https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/things-that-make-you-go-hmmm-1 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 22 May 2026 23:58:05 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/things-that-make-you-go-hmmm-1#post-2413677 Fri, 22 May 2026 23:04:09 +0000 kkards 2413677@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Totally sure that Everlane was never as “pure” as they claimed, but how low will Shien drag them? &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/things-that-make-you-go-hmmm-1#post-2413668 Fri, 22 May 2026 22:21:59 +0000 Suz 2413668@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow. It does sound like greenwashing for Shein. I wonder whether they will maintain Everlane's standards and approch -- call me cynical, but it seems unlikely.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/things-that-make-you-go-hmmm-1#post-2413662 Fri, 22 May 2026 21:32:39 +0000 LJP 2413662@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's greenwashing, as Angie said, for Shein. &nbsp;And Everlane is apparently not quite as free from controversy as I thought. Can't come up with the source, but I've read a fair bit about it in the last week. &nbsp;I haven't bought from Everlane in a few years, but there is no way I will now. &nbsp;Temu and Shein will never darken my doorway ;).&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/things-that-make-you-go-hmmm-1#post-2413660 Fri, 22 May 2026 21:25:18 +0000 Cookie 2413660@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenni, at least it’s not Dresss.ly </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/things-that-make-you-go-hmmm-1#post-2413659 Fri, 22 May 2026 21:16:31 +0000 Angie 2413659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>(Hah!<b> Jenni </b>;) )&nbsp;</p> <p>YES! I saw this a few days ago, <b>kkards</b>. IMO, Shein could do with a very sustainable brand under its umbrella. Like Everlane. The ironic acquisition is strategically brilliant. Green washing for Shein.&nbsp;</p> <p>I continue to support Everlane as long as it has "the goods". Hubs Greg's favourite tees are from Everlane. I just bought a fantastic sweatshirt from Everlane. I have cashmere knitwear from Everlane that is old and fabulous. NO PILLING! Those are the goods I'm after.</p> <p>To your point, it will be interesting to see what will happen to both brands. I have yet to see a Shein item in person. I'm curious! My 21 year old goddaughter who lives in South Africa has friends that buy and wear a lot of Shein items. It works for them!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/things-that-make-you-go-hmmm-1#post-2413658 Fri, 22 May 2026 21:16:14 +0000 Jenni NZ 2413658@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just saw an ad again. They can’t spell: “Shein capsule for confident wifes”.<br /> And the AI stylist is called “Dressly”. Alas. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/things-that-make-you-go-hmmm-1#post-2413652 Fri, 22 May 2026 20:36:37 +0000 Carol 2413652@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just saw that, but did not read the article. It doesn't sound good, though the whole world may be watching, putting them on their toes.&nbsp; I wonder if they will put Everlane in a more affordable direction, given their wide reach and production.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/things-that-make-you-go-hmmm-1#post-2413650 Fri, 22 May 2026 20:18:41 +0000 Jenni NZ 2413650@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First thought is Oh No! It seems impossible to avoid Shein’s presence, they advertise so heavily, as does the even newer Temu. I have avoided buying from either as the ultra fast cheap nature of the products makes me feel someone is being treated badly somewhere. However when my DD1 brought home 3-4 items for me she got in a clothes swap early last year, one was a black and white Shein jacket which is actually quite nice, although I have not worn it yet. It’s really similar to the black and white swing coat I have, in its pattern, so I guess that’s why she thought I would like it.<br /> I enjoy playing a tile matching game on my phone, and one of the ads is for a Shein “capsule wardrobe” with an AI stylist which the ad claims has 500,000 plus users!? I prefer Angie as a stylist! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/things-that-make-you-go-hmmm-1#post-2413645 Fri, 22 May 2026 20:01:13 +0000 kkards 2413645@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shein buys Everlane, a union of ultrafast fashion and 'affordable luxury' </p> <p><a href="https://www.npr.org/2026/05/22/nx-s1-5825872/shein-buys-everlane" rel="nofollow">https://www.npr.org/2026/05/22.....s-everlane</a></p> <p>Well not 100% sure how to feel about this. On the one hand, despite Everlanes radical transparency claim, I never felt they were. On the other hand I felt like they did deliver quality that was aligned with their retails.<br /> Now I admit I’ve never shopped let alone bought anything from SHEIN, but based on reputation I’m left wondering what this will mean for both brands<br /> Thoughts? </p>