Italian police raid luxury fashion offices in Milan

Italian authorities conducted raids on the offices of eleven luxury fashion brands in Milan on Thursday, July 16, 2026, as part of an expanding investigation into alleged labor exploitation within the industry's supply chains. The brands involved are Brunello Cucinelli, Bulgari, Chanel, Etro, Goyard Italie, Jacob Cohen Company, Moncler, Owenscorp Italia (behind Rick Owens), Stefano Ricci, and packaging specialists Brandart and F.VL.

The raids, executed by the Carabinieri's Labor Protection Unit under the direction of Milan Public Prosecutor Paolo Storari, sought documentation on governance and supply chain controls. The action follows earlier searches in May and June at two subcontracting firms, Moda Fashion Style Srl and Isacco Srl, which allegedly produced packaging and garment bags for the targeted brands. During those searches, investigators reportedly found evidence of illegal Chinese migrant workers lacking residence permits, paid off the books on a piecework basis, and working in facilities with poor hygiene, missing safety mechanisms, and degrading living conditions. Products from the eleven brands were reportedly found at these factories.