The light and shade of fashion

The biggest names in fashion are choosing Ticino. They come here in ever greater numbers and have a significant impact on the local economy. Our investigation into Europe and Ticino’s Fashion Valley shows that behind the scenes, they’re using every trick in the book to increase profit; from tax loopholes to a system of subcontracting where production is delegated to Chinese Italians working in unacceptable conditions. A disenchanted look at the major brands.