Thanks! I Got It At SHEIN

With ever-changing fashion trends, many of today’s young adults look toward fast fashion companies to outfit them with the “core” that they feel fits their personality most closely that month. Companies such as SHEIN, ROMWE, and Temu all prey on the desire to be accepted that accompanies young adulthood.

With the ever-moving trends spurred on by social media, the $7 top that was a staple in the closets of every 20-something becomes obsolete as newer styles become the standard. It is not a crime to want to be accepted, to fit in with one’’s peers. When something so trivial as clothing can provide one with a feeling of connection with others, it is no surprise that companies like SHEIN rake in millions every year off the backs of young adults.

The conversation surrounding the ethics of consuming fast fashion is polarizing. On one hand, creating products so quickly that can take hundreds of years to decompose will cause more strain on the earth’s already limited resources. There have also been concerns about the working conditions of those employed to make the garments sold by these companies.

These concerns are valid, but the bigger question is, is it the responsibility of low-income consumers to boycott these companies? Do they not deserve to have clothing that fits their individual styles just because they cannot afford to shop at other stores?

There is no one answer to whether companies such as SHEIN should be avoided completely. Just like with most things in life, one has to look within themselves and make the decision as to whether they are buying baby tees from SHEIN or scouring the little boys section for the perfect top.

Buying an item or two for cheap online does not make one a good or bad person.At the end of the day, it’s your closet; stock it however you wish.

Torie Price is a McPherson sophomore studying Journalism and is the Opinion Page Editor.

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