Gucci, Prada Take Up Plight of Workers in Barneys Bankruptcy

Even some of the world’s toniest luxury makers are speaking up on behalf of workers threatened by store closures.

Their concern is highlighted in a court statement from a group of Barneys New York Inc. creditors, which include high-end brands like Gucci and Prada, supporting a bid that would keep more of the bankrupt retailer’s existing stores open.

Preserving stores “would inure to the benefit of the thousands of employees -- many who live paycheck to paycheck,” not to mention vendors, landlords and customers, according to the document filed Wednesday by the official committee of unsecured creditors.

Concerns about workers ...