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Why the Shein Lawsuit Is Going After Its Algorithms

The copying claims in the latest lawsuit against Shein are the sort fast-fashion retailers have fended off for years. Where they take a new turn is their assertion that Shein’s infringement is driven by an algorithm.
Why the Shein lawsuit is going after its algorithms.
Why the Shein lawsuit is going after its algorithms. (Shutterstock)

Shein’s mysterious algorithms have landed at the centre of a headline-grabbing new lawsuit against the fast-fashion juggernaut.

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What Happens When Designers Team Up With Shein

The company, which has come under fire for allegedly ripping off emerging designers’ work, has partnered with thousands of creatives through its SheinX programme. BoF spoke with participants about what it’s really like to work with the fast-fashion giant.

Shein’s Winding Path to an IPO

Rumours of a public listing have swirled around the e-commerce giant for years, but geopolitical tensions, a volatile stock market and scrutiny from US lawmakers keep postponing the event. Recent reports indicate an end is in sight, however.

The Search for the Next Shein

Investment firms like Andreessen Horowitz are backing start-ups that mimic the Chinese fast-fashion giant’s blueprint, as they look to build the next big Gen Z label.

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Marc Bain
Marc Bain

Marc Bain is Technology Correspondent at The Business of Fashion. He is based in New York and drives BoF’s coverage of technology and innovation, from start-ups to Big Tech.

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