MILAN, April 7 (Reuters) - Fashion house Valentino said on Tuesday that an Italian court has ended early the special administration imposed on a unit of the luxury group over labour practices of its
Italian Court Ends Judicial Controls on Valentino Bags Lab Over Labour Issues
Valentino Bags Lab Judicial Administration and Labour Practices
MILAN, April 7 (Reuters) - Fashion house Valentino said on Tuesday that an Italian court has ended early the special administration imposed on a unit of the luxury group over labour practices of its Chinese-owned subcontractors.
Background: Judicial Administration Imposed
In May 2025, the court placed Valentino Bags Lab under one year's judicial administration for subcontracting its production to Chinese-owned firms that exploited workers.
Valentino's Response and Governance Improvements
Company Statement on Court Decision
"Valentino... welcomes the decision by the Court to bring to an early conclusion the judicial administration measure concerning Valentino Bags Lab S.r.l., the entity responsible for producing the brands accessories line," the company said in an emailed statement.
Strengthening Supply Chain Oversight
Valentino said it had strengthened governance safeguards and introduced a more targeted supplier qualification process, further improving systems to monitor and control its supply chain.
Industry Context: Labour Violations in Italian Fashion
Judicial Actions Against Fashion Brands
Italian prosecutors have placed several units of high‑end fashion brands under various forms of judicial administration over the past two years over suspected labour violations, while another 13 have been subject to inspections - cases that have tainted the sector's image.
Ownership Structure of Valentino
Major Stakeholders
Valentino is controlled by Qatar-backed investment firm Mayhoola, while French luxury group Kering owns a 30% stake in the company.
(Reporting by Elisa Anzolin; Editing by Susan Fenton)
