Prada Group has severed ties with 222 suppliers over the past five years after uncovering labour compliance violations across its Italian supply chain, the luxury fashion house said, highlighting growing scrutiny of sourcing practices in the industry.
The Milan-based company launched an extensive audit program in 2020, conducting more than 850 on-site inspections of suppliers and subcontractors in northern and central Italy. The audits revealed breaches including unauthorized subcontracting, inadequate health and safety measures, improper waste management, and in some cases, workers sleeping inside factory premises.
Prada now works with roughly 1,000 suppliers and subcontractors following the reductions. The company said the contract terminations reflect a “zero-tolerance” approach to violations and aim to uphold ethical sourcing standards and protect the integrity of its “Made in Italy” label.
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Industry analysts said the supplier cuts underscore rising pressure on luxury brands to ensure transparency and compliance across complex supply chains. Milanese authorities have also increased oversight following allegations of labour exploitation in workshops supplying multiple high-end brands, prompting companies to strengthen internal governance and monitoring.
Prada said that in 2025 alone, it conducted 188 supplier reviews, resulting in 43 terminations for breaches such as unauthorized subcontracting and unsafe working conditions. The company emphasized that ongoing audits are key to maintaining compliance, safeguarding workers, and supporting responsible production practices.
