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Exploiting Farmers / LVMH Group

19 March 2024

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The erstwhile Alberto Fujimori government had issued a decree giving companies the same rights as peasant communities to shear vicuña found on their property.

Luxury Loot: LVMH’s Loro Piana Has Monopoly over Expensive Vicuña Wool, But Poor Indigenous Farmers in Peru Need to Work for Free

LVMH is one of the biggest and richest luxury conglomerates in the world, and the vicuña wool for its Loro Piana brand is exquisite and expensive. But the indigenous farmers in Peru remain impoverished and exploited, an investigation by Bloomberg has revealed.

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How Lagos Fashion Blends Nigerian Tradition with Global Style Trends

  • Adwoa Owusuaa Bobie

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Indian textile products containing toxic chemicals may face barriers or trade limitations in the global market, hindering competitiveness of the Indian textile industry. By aligning with international efforts and adopting strict measures,

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