Lawmakers ask SEC to halt potential Shein IPO bid

A group of 24 lawmakers want the Chinese fast fashion giant to verify that it doesn’t use forced labor.

By Laurel Deppen • May 2, 2023

Los Angeles makes accommodations for worker demands in Fashion District rezoning

A key city council committee agreed this week to add provisions for affordable housing and preserve manufacturing ahead of next month’s vote.

By Lara Ewen • April 26, 2023

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Purchasing practices are still harming apparel suppliers in Bangladesh: report

With little leverage, manufacturers and workers in supply chains are still struggling as large fashion brands push for ultra-favorable terms, according to a new paper.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 24, 2023

Lawmakers should ensure Shein is complying with US laws, government report says

The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission highlighted allegations that the fast fashion giant and its competitors are copying designs from other brands and skirting customs enforcement.

By Natalie Schwartz • April 19, 2023

3 years later: How COVID-19 exposed the vulnerability of suppliers and workers to the power of big buyers

A tidal wave of order cancellations in early 2020 had dire repercussions for laborers and their families. The consequences are still being felt.

By Ben Unglesbee • March 31, 2023

80% of SoCal garment contractors had wage violations, DOL survey shows

The agency’s investigations uncovered that one clothing manufacturer was paying workers less than $2 an hour. 

By Natalie Schwartz • March 27, 2023

Shein questioned on potential forced labor in its supply chain

Three U.S. senators are asking whether the fast-fashion giant's clothing contain banned cotton from China’s Xinjiang region. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 14, 2023