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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Kate Ng

Influencers called out after promoting Shein factory in China

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A group of influencers have come under fire after posting glowing videos from their paid trip to a factory owned by controversial fast fashion retailer Shein in Guangzhou, China.

Shein, which has been previously accused of labour abuse and admitted to breaching rules around working hours, brought the group of six fashion influencers from the US to tour its “Innovation Factory”.

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