The Latest Breaking News from Shein

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Although the fast-fashion brand has been criticised for exploiting its factory workers, Shein has confidentially filed for an IPO in New York.

Amid an ongoing strike by its mechanics in Sweden over a refusal to sign a collective wage agreement, Tesla has also filed a lawsuit against the country's postal workers. They have blocked deliveries of licence plates for its new cars, in solidarity with workers at the electric vehicle maker. Also…

Company last month hoped for a valuation of $80-$90bn, according to reports, making it the largest initial public offering (IPO) in years

As more people seek out vegan clothing alternatives, pleather can seem like an ethical option. But these pieces, often made from fossil-fuel based plastics, can have a major environmental impact

Australian fashion designer Alice McCall has announced that she’s returning to fashion via a collaboration with Shein. Here’s why her announcement was a ticket on the Hot Mess Express. If you are currently thriving in the digital age you would already be familiar with fast-fashion conglomerate Shein. It’s one of…

Asos has an identity crisis – and, with post-pandemic inflation, its product and business model have become unsustainable, says freelance writer Sophie Benson

One expert told The Independent that its free returns model makes the company susceptible to economic instability

The Chinese-founded retailer sells entire outfits for less than £10 and has for years infuriated climate campaigners. Now its continued global expansion – which includes its new acquisition of the Missguided brand – looks set to cripple any progress already made to combat fast fashion, writes Olivia Petter