Dior's production arm, Manufactures Dior, allegedly missed critical issues in its supply chain due to ineffective audits, according to court documents reviewed by Reuters.
An investigation uncovered the subcontractor AZ Operations, accused of exploiting workers, had passed social inspections despite serious allegations against them.
Milan's investigations have also implicated other luxury brands, revealing systemic audit failures within the Italian luxury goods industry.
The lack of stringent legal requirements for auditing practices has led to significant challenges in ensuring ethical labor standards in luxury supply chains.
Dior and LVMH have come under scrutiny from shareholders and authorities over their oversight practices, amidst calls for improved monitoring of labor conditions.