On January 14, 2026, the fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni was cleared of criminal charges in Milan, Italy. The charges stemmed from what has been known as "Pandoro-gate", a campaign Ferragni created in collaboration with the Italian brand Balocco to promote an Italian Christmas cake in pink with Ferragni's logos. The specifics of the case were complex, and included a number of actors and forums, from administrative fines, to public regulatory bodies and non-profits, consumers, and a public prosecution. Why was this case such a flashpoint in Italy? What is the difference between the fines Ferragni paid to regulatory authorities in Italy and the criminal charges which were dismissed? How important was the legal strategy of Ferragni's lawyers, and what can we learn from this case?

In this episode, Felicia speaks to Marco D’Ostuni, a partner  ...