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LeMonde
7 hours ago
- Business
- LeMonde
Italian fashion house Loro Piana put under court administration
Italian fashion house Loro Piana, owned by French giant LVMH, has been placed under court administration for allegedly facilitating the exploitation of workers by subcontractors. In a statement, Italy's carabinieri police said the company had been deemed "incapable of preventing or curbing labour exploitation within the production cycle by failing to implement adequate measures to verify the actual working conditions or the technical capacities of its contractors." An investigation found the fashion house entrusted the production of its clothing, including cashmere jackets, to a company without production facilities. That firm outsourced the work to another company, which in turn used workshops in Italy employing Chinese workers to save costs, the statement said. In these workshops, irregular workers were exploited without respecting health and safety rules, particularly regarding wages, working hours, breaks and holidays, investigators found. The judges of the Milan court found that Loro Piana "negligently facilitated" the exploitation, according to the police statement. The court however stressed that the one-year administration was intended as "preventative," not a punishment, according to the court document seen by Agence France-Presse. It was aimed at "combating the unlawful contamination of healthy businesses by subjecting them to judicial oversight" where they can be removed from "criminal infiltration." In a statement, Loro Piana said it had terminated ties with its supplier within 24 hours of discovering the existence of its subcontractors on May 20, and was fully cooperating with authorities. "Loro Piana strongly condemns any illegal practices and reaffirms its ongoing commitment to protecting human rights and complying with all applicable regulations throughout its entire supply chain," it said. Fines and penalties The investigation began in May following a complaint from a Chinese worker who claimed he was beaten by his boss after demanding payment of back wages, police said. The police carried out inspections in factories run by Chinese citizens in the area surrounding Milan, finding violations of workplace rules as well as illegally built dormitories and unsanitary conditions. Proceedings were brought against two Chinese nationals who owned workshops, two Italians for violations of workplace health and safety standards, and seven workers without residence permits. The court also imposed fines totalling over €181,000 and administrative penalties of around €60,000. The operations of two Chinese workshops were also suspended "for serious safety violations and the use of undeclared labour," the police statement said. Loro Piana was acquired by LVMH in 2013, and is currently led by Frédéric Arnault, son of LVMH chairman Bernard Arnault. The company did not comment on the proceedings in Milan. The Italian justice system has already carried out similar proceedings against other fashion houses including Armani. In May, the Italian competition authority cleared luxury brand Dior – also owned by LVMH – of violations in working conditions but required it to pay a €2-million fine towards "victims of exploitation."
Fashion United
a day ago
- Business
- Fashion United
Milan court orders judicial administration for Loro Piana
Another case of labour exploitation involving a luxury brand has emerged. This time it concerns LVMH-owned brand, Loro Piana. A Milan Court has ordered judicial administration for one year for Loro Piana. Frédéric Arnault has been the CEO of the company since June 10. According to Italian news agency Ansa, the measure taken by the judges of the prevention measures section concerns an investigation by prosecutor Paolo Storari. He ascertained that Loro Piana had outsourced the production of garments, including jackets, which were allegedly manufactured under "labour exploitation". FashionUnited contacted Loro Piana for comment, but no statement has been released at this time. The company recently obtained a legal victory in the fight against counterfeiting. Returning to the labour exploitation case, Loro Piana is another high fashion brand on which Storari has shone a light. He obtained the judicial administration regime from the judges. According to investigations by the Milan Labour Protection Group, the company allegedly failed to prevent and contain labour exploitation within the production cycle, as well as implement appropriate measures to verify the actual working conditions. It is believed to have further failed to monitor the technical capabilities of the contracting companies. In this way, Ansa reports, it culpably facilitated labour exploitation. According to the investigation, the fashion house entrusted the production of garments to an external company, Evergreen. The latter, not having been able to produce the requested garments, allegedly subcontracted the work to Sor-Man snc of Nova Milanese. This company also lacked adequate production capacity. According to the Prosecutor's Office's reconstruction, the company turned, also to reduce costs, to Chinese factories. These were closed by the military and one of the owners was arrested in May. The ruling states they used "irregular and clandestine labour, in unhealthy and dangerous working environments". Workers were housed "in abusive dormitories in order to draw mere manpower at any time of day or night and subjecting them to work shifts (...) far exceeding those contractually foreseen". This system allegedly allowed for profit maximisation. It induced the Chinese factory that actually produced the goods to cut labour costs (contributions, insurance and direct taxes). It did this by resorting to "undeclared" and clandestine labour. It also failed to comply with health and safety regulations in the workplace and did not respect the National Collective Labour Agreements for the sector regarding workers' wages, working hours, breaks and holidays. According to Ansa, the court found this "mechanism was culpably fuelled by Loro Piana spa. It did not verify the real entrepreneurial capacity of the contracting and subcontracting companies (Sor-Man), to whom it entrusted production. Over the years, it did not carry out effective inspections or audits to ascertain in practice the operation of the production chain and the actual working conditions and work environments." This article was translated to English using an AI tool. FashionUnited uses AI language tools to speed up translating (news) articles and proofread the translations to improve the end result. This saves our human journalists time they can spend doing research and writing original articles. Articles translated with the help of AI are checked and edited by a human desk editor prior to going online. If you have questions or comments about this process email us at info@
Pink Villa
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Did Lisa's rumored boyfriend Frédéric Arnault plan sudden work trip to attend BLACKPINK's Goyang Concert?
BLACKPINK's Lisa has been speculated to be dating Tag Heuer CEO since 2023. The K-pop idol and her alleged beau, Frédéric Arnault, were spotted on numerous occasions together, further fueling the rumors. Recently, talks of them being supportive partners to each other has resurfaced following BLACKPINK's inaugural DEADLINE show. The cause? Frédéric Arnault's sudden Seoul visit, as reported by media outlet Business Post on July 8. Lisa's rumored boyfriend Frédéric Arnault's spends time in South Korea Frédéric Arnault is reportedly in Seoul, South Korea currently. On July 7, he set off a whirlwind tour of Seoul's top department stores, focusing on boutiques under the LVMH banner. His busy schedule included visits to Lotte Department Store's Avenuel in Jamsil, the main Lotte branch, Shinsegae Department Store locations in Gangnam and Myeongdong, and Galleria Luxury Hall. The next morning, on July 8, Frédéric Arnault inspected Hyundai Department Store's flagship store in Apgujeong. During his trip, he also met with key executives in Korea's retail sector. But fans feel the business tycoon must have made adjustments in his work schedule to be there for his rumored beau Lisa's DEADLINE concert. Frédéric Arnault's Seoul visit sparks speculation of meeting Lisa after BLACKPINK's Goyang show The timing of Frédéric Arnault's Seoul visit sparked intense speculation among fans. It coincided with BLACKPINK's DEADLINE World Tour's July 5-6 Goyang shows. Thus, many believe his trip was not solely business-related, and was intentionally planned to coincide with Lisa's presence in the country. Despite no sightings at the concert, fans think Frédéric Arnault might have kept a low profile during the event or flown into South Korea after the show to have some quality time with Lisa before her next concert dates. An X-user predicted that the alleged supportive boyfriend of the Rockstar singer will also be travelling with the girls to their next concert venuea to be there for Lisa. They stated, "Fred about to be in the US and EUR leg [of DEADLINE tour] just wait and watch." BLACPINK will be performing next at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on July 12 and 13.
Pink Villa
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Is BLACKPINK's Lisa moving to Europe after secretly marrying Frédéric Arnault? Viral post and closet sale stir rumors online
BLACKPINK's Lisa has once again found herself in the middle of widespread speculation. This time, it's fueled by a string of cryptic blind items circulating across gossip forums and social media. Known for their vague but suggestive nature, blind items have long been a popular way to leak unconfirmed celebrity gossip. While these posts rarely name individuals directly, the hints are often specific enough for netizens to start guessing. And this time, all clues appear to point toward Lisa. In mid-June 2025, a post on the popular rumor site Crazy Days & Nights mentioned that a member of a 'two-color group' had recently gotten married in secret. Although the post didn't name anyone outright, fans were quick to assume the subject was Lisa. This was largely due to her frequent appearances alongside French luxury heir Frédéric Arnault over the past few years. Blind item fuels talk of a move abroad Just as the initial rumor was beginning to cool down, another blind item surfaced on June 29, once again hinting at the same idol. This time, the post claimed that a member of the same 'two-color group' had sold off her entire wardrobe and moved to Europe without publicly revealing it. The gossip post implied that this was a quiet lifestyle shift, potentially connected to the earlier marriage rumors. The timing immediately drew attention. On the very same day, Lisa held a closet sale as part of a charity event in collaboration with the humanitarian group Good Neighbors. Although the event had been officially announced days earlier, on June 25, the overlap with the blind item led to a storm of theories. Fans connect the dots A viral TikTok video from an account known for analyzing and decoding blind items added more fuel to the ongoing conversation. The video claimed that Lisa's recent charity sale took on new meaning when considered alongside earlier rumors. It appeared to support claims that she had secretly married and moved to Europe. The video also referenced a much older blind item, which alleged that a member of a 'color group' had both a European passport and was adopted. Though no factual evidence has emerged, many online are treating the pieces as a puzzle. Mixed reactions The internet's response to the rumors has been sharply divided. Some fans are taken aback by the possibility that Lisa may have started a new chapter in her personal life without any public announcement. Others are more skeptical, pointing out the unreliable nature of blind items and the dangers of reading too much into coincidences. Still, a large portion of Lisa's fanbase has expressed support. They insist that the idol has every right to keep her private life away from the spotlight. No official response Despite the growing buzz, neither Lisa nor Frédéric Arnault has responded to the recent wave of speculation. Over the years, both have remained quiet on the topic of their rumored relationship. They never confirm or deny reports of dating, marriage, or future plans. Whether the blind items hold any truth remains to be seen.
Pink Villa
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Did BLACKPINK's Lisa secretly marry rumored boyfriend Frédéric Arnault? Viral post has BLINKs spiraling with theories
BLACKPINK's Lisa is once again at the center of a whirlwind of dating rumors. Only this time, it's not just about romance but alleged marriage. The global K-pop star, who has been linked to luxury brand heir Frédéric Arnault for more than a year, is now trending online. Recently, fans connected her to a blind item suggesting a secret wedding. Despite the numerous public sightings of Lisa and Arnault together in the past, the two have never officially confirmed their relationship. However, the rumor mill has been reignited thanks to a viral online post and a flurry of fan theories. Blind Item sparks frenzy The gossip storm kicked off with a post on Crazy Days & Nights. It's a well-known Hollywood blind item site that often shares insider stories without directly naming celebrities. The June 19 entry hinted that 'a member of the two-color group' had gotten married in secret. The post offered no direct clues. However, internet sleuths and fans familiar with BLACKPINK's name and theme colors quickly began to speculate that the phrase referred to the YG Entertainment girl group. Among the four members, Lisa, who is already rumored to be dating Arnault, became the primary subject of online discussions. Fans fuel theory Adding fuel to the fire, a TikTok account known for decoding celebrity gossip blind items uploaded a video analyzing the post and claiming it pointed to Lisa. The creator explained how the 'two-color group' description matched BLACKPINK. They connected the dots to Lisa's long-rumored relationship with the LVMH heir. The video rapidly gained traction, surpassing 200,000 views in just a few days. It featured a compilation of Lisa and Frédéric Arnault's past appearances together. They suggested that the couple may have quietly tied the knot away from the public eye. Mixed fan reactions The viral post drew a wave of reactions online. Some fans expressed surprise, while others voiced support for Lisa's right to keep her personal life private. Others urged caution. They pointed out that no official confirmation has been made and that blind items are often unreliable or based on loose insider gossip. No statement yet from either party As of now, neither Lisa nor Frédéric Arnault has issued any public statement about their rumored relationship, let alone marriage. YG Entertainment, which usually avoids commenting on artists' personal lives unless absolutely necessary, has remained silent. Though the latest buzz adds another layer to the long-standing speculation surrounding Lisa's private life, fans will have to wait for any real confirmation. Until then, the rumors remain just that: rumors.
