In Prato, the heart of Italy's fashion industry, a network of sweatshops operates under the radar, producing luxury goods while exploiting migrant workers. These factories are often hidden behind a façade of legitimate businesses, making it difficult to trace the origins of high-end products.
Despite the high price tags on luxury items, the workers who manufacture these products receive meager wages and endure grueling conditions. The stark contrast between the brands' glamorous image and the reality of their production practices raises serious ethical concerns.
Sofia Zhuang, a factory owner, defended her practices by arguing that her factories adhere to the legal requirements, yet the testimony from workers illustrates a different story, shedding light on the exploitation that exists within the system.
The undercover investigation by 101 East reveals a troubling aspect of the luxury fashion industry—how the demand for cheap labor in Prato leads to the violation of workers' rights, drawing attention to the necessity for reform and transparency.
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