Justine, You completely changed the way I think about fashion. I’ve been learning so much from you. Huge respect for your efforts trying to raise awareness about the horrible practices against garment workers, animals and our planet. Much love ❤️
Shein is one of the biggest reasons I've decided to learn to sew. After ordering from them twice in desperation, I'll never buy from fast fashion again - If I don't have the money for a new quality piece I want, I'll make it! I think sewing is one of those skills that can save you a lot of money in the long term, both in mending and in creating clothes from scratch.
Clothes were all handmade until perhaps the 1920s (please correct if wrong). There was skill involved and pride in workmanship. My mom tried to get me to sew my own clothes in highschool and did teach me to sew. But wearing homemade clothes in the late 1960s was not in vogue and of course I didn't want to be ridiculed in prep school. I do think sewing might make a comeback and it would be the clever people who embrace it.
Fabric is expensive and sewing takes time. However even with this, I’d still say it’s worth it to learn to sew and make your own patterns. You’ll be able to make anything to your own measurements. It’s great!
That's because our governments hadn't outsourced all manufacturing to China. Everything is too expensive when it's made locally. In countries like South Africa affordable clothes are all from China anyway. We can't afford even things like Zara (also fast fashion). People who say we should buy good quality stuff like a nice jacket that we save up for and spend $600 dont realise that that's equal to a years salary on minimum wage for millions of people.
Broey Deschanel explained this perfectly in a recent video. It's all about "check your privilege!" until it's a sick and elderly woman being literally enslaved by a dollar a day in China vs a random lower middle class teenager in the USA that can't afford changing clothes every season.
@@julieme7927 I know I’m late responding, but even 20 years everything was outsourced. It was rare even then to find garments Made in the USA. At least back then the garments were made of cotton. We are getting hit with a double whammy now with synthetic materials and horrible quality.
I cannot stress how much Shein and other fast fashion is deeply tied to gaining popularity and fitting in, keeping up with the Joneses, so to speak. On the other hand, sustainability favors creativity and self-expression, the bliss of not having to cave into societal norms or what others think about you. You are what you wear, and that is your strength.
Yup. I'm not placing all the blame on a certain app, but now you can open your phone are exposed to people all over the world, getting access to overseas fashionistas so easily. Its always existed, but now its so much easier to access it and make comparisons, and the sad thing is that nearly everyone is faking large parts of their life. They take pictures of things with vague captions, so you assume oh these flowers are from their partner. They borrow clothes simply to take a picture and be done with it. And Shein, those bikinis would literally disintegrate in the ocean, not to mention you'd be falling out of a lot of them. And the icing on the cake is kylie Jenner has done the same thing, except charge $100 for a set! It makes me sad, and ite so important for people to speak up about it..
@@sadmermaid the vast majority of its content is so performative in even the smallest of aspects it’s nauseating. Like, if you want to see something staged, go to a play.
I work and volunteer in middle school classrooms. I hear, daily, students discussing their recent clothing orders from Shein. What really bugs me, is when they tell their friend “I bet it won’t look like that” friend agrees, but says “oh well” and they keep buying more and more. Not caring that the products are misrepresented.
I believe Shein hauls have a similar effect as grab bags. Buyers know they will get 20 or so items and that only a few of them will fit. It is absolutely gamifying clothes shopping and setting up the expectation that clothes shouldn’t fit.
It drives me crazy! That was supposed to be how the market levels itself out. If a company sells an inferior product, people stop buying from them and eventually they will go out of business, But now we're banking on the fact that a product will be possibly inferior and still paying for it... I just don't understand that even on a basic capitalist level...
The CBC (Canadian television channel) recently did an investigative report on fast fashion, including heavy metals and toxins in materials in clothing and accessories. Shein was a disaster. Your belief that consumers are supporting brands because they are not aware of these practices really resonates; Shein and other corporate bad actors wouldn't work so hard to avoid transparency otherwise. Thanks for another wonderful video, Justine.
@PK Blondie you can find the videos on CBC News RUclips channel. There's one about the toxic materials and another one about the fast fashion labour issue.
CBC News also did an undercover dive and found out that items coming into Canada were confiscated because the clothing was made by North Korean citizens trapped in China. They took away their passports and are forcing them to work in sweatshops to produce clothing that we buy. All the money made by these individuals then goes directly to the Chinese government to finance their nuclear programs. Health Canada needs push back from Canadians, China ships products to our country because are regulations are so low. Items they'd never sell in China pass in Canada. It is scary how little we as Canadians understand about the chemicals we put on our bodies and how much we buy online.
I used to shop sales at fast fashion brands when I was in school, to save money. But a year or two in, I realized I was actually spending far more on clothes than I had to: my ‘affordable’ clothes wore out so fast I had to replace them mid-season sometimes. So, from personal experience, fast fashion is really so much more expensive in the long run! You’re one of the few voices I trust on this platform, Justine. I’m in awe of all that you do to educate us consumers regarding bad practices in the fashion industry, and sustainable alternatives.
Yess! I was waiting for this comment. I agree 100%. Fast fashion is not cheap, it’s very expensive! Expensive for the costumer because it’s so bad quality that you have to replace it soon. And expensive for the society because it produces tons of waste.
I once read from somewhere a long time ago this saying… “I’m too poor to buy cheap things.” This is the problem with many RUclipsrs now doing hauls upon hauls upon hauls (especially those fast fashion hauls) for the sake of views. I do not follow trends anymore too as it drains you mentally and financially. Save your money elsewhere and on good quality stuff instead that will last for years. Go check out your local thrift or consignment stores.
Justine's videos are so inspiring. Something I've learned in my 42 years on this earth: if something looks too good to be true, someone is getting screwed - and it could be you. In the case of fast fashion, it's pretty much everyone except the distributor - the people who make the fabric, sew the garments, pack the items, you, the planet are all getting the short end of the stick for sure.
That was my thought when my 10 yr old daughter mentioned Shein. I'd never heard of it and the low prices made me google the company more extensively than I normally would. It was a definite no after that.
I like good quality well fit clothes, and i can grow sentimental with my clothes over times, but my collegues always make fun of me for were old clothes from years ago. After watching this video twice, I am proud to educate them the human and environmental damage fast fashion causes！thank you for being an embassidor for fashion!
I am a teen and a few weeks ago I needed a new tshirt and I was on the edge of ordering from Shein. I was so suspicious but just couldn’t figure out why. I started researching, found Good on you and immediately got hooked on the app. I learned so much about clothing, improving my style and doing it all ethically. And how important it is. A month and a half later I found this video and I am beyond thankfull I never ordered from Shein. Thank you for your video, it was very helpful. Now I’m buying all ethical clothing and rebuilding my closet entirely. On a budget and while being friendly to the world, i encourage ALL you to do the same! Just to compare; I bought a bikini yesterday for 90 dollars. I got it recommended from a friend who has worn it for THREE WHOLE YEARS. and guess what, her’s still looks brand new! Like was said in the video; a 5 dollar bikini won’t last longer than 3 or 4 wears. Do the math and please realise that buying things that are incredibly cheap but incredibly bad quality will cost you money in the long run!
My 19yo son just ordered a bunch of things from Shein. He tried them on here Friday night -- most of them were junk. I'll share this video with him in the hopes that he'll never buy from them again. We can afford better quality clothing and to not support abusive sweatshops and materials that abuse animals. Horrible. I cannot unsee "mulesing" after the photos appeared. Thank you for putting out this video and the information along with it.
When it comes to fashion and beauty, I think you and Lisa Eldridge (respectively) are in a class all your own. You are both intelligent, extremely well informed, have a strong knowledge of history, take a long-term view of economy and taste (rather than the expedient one), and you present everything in a well spoken manner that still makes the information accessible for everyone. Thank you for your hard work and for sharing what you know. ❤
I never shopped from SHEIN nor plan to and this just solidifies my resolve. However, my sister (who doesn't know any better with these fast fashion brands) gave me a dress she bought from SHEIN because it did not fit her (too small), not as she saw in the photos. I didn't want to accept it at first but because I'd rather it be used and not trashed/donated and eventually end up somewhere in the big ocean. Thanks for the education Justine! Will share this with her so she can stop online shopping fast fashion.
I think that there is also a huge correlation between the growth and success of fast fashion and influencer culture. So many influencers are constantly putting out hauls and of course, because they cant all be the same/boring styles are evolving so rapidly. Young girls think that they have to adapt to the fast changing fashion and keep buying cheap fast fashion as a result. It doesnt help that prices now are a lot cheaper (from what I remember) than 10 years ago. When I was a teenager a normal skirt at H&M was 20-25 Euros now despite inflation it is still the same or less. This makes ethical clothes appear a lot more expensive.
I am older so I escaped this phenomenon as part of my adolescence/young adulthood, but influencer culture just seems so damaging to me all the way around. The emphasis on all things surface and consumption. All the latest hair products, makeup, clothes, and more and more constantly being churned out. It doesn't seem healthy for anyone.
@@YaYa-jy1yv Yessss! Buying things just so others can watch is a weird job (not judging the individuals who do this). There's really something wrong with our society that this is a thing.
Nanou, H&M used to be of much better quality too. I had a cotton shirt that I wore soooooo much and washed so many times, I finally, after years and years, I had to give it away because I was bored of it. It was purple (not black or white or some other type that could stay in the wardrobe forever). My mom took it. Then she wore it for years, washed... that shirt didn't change ONE bit! Perhaps the colour sliiiiightly got lighter. But you'd only know that if you'd seen it when it was new. We passed it on to someone else after so many years in the family. We joked that it was so stubborn - it just wouldn't fall apart and warrant being discarded. All the buttons stayed on.. everything. Haha But that was before H&M became a global brand. The more successful they got, the worse the quality of their things became. I find it extremely hard to find anything decent there these days. And it's true for many brands. For the past.. ahh too many years now, the quality has become so poor you can see from a mile away. You don't even need to pull it out from the rack or touch it to know. And they have all lost their authenticity, unique style. Nowadays, a dress for example could easily come from ANY brand. They all try to cater to everyone and overproduce. Not just in amount but in style. If we have soooo many brands, why don't they all offer sth different? Then it would make more sense. If you want a good quality, nice-cut t-shirt, you go to X, if you want a frilly dress, then you can find it at Y, and comfy shoes are made by Z. No, instead they make eeeeeverything anyone could ever possibly need. It's completely insane!
In case my experience is of use to anyone : I no longer buy fast fashion. What I do instead is to look for second hand items of premium/ good brands made in quality materials. Cheaper in most cases and so much better. You need to know your body and the sizing of that particular brand. Having a defined style for things you enjoy wearing also helps. Saving some budget for tailoring these garment as needed is even better!
Appart from changing how we shop, people need to learn how they want to dress themselves to avoid taking part in trends cycles and lower their consumption.
@@resurrectthenight yes, that’s true. I ignore trends and go for classic/timeless or retro dressing styles (which I love) and this helps when you’re browsing the second hand market. The next step is making your own clothes (I wish I could do this!)
When I was a student with almost no money, I used to sew my clothes, I bought patterns and sew. In general, I don't like fast fashion, I like well-made clothes that last for several years. After watching this video, I am convinced that I should go back to sewing my clothes. I am going to continue using patterns, but I have learned to give my clothes good finishes and to use good fabrics.Thank you very much for all the information you give us.
I have tremendous respect for Justine Leconte. I have watched a lot of her videos about an industry I had very little knowledge of. They are always informative and sometimes fun but with the message of awareness of the back story of how clothing is really made and conditions from unethical companies exploiting the labour force. The fast fashion videos do educate people into thinking more before purchasing items, quality over quantity will slowly return as more younger people understand the bigger picture. Thank you Justine.
Coming from a developing country myself, I can imagine that most of the customers of Shein work and live in very bad conditions themselves. That is why they don’t care. They cannot afford to care about such concerns and they also don’t want to, because they feel abandoned themselves.
It is right what you say, people who doesnt have enough money don't care much. But I know personaly many people in my circle that buy from shein, no money problems, they enjoy the prices and order sooo many things, and if something is bad or the size is wrong, they just throw it in the garbage. It is so cheap that they don't care
More and more people claim to be abandoning fast fashion and yet more and more fast fashion brands seem to be appearing. It drives me wild! Clearly the demand is there! I’d say they’re worse than primark and I genuinely didn’t think anything could be worse than them!
Part of the issue is the appeal of the price point… cost of living keeps going up and inflation for things like housing and vehicles has gone insane. So people look to save money where they can. I like thrift to save $$ when shopping, and unfortunately thrift stores are now also filling up with these crappy fast fashion discards ( because people realize the clothes don’t last long and are Ill fitting once they get them). They need to put regulations on clothing companies and ban the worst offenders to rid us of such a problem.
@@hmfoden Yes the beckoning siren of the low prices is what is keeping a lot of people addicted to fast fashion, even if they don't need them or know about it, they can't resist buying.
there are people abandoning fast fashion, but there are constantly new younger people spending their first money online to keep up with their peers in school, plus being an influencer making money with hauls seems to be a very popular career choice, most fashion influencers wear different clothes in every pictures (and probably throw it in the trash and don´t care about durability)
Bohoo is another brand at the same level of Shein. Were they involved in scandals? Yes Do people know? Yes Do people still buy from them? Yes Will people be shocked when a new Rana Plaza will happen? Yes Will they continue buying? Yes Sad but true
@@Pat_KraPao the quality of polyester they use, dyeing products used, fibers being lost by the fabrics... The production of fast fashion clothes is even more polluting that clothes in general, and the garment workers often wearno gloves and nomasks while making the clothes.
@@Pat_KraPao CBC News:Marketplace made a video on it. They ordered stuff from different fast fashion shops and had them tested for chemicals. About 20% of their haul from Shein, Zaful and AliExpress contain elevated levels of heavy metals, phthalates, PFAs.
I have ordered only once and it was a waste of money, its not worth it! Of 10 pieces now i dont have None of them! Apart of that it look cheap and make you look cheap, clothes should suit us not to put us down and non comfident of our image, and sadly with their fabric it is what it happens.
I second that. I ordered once and tried them and never wore them again!! Absolutely distaste the quality of the fabric. And I am glad they got banned in India.
It is frustrating, that probably most people who watch this video already know this problem and don't shop at shein and similar shops but those who do shop there would rather watch a video with the title "massive shein haul". Thank you for making an effort in this fight that appears to be so hopeless!
Ever since watching your videos, I’ve stopped shopping at Misguided, pretty little things, primark, H&M and Zara etc. And that was 3 years ago. Thank you for educating me on fast fashion!
When I first heard of this company, I was shocked--and I'm a cynic--because they are the nadir of fast fashion. They sounded almost like a _parody_ of the concept. The damage that this one company probably causes to humans and the environment may be unsurpassed and boggles the mind. ThanksForPosting!
I am a teacher and taught a unit on water supply. We talked about fast fashion and its impact on the environment. We pulled up the website. I showed them the number of items added PER DAY. My students had no idea. Most had never heard of Shein, but some admitted they buy from Shein.
Oooh! I love this anti-haul! I really wish influencers would stop with the haul videos on these fast fashion brands... it's giving too much free (and usually positive) marketing toward these horrible companies. I'm glad you mentioned the slave labor behind it.
Loved this and definitely true. I think they’ve targeted and created a market that thrives on the instantaneous where social media puts them under pressure to imitate influencers. The concept of not re-wearing the same item in their feeds has become an obsession and really gone too far. Loved this break down and so glad I found this.
SHEIN looks like it’s AliExpress. I don’t think people expect much when they buy it. They probably think that’s all they can afford. Maybe you should do a video on affordable well made fashion.
People's perspective of what "affordable" is is soo skewed from decades of seeing Shein and Forever 21 sales. It's physically impossible to make a sweater well AND pay the worker fairly for the hours and still be considered affordable by the majority of people.
And that's a mind set I don't understand, when I was broke I didn't want to waste money on a hit or miss. I wanted exactly what I ordered. I had a pair of hm flip flops fall apart after 3 wears and I was so pissed that I never shopped there again. I don't understand if you don't have much money why waste it on something you have to replace so quickly.
In my opinion, regardless of the extremely unethical practices of Shein, the only time you can get a half decent shirt for $2 is a thrift store or a store closing sale. Like I don’t see how anything that cheap could survive more than a 2 hour photo shoot Also, ever since you’ve started to put out fast fashion videos, I’ve really begun to notice some interesting practices on the consumers side of things. Like people buy really cheap clothes for one outfit or costume, wear it once, then return it to the store. NOT because they’re trying to “stick it to the man” but because they want new items but won’t even pay the $5 for the item. It’s a very strange practice to me and I’m not sure what to think of it
I have seen women wear dresses with tags tucked into the dress at parties or prom to try to return the dress. The stores caught on and now check for sweat stains. Seriously, rent a dress instead.
Some stores are also now specifically identifying/flagging "Frequent Return Buyers" and in some cases are not allowing that customer to return items, particularly through mail order.
Charity shops charge more for second hand clothes these days than these fast fashion Chinese chains do! Even, bizarrely, for the same garment. I've seen charity shops charge MORE for a used Primark shirt than the original owner would have paid new. Their pricing is delusional at this point and they are actually driving people toward fast fashion. Madness.
@@littleblackpistol yeah, it is infuriating hey. I've seen news pieces where charity stores were complaining of oversupply...so why are the clothes getting more expensive?!
Shein and Yesstyle clothing is such horrific quality, you can see through the screen that it will fall apart. I see so many of my favorite RUclipsrs get dresses and such from Shein thinking it looks good, but the clothing is such bad quality that it makes whoever wears it look awful. Bad cuts, bad fits, bad fabric, etc.
Wow, dear Justine, this whole business model is terrible. I had no idea such a brand existed. I can't believe people buy their products; it makes me feel so shocked. I will never promote something like that, and I'll tell people I know about this horrible thing, spread the word. I'm a minimalist in training and usually do my best to support good practices in the fashion industry. I try to sew my clothes or buy them in places that care about the environment and sustainability and avoid fast-fashion products. I went to Prague a couple of months ago. I visited the Primark store because so many people talk about that. Of course, I didn't buy anything; I just wanted to understand the hype around it. I was carrying your messages about fast fashion on my head: I saw the clothes they sell, the poor quality products, the unbelievable low price tags, and I was appalled when I saw how many people were buying those horrible things. There's much work to do, and we need people, like you, who care to do something about it. Thanks for sharing.
As admirable as it is to limit fast fashion purchases, it is also important to keep in mind that some families live slightly above the poverty line or below it and that's simply all they can afford on a monthly basis and I have been noticing that anything deemed eco-friendly usually has a big price tag attached with it. So the best solution is to maximise the availability of ecofriendly clothing that is ethical and at least well-constructed in shops and normalising it.
@@fairydust0040 Yes, it is a good point. Normalising eco-friendly and sustainable clothing at affordable prices would provide a desirable solution. There are still many alternatives people can practice, like buying clothes in second-hand stores. Often, I find quality items there that people don't want for many reasons, since "someone else has used them before" to "that would make me look cheap". I think it's a mentality problem rather than an economic one. Of course, money is necessary, but it is essential to understand we all have an impact, be it small or big.
For a lot of people it's not to choose between buying a few good items or a lot of bad items. It's about being able to buy a few items even if they're bad or buying having nothing at all...
@@fairydust0040 I got a pure wool jumper in a charity shop today for 7 quid. A few months ago I bought a pair of pyjama bottoms for 6 quid from primark. I very rarely buy in Primark. I see a lot of primark in the charity shops these days. I think that people go into a frenzy in primark, because it is so cheap. And I do think people buy more than they need from there due to that. Sadly. I noticed when I was in the other day they had clothes made from recycled bottles and nearby big plastic packages with silicone nipple cover things, and I just thought....this is madness. Who is buying this stuff? When I had a job (longterm unemployed), when I bought something I thought of it in terms of how many hours I had to work, and was it worth it. I always tried to buy as natural as possible, ie, wool, cotton. And I had a friend at the time who had a store card and she didn't even check the labels for the materials. I had another friend who was clearing out her wardrobe on a monthly basis and that was around 2000, same time as when the Made in France and UK labels started to disappear and the super cheap from China arrived. I think shopping has become too much of a hobby for too many. I believe strongly that shopping at primark is a hobby for many. Regarding the silicone nipple cover things, I fell for the silicone bra inserts 😃 but that was because the bikini cup was too big and I bought it online. I stopped buying online, as the vanity sizing had made it impossible to get the right size.
This is new information to me. Recently, an acquaintance suggested I take a look at that company’s website. I wasn’t drawn to the figures displaying the clothing.I spent about 3 minutes there and signed off. Thank you for describing what is going on over there.
When I saw this video , never thought that this would help me in class . In econ class , wrote this as an example of how large companies are unwilling to be transparent about their supply chain . Also I would like to add that your videos on fashion have made me understand how it works and has educated me about fashion more than anyone else ever did . Thank you for sharing your knowledge :)
India banned this brand (because of political reasons). They snuck back in via a collab with Amazon. I don’t know how that works now, but their presence is significantly less now. Or so I think. But seriously, I hate that such brands are thriving everywhere else in the world. There are so many independent small businesses working with local artisans. I really hope minimalism and appreciation for quality products from local businesses is a trend in the coming years. I’ll do my bit to spread the word of course. More power to you, Justine - xx
It works because the directive was to ban the app because of national security not to ban the sale of the products. The idea was to "protect" India's security not to promote sustainable fashion. That's the legal and logical loophole. Read the update on this, there has already been a case in Delhi High Court.
@@supriyaarunnair Never said it was to promote sustainable fashion. It happened in the backdrop of the escalating border tensions with China (and all the apps from China were banned). The government gave data mining, security and privacy as the reason-so you’re right in that SHEIN can always come back as long as it’s not they’re not selling via the app itself.
Lately, Shein ads have been popping out in my RUclips videos so often that it is annoying. The funny thing is that I probably get them according to the content I watch on RUclips, but at the same time, most of the fashion content I consume is about eco-friendly clothes and people criticising the fast-fashion industry.
I found that buying well made, classic clothes will last for years. Sometimes decades. If you take good care of them and they aren't bound by being a fad you will not have to spend money replacing the garments. I also donate clothes I can't wear to women's shelters. Because they are good quality and not a fad the clothes are perfect for women looking for a job as they get into the workforce. You can also find good quality clothes at second hand shops if you are careful. Even well made shoes.
A few years ago I was suffering unemployment, and through my job counseling I was sent to a local charity, "Dress for Success". They help unemployed women with interview outfits- and when you get a job they give you an entire work wardrobe. This service changed my life. I had dressed like a frumpy hippy for years and had no idea how liberating a professional wardrobe is, or how many more opportunities would appear when I looked neat and sleek and business like. Thankyou so much for mentioning this- it's such a lovely thought, and such a worthwhile effort!
I literally just added two items to my wishlist in shein when I saw this video. Watched it and promptly deleted shein from my phone. Its a good thing that I have never tried buying from shein, tho it was a close call today. But thanks to this video i was saved. Thank you for doing this!!
This is absolutely insane, consumption is the end of us !!! I used to buy forever 21 and feel guilty now !!! I have seen shein everywhere it’s ridiculous. Thank you for educating us !!!
I would be interested in a video on good online clothing retailers that won't cost me my rent for a single garment and actually have different style options.
Agreed! I don’t want to support fast fashion, however, I have no idea where to buy from. As a result I just put it aside even though shopping is much needed in my case, especially this upcoming winter (I hate shopping btw, so it’s double stressful topic for me now) I honestly have less then 10 items in my closet that I wear over and over again, and I’m totally fine with that but I live in colder region where a good winter coat is definitely a must have. Thrift shopping I find so confusing as well, because I heard there are tons of brands who buy bulks of items from companies like Shein and then resell as so called second hand at a higher price. I don’t know who can be trusted anymore 😬 Plus I’ve been wearing second hand my entire childhood, and as a young adult who can finally afford shopping, I would rather invest in a good new item. Just a personal preference. But where do we go to find good quality and good ethics for a reasonable price ☹️
I agree also a person who can only afford shein and buy a couple items a year because maybe second hand stores are not as good in their country or they cant find their size easily is not as bad as a person who can afford something better but decide to expend it on shein buying like 100 items Weekly...I cant even afford shein because is as expensive as h and m and zara in my country ,second hand clothes are all the same style and they only carry small and mediums and I could never afford etical brands that cost an arm and a leg 🤣
Buy second hand. Many platforms for this- eBay for example. There are so many beautiful garments on this planet made of lovely materials which are unworn your the person who bought them. I buy brands I like but can’t otherwise afford second hand.
@@Cicelyize I would love to but shipping and taxes to my country is like 100 dollars literally I will pay more than what my orden cost just for shipping, online shopping from other countries is expensive 😔
@@imitationporcelain are there not thrift stores or local eBay/ second hand online stores in your country? Where do you live? If Shein can ship to you, this wouldn’t be any different..
Justine, thank you for this discussion about Shein. I used to watch the YT videos of an influencer from Houston, Texas, USA. Months ago she recommended checking out Shein and another similar vendor, and she modeled a several looks. I did go and check out their websites and did not buy a thing. Something was not right about the whole thing.
Thank you Justine for doing these informative videos. The prices in Shein are so low it is almost unbelievable. It is important, that people know more about the manufacturing of Fast Fashion brands and the impact it has on the workers, animals and plastic pollution.
There is only one solution to this if brands like Shein and Primark cannot be banned and that's boycott. We have to be more considered and disciplined in purchasing, less entitled on our outlook and make our voices heard by voting with our wallets Thank you for the expose Justine. Much needed!!! I
Thank you, Justine, for raising awareness of repugnant companies like this. People are so driven by low prices, it’s hard to break those habits. I admire the fact that you support quality and ethics.
The first time I saw a Shein add, I was so excited. They had up to date fashion with very current trends and for so cheap. So I picked a few things and then I remember thinking, wow, this is so cheap, there is no way they are doing this ethically. So I actively avoided Shein since then. And I try to avoid companies alike too. Since I currently don't have money to buy new clothes even in plaves like Zara, I am looking for second hand options. Second hand is frustrating and takes a lot of time to find anything good, but I keep trying:)
I'll tell you something, my grandma volunteers at a thrift shop that belongs to a church. They don't buy clothes, only receive donations that will be sold to fundraise. They have way better pieces than other thrifts and I think I know why: the church is attended by a number of upper class people, and those women, who don't need to sell their clothes, are the ones donating there. It's mainly the poor/middle class people who sell their clothes to regular thrift shops to try to make some bucks. So choose your spots considering that.
@@thevirgingoddesss That sounds like a great advice for the US (maybe). In my home country, we don't have the charity thrift stores at all, mostly some kinda damaged very used things. But I recently moved to Sweden and here I see only charity shops (unrelated to church though) and the quality is sooooo much better. I am going hunting next week, I have a wedding coming up and i need a pretty blazer or something.
@@corkaczarownicy actually I live in Brazil. But great that you have access to better shops now! Have fun, both at the wedding and at the blazer hunting!
As much as I want to thrift shop, I can never _ever_ find something that would look suitable on my body or is fashionable. Getting the clothes altered would be too expensive in the end. It's also a bummer there's people who specifically go to these stores first thing as the stores get new clothes, to pick out all the good pieces, buy them in bulk and then resell them at a higher markup elsewhere. 🙄
Thank you for helping spread awareness of how destructive companies like Shein are for the planet! I avoid synthetic fabrics as much as possible. I work for a small boutique that sells higher quality clothing in natural fibres such as linen, pure merino wool and silk blends. Produced sustainably with good business practices. The prices are, however, very high- understandably out of reach for many. I would highly recommend to many people to learn to sew basic garments, as current fashions are very squared, simplified forms and not too difficult to duplicate with some practice! This is the current choice I am making in order to live a little more sustainably. Buy from ethical brands occaisionally, buy second hand whenever possible and make items myself from natural based fibres. I really encourage others to try their hand at sewing, its fun and quite a rewarding thing to learn and allows you to make exactly what you want and like. Love your channel and please continue to highlight this incredibly important issue for the environment and worker’s rights.
Thank you!!! I was on the verge of purchasing a cheap swimsuit for the Christmas holidays. For me the biggest strike against them is the one you presented first- I can’t abide poor labor conditions for other women. It’s so disgusting to hold the contrast of highly sexualized western women in these swimsuits with the women who made the swimsuits in factories that are likely more aptly sweatshops.
I stupidly bought a swimsuit from Shein because didn’t know any better. When I wore it on vacation I was shocked at the horrible fit and quality (I was ashamed and uncomfortable the one day I wore it). I literally went into the ocean in my underwear and bra instead because that was more flattering and better quality than Shein. Further, your points about how this quality and the speed at which these garments are sewn is another red flag as to the treatment of their workers is incredibly important. Thank you for these videos! Shein should be completely shut down.
Wow! I didn't know companies photoshop their catalog pics to look like the impossible IG slim-thick model bodytype. Their marketing is so obviously inspired by IG especially the selfie shots. I've never bought from shein but I have shopped at similar fast fashion companies. I'm going to use poshmark and more used clothing sources. Justine, you are the reason I try to do a capsule wardrobe. You inspired me to go for quality over quantity. I always thought the goal was to acquire the most clothes and shoes and handbags etc. It was a pretty big revelation for me to hear this. I know you didn't invent this concept but you were the first to introduce to me! Merci beaucoup! Keep up the great work! 😘😘
They might also have just stolen people's IG photos, and they're copying the garment from said photo, just in a poorer fit and with poorer materials. At least that happens on other cheap Chinese fast fashion sites, so I don't see why it wouldn't happen here.
Thank you, Justine, for spreading the word. I am wondering about a related issue: When you go to Amazon, you see very cheap clothing that looks beautiful, from so many different brands -- sometimes the pictures are exactly the same, from different company names. It's clear they are all coming from the same place but just using different company names. From what I've seen, the quality of this clothing is awful as well. There are many complaints about transparency, quality, consistency, customer support. Are these Shein under different names? Is it another company making these? I want to help others avoid them all.
Shein actually sells under their own name on amazon. There problem is there are a lot of fast fashion places like Shein that sell on there now. Just about anyone can sell on Amazon now it seems, so a place that buys fast fashion can re-sell it on Amazon (and other places like amazon) and it isn't always obvious that's where its coming from.
Just dont buy clothes from Amazon- they are mostly all Shein like. Buy from better known brands that are more trustworthy. I dont shop any of shein, wish, ali or Amazon clothes anymore.
I don't buy clothes off Amazon. I did a couple times a few years ago and I learned my lesson right away. They're so cheap and they look horrible in real life.
Yes! I am surprised I haven’t heard people talking about this. 95% of clothing from Amazon looks cheap cheap cheap fast fashion. Honestly target is not far behind… so much polyester with poor stitching
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Thank you for your videos, Justine. This is the right way to leverage influencer fame, using the platform to educate, share and also publicly denounce what is clearly wrong.
I have shopped resale all my life, I am 57. I have made little by many standards, I dress conservatively in very well made clothes. I was taught to buy the best in the resale store of the basics and buy the extras when I saw them. A good used shirt is 5 dollars, a crappy used shirt is 5 dollars. It took a little while but over time I curated 10 great blazers, numerous jeans, shirts, blouses, jackets, and some vintage coach bags. I am not supporting under compensated labor. I am contributing to goodwill and getting what I need. Plus I buy the good household stuff we need. I am saving money for other stuff I need, like food. It gets me out of the house, I don't feel pressured to buy, I stay in our budget. I was not brought up to think second hand was a stigma, my mom simply made our clothes or got them second hand. If you can get over the negative thinking, there are plenty of great things to have.
Justine, I’ve been watching your videos for a few years now and am so glad you targeted this specific brand, since I too have noticed it’s increasing presence on social media fashion “hauls.” Thank you for bring awareness to this subject. In my younger days I bought some less expensive clothes but now (much thanks to you) I only buy items I know are timeless and well made. I sometimes buy pre-owned high quality items of clothing that I would not be able to afford new. I also love jewelry and have curated a vintage costume jewelry collection (1920’s-1990’s) that allows me to wear the same clothes week after week, with different vintage costume jewelry for different looks. Thanks for everything you do. You are an inspiration!
Thank you for educating people! I ordered from them once 8 (?) years ago when they still called themselves SheInside. The clothes were horrible. I was really quite shocked when all these SheIn hauls popped up over the last few years. If moderately priced brands like H&M and Zara get so much bad press because of their unethical practices, how can anyone support a brand that is even more shady? An then there is the issue with the materials and stolen designs…but at least people don’t use plastic straws anymore, right? 🤢
Thank you for this video. My mother taught me from a very young age that it’s cheaper to buy clothes worth their money than fall in the fast fashion trip. I’m studying right now, struggling to pay my bills, but I refuse to buy anything anything from fast fashion brands. How do I achieve this with no money? Easy! First of all, I don’t need to buy new clothes every week and most of my stuff is second hand. Either from vintage stores, online second hand shops like preowned or vinted or just switching clothes with friends. So, yes it’s very much possible to buy clothing on a budget without buying fast fashion.
Justine: THANK YOU, MERCI, GRACIAS!!! I have been your friend and follower for a long time. But, my wholehearted respect and admiration for you has grown enormously because you have taken the time, and found the courage to publicly criticise this anti-humanitarian, anti-Earth business model. Your expertise and hands-on knowledge makes this critique so much more convincing to those who would not normally think about this. Thank you, thank you for being a leader in every sense of the word. You are a gem! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💖🌍🌎🌏⚖️
A workmate once told me about an online company called Shein and so, I thought let me try one or two items. What arrived was garbage, utter garbage. In-fact, I could probably find something better in the garbage to get dressed in. I will never compromise on the way fabric feels and the way it fits. I would rather, spend the rest of my life getting my clothes second hand rather than one day in anything from Shein. Okay, hatred done. Good video Justine! 💛
BRAVA, justine! i applaud your openness. i have never shopped fast fashion (prefer 1 quality item over 10 garbage ones - take care of it, and it will last you forever), but i am appalled at the horrific growth of blatant and materialism at a time when we are killing ourselves, other species, and the planet. keep up the excellent work - and i thank you!
I can't say that my pieces are "cheap"from these cheap manufacturers, and I understand many can't spend the way I can, BUT, I have items that have lasted me 20 years that look completely new. It's the quality of the item. If you buy cheap clothing, you'll need to buy more. If you buy well made clothing, you can own it for life. Some may think, "I get bored", but you can change any piece up with accessories etc. For the ladies who can afford the more expensive brands, there is a responsibility in you as well to not fill your home with clothing you do not need or use. You know what I'm talking about. The pieces that have tags still on them, untouched for years even. The "I don't know what to wear" as you look into your huge walk-in clothing that is bursting. Fashion responsibility is not just about brands, but about the amount you purchase that ends up in a bin as well. My best to all! Look beautiful as you are.
Merci, Justine! Wow. I've been seeing those gross, aggressive Shein ads everywhere online. Their photos are so weirdly distorted & prices so very low that I figured they were an evil fast fashion brand, but I had no idea exactly how evil. Thank you for bringing this to light. Stealing from independent designers, using slave labor, polluting our world, endangering customers with shedding microplastics & questionably sourced fabrics...every aspect of their business is reprehensible. The very best thing we can all do is NOT buy from them, ever. This proves once again that fast fashion is far too expensive in every way.
You have really changed my mindset when it comes to fashion. I have been trying really hard to cut back on fast fashion and have been purchasing much less in the past few months and when I do, it's at consignment store or through a resale app like Poshmark and I am being much more selective about fabrics and fit. I have also reduced my wardrobe to only the best of what I already owned and put the rest in storage bins to see how long I can go with minimal items. Keep up the good work!
Thank you Katie for sharing your thoughts. I've been using Poshmark and curating items too over a span of four years. Right now me and my roommate don't buy anything else other than the essentials, food, rent, and the occasional eat out.
This is exactly the kind of information we must hear. Education is the real consumer power and I hope that we all become aware of the irreparable damage these companies do to humans and the environment.
I’m sharing this on all my social media. So sad I own 2 Shein things before I knew. Never again. I already boycott H&M and Primark thanks to you sharing your insider knowledge. Keep educating us Justine! Xx
Last year I almost bought a dress in Shein, it was so pretty and there was pictures of real buyers and it looked good. But I didn´t want to be part of this. I always prefered less but good quality clothes than a lot of bad quality clothes. Thank you Justine.
Thank you for shedding light on this in-depth! It saddens me to see 'influencers' promote shein through their platforms, especially after we've moved away from the h&m/forever21 era...but now moving into shein and princess polly, etc. I'll definitely be referencing your video next time I have a chat with someone about the brand!
I never bought from shein before, at first when i used to see my co workers ordering some amazing styles i thought i should try it too but trust me when i saw these models on them it looked like if the clothes have been chewed before 😄 I completely changed my mind. Very nice video Justine thank you for spreading the word💖
I love this a lot Justine. I used to be excited over SHEIN because of how cheap the things are and how pretty they looked but these days, RUclipsrs like Tiffany Ferg, you and comedian Hasan Minhaj, truly opened my eyes on Fast Fashion. Thank you so much for educating me more about fashion.
Justine, I love your content and you make some valid points here. But you could just as easily make these points about H&M, Zara, ASOS, Topshop etc - at least Shein isn't ripping customers off like those other brands are. It is entirely possible to buy fast fashion and treat it like slow fashion. I shop at Shein, and I think it's actually pretty great. I don't do Shein "hauls" or buy things from there with the intention of wearing once and throwing away. I think Shein is fairly priced according to the quality (cheap quality, cheap price). I can't say the same for most high street brands who are also using the exact same dodgy supply lines, cheap unethical labour, using cheap fabrics, yet charging the customer 8 x or 9 x Shein's prices. Shein also has great variety and sells things I just can't find elsewhere - they cater to small-chested, slim body types. I know when I buy a size S it will actually fit me, it's not vanity-sized to make overweight people think they're a size S. In Australia, where I live, a size S / size 8 basically fits like what a 10 or 12 used to be. It's also getting impossible to buy a bra or swimsuit any smaller than a B-cup - if you're an A or a AA, forget it. But Shein has these items that fit me. I'm very selective on there - eg, I hate polyester, so I use the filter on the site and choose only viscose or cottons. They have such interesting colour options for basics (deep browns, deep greens, aquas, teals, oranges, yellows, warm beiges) that I can't find in other fashion retailers, who all sell mainly black, grey, navy and white. Not all of Shein's items are badly made, in fact I'm usually impressed with how they're made - swimsuits included. And I know my textiles, and how to knit and sew. If something arrives and doesn't fit me or is poor quality, I return it. They make that easy too. Not every Shein customer is buying a mountain of clothes that they throw out after one wear, and not every Shein customer is shopping there blindly or can't see the photoshopping etc. Personally I don't want to spend $80 on a poorly-made blouse and make Zara rich, when I can get that same quality of blouse for $10 on Shein. Shein stops me from wasting money on basics and is no worse than the majority of other mass-produced fashion labels.
This is so informative. Thank you, Justine. I will definitely spread the word. I have recently decided to only buy from the second-hand market going forward and Polyester does not enter my house anymore for more than 2 years. Amazing that a company like Shein can still be operating with so many environmental and labour issues they cause. But also brands like Primark, why do the western governments allow them to open large stores in our cities? We are recycling and sorting and our neighbour kids buy the Polyester next door.
Thank you for this Justine. It is incredible that Shein exists after all the problems that we have witnessed and that we became aware of in the fast fashion. It is simply incredible. We need to spread the word. thanks so much for your research on this brand. excellent content!
i know, it's so sad! i remember when they were "sheinside" and people realised they were trash and boycotted them. now it seems a rebrand, and new generation on tiktok has totally blown them up again 😰
I’ve been buying second hand items off thredUP and saw a lot of this brand. I’m so glad I didn’t waste my time & effort on Shien. When I see one of these fast fashion brands I immediately walk the other way. Thank you so much for bringing awareness to us, the consumer! I appreciate all you do, Justine!
Same on Poshmark! So frustrating to see sellers touting how “green” they’re being when they shouldn’t have purchased the items in the first place. The multitude of Shein, LLRoe & cheaply made “boutique” items make browsing difficult. I tend to filter by brand, so I know what I’m looking at. I’ve also bookmarked favorite sellers who sell true vintage that’s of higher quality.
I was once lured into buying a couple of Shein tops due to the fabric patterns. Couldn't wear either even once because of the poor quality fabric and absence of fit. Usually as a family, we buy clothes only once a year before an annual festival called Onam. In 2020, we didn't do that either. Since I've been watching fast fashion videos by you, I have become even more conscious about my clothing choices and don't buy new or throw away any clothes unless absolutely necessary. Thank you, Justine!
I appreciate the education you're providing on this topic so much! One more terrible thing about the fast fashion business model is that it drags the entire fashion industry down w/ it. In order to compete w/ lower prices at that end of the spectrum, all other brands are forced, at various levels, to lower their prices and quality.
Justine, thank you for making this video. I have thought this for a while about this company. I have never ordered from it, but I know 2 of my adult daughters have, and they have commented on how cheap the clothing feels, and how shoddy the sewing is. I have shared this video with them, and I've asked them to share it with their friends. I hope others will help to share your video, too
Hi Justine, Thankyou for an informative video. I was and to a certain extent still am guilty of over consumption of fast fashion and I am trying to change my habits. I am focussing on reducing the amount I bring into my house overall (not just in fashion) and specifically trying to buy second hand for occasion clothes. I was recently bridesmaid at a wedding where I had bought two dresses and sold these on to private buyers who needed more affordable dresses so I am hoping that these gowns get more wear before they become waste. I am trying to keep a log of how many times I wear a garment so that I can get better insight into what I actually wear but also to try and maximise the use of each item/get the cost per wear gown and I am finding this is educating me about my habits. My lifestyle changed a lot with the pandemic as I now mainly work from home rather than in a corporate environment and it took a while for my clothes needs mindset to catch up with me- the log has really helped with that. I am now finding it very difficult to work out the difference between end of use/end of life and I can get quite distressed that I dont know what to do with items that I probably shouldn’t have in my wardrobe anymore, eg if they are too small. I have been trying to read about the best things to do with these items (which for example led me to the selling the bridesmaid gowns I mentioned above) but it’s very hard to work out what is actually good advice. I am concentrating on maximising the use of each item I already have but again that’s a bit of an emotional roller coaster as I struggle with wanting to look ‘presentable.’ In particular I would appreciate some advice on when to know that a garment has been used enough so that it’s at the end of its life? I’m pretty good at stain care so that isn’t an indicator and obviously if the fabric wears through there is only so many times you can repair it. What I struggle with is a gauge of when a garment is no longer ok to be worn versus ‘it’s just seen better days’ or ‘is looking a little washed out.’ Do you have any pointers on how to educate myself in this area? Many thanks for sharing your content; your videos always make me think. Jane
Garments made out of good materials last so much longer (and they are so much nicer to own and wear). I would advise to try to think about your style and clothes you enjoy wearing- then create a capsule with well made clothes. It’s easier to find than you think- eBay sellers use this for example as a platform to sell clothes they can no longer wear. Much better to buy a skirt made of wool with a lovely flow second hand than a piece of polyester from fast fashion that is unpleasant to wear more than 3-4 times. If the garment needs a bit of fitting you can go to a tailor. And enjoy the piece for years to come.
A million "Thank you" for this video, Justine! It's very clear, informative, easy to understand and based on facts. I hope it becomes viral and travels around the world. Thank you for your integrity and not mincing your words!
I placed an order in the last few months and I returned it straight away. One of the return options I could select was odor. Odor!! I did purchase a handbag and it smelled awful. It was also a pain to return. Never again. ❤️ I just found your videos and been enjoying!! ❤️❤️
Shein was very popular with girls in my college. I always found their clothes to be cheap-looking and vulgar. I would never wear such clothes but even those who do will not be able to get enough wear from their garments. I do not understand why people keep buying from them.
I haven’t bought clothes for myself in a couple years and before that, it was mainly thrift shopping. Your videos years back helped educate the mindset of wanting quality over quantity. This is a fantastic take on Shein. There’s an epidemic of shops like this all over social media preying on our instant gratification with no thought of consequences.
Thank you for making this! So many RUclipsrs have been singing their praises because they are sent free clothes and now makeup that is CHEAP. While the Western world is going through inflation and asking for “their fair share” they are supporting slavery by buying this brand. And those poor animals…. Thank you for the video.
Ugh, cheap makeup. I won't wear stuff made in China, they've got a really bad habit of putting heavy metals and stuff in their things. Cheap makeup does nothing but make you break out in skin conditions.
I'm one of the few people who has never heard of this clothing brand; a friend mentioned it in a casual conversation the other day, I asked what it was all about, and she sent me this video in response. Pretty informative, thank you random stranger. :) Although to be fair I haven't heard of most popular culture things, I live under a metaphorical rock and I think I like it better that way.
Thanks for your continuous efforts in raising awareness regarding cheap fashion! I would love you to look into the vegan leather production as I'm sure you're better at digging this out than I was, but recently I've been a victim of "luxe vegan leather" literally falling into pieces after 2.5 years mostly just sitting in my wardrobe. Given the amount of money I spent on it, I took my handy tool, and removed all zippers and clasps before tearing the whole thing into pieces (finding not luxe lining under the very bad quality of polyurethane) and then tossed into the bin, making a mental note that I've spent £80 pound on 3 zips and 4 clasps..... Vegan leather is just pollution destroying out planet including the environment of the animals. I don't understand why aren't vegans supporting second hand genuine leather or even responsibly resourced leather items which lasts for generations! (Speaking from experience.)
You make a good point Aska. I think about the people in the past. Whether it was a bison, deer or bear they used almost the whole animal...food, clothing and fats/sinew. To me that's much more ethical than creating plastic clothes.
I have a leather jacket that my mom got in the 80's. Not sure whether she bought it new, but the style is from that decade, so I suppose it's not much older than that. In vegan leather years, that would have taken 10+ jackets. I'm sure mine is more ethical, but I can understand the disgust towards wearing a living being's skin if you have an ethical or spiritual belief against it. Maybe in that case, it's best to not wear a 'leather' at all, even if it's 'vegan leather'. Our production takes so much space and resources away from animals that it's the leading cause of extinctions. One animal's life is precious, but we don't know the real cost of fake leather to animals.
Yes I would love for her to tackle this! I LOVE second hand/vintage shopping and, aside from a couple of shoes, almost all my leather/fur clothing is pre-owned and at least 30 years old. I remember reading an article about how buying thrifted leather/fur items are of no help- but I suspected some bias- as there's so many perfectly good clothes being wasted. I'm all for vegan leather and ethical animal treatment, but how can constant flow of new "ethical" companies be a solution to our environmental dilemma? We have so much already.
I’m so glad I’ve never heard of this brand! Thanks to your videos, I generally know that if anything is very inexpensive, someone was not paid fairly to make it. It’s pretty logical. Love your videos Justine 💗
I've owned stuff from them that was a fair price, good quality and have become everyday outfit staples for me that are durable and have held up in a lot of uses/washes. I personally think it's not an issue to purchase items as long as you actually use them for a long time. One of my favorite tops is a $6 H&M tank top I got 10 years ago and it's still in great condition.
Sorry, SHEIN is just no way fair price and good quality. I just find that hard to believe, the company is appalling and disgusting. It just means you take care of your things well, and that’s amazing. You may think it’s fair priced to you, but just keep in mind that the workers are living in horrid conditions and probably paid pennies.
You convinced me; I just didn’t take the time or energy to find out what the problems are with this company. You convinced me & I deleted this app & will not shop there or will I spend money to problems they bring the world. Thank you 🙏
Just seeing the Shein logo makes my heartrate go up. With anger. We have access to all the information we need online and its our responsibilty to take that information into consideration before purchasing extremely cheap clothes online. If you still decide to go ahead and support Shein. Well, it least you might have the decency to feel a bit ashamed.
I will admit that I'm a regular buyer of Shein products. While 98% of them have terrible quality, there's actually some items that are of decent quality and last long on me. I bought a bag from shein which is only around $2 and I've been using it for two years for school. Nevertheless, I do agree on the fast fashion aspect that you talked about and I'm guilty of being aware about the negative impacts on the environment fast fashion can bring yet still giving into my urges on impulsive purchases. Thank you for this video, it's a reminder to be more mindful with our spending habits. Could you do a video on brands we can shop from instead of buying from these fast fashion brands? (like H&M, Zara, Shein, F21, Primark, Missguided, etc. ) It'd really help a lot, Thank you !!
Hi Justine, I loved how you mentioned the plagiarism part. During my studies, I had the opportunity to meet a Parisian fellow student who makes hair accessories (Scrunchie is Back) based and run a few passes from the Montmarte. Recently, I saw that also their pictures had been used by Shein. Which is an absolute pity and insult to the artistic input and the gorgeous materials that Scrunchie is Back is using. Unfortunately, little can be done against Shein. I just wanted to share that with you! Thanks a lot for your input in this video. Merci beaucoup!
I bought a dress from Shein and absolutely love it. I must have gotten lucky in terms of quality, because the fabric, fit and embroidery on the dress are amazing. However, knowing the extent of their illegal and environmentally catastrophic practices, I will not be buying from them again. Although I will still hold on to that dress, no use discarding a garment I already own. I totally get the desire to ‘treat yourself’ to a new piece of clothing. But overall, I think it’s much better to do that by buying from an ethical brand, that is transparent about their practices. Not only are you supporting a small, sometimes local, business and its workers, you get a much much better garment that you will be able to wear for a long time. I would rather spend $100 on a single good quality item, than on 10 garments that are unwearable after a few washes.
Same.. I agree with you, I bought a dress there once and I truly loved it the quality was great and it looked nice. Some people in the comments act like everything there will be ruined in a week lmao.
@@anaseymour4556 Yes exactly. Shein has so many different providers and wholesalers. The quality really varies. I guess the downside is that even the best polyester fabric doesn’t come close to natural materials such as cotton and linen.
Same I bought a bunch of things for my beach vacation and I was surprised how good the clothes looked it will work perfectly for my Instagram photos. I wasn’t expecting much since it was cheap but was very surprised.
Thank you Justine for this informative and eye-opening video! It’s unfortunate that Shein is not the only company committing these atrocious acts. I believe one of the best ways to slow the cheap fast fashion trend and address the affordability issues is for influencers to encourage a mindset of “buying better, wearing longer” and encourage shopping at thrift / consignment stores.
Thank goodness for Justine. I've never purchased a thing from Shein because the marketing photos didn't sit right but, with this video, now I know the why, the how, and the result. I can now speak articulately about it and be a counter voice. RUclips is for so many things but changing minds like this is one of them.
Thank you for talking about this! Why do we think that we not only need, but also that we are entitled to have our ever desire met no matter the cost to anyone else? It's sickening.
Justine, You completely changed the way I think about fashion. I’ve been learning so much from you. Huge respect for your efforts trying to raise awareness about the horrible practices against garment workers, animals and our planet. Much love ❤️
same here
We did not even need Primark and H&M
Agreed
True!
I completely agree 💯💯💯
Shein is one of the biggest reasons I've decided to learn to sew. After ordering from them twice in desperation, I'll never buy from fast fashion again - If I don't have the money for a new quality piece I want, I'll make it! I think sewing is one of those skills that can save you a lot of money in the long term, both in mending and in creating clothes from scratch.
Smart!!! I want to sew now.
What I've seen the prices of fabrics are quite high though
But cost you a lot of time also
Clothes were all handmade until perhaps the 1920s (please correct if wrong). There was skill involved and pride in workmanship. My mom tried to get me to sew my own clothes in highschool and did teach me to sew. But wearing homemade clothes in the late 1960s was not in vogue and of course I didn't want to be ridiculed in prep school. I do think sewing might make a comeback and it would be the clever people who embrace it.
Fabric is expensive and sewing takes time. However even with this, I’d still say it’s worth it to learn to sew and make your own patterns. You’ll be able to make anything to your own measurements. It’s great!
"We did not need Shein to get dressed two decades ago" YES! THANK YOU!
That's because our governments hadn't outsourced all manufacturing to China. Everything is too expensive when it's made locally. In countries like South Africa affordable clothes are all from China anyway. We can't afford even things like Zara (also fast fashion). People who say we should buy good quality stuff like a nice jacket that we save up for and spend $600 dont realise that that's equal to a years salary on minimum wage for millions of people.
We didnt need clothes in ancient times
I don’t know about other clothes, but swimsuits i can recommend !
Broey Deschanel explained this perfectly in a recent video. It's all about "check your privilege!" until it's a sick and elderly woman being literally enslaved by a dollar a day in China vs a random lower middle class teenager in the USA that can't afford changing clothes every season.
@@julieme7927 I know I’m late responding, but even 20 years everything was outsourced. It was rare even then to find garments Made in the USA. At least back then the garments were made of cotton. We are getting hit with a double whammy now with synthetic materials and horrible quality.
This needs to be posted on TikTok where the majority of Shein’s consumer base is.
I wonder if TikTok would allow the posting of this video since it is owned by China.
@@dogcatmom5877 it’s more of a matter if your video will even be seen. They’ve perfected shadow banning.
It's not even gonna see the light of day, people are afraid of change.
Agreed
Shein consumers very well know that the brand is **it, but they don't want to hear it, they don't want to be shamed, and they don't care....
I cannot stress how much Shein and other fast fashion is deeply tied to gaining popularity and fitting in, keeping up with the Joneses, so to speak. On the other hand, sustainability favors creativity and self-expression, the bliss of not having to cave into societal norms or what others think about you. You are what you wear, and that is your strength.
Yup. I'm not placing all the blame on a certain app, but now you can open your phone are exposed to people all over the world, getting access to overseas fashionistas so easily. Its always existed, but now its so much easier to access it and make comparisons, and the sad thing is that nearly everyone is faking large parts of their life. They take pictures of things with vague captions, so you assume oh these flowers are from their partner. They borrow clothes simply to take a picture and be done with it. And Shein, those bikinis would literally disintegrate in the ocean, not to mention you'd be falling out of a lot of them. And the icing on the cake is kylie Jenner has done the same thing, except charge $100 for a set! It makes me sad, and ite so important for people to speak up about it..
@@sadmermaid actually their swimsuits are pretty good quality.
@@sadmermaid the vast majority of its content is so performative in even the smallest of aspects it’s nauseating. Like, if you want to see something staged, go to a play.
I work and volunteer in middle school classrooms. I hear, daily, students discussing their recent clothing orders from Shein. What really bugs me, is when they tell their friend “I bet it won’t look like that” friend agrees, but says “oh well” and they keep buying more and more. Not caring that the products are misrepresented.
I believe Shein hauls have a similar effect as grab bags. Buyers know they will get 20 or so items and that only a few of them will fit. It is absolutely gamifying clothes shopping and setting up the expectation that clothes shouldn’t fit.
It drives me crazy! That was supposed to be how the market levels itself out. If a company sells an inferior product, people stop buying from them and eventually they will go out of business, But now we're banking on the fact that a product will be possibly inferior and still paying for it... I just don't understand that even on a basic capitalist level...
show them this video
Surprisingly everything I've ordered from Shein has actually looked like the photos and fit pretty well
Tell them!
The CBC (Canadian television channel) recently did an investigative report on fast fashion, including heavy metals and toxins in materials in clothing and accessories. Shein was a disaster. Your belief that consumers are supporting brands because they are not aware of these practices really resonates; Shein and other corporate bad actors wouldn't work so hard to avoid transparency otherwise. Thanks for another wonderful video, Justine.
Yes! When they showed how much lead was in products that were aimed for kids and teens I became so incensed, I didn’t realize how angry I was. Awful!
Their website should be blocked
I'm not Canadian but I'm sure I watched that report here on RUclips! It was truly shocking 😓
@PK Blondie you can find the videos on CBC News RUclips channel. There's one about the toxic materials and another one about the fast fashion labour issue.
CBC News also did an undercover dive and found out that items coming into Canada were confiscated because the clothing was made by North Korean citizens trapped in China. They took away their passports and are forcing them to work in sweatshops to produce clothing that we buy. All the money made by these individuals then goes directly to the Chinese government to finance their nuclear programs. Health Canada needs push back from Canadians, China ships products to our country because are regulations are so low. Items they'd never sell in China pass in Canada. It is scary how little we as Canadians understand about the chemicals we put on our bodies and how much we buy online.
I used to shop sales at fast fashion brands when I was in school, to save money. But a year or two in, I realized I was actually spending far more on clothes than I had to: my ‘affordable’ clothes wore out so fast I had to replace them mid-season sometimes. So, from personal experience, fast fashion is really so much more expensive in the long run! You’re one of the few voices I trust on this platform, Justine. I’m in awe of all that you do to educate us consumers regarding bad practices in the fashion industry, and sustainable alternatives.
good for you to understand so quickly and on your own. and well put
@@nursen2106 😊thanks!
Yess! I was waiting for this comment. I agree 100%. Fast fashion is not cheap, it’s very expensive! Expensive for the costumer because it’s so bad quality that you have to replace it soon. And expensive for the society because it produces tons of waste.
I once read from somewhere a long time ago this saying… “I’m too poor to buy cheap things.” This is the problem with many RUclipsrs now doing hauls upon hauls upon hauls (especially those fast fashion hauls) for the sake of views. I do not follow trends anymore too as it drains you mentally and financially. Save your money elsewhere and on good quality stuff instead that will last for years. Go check out your local thrift or consignment stores.
Fast fashion is like fast food. People think it's cheap, but when you think you are paying for junk, than you realise how expensive it actually is
Justine's videos are so inspiring. Something I've learned in my 42 years on this earth: if something looks too good to be true, someone is getting screwed - and it could be you. In the case of fast fashion, it's pretty much everyone except the distributor - the people who make the fabric, sew the garments, pack the items, you, the planet are all getting the short end of the stick for sure.
Exactly...
That was my thought when my 10 yr old daughter mentioned Shein. I'd never heard of it and the low prices made me google the company more extensively than I normally would. It was a definite no after that.
I like good quality well fit clothes, and i can grow sentimental with my clothes over times, but my collegues always make fun of me for were old clothes from years ago. After watching this video twice, I am proud to educate them the human and environmental damage fast fashion causes！thank you for being an embassidor for fashion!
I am a teen and a few weeks ago I needed a new tshirt and I was on the edge of ordering from Shein. I was so suspicious but just couldn’t figure out why. I started researching, found Good on you and immediately got hooked on the app. I learned so much about clothing, improving my style and doing it all ethically. And how important it is. A month and a half later I found this video and I am beyond thankfull I never ordered from Shein. Thank you for your video, it was very helpful. Now I’m buying all ethical clothing and rebuilding my closet entirely. On a budget and while being friendly to the world, i encourage ALL you to do the same!
Just to compare; I bought a bikini yesterday for 90 dollars. I got it recommended from a friend who has worn it for THREE WHOLE YEARS. and guess what, her’s still looks brand new! Like was said in the video; a 5 dollar bikini won’t last longer than 3 or 4 wears. Do the math and please realise that buying things that are incredibly cheap but incredibly bad quality will cost you money in the long run!
Never bought on shein, never will.
My 19yo son just ordered a bunch of things from Shein. He tried them on here Friday night -- most of them were junk. I'll share this video with him in the hopes that he'll never buy from them again. We can afford better quality clothing and to not support abusive sweatshops and materials that abuse animals. Horrible. I cannot unsee "mulesing" after the photos appeared. Thank you for putting out this video and the information along with it.
When it comes to fashion and beauty, I think you and Lisa Eldridge (respectively) are in a class all your own. You are both intelligent, extremely well informed, have a strong knowledge of history, take a long-term view of economy and taste (rather than the expedient one), and you present everything in a well spoken manner that still makes the information accessible for everyone. Thank you for your hard work and for sharing what you know. ❤
I never shopped from SHEIN nor plan to and this just solidifies my resolve. However, my sister (who doesn't know any better with these fast fashion brands) gave me a dress she bought from SHEIN because it did not fit her (too small), not as she saw in the photos. I didn't want to accept it at first but because I'd rather it be used and not trashed/donated and eventually end up somewhere in the big ocean. Thanks for the education Justine! Will share this with her so she can stop online shopping fast fashion.
I think that there is also a huge correlation between the growth and success of fast fashion and influencer culture. So many influencers are constantly putting out hauls and of course, because they cant all be the same/boring styles are evolving so rapidly. Young girls think that they have to adapt to the fast changing fashion and keep buying cheap fast fashion as a result. It doesnt help that prices now are a lot cheaper (from what I remember) than 10 years ago.
When I was a teenager a normal skirt at H&M was 20-25 Euros now despite inflation it is still the same or less. This makes ethical clothes appear a lot more expensive.
That's right, influencers who keep doing SheIn hauls are largely contributing to the problem too, just to gain more views and more followers...
I am older so I escaped this phenomenon as part of my adolescence/young adulthood, but influencer culture just seems so damaging to me all the way around. The emphasis on all things surface and consumption. All the latest hair products, makeup, clothes, and more and more constantly being churned out. It doesn't seem healthy for anyone.
I have come to hate the word “hauls”.
@@YaYa-jy1yv Yessss! Buying things just so others can watch is a weird job (not judging the individuals who do this). There's really something wrong with our society that this is a thing.
Nanou, H&M used to be of much better quality too. I had a cotton shirt that I wore soooooo much and washed so many times, I finally, after years and years, I had to give it away because I was bored of it. It was purple (not black or white or some other type that could stay in the wardrobe forever). My mom took it. Then she wore it for years, washed... that shirt didn't change ONE bit! Perhaps the colour sliiiiightly got lighter. But you'd only know that if you'd seen it when it was new. We passed it on to someone else after so many years in the family. We joked that it was so stubborn - it just wouldn't fall apart and warrant being discarded. All the buttons stayed on.. everything. Haha But that was before H&M became a global brand. The more successful they got, the worse the quality of their things became. I find it extremely hard to find anything decent there these days.
And it's true for many brands. For the past.. ahh too many years now, the quality has become so poor you can see from a mile away. You don't even need to pull it out from the rack or touch it to know.
And they have all lost their authenticity, unique style. Nowadays, a dress for example could easily come from ANY brand. They all try to cater to everyone and overproduce. Not just in amount but in style. If we have soooo many brands, why don't they all offer sth different? Then it would make more sense. If you want a good quality, nice-cut t-shirt, you go to X, if you want a frilly dress, then you can find it at Y, and comfy shoes are made by Z. No, instead they make eeeeeverything anyone could ever possibly need. It's completely insane!
I love that Justine promotes buying better and fewer clothes! It’s so refreshing, so many seem to just promote consuming more and more stuff!
Quality is better than quantity
@@XiELEd4377 Even in people !! 😆 🤣 😂
In case my experience is of use to anyone : I no longer buy fast fashion. What I do instead is to look for second hand items of premium/ good brands made in quality materials. Cheaper in most cases and so much better. You need to know your body and the sizing of that particular brand. Having a defined style for things you enjoy wearing also helps. Saving some budget for tailoring these garment as needed is even better!
I also to it :) used clothes of good brands are cheaper and better.
Appart from changing how we shop, people need to learn how they want to dress themselves to avoid taking part in trends cycles and lower their consumption.
@@resurrectthenight yes, that’s true. I ignore trends and go for classic/timeless or retro dressing styles (which I love) and this helps when you’re browsing the second hand market. The next step is making your own clothes (I wish I could do this!)
When I was a student with almost no money, I used to sew my clothes, I bought patterns and sew. In general, I don't like fast fashion, I like well-made clothes that last for several years. After watching this video, I am convinced that I should go back to sewing my clothes. I am going to continue using patterns, but I have learned to give my clothes good finishes and to use good fabrics.Thank you very much for all the information you give us.
I have tremendous respect for Justine Leconte. I have watched a lot of her videos about an industry I had very little knowledge of. They are always informative and sometimes fun but with the message of awareness of the back story of how clothing is really made and conditions from unethical companies exploiting the labour force. The fast fashion videos do educate people into thinking more before purchasing items, quality over quantity will slowly return as more younger people understand the bigger picture. Thank you Justine.
Coming from a developing country myself, I can imagine that most of the customers of Shein work and live in very bad conditions themselves. That is why they don’t care. They cannot afford to care about such concerns and they also don’t want to, because they feel abandoned themselves.
It is right what you say, people who doesnt have enough money don't care much. But I know personaly many people in my circle that buy from shein, no money problems, they enjoy the prices and order sooo many things, and if something is bad or the size is wrong, they just throw it in the garbage. It is so cheap that they don't care
This is so heart breaking. They feel abandoned themselves. Wow!
More and more people claim to be abandoning fast fashion and yet more and more fast fashion brands seem to be appearing. It drives me wild! Clearly the demand is there! I’d say they’re worse than primark and I genuinely didn’t think anything could be worse than them!
Part of the issue is the appeal of the price point… cost of living keeps going up and inflation for things like housing and vehicles has gone insane. So people look to save money where they can. I like thrift to save $$ when shopping, and unfortunately thrift stores are now also filling up with these crappy fast fashion discards ( because people realize the clothes don’t last long and are Ill fitting once they get them).
They need to put regulations on clothing companies and ban the worst offenders to rid us of such a problem.
@@hmfoden Yes the beckoning siren of the low prices is what is keeping a lot of people addicted to fast fashion, even if they don't need them or know about it, they can't resist buying.
there are people abandoning fast fashion, but there are constantly new younger people spending their first money online to keep up with their peers in school, plus being an influencer making money with hauls seems to be a very popular career choice, most fashion influencers wear different clothes in every pictures (and probably throw it in the trash and don´t care about durability)
Bohoo is another brand at the same level of Shein.
Were they involved in scandals? Yes
Do people know? Yes
Do people still buy from them? Yes
Will people be shocked when a new Rana Plaza will happen? Yes
Will they continue buying? Yes
Sad but true
@@carlarusso8626 Very accurate.
Also, Shein and similar sites use high levels of toxic materials. 😬
Source?
@@Pat_KraPao the quality of polyester they use, dyeing products used, fibers being lost by the fabrics... The production of fast fashion clothes is even more polluting that clothes in general, and the garment workers often wearno gloves and nomasks while making the clothes.
@@Pat_KraPao CBC News:Marketplace made a video on it. They ordered stuff from different fast fashion shops and had them tested for chemicals. About 20% of their haul from Shein, Zaful and AliExpress contain elevated levels of heavy metals, phthalates, PFAs.
I have ordered only once and it was a waste of money, its not worth it! Of 10 pieces now i dont have None of them! Apart of that it look cheap and make you look cheap, clothes should suit us not to put us down and non comfident of our image, and sadly with their fabric it is what it happens.
"Not worth IT"
@@TheSuburbansky1 *etc
I second that. I ordered once and tried them and never wore them again!!
Absolutely distaste the quality of the fabric.
And I am glad they got banned in India.
It is frustrating, that probably most people who watch this video already know this problem and don't shop at shein and similar shops but those who do shop there would rather watch a video with the title "massive shein haul". Thank you for making an effort in this fight that appears to be so hopeless!
Ever since watching your videos, I’ve stopped shopping at Misguided, pretty little things, primark, H&M and Zara etc. And that was 3 years ago. Thank you for educating me on fast fashion!
Yay!!! 😊
But where else can I shop at? Those are the shops I can afford :(
@@indiechic8385 i just shop less tbh. For example, instead of having 10 jumpers from fast fashion brands, I have 2-3 designer ones :)
When I first heard of this company, I was shocked--and I'm a cynic--because they are the nadir of fast fashion. They sounded almost like a _parody_ of the concept. The damage that this one company probably causes to humans and the environment may be unsurpassed and boggles the mind. ThanksForPosting!
I am a teacher and taught a unit on water supply. We talked about fast fashion and its impact on the environment. We pulled up the website. I showed them the number of items added PER DAY. My students had no idea. Most had never heard of Shein, but some admitted they buy from Shein.
Oooh! I love this anti-haul! I really wish influencers would stop with the haul videos on these fast fashion brands... it's giving too much free (and usually positive) marketing toward these horrible companies. I'm glad you mentioned the slave labor behind it.
Loved this and definitely true. I think they’ve targeted and created a market that thrives on the instantaneous where social media puts them under pressure to imitate influencers. The concept of not re-wearing the same item in their feeds has become an obsession and really gone too far. Loved this break down and so glad I found this.
SHEIN looks like it’s AliExpress. I don’t think people expect much when they buy it. They probably think that’s all they can afford. Maybe you should do a video on affordable well made fashion.
That is a great idea!! Options!
People's perspective of what "affordable" is is soo skewed from decades of seeing Shein and Forever 21 sales. It's physically impossible to make a sweater well AND pay the worker fairly for the hours and still be considered affordable by the majority of people.
And that's a mind set I don't understand, when I was broke I didn't want to waste money on a hit or miss. I wanted exactly what I ordered. I had a pair of hm flip flops fall apart after 3 wears and I was so pissed that I never shopped there again. I don't understand if you don't have much money why waste it on something you have to replace so quickly.
Yes! Or even affordable, recycled clothing brands
Buy less clothes ✅
In my opinion, regardless of the extremely unethical practices of Shein, the only time you can get a half decent shirt for $2 is a thrift store or a store closing sale. Like I don’t see how anything that cheap could survive more than a 2 hour photo shoot
Also, ever since you’ve started to put out fast fashion videos, I’ve really begun to notice some interesting practices on the consumers side of things. Like people buy really cheap clothes for one outfit or costume, wear it once, then return it to the store. NOT because they’re trying to “stick it to the man” but because they want new items but won’t even pay the $5 for the item. It’s a very strange practice to me and I’m not sure what to think of it
I have seen women wear dresses with tags tucked into the dress at parties or prom to try to return the dress. The stores caught on and now check for sweat stains. Seriously, rent a dress instead.
Some stores are also now specifically identifying/flagging "Frequent Return Buyers" and in some cases are not allowing that customer to return items, particularly through mail order.
Charity shops charge more for second hand clothes these days than these fast fashion Chinese chains do! Even, bizarrely, for the same garment. I've seen charity shops charge MORE for a used Primark shirt than the original owner would have paid new. Their pricing is delusional at this point and they are actually driving people toward fast fashion. Madness.
@@littleblackpistol yeah, it is infuriating hey. I've seen news pieces where charity stores were complaining of oversupply...so why are the clothes getting more expensive?!
Shein and Yesstyle clothing is such horrific quality, you can see through the screen that it will fall apart. I see so many of my favorite RUclipsrs get dresses and such from Shein thinking it looks good, but the clothing is such bad quality that it makes whoever wears it look awful. Bad cuts, bad fits, bad fabric, etc.
Wow, dear Justine, this whole business model is terrible. I had no idea such a brand existed. I can't believe people buy their products; it makes me feel so shocked. I will never promote something like that, and I'll tell people I know about this horrible thing, spread the word. I'm a minimalist in training and usually do my best to support good practices in the fashion industry. I try to sew my clothes or buy them in places that care about the environment and sustainability and avoid fast-fashion products. I went to Prague a couple of months ago. I visited the Primark store because so many people talk about that. Of course, I didn't buy anything; I just wanted to understand the hype around it. I was carrying your messages about fast fashion on my head: I saw the clothes they sell, the poor quality products, the unbelievable low price tags, and I was appalled when I saw how many people were buying those horrible things. There's much work to do, and we need people, like you, who care to do something about it. Thanks for sharing.
As admirable as it is to limit fast fashion purchases, it is also important to keep in mind that some families live slightly above the poverty line or below it and that's simply all they can afford on a monthly basis and I have been noticing that anything deemed eco-friendly usually has a big price tag attached with it. So the best solution is to maximise the availability of ecofriendly clothing that is ethical and at least well-constructed in shops and normalising it.
@@fairydust0040 Yes, it is a good point. Normalising eco-friendly and sustainable clothing at affordable prices would provide a desirable solution. There are still many alternatives people can practice, like buying clothes in second-hand stores. Often, I find quality items there that people don't want for many reasons, since "someone else has used them before" to "that would make me look cheap". I think it's a mentality problem rather than an economic one. Of course, money is necessary, but it is essential to understand we all have an impact, be it small or big.
Patronizing, much ? Some people can't shop elsewhere due to many extenuating circumstances. I am sure you are perfect, NOT !
For a lot of people it's not to choose between buying a few good items or a lot of bad items. It's about being able to buy a few items even if they're bad or buying having nothing at all...
@@fairydust0040 I got a pure wool jumper in a charity shop today for 7 quid. A few months ago I bought a pair of pyjama bottoms for 6 quid from primark. I very rarely buy in Primark. I see a lot of primark in the charity shops these days. I think that people go into a frenzy in primark, because it is so cheap. And I do think people buy more than they need from there due to that. Sadly. I noticed when I was in the other day they had clothes made from recycled bottles and nearby big plastic packages with silicone nipple cover things, and I just thought....this is madness. Who is buying this stuff? When I had a job (longterm unemployed), when I bought something I thought of it in terms of how many hours I had to work, and was it worth it. I always tried to buy as natural as possible, ie, wool, cotton. And I had a friend at the time who had a store card and she didn't even check the labels for the materials. I had another friend who was clearing out her wardrobe on a monthly basis and that was around 2000, same time as when the Made in France and UK labels started to disappear and the super cheap from China arrived. I think shopping has become too much of a hobby for too many. I believe strongly that shopping at primark is a hobby for many.
Regarding the silicone nipple cover things, I fell for the silicone bra inserts 😃 but that was because the bikini cup was too big and I bought it online. I stopped buying online, as the vanity sizing had made it impossible to get the right size.
This is new information to me. Recently, an acquaintance suggested I take a look at that company’s website. I wasn’t drawn to the figures displaying the clothing.I spent about 3 minutes there and signed off. Thank you for describing what is going on over there.
When I saw this video , never thought that this would help me in class . In econ class , wrote this as an example of how large companies are unwilling to be transparent about their supply chain .
Also I would like to add that your videos on fashion have made me understand how it works and has educated me about fashion more than anyone else ever did . Thank you for sharing your knowledge :)
you're very welcome :-)
India banned this brand (because of political reasons). They snuck back in via a collab with Amazon. I don’t know how that works now, but their presence is significantly less now. Or so I think. But seriously, I hate that such brands are thriving everywhere else in the world. There are so many independent small businesses working with local artisans. I really hope minimalism and appreciation for quality products from local businesses is a trend in the coming years. I’ll do my bit to spread the word of course. More power to you, Justine - xx
Their clothes are toxic so please don't wear them
Yes I have no idea how it's on amazon. I hope someone is working on it to be removed from there too
It works because the directive was to ban the app because of national security not to ban the sale of the products. The idea was to "protect" India's security not to promote sustainable fashion. That's the legal and logical loophole. Read the update on this, there has already been a case in Delhi High Court.
@@supriyaarunnair Never said it was to promote sustainable fashion. It happened in the backdrop of the escalating border tensions with China (and all the apps from China were banned). The government gave data mining, security and privacy as the reason-so you’re right in that SHEIN can always come back as long as it’s not they’re not selling via the app itself.
I hope other countries ban Shein too
Lately, Shein ads have been popping out in my RUclips videos so often that it is annoying. The funny thing is that I probably get them according to the content I watch on RUclips, but at the same time, most of the fashion content I consume is about eco-friendly clothes and people criticising the fast-fashion industry.
SheIn has huge marketing budgets, they just pour the money all over the internet, without looking at the content they advertise on 😏
Tic toc is owned by the Chinese
I found that buying well made, classic clothes will last for years. Sometimes decades. If you take good care of them and they aren't bound by being a fad you will not have to spend money replacing the garments. I also donate clothes I can't wear to women's shelters. Because they are good quality and not a fad the clothes are perfect for women looking for a job as they get into the workforce. You can also find good quality clothes at second hand shops if you are careful. Even well made shoes.
A few years ago I was suffering unemployment, and through my job counseling I was sent to a local charity, "Dress for Success". They help unemployed women with interview outfits- and when you get a job they give you an entire work wardrobe. This service changed my life. I had dressed like a frumpy hippy for years and had no idea how liberating a professional wardrobe is, or how many more opportunities would appear when I looked neat and sleek and business like.
Thankyou so much for mentioning this- it's such a lovely thought, and such a worthwhile effort!
I literally just added two items to my wishlist in shein when I saw this video. Watched it and promptly deleted shein from my phone. Its a good thing that I have never tried buying from shein, tho it was a close call today. But thanks to this video i was saved. Thank you for doing this!!
This is absolutely insane, consumption is the end of us !!! I used to buy forever 21 and feel guilty now !!! I have seen shein everywhere it’s ridiculous. Thank you for educating us !!!
I would be interested in a video on good online clothing retailers that won't cost me my rent for a single garment and actually have different style options.
Agreed! I don’t want to support fast fashion, however, I have no idea where to buy from. As a result I just put it aside even though shopping is much needed in my case, especially this upcoming winter (I hate shopping btw, so it’s double stressful topic for me now) I honestly have less then 10 items in my closet that I wear over and over again, and I’m totally fine with that but I live in colder region where a good winter coat is definitely a must have. Thrift shopping I find so confusing as well, because I heard there are tons of brands who buy bulks of items from companies like Shein and then resell as so called second hand at a higher price. I don’t know who can be trusted anymore 😬 Plus I’ve been wearing second hand my entire childhood, and as a young adult who can finally afford shopping, I would rather invest in a good new item. Just a personal preference. But where do we go to find good quality and good ethics for a reasonable price ☹️
I agree also a person who can only afford shein and buy a couple items a year because maybe second hand stores are not as good in their country or they cant find their size easily is not as bad as a person who can afford something better but decide to expend it on shein buying like 100 items Weekly...I cant even afford shein because is as expensive as h and m and zara in my country ,second hand clothes are all the same style and they only carry small and mediums and I could never afford etical brands that cost an arm and a leg 🤣
Buy second hand. Many platforms for this- eBay for example. There are so many beautiful garments on this planet made of lovely materials which are unworn your the person who bought them. I buy brands I like but can’t otherwise afford second hand.
@@Cicelyize I would love to but shipping and taxes to my country is like 100 dollars literally I will pay more than what my orden cost just for shipping, online shopping from other countries is expensive 😔
@@imitationporcelain are there not thrift stores or local eBay/ second hand online stores in your country? Where do you live? If Shein can ship to you, this wouldn’t be any different..
Justine, thank you for this discussion about Shein. I used to watch the YT videos of an influencer from Houston, Texas, USA. Months ago she recommended checking out Shein and another similar vendor, and she modeled a several looks. I did go and check out their websites and did not buy a thing. Something was not right about the whole thing.
Thank you Justine for doing these informative videos. The prices in Shein are so low it is almost unbelievable. It is important, that people know more about the manufacturing of Fast Fashion brands and the impact it has on the workers, animals and plastic pollution.
There is only one solution to this if brands like Shein and Primark cannot be banned and that's boycott. We have to be more considered and disciplined in purchasing, less entitled on our outlook and make our voices heard by voting with our wallets Thank you for the expose Justine. Much needed!!! I
Never ordered something at SHEIN and I'm quite sure, I never will. Thank you for this important video!
Thank you, Justine, for raising awareness of repugnant companies like this. People are so driven by low prices, it’s hard to break those habits. I admire the fact that you support quality and ethics.
The first time I saw a Shein add, I was so excited. They had up to date fashion with very current trends and for so cheap. So I picked a few things and then I remember thinking, wow, this is so cheap, there is no way they are doing this ethically. So I actively avoided Shein since then. And I try to avoid companies alike too. Since I currently don't have money to buy new clothes even in plaves like Zara, I am looking for second hand options. Second hand is frustrating and takes a lot of time to find anything good, but I keep trying:)
I work in a vintage store, do find gems trust me and you love them even more than cheap cheap rubbish trust ,me and you will own them for a long time.
I'll tell you something, my grandma volunteers at a thrift shop that belongs to a church. They don't buy clothes, only receive donations that will be sold to fundraise. They have way better pieces than other thrifts and I think I know why: the church is attended by a number of upper class people, and those women, who don't need to sell their clothes, are the ones donating there. It's mainly the poor/middle class people who sell their clothes to regular thrift shops to try to make some bucks. So choose your spots considering that.
@@thevirgingoddesss That sounds like a great advice for the US (maybe). In my home country, we don't have the charity thrift stores at all, mostly some kinda damaged very used things. But I recently moved to Sweden and here I see only charity shops (unrelated to church though) and the quality is sooooo much better. I am going hunting next week, I have a wedding coming up and i need a pretty blazer or something.
@@corkaczarownicy actually I live in Brazil. But great that you have access to better shops now! Have fun, both at the wedding and at the blazer hunting!
As much as I want to thrift shop, I can never _ever_ find something that would look suitable on my body or is fashionable. Getting the clothes altered would be too expensive in the end. It's also a bummer there's people who specifically go to these stores first thing as the stores get new clothes, to pick out all the good pieces, buy them in bulk and then resell them at a higher markup elsewhere. 🙄
Thank you for helping spread awareness of how destructive companies like Shein are for the planet! I avoid synthetic fabrics as much as possible. I work for a small boutique that sells higher quality clothing in natural fibres such as linen, pure merino wool and silk blends. Produced sustainably with good business practices. The prices are, however, very high- understandably out of reach for many. I would highly recommend to many people to learn to sew basic garments, as current fashions are very squared, simplified forms and not too difficult to duplicate with some practice! This is the current choice I am making in order to live a little more sustainably. Buy from ethical brands occaisionally, buy second hand whenever possible and make items myself from natural based fibres. I really encourage others to try their hand at sewing, its fun and quite a rewarding thing to learn and allows you to make exactly what you want and like. Love your channel and please continue to highlight this incredibly important issue for the environment and worker’s rights.
Thank you!!! I was on the verge of purchasing a cheap swimsuit for the Christmas holidays. For me the biggest strike against them is the one you presented first- I can’t abide poor labor conditions for other women. It’s so disgusting to hold the contrast of highly sexualized western women in these swimsuits with the women who made the swimsuits in factories that are likely more aptly sweatshops.
I stupidly bought a swimsuit from Shein because didn’t know any better. When I wore it on vacation I was shocked at the horrible fit and quality (I was ashamed and uncomfortable the one day I wore it). I literally went into the ocean in my underwear and bra instead because that was more flattering and better quality than Shein. Further, your points about how this quality and the speed at which these garments are sewn is another red flag as to the treatment of their workers is incredibly important. Thank you for these videos! Shein should be completely shut down.
Wow! I didn't know companies photoshop their catalog pics to look like the impossible IG slim-thick model bodytype. Their marketing is so obviously inspired by IG especially the selfie shots. I've never bought from shein but I have shopped at similar fast fashion companies. I'm going to use poshmark and more used clothing sources. Justine, you are the reason I try to do a capsule wardrobe. You inspired me to go for quality over quantity. I always thought the goal was to acquire the most clothes and shoes and handbags etc. It was a pretty big revelation for me to hear this. I know you didn't invent this concept but you were the first to introduce to me! Merci beaucoup! Keep up the great work! 😘😘
They might also have just stolen people's IG photos, and they're copying the garment from said photo, just in a poorer fit and with poorer materials. At least that happens on other cheap Chinese fast fashion sites, so I don't see why it wouldn't happen here.
Thank you, Justine, for spreading the word. I am wondering about a related issue: When you go to Amazon, you see very cheap clothing that looks beautiful, from so many different brands -- sometimes the pictures are exactly the same, from different company names. It's clear they are all coming from the same place but just using different company names. From what I've seen, the quality of this clothing is awful as well. There are many complaints about transparency, quality, consistency, customer support. Are these Shein under different names? Is it another company making these? I want to help others avoid them all.
Shein actually sells under their own name on amazon. There problem is there are a lot of fast fashion places like Shein that sell on there now. Just about anyone can sell on Amazon now it seems, so a place that buys fast fashion can re-sell it on Amazon (and other places like amazon) and it isn't always obvious that's where its coming from.
Just dont buy clothes from Amazon- they are mostly all Shein like. Buy from better known brands that are more trustworthy. I dont shop any of shein, wish, ali or Amazon clothes anymore.
I don't buy clothes off Amazon. I did a couple times a few years ago and I learned my lesson right away. They're so cheap and they look horrible in real life.
Yes! I am surprised I haven’t heard people talking about this. 95% of clothing from Amazon looks cheap cheap cheap fast fashion. Honestly target is not far behind… so much polyester with poor stitching
Thank you for your videos, Justine. This is the right way to leverage influencer fame, using the platform to educate, share and also publicly denounce what is clearly wrong.
I have shopped resale all my life, I am 57. I have made little by many standards, I dress conservatively in very well made clothes. I was taught to buy the best in the resale store of the basics and buy the extras when I saw them. A good used shirt is 5 dollars, a crappy used shirt is 5 dollars. It took a little while but over time I curated 10 great blazers, numerous jeans, shirts, blouses, jackets, and some vintage coach bags.
I am not supporting under compensated labor.
I am contributing to goodwill and getting what I need. Plus I buy the good household stuff we need.
I am saving money for other stuff I need, like food.
It gets me out of the house, I don't feel pressured to buy, I stay in our budget.
I was not brought up to think second hand was a stigma, my mom simply made our clothes or got them second hand. If you can get over the negative thinking, there are plenty of great things to have.
Justine, I’ve been watching your videos for a few years now and am so glad you targeted this specific brand, since I too have noticed it’s increasing presence on social media fashion “hauls.” Thank you for bring awareness to this subject. In my younger days I bought some less expensive clothes but now (much thanks to you) I only buy items I know are timeless and well made. I sometimes buy pre-owned high quality items of clothing that I would not be able to afford new. I also love jewelry and have curated a vintage costume jewelry collection (1920’s-1990’s) that allows me to wear the same clothes week after week, with different vintage costume jewelry for different looks. Thanks for everything you do. You are an inspiration!
Thank you for educating people! I ordered from them once 8 (?) years ago when they still called themselves SheInside. The clothes were horrible. I was really quite shocked when all these SheIn hauls popped up over the last few years. If moderately priced brands like H&M and Zara get so much bad press because of their unethical practices, how can anyone support a brand that is even more shady? An then there is the issue with the materials and stolen designs…but at least people don’t use plastic straws anymore, right? 🤢
Thank you for this video. My mother taught me from a very young age that it’s cheaper to buy clothes worth their money than fall in the fast fashion trip. I’m studying right now, struggling to pay my bills, but I refuse to buy anything anything from fast fashion brands. How do I achieve this with no money? Easy! First of all, I don’t need to buy new clothes every week and most of my stuff is second hand. Either from vintage stores, online second hand shops like preowned or vinted or just switching clothes with friends. So, yes it’s very much possible to buy clothing on a budget without buying fast fashion.
Yeah I would wear the same clothes until my arms and legs couldn’t fit through
Justine: THANK YOU, MERCI, GRACIAS!!! I have been your friend and follower for a long time. But, my wholehearted respect and admiration for you has grown enormously because you have taken the time, and found the courage to publicly criticise this anti-humanitarian, anti-Earth business model. Your expertise and hands-on knowledge makes this critique so much more convincing to those who would not normally think about this. Thank you, thank you for being a leader in every sense of the word. You are a gem! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💖🌍🌎🌏⚖️
A workmate once told me about an online company called Shein and so, I thought let me try one or two items. What arrived was garbage, utter garbage. In-fact, I could probably find something better in the garbage to get dressed in. I will never compromise on the way fabric feels and the way it fits. I would rather, spend the rest of my life getting my clothes second hand rather than one day in anything from Shein. Okay, hatred done. Good video Justine! 💛
BRAVA, justine! i applaud your openness. i have never shopped fast fashion (prefer 1 quality item over 10 garbage ones - take care of it, and it will last you forever), but i am appalled at the horrific growth of blatant and materialism at a time when we are killing ourselves, other species, and the planet. keep up the excellent work - and i thank you!
I can't say that my pieces are "cheap"from these cheap manufacturers, and I understand many can't spend the way I can, BUT, I have items that have lasted me 20 years that look completely new. It's the quality of the item. If you buy cheap clothing, you'll need to buy more. If you buy well made clothing, you can own it for life. Some may think, "I get bored", but you can change any piece up with accessories etc. For the ladies who can afford the more expensive brands, there is a responsibility in you as well to not fill your home with clothing you do not need or use. You know what I'm talking about. The pieces that have tags still on them, untouched for years even. The "I don't know what to wear" as you look into your huge walk-in clothing that is bursting.
Fashion responsibility is not just about brands, but about the amount you purchase that ends up in a bin as well.
My best to all! Look beautiful as you are.
Merci, Justine! Wow. I've been seeing those gross, aggressive Shein ads everywhere online. Their photos are so weirdly distorted & prices so very low that I figured they were an evil fast fashion brand, but I had no idea exactly how evil. Thank you for bringing this to light. Stealing from independent designers, using slave labor, polluting our world, endangering customers with shedding microplastics & questionably sourced fabrics...every aspect of their business is reprehensible. The very best thing we can all do is NOT buy from them, ever. This proves once again that fast fashion is far too expensive in every way.
You have really changed my mindset when it comes to fashion. I have been trying really hard to cut back on fast fashion and have been purchasing much less in the past few months and when I do, it's at consignment store or through a resale app like Poshmark and I am being much more selective about fabrics and fit. I have also reduced my wardrobe to only the best of what I already owned and put the rest in storage bins to see how long I can go with minimal items. Keep up the good work!
Thank you Katie for sharing your thoughts. I've been using Poshmark and curating items too over a span of four years. Right now me and my roommate don't buy anything else other than the essentials, food, rent, and the occasional eat out.
@@hameley12 Yes! That's exactly how I have been thinking of it, curating my wardrobe and now trying to apply it to other part of my life! 😂
This is exactly the kind of information we must hear. Education is the real consumer power and I hope that we all become aware of the irreparable damage these companies do to humans and the environment.
I’m sharing this on all my social media. So sad I own 2 Shein things before I knew. Never again. I already boycott H&M and Primark thanks to you sharing your insider knowledge. Keep educating us Justine! Xx
Last year I almost bought a dress in Shein, it was so pretty and there was pictures of real buyers and it looked good. But I didn´t want to be part of this. I always prefered less but good quality clothes than a lot of bad quality clothes. Thank you Justine.
Thank you for shedding light on this in-depth! It saddens me to see 'influencers' promote shein through their platforms, especially after we've moved away from the h&m/forever21 era...but now moving into shein and princess polly, etc. I'll definitely be referencing your video next time I have a chat with someone about the brand!
I never bought from shein before, at first when i used to see my co workers ordering some amazing styles i thought i should try it too but trust me when i saw these models on them it looked like if the clothes have been chewed before 😄 I completely changed my mind. Very nice video Justine thank you for spreading the word💖
I love this a lot Justine. I used to be excited over SHEIN because of how cheap the things are and how pretty they looked but these days, RUclipsrs like Tiffany Ferg, you and comedian Hasan Minhaj, truly opened my eyes on Fast Fashion. Thank you so much for educating me more about fashion.
Justine, I love your content and you make some valid points here. But you could just as easily make these points about H&M, Zara, ASOS, Topshop etc - at least Shein isn't ripping customers off like those other brands are. It is entirely possible to buy fast fashion and treat it like slow fashion.
I shop at Shein, and I think it's actually pretty great. I don't do Shein "hauls" or buy things from there with the intention of wearing once and throwing away. I think Shein is fairly priced according to the quality (cheap quality, cheap price). I can't say the same for most high street brands who are also using the exact same dodgy supply lines, cheap unethical labour, using cheap fabrics, yet charging the customer 8 x or 9 x Shein's prices.
Shein also has great variety and sells things I just can't find elsewhere - they cater to small-chested, slim body types. I know when I buy a size S it will actually fit me, it's not vanity-sized to make overweight people think they're a size S. In Australia, where I live, a size S / size 8 basically fits like what a 10 or 12 used to be. It's also getting impossible to buy a bra or swimsuit any smaller than a B-cup - if you're an A or a AA, forget it. But Shein has these items that fit me.
I'm very selective on there - eg, I hate polyester, so I use the filter on the site and choose only viscose or cottons. They have such interesting colour options for basics (deep browns, deep greens, aquas, teals, oranges, yellows, warm beiges) that I can't find in other fashion retailers, who all sell mainly black, grey, navy and white. Not all of Shein's items are badly made, in fact I'm usually impressed with how they're made - swimsuits included. And I know my textiles, and how to knit and sew.
If something arrives and doesn't fit me or is poor quality, I return it. They make that easy too. Not every Shein customer is buying a mountain of clothes that they throw out after one wear, and not every Shein customer is shopping there blindly or can't see the photoshopping etc. Personally I don't want to spend $80 on a poorly-made blouse and make Zara rich, when I can get that same quality of blouse for $10 on Shein. Shein stops me from wasting money on basics and is no worse than the majority of other mass-produced fashion labels.
This is so informative. Thank you, Justine. I will definitely spread the word. I have recently decided to only buy from the second-hand market going forward and Polyester does not enter my house anymore for more than 2 years. Amazing that a company like Shein can still be operating with so many environmental and labour issues they cause. But also brands like Primark, why do the western governments allow them to open large stores in our cities? We are recycling and sorting and our neighbour kids buy the Polyester next door.
Thank you for this Justine. It is incredible that Shein exists after all the problems that we have witnessed and that we became aware of in the fast fashion. It is simply incredible. We need to spread the word. thanks so much for your research on this brand. excellent content!
i know, it's so sad! i remember when they were "sheinside" and people realised they were trash and boycotted them. now it seems a rebrand, and new generation on tiktok has totally blown them up again 😰
I’ve been buying second hand items off thredUP and saw a lot of this brand. I’m so glad I didn’t waste my time & effort on Shien. When I see one of these fast fashion brands I immediately walk the other way. Thank you so much for bringing awareness to us, the consumer! I appreciate all you do, Justine!
Same on Poshmark! So frustrating to see sellers touting how “green” they’re being when they shouldn’t have purchased the items in the first place. The multitude of Shein, LLRoe & cheaply made “boutique” items make browsing difficult. I tend to filter by brand, so I know what I’m looking at. I’ve also bookmarked favorite sellers who sell true vintage that’s of higher quality.
I was once lured into buying a couple of Shein tops due to the fabric patterns. Couldn't wear either even once because of the poor quality fabric and absence of fit. Usually as a family, we buy clothes only once a year before an annual festival called Onam. In 2020, we didn't do that either. Since I've been watching fast fashion videos by you, I have become even more conscious about my clothing choices and don't buy new or throw away any clothes unless absolutely necessary. Thank you, Justine!
I appreciate the education you're providing on this topic so much! One more terrible thing about the fast fashion business model is that it drags the entire fashion industry down w/ it. In order to compete w/ lower prices at that end of the spectrum, all other brands are forced, at various levels, to lower their prices and quality.
Justine, thank you for making this video. I have thought this for a while about this company. I have never ordered from it, but I know 2 of my adult daughters have, and they have commented on how cheap the clothing feels, and how shoddy the sewing is. I have shared this video with them, and I've asked them to share it with their friends. I hope others will help to share your video, too
Thanks for sharing it 💚
Thank you Justine! NEVER will I purchase from Shein. The plastic you shook out of that bikini was frightening. Love from 🇨🇦 ❤
Hi Justine, Thankyou for an informative video. I was and to a certain extent still am guilty of over consumption of fast fashion and I am trying to change my habits. I am focussing on reducing the amount I bring into my house overall (not just in fashion) and specifically trying to buy second hand for occasion clothes. I was recently bridesmaid at a wedding where I had bought two dresses and sold these on to private buyers who needed more affordable dresses so I am hoping that these gowns get more wear before they become waste. I am trying to keep a log of how many times I wear a garment so that I can get better insight into what I actually wear but also to try and maximise the use of each item/get the cost per wear gown and I am finding this is educating me about my habits. My lifestyle changed a lot with the pandemic as I now mainly work from home rather than in a corporate environment and it took a while for my clothes needs mindset to catch up with me- the log has really helped with that.
I am now finding it very difficult to work out the difference between end of use/end of life and I can get quite distressed that I dont know what to do with items that I probably shouldn’t have in my wardrobe anymore, eg if they are too small. I have been trying to read about the best things to do with these items (which for example led me to the selling the bridesmaid gowns I mentioned above) but it’s very hard to work out what is actually good advice. I am concentrating on maximising the use of each item I already have but again that’s a bit of an emotional roller coaster as I struggle with wanting to look ‘presentable.’ In particular I would appreciate some advice on when to know that a garment has been used enough so that it’s at the end of its life? I’m pretty good at stain care so that isn’t an indicator and obviously if the fabric wears through there is only so many times you can repair it. What I struggle with is a gauge of when a garment is no longer ok to be worn versus ‘it’s just seen better days’ or ‘is looking a little washed out.’ Do you have any pointers on how to educate myself in this area?
Many thanks for sharing your content; your videos always make me think. Jane
Garments made out of good materials last so much longer (and they are so much nicer to own and wear). I would advise to try to think about your style and clothes you enjoy wearing- then create a capsule with well made clothes. It’s easier to find than you think- eBay sellers use this for example as a platform to sell clothes they can no longer wear. Much better to buy a skirt made of wool with a lovely flow second hand than a piece of polyester from fast fashion that is unpleasant to wear more than 3-4 times. If the garment needs a bit of fitting you can go to a tailor. And enjoy the piece for years to come.
A million "Thank you" for this video, Justine! It's very clear, informative, easy to understand and based on facts. I hope it becomes viral and travels around the world. Thank you for your integrity and not mincing your words!
I placed an order in the last few months and I returned it straight away. One of the return options I could select was odor. Odor!! I did purchase a handbag and it smelled awful. It was also a pain to return. Never again. ❤️ I just found your videos and been enjoying!! ❤️❤️
I’ve never bought a piece from shein because I could tell from looking at the website it gave me cheep Ali express vibes - rip off, bad quality goods
Shein was very popular with girls in my college. I always found their clothes to be cheap-looking and vulgar. I would never wear such clothes but even those who do will not be able to get enough wear from their garments. I do not understand why people keep buying from them.
I haven’t bought clothes for myself in a couple years and before that, it was mainly thrift shopping. Your videos years back helped educate the mindset of wanting quality over quantity. This is a fantastic take on Shein. There’s an epidemic of shops like this all over social media preying on our instant gratification with no thought of consequences.
Thank you for making this! So many RUclipsrs have been singing their praises because they are sent free clothes and
now makeup that is CHEAP. While the Western world is going through inflation and asking for “their fair share” they are supporting slavery by buying this brand. And those poor animals….
Thank you for the video.
Ugh, cheap makeup. I won't wear stuff made in China, they've got a really bad habit of putting heavy metals and stuff in their things. Cheap makeup does nothing but make you break out in skin conditions.
All the world is going through recession. How self-centered
I'm one of the few people who has never heard of this clothing brand; a friend mentioned it in a casual conversation the other day, I asked what it was all about, and she sent me this video in response. Pretty informative, thank you random stranger. :)
Although to be fair I haven't heard of most popular culture things, I live under a metaphorical rock and I think I like it better that way.
Thanks for your continuous efforts in raising awareness regarding cheap fashion!
I would love you to look into the vegan leather production as I'm sure you're better at digging this out than I was, but recently I've been a victim of "luxe vegan leather" literally falling into pieces after 2.5 years mostly just sitting in my wardrobe.
Given the amount of money I spent on it, I took my handy tool, and removed all zippers and clasps before tearing the whole thing into pieces (finding not luxe lining under the very bad quality of polyurethane) and then tossed into the bin, making a mental note that I've spent £80 pound on 3 zips and 4 clasps.....
Vegan leather is just pollution destroying out planet including the environment of the animals. I don't understand why aren't vegans supporting second hand genuine leather or even responsibly resourced leather items which lasts for generations! (Speaking from experience.)
I'm currently investigating vegan leather options. Will tackle the topic once I know more 😉
You make a good point Aska. I think about the people in the past. Whether it was a bison, deer or bear they used almost the whole animal...food, clothing and fats/sinew. To me that's much more ethical than creating plastic clothes.
I have a leather jacket that my mom got in the 80's. Not sure whether she bought it new, but the style is from that decade, so I suppose it's not much older than that. In vegan leather years, that would have taken 10+ jackets. I'm sure mine is more ethical, but I can understand the disgust towards wearing a living being's skin if you have an ethical or spiritual belief against it. Maybe in that case, it's best to not wear a 'leather' at all, even if it's 'vegan leather'. Our production takes so much space and resources away from animals that it's the leading cause of extinctions. One animal's life is precious, but we don't know the real cost of fake leather to animals.
Yes I would love for her to tackle this! I LOVE second hand/vintage shopping and, aside from a couple of shoes, almost all my leather/fur clothing is pre-owned and at least 30 years old.
I remember reading an article about how buying thrifted leather/fur items are of no help- but I suspected some bias- as there's so many perfectly good clothes being wasted. I'm all for vegan leather and ethical animal treatment, but how can constant flow of new "ethical" companies be a solution to our environmental dilemma? We have so much already.
Vegan leather is another form of plastic. That's not good either.
I’m so glad I’ve never heard of this brand! Thanks to your videos, I generally know that if anything is very inexpensive, someone was not paid fairly to make it. It’s pretty logical. Love your videos Justine 💗
Justine, I admire you and the time you take for making good contents for us. Thank you very much!!! ♥️
I've owned stuff from them that was a fair price, good quality and have become everyday outfit staples for me that are durable and have held up in a lot of uses/washes. I personally think it's not an issue to purchase items as long as you actually use them for a long time. One of my favorite tops is a $6 H&M tank top I got 10 years ago and it's still in great condition.
Sorry, SHEIN is just no way fair price and good quality. I just find that hard to believe, the company is appalling and disgusting. It just means you take care of your things well, and that’s amazing. You may think it’s fair priced to you, but just keep in mind that the workers are living in horrid conditions and probably paid pennies.
@@loveyoujihye 👏🏼
You convinced me; I just didn’t take the time or energy to find out what the problems are with this company. You convinced me & I deleted this app & will not shop there or will I spend money to problems they bring the world. Thank you 🙏
Just seeing the Shein logo makes my heartrate go up. With anger. We have access to all the information we need online and its our responsibilty to take that information into consideration before purchasing extremely cheap clothes online. If you still decide to go ahead and support Shein. Well, it least you might have the decency to feel a bit ashamed.
I hope this video goes viral! It contains such an extremely important message! Thanks for making it, Justine! 🙏👍
Thank you for this. Have not purchased from Shein and will not.
I will admit that I'm a regular buyer of Shein products. While 98% of them have terrible quality, there's actually some items that are of decent quality and last long on me. I bought a bag from shein which is only around $2 and I've been using it for two years for school.
Nevertheless, I do agree on the fast fashion aspect that you talked about and I'm guilty of being aware about the negative impacts on the environment fast fashion can bring yet still giving into my urges on impulsive purchases.
Thank you for this video, it's a reminder to be more mindful with our spending habits.
Could you do a video on brands we can shop from instead of buying from these fast fashion brands? (like H&M, Zara, Shein, F21, Primark, Missguided, etc. )
It'd really help a lot, Thank you !!
Hi Justine,
I loved how you mentioned the plagiarism part. During my studies, I had the opportunity to meet a Parisian fellow student who makes hair accessories (Scrunchie is Back) based and run a few passes from the Montmarte. Recently, I saw that also their pictures had been used by Shein. Which is an absolute pity and insult to the artistic input and the gorgeous materials that Scrunchie is Back is using. Unfortunately, little can be done against Shein.
I just wanted to share that with you!
Thanks a lot for your input in this video. Merci beaucoup!
Sorry to hear that this happened to your friend...
Thank you❤️ This is so sad. Fast fashion is a monster which will not be easy to stop.
I bought a dress from Shein and absolutely love it. I must have gotten lucky in terms of quality, because the fabric, fit and embroidery on the dress are amazing.
However, knowing the extent of their illegal and environmentally catastrophic practices, I will not be buying from them again. Although I will still hold on to that dress, no use discarding a garment I already own.
I totally get the desire to ‘treat yourself’ to a new piece of clothing. But overall, I think it’s much better to do that by buying from an ethical brand, that is transparent about their practices. Not only are you supporting a small, sometimes local, business and its workers, you get a much much better garment that you will be able to wear for a long time. I would rather spend $100 on a single good quality item, than on 10 garments that are unwearable after a few washes.
Same.. I agree with you, I bought a dress there once and I truly loved it the quality was great and it looked nice. Some people in the comments act like everything there will be ruined in a week lmao.
@@anaseymour4556 Yes exactly. Shein has so many different providers and wholesalers. The quality really varies. I guess the downside is that even the best polyester fabric doesn’t come close to natural materials such as cotton and linen.
Same I bought a bunch of things for my beach vacation and I was surprised how good the clothes looked it will work perfectly for my Instagram photos. I wasn’t expecting much since it was cheap but was very surprised.
Thank you Justine for this informative and eye-opening video! It’s unfortunate that Shein is not the only company committing these atrocious acts. I believe one of the best ways to slow the cheap fast fashion trend and address the affordability issues is for influencers to encourage a mindset of “buying better, wearing longer” and encourage shopping at thrift / consignment stores.
Thank goodness for Justine. I've never purchased a thing from Shein because the marketing photos didn't sit right but, with this video, now I know the why, the how, and the result. I can now speak articulately about it and be a counter voice. RUclips is for so many things but changing minds like this is one of them.
Thank you for talking about this! Why do we think that we not only need, but also that we are entitled to have our ever desire met no matter the cost to anyone else? It's sickening.