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Shein Marketplace bans fur and exotic animal skins

Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein has banned the sale of fur and wild-animal skins across its online marketplace platform, adding third-party sellers to its company-wide policy. Shein’s updated ban covers any items made from the skins or feathers of all animals considered to be “exotic”, including ostrich feathers, alligators, and snakes. The...

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Shein, Temu, AliExpress: End of duty-free low-cost goods from China in the US

Since May 2, 2025, the US ended a customs rule that allowed Chinese platforms like Shein, Temu and AliExpress to flood the American market with cheap products. This abrupt end to the ‘de minimis’ regime disrupted their business model and reshaped the landscape of global online commerce. Us toughens its stance on Chinese imports Since 4:01am GMT...

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Shein versus Vestiaire Collective: the ideological (and economic) battle over fast fashion

France - Two irreconcilable visions of have fashion clashed. On one side, Shein, a Chinese ultra-fast fashion giant, advocated for fashion “accessible to all”. On the other, Vestiaire Collective, a French pioneer of high-end second-hand fashion, denounced a toxic promise based on social exploitation, textile waste and the endangerment of an...

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Shein pauses London IPO as US tariffs and customs clamp down

Fast fashion giant Shein is believed to have halted plans for its London IPO as uncertainty around tariffs continues to heighten. The company is said to have not renewed contracts with two corporate communications firms that had been brought in to advise on the potential listing, according to The Times. FGS Global and Brunswick had reportedly...

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Shein reportedly mulling US business restructuring to mitigate tariff impact

Chinese fast fashion giant Shein is believed to be looking into ways to restructure its US business as uncertainty around tariffs on foreign imports continues to heighten. According to the Financial Times (FT), which cited two people with knowledge of the company’s deliberations, one idea being considered is to divert production for the US...

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America’s resale market poised to gain amid tariffs

As the U.S. administration ramps up tariffs on imported goods, the fallout for global fashion is already becoming apparent. From European luxury houses to Chinese fast fashion giants, industry players are bracing for squeezed margins, disrupted supply chains, and dampened demand from increasingly cost-conscious American consumers. The new wave...

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China turns inward as U.S. tariffs upend export-driven retail models

As escalating U.S. tariffs reshape the global trade landscape, Beijing is pivoting towards domestic consumption to shore up its export-reliant industries. The move, which carries significant implications for the international fashion supply chain, signals a critical rebalancing of China’s manufacturing-led growth model. In a joint statement...

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Shein obtains UK approval for London IPO

After months of anticipation, ultra-fast-fashion retailer Shein has secured approval from the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for its London IPO. The information was disclosed by Reuters. Following the submission of documents for its IPO in June 2024, Shein faced several obstacles. Amid concerns regarding workers' rights in its supply...

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Shein reigns supreme, taking the lead apparel market share in 2024 amidst a tough economy

Shein, the ultra-fast fashion giant from China, strengthened its ever-tightening grip on the apparel market in 2024, outpacing competitors once more as budget-conscious consumers continued to turn to familiar brands amid growing economic uncertainty. The Singapore-based Shein is estimated to have extended its apparel market share by 0.24...

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Shein accused of counterfeiting Coach products

Tapestry, the American fashion group whose brands include Coach, has sued Shein for plagiarism. Coach's parent company accuses the Chinese e-commerce giant of violating its property rights and trademark, according to court documents. Tapestry alleges that Shein engages in misleading advertising and distributes products that closely resemble...

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Shein says US tariff hit won't stop fast-fashion flood

Tariffs imposed by the Trump administration will not eject fast-fashion juggernaut Shein from the US market, its executive chairman Donald Tang has told AFP. The head of the online platform, which has come in for scrutiny over its environmental footprint and allegations of human rights violations, also insisted that the company does not use...

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Shein chairman confirms IPO plans

Fast fashion giant Shein has confirmed plans to float on the stock market. In conversation with The Times, executive chairman Donald Tang said he wished for the Singapore-headquartered firm “to embrace the accountability and transparency of being a public company”. Tang declined to comment on the timing, valuation and destination of the listing,...