Rethinking Fashion’s Diversity Initiatives

Why Shein Is Launching a Design Competition

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY: MONDAY, AUGUST 23, 2021 Some Black founders are uneasy with the industry's efforts to improve its record on diversity. This week Shein, known for pumping out cheap outfits based off of the latest online trends, launched a celebrity-filled design competition.

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP Why Some Black Founders Are Uneasy About Fashion's Diversity Initiatives By Sheena Butler-Young and Chantal Fernandez

Black-owned brands are in the spotlight, but some entrepreneurs worry that aligning their own racial identities with those of their brands will alienate some customers — and not all retailers are coming to them with mutually beneficial offers. READ MORE

RETAIL Shein Looks to Change Its Narrative With Design Challenge By Brian Baskin

This week everyone will be talking about Shein's new design competition, Gap Inc.'s earnings and plans for fashion month. READ MORE

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