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Can Made in Italy withstand climate change?

Extreme weather is becoming more frequent and more intense, threatening fashion supply chains from top to bottom. It’s time for brands and their suppliers to adapt.
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The coveted ‘Made in Italy’ label faces increasing scrutiny and existential challenges, from supply chain scrutiny and evolving EU regulations to climate change and threats to heritage craft. This article is part of a new series where we unpack what these pressures mean for the future, and sustainability, of luxury fashion. Read more here.

Last November, the Italian city of Prato was hit by severe floods, causing delays to luxury fashion production and raising alarm bells for the future of ‘Made in Italy’ manufacturing.