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ICYMI: Take a Tour in the Shein Propaganda Factory

2023/7/19
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On today’s episode, Rachelle and Candice are joined by sustainable stylist and fashion educator, Lakyn Carlton). The three break down a now-infamous factory tour) that the fast fashion giant Shein coordinated for a group of (un)lucky influencers. Since its founding in 2008, Shein has grown to a reported $100 billion valuation that is sustained by alleged labor violations) and a cult-like following. In the Information Age, where Shein’s many controversies are well-known, how does the company manage to avoid blowback significant enough to affect its bottom line?

This podcast is produced by Se’era Spragley Ricks, Daisy Rosario, Candice Lim and Rachelle Hampton.

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