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Rebecca Rossman
NPR correspondent reporting from Paris; provides on-the-ground coverage about the controversy over Shein opening a boutique in BHV and reactions from designers and officials.
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Oct 24, 2025
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Furor over Fast Fashion in France
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In this episode, NPR correspondent Rebecca Rossman reports from Paris on the uproar surrounding Shein's first permanent boutique at the iconic BHV. Parisian purists are outraged, viewing the move as a threat to their revered tradition of couture. Rossman shares insights on local protests and significant designer activism against the fast-fashion giant. City officials voice environmental concerns, while Shein defends its strategy of appealing to younger customers. The clash between artisanal craftsmanship and mass-produced fashion takes center stage in this heated debate.
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