Khloé Kardashian slammed for “unethical”partnership working with Shein
Khloé Kardashian slammed for “unethical”partnership working with Shein
Khloé Kardashian has faced substantial backlash for her recent collaboration with the fast fashion behemoth Shein, a company frequently embroiled in controversies surrounding ethical practices.The 37-year-old
Khloé Kardashian has faced substantial backlash for her recent collaboration with the fast fashion behemoth Shein, a company frequently embroiled in controversies surrounding ethical practices.
The 37-year-old reality star and entrepreneur announced her role as a judge for Shein's new design competition, the SHEIN X 100K Challenge , via her Instagram account. This competition promises emerging designers a lucrative prize of $100,000 and an opportunity to showcase their work in Shein’s Fall/Winter 2021 virtual
fashion show. Khloé Kardashian will be joined by a panel of celebrated judges, including stylist Law Roach, designer Christian Siriano, former J.Crew executive Jenna Lyons, and InStyle Director Laurel Pantin.
@grrlbossbabe They didn’t even act like stealing designs is a bad thing 🥲😭 khloe just smiling the whole time 😀 #sheinx100kchallenge #khloekardashian #lawroach ♬ Astro Beat - Staysee Many of Kardashian’s followers and industry critics have not received the announcement.
Followers were quick to voice their displeasure on social media, citing Shein’s notorious record for unethical business practices.
Comments on Kardashian's post ranged from concerns about Shein ’s alleged theft of designs from small, independent designers to the company’s significant environmental impact due to its rapid production turnaround…
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