Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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
bbc.com/news/business-59163278
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 - 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 - phys.org/news/2025-09-sustainable-fashion-backfires-environment.html
Behind a paywall, but a good intro into the history of microfactories - onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/sres.70030#sres70030-bib-0060
Sparc partnership - therealdeal.com/new-york/2025/01/10/department-store-jcpenney-merges-with-sparc-group
Shein undercover documentary - youtube.com/watch?v=qpClEvsjW0s
Another undercover documentary - youtube.com/watch?v=fd228YQPn-0
Such a good follow-up interview to the above documentary - youtube.com/watch?v=HAMaCX8dwCs
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Business Inquiries: lauravonv@gmail.com
- Brand Review Playlist - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyW8OSsoa6ZrSPmueufYAWQ-oLD82PDzZ
- Understanding Fabrics - youtu.be/xkOPrvv9jbU
- Understanding Fabric Blends - youtu.be/HIi4tXXXaIg
-2025 Brand Re-Cap Review - youtu.be/uNzE7BSOAJ8
FTC - Please note: This list contains affiliate links. Meaning I get a small kickback for clicks and purchases
- My most worn wardrobe items from brands I (mostly) trust -
Uniqlo Supima Cotton Tee (men's, as always, is better than the women's, get the men's) - go.shopmy.us/p-21550105
Uniqlo JW Anderson Denim - go.shopmy.us/p-30971179
Quince Linen Pants *Gifted (I wear these weekly, the brand in general, though, is so hit or miss) - quince.sjv.io/WqBooO
LilySilk Cashmere *Gifted (This is expensive, but it's the closest I've found to vintage quality cashmere that's not over $1,000) - go.shopmy.us/p-53514623
Buck Mason (Basically anything from them, I'm hooked) studio trousers - go.shopmy.us/p-53515129
How I care for my wool and cashmere
Wool and Cashmere Shampoo - bit.ly/3Qvnk81
MY YOUTUBE ESSENTIALS
Epidemic Sound (Where I find all of my music) - epidemicsound.com/referral/wqh4ke
Vlog Camera - bit.ly/3SkeZpO
Main Camera - bit.ly/3qJtfte
Mic - bit.ly/3mQwgXM
Shot on Canon EOS R8
Edited in Premiere Pro
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
bbc.com/news/business-59163278
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 - 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 - phys.org/news/2025-09-sustainable-fashion-backfires-environment.html
Behind a paywall, but a good intro into the history of microfactories - onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/sres.70030#sres70030-bib-0060
Sparc partnership - therealdeal.com/new-york/2025/01/10/department-store-jcpenney-merges-with-sparc-group
Shein undercover documentary - youtube.com/watch?v=qpClEvsjW0s
Another undercover documentary - youtube.com/watch?v=fd228YQPn-0
Such a good follow-up interview to the above documentary - youtube.com/watch?v=HAMaCX8dwCs
instagram.com/lauravonv
Business Inquiries: lauravonv@gmail.com
- Brand Review Playlist - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyW8OSsoa6ZrSPmueufYAWQ-oLD82PDzZ
- Understanding Fabrics - youtu.be/xkOPrvv9jbU
- Understanding Fabric Blends - youtu.be/HIi4tXXXaIg
-2025 Brand Re-Cap Review - youtu.be/uNzE7BSOAJ8
FTC - Please note: This list contains affiliate links. Meaning I get a small kickback for clicks and purchases
- My most worn wardrobe items from brands I (mostly) trust -
Uniqlo Supima Cotton Tee (men's, as always, is better than the women's, get the men's) - go.shopmy.us/p-21550105
Uniqlo JW Anderson Denim - go.shopmy.us/p-30971179
Quince Linen Pants *Gifted (I wear these weekly, the brand in general, though, is so hit or miss) - quince.sjv.io/WqBooO
LilySilk Cashmere *Gifted (This is expensive, but it's the closest I've found to vintage quality cashmere that's not over $1,000) - go.shopmy.us/p-53514623
Buck Mason (Basically anything from them, I'm hooked) studio trousers - go.shopmy.us/p-53515129
How I care for my wool and cashmere
Wool and Cashmere Shampoo - bit.ly/3Qvnk81
MY YOUTUBE ESSENTIALS
Epidemic Sound (Where I find all of my music) - epidemicsound.com/referral/wqh4ke
Vlog Camera - bit.ly/3SkeZpO
Main Camera - bit.ly/3qJtfte
Mic - bit.ly/3mQwgXM
Shot on Canon EOS R8
Edited in Premiere Pro
