Outrage in Paris as Shein prepares to open its first permanent store

<p>Fast-fashion retailer faces political anger, fury from workers and warnings it will damage city’s progressive image</p><p></p><p>The online fast-fashion retailer Shein will open its first permanent, bricks-and-mortar store in the world in Paris this week, amid political outrage, fury from workers and warnings from city hall that it will damage the French capital’s progressive image.</p><p>The Singapore-based clothing company, which was founded in China, has built a <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/oct/02/a-paroxysm-of-disposability-frances-distaste-for-sheins-ultra-fast-fashion">massive online business</a> despite criticism over its factory working conditions and the environmental impact of low-cost, throwaway fashion.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/nov/03/outrage-paris-shein-prepares-open-first-permanent-store">Continue reading...</a>