Dolce and Gabbana is an iconic name in the fashion industry, that even those who don't know they are have heard their name. I was shocked and a little confused when I heard about this tax issue that has recently been publicised in many media outlets.
I read a really interesting article in Forbes that better clarified for me what happened. Here is a link to the Forbes article: http://www.forbes.com/sites/kellyphillipserb/2013/04/03/dolce-gabbana-fined-millions-for-tax-evasion/
Towards the middle of the article it says that both Dolce and Gabbana could be sent to prison over this issue. It also then goes on to list other iconic Italian designers who have faced issues similar in the past.
I don't quite understand how this came to be. I get what tax evasion is, but what I don't understand is how 2 people who together have a net worth of 4 billion dollars, think that its ok to not pay their taxes. Hire someone. You have 4 billion dollars I think you can afford it.
Forbes also says that the brand is in jeopardy not just because of the possibility of jail time, but also the fact that they have been ordered to pay 439.70 million US dollars. Just say that amount a money a couple more times. That is HUGE.
Greed is such a huge aspect of the fashion industry (sad, but true) and I think sometimes its important to take a step back and remember that you are still a human being and the same rules apply to you, whether you have 4 billion dollars or 4 hundred dollars.
Clearly D&G have forgotten this. Unfortunately this could be a lesson they learn the hard way.
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