Nation May 22 Shein's purchase of sustainable fashion brand Everlane sparks outcry By Liz Landers, Azhar Merchant, Bridget Craig
World Nov 05 France suspends access to Shein online platform as the retailer opens its first store in Paris The move came on the same day that Shein opened its first permanent store in Paris inside one of the city’s most iconic department stores. On Wednesday morning protesters camped outside the BHV department store, but crowds of shoppers turned… By Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press
World Jul 10 Sustainability in clothing industry falters as fast fashion reigns Textile recycling efforts are dwarfed by giant brands churning out cheap synthetic garments for a rampant consumer base. … By Tian Macleod Ji, Associated Press
World Jul 02 Watch 6:38 Why fast fashion's allure comes with environmental and human costs The fast fashion industry is valued at over $100 billion, producing affordable, trendy clothes that are popular with young consumers. But the industry is under scrutiny for poor working conditions and using cheap textiles that quickly end up in landfills. By Ali Rogin, Harry Zahn
World Mar 30 EU to propose new rules to discourage consumers against fast fashion The European Union plans to counter the polluting use of fast fashion and is warning consumers to stop using their clothes like disposable facial tissues. By Raf Casert, Associated Press