Ultra-fast fashion is thwarting the clothing industry’s efforts to become more sustainable
Ultra-fast fashion is marked by even faster production cycles, blink-and-you’ll-miss-it trends, and poor labour practices. Brands like Shein, Boohoo and Cider are liberated from the concept of seasonal collections.
Global e-commerce giant Shein pops up in Brisbane
Global online fashion and lifestyle retailer Shein unveiled its sixth Australian and first Brisbane pop-up store this week, less than two years after it launched its first pop-up down under in Victoria.
Influencer trip backlash Sheins new light on the effects of fast fashion
Shein is once again under fire after a group of influencers went on a free trip with the controversial brand, resulting in overly positive videos "debunking" reports into labour law violations.
After taking over US and Canada, Shein’s rival Temu is coming to Australia, NZ
Cross-border fashion and lifestyle platform Temu is set to expand into Australia and New Zealand, aiming to take on Shein within a year.
Artist sues fast fashion giant Shein for US$100 million over ‘stolen’ design
An American freelance artist has sued Chinese fast fashion retailer Shein for US$100 million, alleging the company copied her artwork without permission.
Adam Schwab: Shein’s US$1 billion raise shows private equity firms are still going strong, pandemic or not
E-commerce operator Shein raised US$1 billion at a staggering US$100 billion valuation this week, which is astonishing for a fast fashion online business based out of China.
