Shein - The Controversial History

Over the past few years, Shein has been one of the fastest-growing, most controversial fashion brands in the world. This video outlines some of their bigger controversies.

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[FunkAndFluff]

Imagine being so shady that Temu of all companies ends up suing you.

[maicydownton]

The sad part is fast fashion has been making all clothes worse. Even higher end places will not guarantee quality clothes. But Shein is accelerating an already bad trend and I'm close to sewing my own clothes because it's getting so difficult to find high-quality materials and well-crafted clothes now.

[prettypic]

Shein proves the point "when something is THAT cheap, you should stop and consider HOW they're making a profit"

[PixieMermaid-fzrt]

I frequent thrift stores and have noticed a massive influx of fast fashion/ultra fast fashion brands. The clothing can often be for very niche wearers, whether it be by size or style fit, which limits the people interested in buying it secondhand. The materials are almost always very thin and poor quality, making it so that they don't last long. This is probably intentional from the manufacturers since it would prompt consumers to buy more once the clothing wears down, and by having very low prices the consumer doesn't feel bad about buying more clothes. Sadly a lot of this stuff will end up in landfills and the cycle of waste continues.

[coffee_]

Shein and temu are the top controversial store when it come to fast fashion

[pass_]

I know nothing about the fashion industry, I live in a cave with no clothes, with an internet connection

[hagstik]

It sucks because the only reason companies like Shein and Temu get traction is because they sell their products so insanely cheap in comparison. I hate it sm

[FANTAVISION]

There is lead in the clothes and most likely forced labor somewhere in the chain of production. If that’s not enough to boycott, I don’t know what is.

[kiitkats.]

the topic of fast fashion is a whole rabbit hole, thanks for the amazing video!!

[honeysunday]

You could make a video about any company ever and i would watch it. Love you dude

[INE]

My mind instantly goes to the adage "If it seems to good to be true, it probably is." And seeing some of the advertised prices on these meteorically rising apps just raises so many flags and concerns to me. And after trying to look further into each, I have vowed to stay off the fashion app, the general goods app, and the social media one.

[ChairmanChico]

11:26 “Are they a harmless company?”

In a word….. no.

[juancerda-duran]

I’m probably one of the lucky ones who didn’t get a SHEIN ad before I watched this video.

[jgust]

I don't use Shein and have no comment about the company so I just wanna give a shout out to company man for making great videos with fantastic information and always very well done 👏

[WaynoGur]

Fortunately ignorance is bliss. I've never heard of them.

[AlexandriaVagabondess]

I absolutely love how you stated that you "didn't want to speak for her" when talking about mother nature's potential opinion on Shein's practices. You're a gem Company man. <3 T.C. ~E

[edwardcruz]

And here I thought it was pronounced "shine."

[Dan-cmow]

The company seems like the logical outcome of our current trade, shipping and IP arrangements with China. The crazy advantages we give small packages coming in is begging a country with virtually no IP laws or love for the environment to behave like this.

[insaneclownponies]

I'm a simple man. I see Company Man, I click.

[redhot]

You are one of my favourite youtubers! I am so happy whenever you release a video.