LVMH’s Dior, Giorgio Armani, other luxury brands in spotlight over workshop conditions

LVMH’s Dior, Giorgio Armani, other luxury brands in spotlight over workshop conditions

“Made in Italy: shame in Italy,” chanted a handful of migrant labourers last week in Geneva, Switzerland, outside the flagship store of luxury accessory maker Montblanc, having travelled from Italy’s famed leatherwear region Tuscany. Standing about 3km (two miles) from where Montblanc’s US$76 billion parent company Richemont was meeting shareholders, the workers – flanked by … Read more

Seaside town in Italy is a hidden beach paradise – and it’s just 2 hours from UK | Travel News | Travel

Seaside town in Italy is a hidden beach paradise – and it’s just 2 hours from UK | Travel News | Travel

As a couple in our forties with a passion for food and art, but not so much for long-haul travel, we were surprised it took us this long to discover Forte dei Marmi in Tuscany, a dreamy destination just a two-hour flight away from the UK. After landing in Pisa and picking up our rental … Read more

Italian region where Italians go on holiday is a hidden gem and ‘very affordable | Travel News | Travel

Italian region where Italians go on holiday is a hidden gem and ‘very affordable | Travel News | Travel

Located in the heart of Italy, Tuscany is one of the most popular regions for tourists looking for an unforgettable holiday. Whilst many holidaymakers enjoy a visit to some of the regions more populous cities, such as Florence, there are many hidden gems in Tuscany that are much quieter. Jennifer Stevens, Executive Editor at International … Read more