In response to recent investigations revealing labour exploitation within Italy's luxury fashion supply chains, Italian authorities, fashion industry representatives, and trade unions have signed a non-binding action plan aimed at combating such abuses. The agreement, signed on May 26, 2025, seeks to address issues like the use of underpaid and undocumented workers in the production of goods for prominent brands, including Dior and Alviero Martini.

A central component of the plan is the creation of a voluntary database where suppliers can disclose information about tax compliance, social security contributions, and adherence to labour laws, with updates every six months. The Lombardy regional government will issue renewable six-month transparency certificates to firms that comply. While participation is not mandatory, fashion brands are expected to promote the platform among their supply chains.  

This initiative follows legal actions, such as the placement of a luxury brand’s unit under judicial administration for labour violations, highlighting the need for systemic change in the industry.  

The action plan represents a collaborative effort to enhance transparency and ethical practices in Italy's fashion sector, aiming to reduce the need for court interventions in labour exploitation cases.