Brunello Cucinelli accused of touching actress Liu Tao's breasts in Shanghai

Accusations and the defence's reaction

Italian designer Brunello Cucinelli has found himself at the centre of a controversy in China. He was accused of touching the breasts of Chinese actress Liu Tao.

Opinions are divided: some call the designer's actions "indecent touches", while others are convinced that it happened by accident.

Incident at an event in Shanghai

The situation occurred during a public event in Shanghai. Cucinelli was directing Liu Tao towards the cameras, holding her hand firmly at the same time.