armani bags were sold to local suppliers for around $100, then resold to Armani for $270, and finally put on retail shelves for $1945 or more. The actual cost prices do not include raw materials like leather, as the companies cover the expenses of design, distribution, and marketing separately.
Fabio Roia, the president of Milan’s court system, questioned why it costs so little to manufacture these products and urged the brands to reflect on this issue. Italian prosecutors allege that some of the luxury handbags labeled as “Made in Italy” are actually produced in sweatshops within the country, utilizing low-cost Chinese labor. These sweatshops reportedly do not meet legal workshop standards and mistreat workers.
As a result of the investigation, Dior’s unit Manufactures Dior SRL was placed under court administration in June due to its supply chain involving Chinese-owned firms mistreating migrant workers in Italy. A similar measure was taken against Armani in April and Alviero Martini in January. Italian police discovered migrant workers in poor conditions at Milan-area companies in Dior’s supply chain, highlighting the exploitation present in the fashion industry.
Investigators found that Armani’s subsidiary, GA Operations, hired Chinese-owned subcontractors across Italy who paid migrant workers minimal wages. The mistreatment of workers in terms of labor laws, health, safety, hours, and pay has raised concerns among authorities and the public. The reality that some luxury products bearing the “Made in Italy” label are tainted with exploited migrant labor is now coming to light, challenging customers’ expectations of quality.
The issue of open borders facilitating the exploitation of cheap migrant labor is a direct result of the actions of Western elites. The implications of this investigation shed light on the detrimental effects of prioritizing profit over ethical labor practices. It is essential for consumers to be aware of the hidden realities behind the luxury goods they purchase and demand accountability from fashion brands to ensure fair treatment of all workers involved in the production process.