The Fashionable Facade of Shein's Empire Crumbles Shein's rapid ascent to becoming one of the world's largest fast fashion retailers has been built on a foundation of questionable labor practices and murky supply chains.
This has led to significant scrutiny from regulatory bodies worldwide, particularly as the company prepares for its initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), an independent federal agency tasked with protecting consumers from unfair business practices, is investigating Shein's U. S. operations.