Fast fashion mimics high-end styles quickly and cheaply, boosting accessibility. The industry leads to high pollution, waste, and labor abuses. Trends shift as more buyers reject fast fashion for ...

Your new shirt looks good and it’s a bargain. You wear it a couple of times. You wash it a couple of times. The color starts to fade. The seams come apart. You throw it away. Fast fashion is cheap.

This is a statement echoed by many teens across America. Shein’s rock-bottom prices and trend-savvy designs make it irresistible, fueling billions in global sales. For teens, who can’t afford a $200 ...