Sun, 19 Jan 2025

Shein backlash fails to deter shoppers: 'I spend £20 a month'

Some young shoppers will continue to buy from the fast fashion giant despite concerns over how workers are treated.
Shein's Fast Fashion Empire
* £30.2bn global sales estimated last year
* UK profits doubled to over £24m in 2023
* Private company, but shares data on its success
* Stocks thousands of clothing lines, including items under £10
* Faces scrutiny over labor practices and environmental impact Concerns Over Labor Practices
* 75-hour work weeks reported by BBC investigation
* Workers paid around 11p-22p per tee-shirt
* Supplier pays only a small portion of garment price Consumer Views on Shein
* 21-year-old Emily shops at Shein for affordability, despite concerns over labor practices
* Others, like Sophie and Thando, prioritize convenience and price over ethics
* Some, like Georgina, have stopped shopping at Shein after learning about its issues Expert Analysis
* Fashion designer Shazia Saleem suggests that young people's buying choices don't reflect their stated values on sustainability and ethics
* GlobalData analyst Louise Deglise-Favre expects affordability to continue outweighing ethical concerns for Shein shoppers
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