A total of 27 children's textile products from 8 major luxury brands (Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Giorgio Armani, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Trussardi and Versace) were purchased in May and June 2013. The items were purchased in 9 countries and regions worldwide from flagship stores or from other authorised retailers. Hazardous chemicals were found in 16 products while examples of hazardous chemical residues were found in products from all of the brands represented in the study apart from Trussardi.