Understanding SHEIN

Today we are understanding the paradox of Shein. Wow, this video was a lot. The source list for this feels like it's endless. So much so that I don't think I can fit everything in this description box. I linked the most important ones below. As well as articles in the video. This is a really complicated conversation, and I hope we can continue it in the comments. Sources - https://www.publiceye.ch/en/topics/fashion/opaque-and-tax-optimised-sheins-corporate-structure https://www.bbc.com/news/business-59163278 https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/exclusive-chinese-fashion-firm-shein-singapore-hiring-spree-it-shifts-key-assets-2022-02-16/ Anti Fast Fashion Law - This portion got cut from the video, but it's still a good read - https://www.fairlymade.com/legal-resources/what-is-the-anti-fast-fashion-law Introduces the idea of Jevons Paradox - also read a few other Substack articles around the paradox in fashion, a quick google search opens up some interesting perspectives - https://phys.org/news/2025-09-sustainable-fashion-backfires-environment.html Behind a paywall, but a good intro into the history of microfactories - https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/sres.70030#sres70030-bib-0060 Sparc partnership - https://therealdeal.com/new-york/2025/01/10/department-store-jcpenney-merges-with-sparc-group/ Shein undercover documentary - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpClEvsjW0s Another undercover documentary - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fd228YQPn-0 Such a good follow-up int