In this episode, the girlies investigate the fashion giant Shein and explore ideas of ethical labor, sustainability, and trend cycles. Digressions include the trauma of middle school gym class, Julia’s beef with the Cannes Film Festival winners, and Eliza’s close run-in with the authorities.
Sources:
The People’s Republic of Shein
Can I Buy Fast Fashion and Not Feel Guilty?
Shein Is Even Worse Than You Thought
Toiling Away for Shein
Fast, Cheap, and Out of Control: Inside Shein’s Sudden Rise
Experts warn of high levels of chemicals in clothes by some fast-fashion retailers
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