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Fast Fashion Brand Shein Is A Scam With Sweatshops

If you’re on TikTok or Instagram, or if you’re a fan of online shopping in general (as most of us have been for the past two years), you’re more than likely familiar with the Chinese online retail site Shein.

By Gwen Farrell5 min read
Fast Fashion Brand Shein Is A Scam With Sweatshops

Shein has exploded in popularity in recent years and is a veritable giant when it comes to fast fashion retailers. Fast fashion sites pride themselves on keeping up with the hottest trends and sell their products at cheaper prices, but the products themselves are usually shoddily made by disenfranchised workers in less-than-reputable conditions. Not to mention, fast fashion sites are really, really bad for the environment. But that’s not the only reason conscious consumers are taking notice and speaking up about the retailer’s questionable practices and standards.