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The cost of fast fashion

Fast fashion relies on cheap, quick production. When the economics of this model change, as seen with Shein's Vietnam experiment, it can have big consequences. Higher costs for production or shipping might force brands to raise prices or slow down their output, potentially altering how quickly new trends arrive in your wardrobe.

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