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Malcolm's avatar

Shein can sell / promote clothes at a premium in Democratic countries based on freedom of speech and the wealth of customers who are not restricted on movement within their own countries. Micro CM model keeps costs low thanks to a lack of basic human rights - freedom of speech/ internal movement -in China's military dictatorship. This gives a competitive advatage in the double Gross Margin / CM game. Rural workers have to accept lower wages/ higher risk as they are prohibited from A) moving themselves or families within China to high earning areas B) complaining about it. Micro CMs are too small to bribe local officials to do anthing about it which international companies have to do via JVCs/ hiring larger CMs/ buying suicide nets etc.. Shien on you crazy diamond !

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Albert Chen's avatar

Thank you for another insightful piece. I think it's widely accepted that fast fashion poses significant sustainability issues. As an incoming college student, I've been a fan of Uniqlo's affordable prices and appealing styles, yet I'm now becoming more conscious of the potential ethical implications of supporting the brand.

Have you had the chance to delve into Uniqlo's practices? Given the durability and basic/timeless nature of their clothing, could this potentially offset their questionable manufacturing practices? I would love to hear your perspective on this!

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