I don’t often buy clothes because a) they’re expensive and b) very little on the high street catches my interest, but I’ve noticed some cool (and affordable) clothes on Shein over the last few months, particular pink/light purple clothes for guys which can be difficult to find mainstream. Now I need to buy a sweater or two and I’m wondering where to go.
I’d never heard of Shein before, so I decided to look them up. Ah, they’re a Chinese brand, okay, so does that explain the bucketload of hit pieces I found?
I’m finding shit telling me their brand of fast fashion is low quality, terrible for the environment, has questionable supply chains, etc. etc. etc. - now my question is, does anyone know if there’s any validity to this? How do they stack up against western clothing brands, who likely have the same exact issues but charge $40 for a shirt?
From what my wife has bought, it’s basically cutting out the American fast fashion middle man. Especially with craft supplies, ie beads. Michaels will charge you 5-10x for less of the same thing.
Only warning is I’ve heard some stuff has some lead contamination which is no bueno. Quality wise its not too far off from h&m for the ladies clothes I’ve seen. H&M mens stuff is a bit better, not counting jeans.
