Italian Fashion Influencer Fined €1 Million for Misleading Charity Claims

Italian fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni has apologized and been fined 1 million euros by Italy's anti-trust authority for improperly communicating a charitable contribution tied to sales of a Christmas cake with her logo. Ferragni pledged to donate the fine amount to a hospital in Turin but plans to challenge the fine. The agency also fined Balocco, the cake manufacturer, 420,000 euros for misleading consumers about the charitable donations. Ferragni admitted to not providing sufficient oversight and stated she would no longer link charity with commercial activities.