Exploring the negative environmental and labor impacts of fast fashion through a focus on SHEIN's ultra-fast production model and use of plastic materials. Delving into the controversy surrounding SHEIN in the United States, including environmental concerns, anti-Chinese sentiments, and political suspicions.
Paris Marx is joined by Nicole Lipman to discuss SHEIN’s rise to the top of the fast fashion industry and how it exacerbates the sector’s labor and environment problems.
Nicole Lipman is a writer and assistant editor at n+1.
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The podcast is made in partnership with The Nation. Production is by Eric Wickham. Transcripts are by Brigitte Pawliw-Fry.
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