Mon Sep 30 01:57:49 UTC 2024: ## Peru’s Luxury Secret: $34,000 Coats Made with Cheap Labor

**Peru, September 17, 2024:** The world’s most expensive clothing comes at a price, not just for buyers but also for the workers who create it. Luxury fashion house Loro Piana, owned by LVMH, is known for its use of “vicuña” – a luxurious wool made from the hair of wild camelids native to the Andes Mountains. A single coat can fetch an astonishing $34,000.

However, behind the high price tag lies a less glamorous reality. The secretive supply chain of Loro Piana relies on cheap labor in Peru to produce these exclusive garments. This highlights the ethical concerns surrounding the luxury fashion industry, where exorbitant prices are often achieved through the exploitation of workers.

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