But experts and watchdogs aren't convinced.

‘We are precisely tailoring the supply’

How does a fast fashion giant keep pace with trends while maintaining a budget-friendly approach? Shein‘s head of strategic and corporate affairs, Peter Pernot-Day, claimed its success is due to a “micro-production” model, starting with small batches based on emerging trends. “We are precisely tailoring the supply of products to the actual demand in the…

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The concerns outlined in the study are part of broader international criticism.

‘Not simply turning a blind eye’

A new investigation is raising serious concerns about fast fashion giant Shein‘s ties to forced labor and human rights abuses, sparking renewed calls for accountability by the brand and the fashion industry, Leigh Day reported. What’s happening? An investigation by the campaign group Stop Uyghur Genocide uncovered an alleged link between fast-fashion retailer Shein and…

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"I can't believe this is an actual argument."

‘Hate to break it to you’

A fashion enthusiast has called out a common fallacy about fast-fashion production that may hold people back from working toward a cleaner future and fighting against worker exploitation.   What’s happening? Beatrice Turner (@thefairedit) is part of the Verified Champion program, a joint endeavor between the United Nations and Purpose to combat misinformation and disinformation. @thefairedit…

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Over a thousand factories operate almost exclusively for the popular online retailer in just one area.

Exposé sheds light on shocking truth behind popular fashion brand’s operations: ‘We have no choice’

Workers making ultracheap Shein clothing in Guangzhou, China, face grueling 14-hour shifts with just one day off per month, despite earning fair wages compared to local standards, reported NZZ. What’s happening? In an area nicknamed “Shein Village” on the outskirts of Guangzhou, over a thousand factories operate almost exclusively for the popular online retailer. Workers…

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"Implementing these measures will hold retailers accountable."

‘There’s demand for full traceability’

Australia surpassed the United States to top an unenviable list in 2024, becoming the biggest consumer of textiles per capita, according to The Australia Institute. Experts say the fast fashion industry is threatening the health of the country and continent — and raising serious ethical concerns.  What’s happening? Fibre2Fashion spotlighted how Australia’s status as the…

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H&M isn’t the only one.

‘We must develop regulatory frameworks’

Fast-fashion companies like H&M are embracing “digital twin” technology, or lifelike AI replicas of real human models, to power their marketing and design strategies. What’s happening? As The Conversation reported, H&M debuted its latest AI endeavor by cloning 30 real-life models using digital-twin technology. These replicas, generated through a meticulous process involving full-body scanning and…

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