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the company reached the top of the app download charts for shopping on both Apple and Googleâs stores, while it was valued at $ 15bn in its most recent known funding round in August 2020, according to data from PitchBook. ... Sheinâs popularity stems from its use of data analytics to quickly turn emerging fashion trends into extremely cheap products, sometimes in just a matter of days â a feat that has drawn concern over labour standards, though the company insists it keeps a close watch on its suppliers."
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and virgin oil-based textiles used - everything is made with polyester, nylon and other synthetic fabrics - the main question is, who is making Shein clothing and how much are they paid? ... The fact that the
Chinese brand also copies independent designers is also allegedly public knowledge, Jezebel reports."
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Americans over 30 still havenât heard of. The kids, though, are all over it. As with
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