Luxury fashion's labour practices face Italian scrutiny

Italian authorities are turning their attention to the luxury brands at the top of the fashion food chain after allegations of cheap labour and exploitation, CBS News reported on Saturday.

The investigation marks a significant shift in focus, moving beyond the manufacturing subcontractors that have long been the subject of labour complaints to examine the responsibilities of the global fashion houses themselves.

For Campania, a region where artisan craftsmanship and garment production feed the same supply chains that clothe the world's wealthiest shoppers, the scrutiny carries particular weight.